Adient Posts Q3 FY2026 Adjusted EPS of $0.48, Reaffirms Full-Year Outlook
ADNT sits 20% above its 52-week low of $17.68.
Summary
Adient reported Q3 FY2026 adjusted EPS of $0.48 on $3.9 billion in revenue, with adjusted EBITDA flat year-over-year at $225 million. The company reaffirmed its full-year earnings and free cash flow outlook, and raised its revenue guidance.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · ADNT
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Q3 Adjusted EBITDA Flat at $225M
Adjusted EBITDA came in at $225 million, essentially flat versus Q3 FY2025, even after absorbing roughly $32 million in temporary headwinds tied to the Middle East conflict and customer/supplier inefficiencies.
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Revenue Up 5% to $3.9B
Net sales rose 5% year-over-year to $3,929 million, fueled by new launches and market share gains in the Americas and Asia, though partially offset by lower European production.
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FY2026 Guidance Reaffirmed, Revenue Raised
Management reaffirmed its adjusted EBITDA outlook of ~$885 million and free cash flow of ~$130 million, while lifting consolidated sales guidance to ~$15.0 billion from ~$14.8 billion.
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$30M in Share Repurchases During Q3
Robust free cash flow generation supported $30 million in share repurchases during the third quarter, bringing the year-to-date total to $55 million.
Analysis · ADNT · Manufacturing
Adient delivered a solid quarter, with adjusted EBITDA of $225 million essentially flat year-over-year despite absorbing $32 million in temporary headwinds from the Middle East conflict and customer/supplier disruptions. Revenue grew 5% to $3.9 billion, driven by market share gains in the Americas and Asia. The company reaffirmed its full-year adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow guidance, while raising its revenue outlook to ~$15 billion. Strong free cash flow enabled $30 million in share repurchases during the quarter. The results demonstrate operational resilience and commercial discipline in a challenging macro environment, though EMEA margins remain under pressure.
At the time of this filing, ADNT was trading at $21.16 on NYSE in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.7B. The 52-week trading range was $17.68 to $27.32. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.