Adient plc Reports Q2 Results, Raises Full-Year Sales, EBITDA, and Free Cash Flow Guidance

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Adient plc reported improved Q2 GAAP results and significantly raised its full-year guidance for sales, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow, indicating strong operational confidence.

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• Q2 GAAP Net Income Turnaround

  Adient reported Q2 GAAP net income of $27 million and diluted EPS of $0.34, a significant improvement from a net loss of $335 million and diluted EPS of $(3.99) in the prior year.

• Full-Year Guidance Raised

  The company increased its FY2026 outlook for consolidated sales to ~$14.8 billion (from ~$14.6 billion), adjusted EBITDA to ~$885 million (from ~$880 million), and free cash flow to ~$130 million (from ~$125 million).

• Improved Free Cash Flow

  Q2 free cash flow improved to $8 million, compared to a negative $90 million in the same period last year.

• Strategic Acquisition Noted

  The filing also mentioned the acquisition of an automotive seating foam plant in Romulus, MI, which expands its operational footprint, following news of the acquisition on April 27, 2026.

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Adient plc reported a significant turnaround in its GAAP net income and diluted EPS for the second quarter, moving from a substantial loss to a profit. Despite a slight year-over-year decrease in adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS for the quarter, the company demonstrated improved free cash flow. Crucially, Adient raised its full-year guidance for consolidated sales, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow, signaling confidence in its operational performance and future outlook despite anticipated increases in input costs. This positive guidance update suggests management is effectively navigating a dynamic operating environment.