Canada's Magna beats Q3 adjusted EPS estimates, raises FY free-cash-flow forecast
Overview
Canada automotive supplier's Q3 sales fell 4% but slightly beat analyst expectations
Adjusted EPS for Q3 rose 38% and beat analyst expectations
Company approved new share buyback for up to 10% of public float
Outlook
Magna sees 2026 sales of $41.2-$42.0 bln, down from previous $41.3-$42.5 bln outlook
Company reaffirms midpoint of 2026 adjusted EPS outlook at $6.85-$7.15
Magna raises 2026 free cash flow outlook to $1.85-$1.90 bln from $1.75-$1.85 bln
Result Drivers
PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENTS - Co said operational excellence initiatives and prior restructuring actions contributed to higher Adjusted EBIT and margins
COMMERCIAL ITEMS - Net favourable commercial items helped boost Adjusted EBIT in Q3
TARIFF RECOVERIES - Recoveries for tariffs and lower tariff costs incurred supported earnings growth
LOWER VEHICLE PRODUCTION - Co said Q3 sales decline was mainly due to lower light vehicle production in North America and China, divestitures, and program end
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Sales | Slight Beat* | $10.10 bln | $10.01 bln (11 Analysts) |
Q3 Adjusted EPS | Beat | $1.83 | $1.59 (14 Analysts) |
*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", 8 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the auto, truck & motorcycle parts peer group is "buy."
The stock recently traded at 8 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 9 three months ago
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