Magna International Releases 2026 Fiscal Outlook with Mixed Earnings and Sales Forecast
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 2 days ago
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Source: Benzinga
- Quarterly Performance Beats Expectations: Magna International reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $2.18, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $1.79, with quarterly sales reaching $10.84 billion, a 2% year-over-year increase, demonstrating the company's resilience despite a 1% decline in global light vehicle production.
- Sales Forecast Downgrade: While the company forecasts fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings between $6.25 and $7.25 per share, exceeding analysts' estimate of $5.99, it has lowered its sales outlook from $48.8 billion to $51.2 billion down to $41.9 billion to $43.5 billion, reflecting uncertainty in market demand.
- Strong Cash Flow Performance: In the fourth quarter, Magna generated $1.98 billion in cash from operations and $1.35 billion in free cash flow, indicating the company's ability to maintain robust cash flow while capital spending remains below historical levels, supporting future shareholder buyback plans.
- Dividend Increase: The company declared a fourth-quarter dividend of $0.495 per common share, representing a 2% increase from the previous year, with payment scheduled for March 13, reflecting the company's ongoing commitment to shareholder returns.
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Analyst Views on MGA
Wall Street analysts forecast MGA stock price to fall
11 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
8 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 57.820
Low
48.00
Averages
52.80
High
58.00
Current: 57.820
Low
48.00
Averages
52.80
High
58.00
About MGA
Magna International Inc. is a Canada-based mobility technology company. The Company is a supplier in automotive space, specializing in body and chassis, all-wheel drive/front-wheel-drive, transmissions, latches, mirrors and contract vehicle assembly. Its segments include Body Exteriors & Structures, Power & Vision, Seating Systems and Complete Vehicles. The Company's major product portfolio includes seating, mechatronics, electronics, body & chassis exteriors, mirrors, lighting, powertrain, and complete vehicle. Its products include battery enclosures, body-in-white solutions, chassis systems, ADAS and automated driving, control modules, active aerodynamics, exterior systems and modules, lighting, mechatronics, mirrors, electrified powertrain products, complete vehicle engineering and others. Its global network includes approximately 341 manufacturing operations and 106 product development, engineering and sales centers spanning 28 countries.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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- Profitability Improvement: Adjusted earnings per share reached $2.18, up 29% year-over-year and exceeding market expectations by $0.38, reflecting the company's success in operational efficiency and cost management.
- Optimistic Outlook: Magna forecasts FY26 sales between $41.9 billion and $43.5 billion, surpassing the $42.2 billion market estimate, indicating strong confidence in future growth.
- Stable Cash Flow: Expected free cash flow for FY26 is projected to be between $1.6 billion and $1.8 billion, consistent with the $1.6 billion at the end of 2025, showcasing the company's financial stability.
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- Strong Cash Flow Performance: In the fourth quarter, Magna generated $1.98 billion in cash from operations and $1.35 billion in free cash flow, indicating the company's ability to maintain robust cash flow while capital spending remains below historical levels, supporting future shareholder buyback plans.
- Dividend Increase: The company declared a fourth-quarter dividend of $0.495 per common share, representing a 2% increase from the previous year, with payment scheduled for March 13, reflecting the company's ongoing commitment to shareholder returns.
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- Profitability Improvement: Adjusted earnings per share reached $2.18, up 29% year-over-year and exceeding market expectations by $0.38, reflecting the company's success in operational efficiency and cost management.
- Optimistic Outlook: Magna forecasts FY26 sales between $41.9 billion and $43.5 billion, surpassing the $42.2 billion market estimate, indicating strong confidence in future growth.
- Stable Cash Flow: Expected free cash flow for FY26 is projected to be between $1.6 billion and $1.8 billion, consistent with the $1.6 billion at the end of 2025, showcasing the company's financial stability.
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- Revenue Guidance Met: The company reported $42 billion in revenue for 2025, hitting the high end of its previous guidance, although this figure represents a 1.8% decline from $42.8 billion in 2024, indicating stability and adaptability in a competitive market.
- Net Income Decline: Attributable net income for 2025 was $829 million, down 17.8% from $1.009 billion in 2024, highlighting challenges in profitability that may affect future investor confidence.
- Optimistic Future Outlook: Magna International targets sales of $41.9 billion to $43.5 billion for 2026, with adjusted diluted earnings per share projected between $6.25 and $7.25, while also planning to repurchase 22 million shares to enhance company and shareholder value.
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- Quarterly Performance Beats Expectations: Magna International reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $2.18, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $1.79, with quarterly sales reaching $10.84 billion, a 2% year-over-year increase, demonstrating the company's resilience despite a 1% decline in global light vehicle production.
- Sales Forecast Downgrade: While the company forecasts fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings between $6.25 and $7.25 per share, exceeding analysts' estimate of $5.99, it has lowered its sales outlook from $48.8 billion to $51.2 billion down to $41.9 billion to $43.5 billion, reflecting uncertainty in market demand.
- Strong Cash Flow Performance: In the fourth quarter, Magna generated $1.98 billion in cash from operations and $1.35 billion in free cash flow, indicating the company's ability to maintain robust cash flow while capital spending remains below historical levels, supporting future shareholder buyback plans.
- Dividend Increase: The company declared a fourth-quarter dividend of $0.495 per common share, representing a 2% increase from the previous year, with payment scheduled for March 13, reflecting the company's ongoing commitment to shareholder returns.
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