What one share of Lear holds
Lear Corporation is a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enabling superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. We supply complete seat systems, key seat components, complete electrical distribution and connection systems, high-voltage power distribution products, including battery disconnect units ("BDUs"), and low-voltage power distribution products and electronic controllers to all of the world's major automotive manufacturers.
Lear’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-07-04; the balance sheet is as of 2026-07-04.
| Sales | $454.93 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $10.67 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $12.08 |
| Free cash flow | $16.30 |
| Dividends | $3.08 |
| Cash and investments | $20.20 |
| Debt | $55.44 |
| Book value | $104.59 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $110.57 | $4.05 | $1.79 | $3.96 | — | $23.39 |
| 2011 | $133.12 | $5.08 | $3.10 | $4.33 | — | $24.20 |
| 2012 | $145.92 | $12.85 | $4.59 | $2.72 | — | $36.35 |
| 2013 | $187.86 | $4.99 | $5.33 | $4.16 | — | $37.72 |
| 2014 | $216.90 | $8.23 | $5.20 | $6.16 | — | $37.92 |
| 2015 | $234.18 | $9.59 | $6.25 | $10.10 | $1.00 | $39.31 |
| 2016 | $253.78 | $13.33 | $7.22 | $14.92 | $1.20 | $44.03 |
| 2017 | $295.43 | $18.59 | $8.58 | $17.16 | $2.00 | $62.06 |
| 2018 | $319.65 | $17.22 | $10.23 | $16.67 | $2.80 | $66.74 |
| 2019 | $319.92 | $12.75 | $9.75 | $10.99 | $3.00 | $71.97 |
| 2020 | $282.07 | $2.62 | $7.48 | $3.49 | — | $74.39 |
| 2021 | $318.82 | $6.19 | $9.68 | $1.41 | — | $77.88 |
| 2022 | $348.65 | $5.47 | $10.65 | $6.40 | $3.08 | $79.20 |
| 2023 | $396.96 | $9.68 | $10.60 | $10.54 | $3.08 | $86.33 |
| 2024 | $412.67 | $8.97 | $9.89 | $9.94 | $3.08 | $83.09 |
| 2025 | $434.01 | $8.15 | $10.48 | $9.84 | $3.08 | $99.42 |
Common questions about Lear
How much does one share of Lear earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Lear earned $10.67 of profit on $454.93 of sales, keeping about 2¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Lear pay a dividend?
Yes. Lear paid $3.08 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 29¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Lear’s book value per share?
Lear’s book value is $104.59 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of July 4, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Lear have?
Each share of Lear has $20.20 of cash and investments and $55.44 of debt, as of July 4, 2026.
What is Lear’s free cash flow per share?
$16.30 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Lear’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $4.05 in 2010 to $8.15 in 2025, growing about 4.8% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Lear bought back shares?
Lear’s share count fell about 50% from 2010 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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