Lear (LEA) – Research Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Lear (NYSE: LEA):

• 10/25/2026 – Lear was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.
• 10/17/2026 – Lear was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “buy”.
• 10/12/2026 – Lear had its price target lowered by Royal Bank Of Canada from $143.00 to $139.00. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock.
• 10/9/2026 – Lear had its price target lowered by Barclays from $155.00 to $145.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 10/7/2026 – Lear had its price target lowered by UBS Group from $141.00 to $132.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 10/6/2026 – Lear had its price target lowered by The Goldman Sachs Group from $140.00 to $124.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 10/6/2026 – Lear had its price target lowered by The Goldman Sachs Group from $140.00 to $124.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 9/20/2026 – Lear was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.
• 9/15/2026 – Lear had its “neutral” rating reaffirmed by JPMorgan Chase & Co.. They now have a $150.00 price target on the stock, down from $175.00.
• 9/12/2026 – Lear was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “buy”.
• 9/9/2026 – Lear was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “hold (c+)”.

Lear Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 22nd. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 2nd were given a dividend of $0.77 per share. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, September 2nd. This represents a $3.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.6%. Lear’s dividend payout ratio is currently 28.70%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Lear

In related news, Director Conrad L. Mallett, Jr. sold 1,646 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $121.35, for a total transaction of $199,742.10. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 37 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,489.95. This trade represents a 97.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 1.02% of the company’s stock.

Lear Corporation is a global automotive technology company that designs and manufactures products used in passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. Its operations are organized primarily around two areas: seating and e-systems. Lear supplies complete vehicle seating systems, including seats, structures, mechanisms, foam, covers and related components, as well as electrical distribution systems and other technologies that support vehicle power management and connectivity.

The company serves automotive manufacturers and their vehicle programs in major markets across North America, Europe, Asia and other regions.