Lear Corporation (LEA)
Consumer Discretionary ยท Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories
Lear Corporation (LEA) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since April 6, 1994. SentiSense covers Lear Corporation in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories. Raymond E. Scott is its chief executive officer. The company reports 164,300 employees, and its corporate website is www.lear.com.
About Lear Corporation
Lear is the world's largest automotive seating maker with 26% just-in-time market share. Management targets expanding share to 29% through conquest wins, supported by its growing vertical integration and expertise. The company has two segments, seating and e-systems, that generated 2025 revenue of $23.3 billion, with seating constituting 74% of sales. E-systems sells a variety of electrical distribution and connection products such as wire harnesses, battery connection systems, and battery disconnect units. Lear's geographic revenue mix is about 23% US, 15% Mexico, and 13% China. The customer mix is global, but GM and Ford account for about one-third of revenue, with GM the largest at about 22%. Lear is based in Southfield, Michigan, and about 46% of its 164,300 headcount is unionized.
Latest reported results
Lear Corporation reported revenue of $5.77 billion for Q3 FY2026, up 1.6% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 508 institutions reported holding LEA, with 53.0 million shares worth $7.4 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Pzena Investment Management, Vanguard and BlackRock.
More on LEA
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- LEA financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q3 FY2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does Lear Corporation do?
Lear is the world's largest automotive seating maker with 26% just-in-time market share.
What sector is LEA in?
SentiSense classifies Lear Corporation in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories.
Where does LEA stock trade?
Lear Corporation (LEA) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since April 6, 1994.
Who is the CEO of Lear Corporation?
Raymond E. Scott is the chief executive officer of Lear Corporation.