Highlights(1)
Delivered strong second-quarter 2026 results, reflecting profitable sales growth, continued productivity improvements and disciplined execution.
- Sales increased 3% to
$11.0 billion , outperforming a 2% decline in global light vehicle production - Income from operations before income taxes increased 21% to
$599 million - Adjusted EBIT increased 16% to
$677 million , with Adjusted EBIT margin expanding 70 basis points to 6.2% - Diluted earnings per share were
$1.72 ; Adjusted EPS increased 29% to$1.86 , a record for the second quarter - Returned
$598 million to shareholders during the quarter through dividends and share repurchases - Raised full year Outlook for Adjusted EBIT margin, Adjusted EPS and Free Cash Flow, with Sales updated to reflect foreign exchange impacts and divestiture timing
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| “Our strong second-quarter results reflect solid operating performance, disciplined execution, and further progress against our strategic priorities. Supported by record second-quarter adjusted EPS, strong free cash flow, and confidence in our business and global team, we are raising our 2026 outlook. As we look ahead, we remain focused on delivering profitable growth, expanding margins, generating cash, and returning capital to shareholders, while remaining agile in a dynamic global environment.” - |
| THREE MONTHS ENDED | SIX MONTHS ENDED | ||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Reported | |||||||||||||
| Sales | $ | 10,980 | $ | 10,631 | $ | 21,361 | $ | 20,700 | |||||
| Income from operations before income taxes | 599 | 496 | 686 | 721 | |||||||||
| Net income attributable to Magna | |||||||||||||
| 469 | 379 | 457 | 525 | ||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share | 1.72 | 1.35 | 1.65 | 1.86 | |||||||||
| Non-GAAP Financial Measures(1) | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBIT | $ | 677 | $ | 583 | $ | 1,235 | $ | 937 | |||||
| Adjusted EPS | 1.86 | 1.44 | 3.24 | 2.22 | |||||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 617 | 301 | 989 | (12 | ) | ||||||||
| All results are reported in millions of (1) Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted EPS, and Free Cash Flow are Non-GAAP financial measures that have no standardized meaning under |
THREE MONTHS ENDED
We posted sales of
- the launch of new programs during or subsequent to the second quarter of 2025, including complete vehicle programs with value-added contractual arrangements; and
- the net strengthening of foreign currencies against the
U.S . dollar, which increased reportedU.S . dollar sales by$172 million .
These factors were partially offset by:
- the end of production of certain programs;
- lower light vehicle production in
North America ,Europe andChina ; - lower engineering revenue, primarily in our Complete Vehicles segment; and
- net customer price concessions as compared to the prior year.
Adjusted EBIT increased 16% to
- productivity and efficiency improvements, including the benefit of operational excellence initiatives and prior restructuring actions;
- net transactional foreign exchange gains in the second quarter of 2026, compared to net transactional foreign exchange losses in the second quarter of 2025;
- earnings on higher organic sales; and
- recoveries for tariffs, net of costs incurred.
These factors were partially offset by:
- the net unfavourable impact of commercial items;
- net unfavourable product mix; and
- higher commodity costs, partially offset by higher scrap recoveries.
Income from operations before income taxes was
Net income attributable to
Diluted earnings per share were
In the second quarter of 2026, we generated cash from operations of
(2) Other expense, net is comprised of restructuring activities, loss on assets held for sale, impacts related to Fisker, and gain on investment during the three months ended
SIX MONTHS ENDED
We posted sales of
- the net strengthening of foreign currencies against the
U.S . dollar, which increased reportedU.S . dollar sales by$692 million ; and - the launch of new programs during or subsequent to the first half of 2025, including complete vehicle programs with value-added contractual arrangements.
These factors were partially offset by:
- the end of production of certain programs;
- lower light vehicle production in
North America ,Europe andChina ; - lower complete vehicle assembly volumes with full-cost contractual arrangements;
- lower engineering revenue, primarily in our Complete Vehicles segment; and
- net customer price concessions subsequent to the second half of 2025.
Adjusted EBIT increased 32% to
- productivity and efficiency improvements, including the benefit of operational excellence initiatives and prior restructuring actions;
- higher equity income, including favourable commercial items in our Power & Vision segment;
- net transactional foreign exchange gains in the first six months of 2026, compared to net transactional foreign exchange losses in the first six months of 2025;
- earnings on higher organic sales;
- the net strengthening of foreign currencies against the
U.S . dollar, which had a favourable impact on reportedU.S . dollar Adjusted EBIT; and - lower warranty costs.
These factors were partially offset by:
- net unfavourable product mix;
- lower income on lower engineering revenue;
- higher incentive and stock-based compensation and employee profit sharing; and
- the net unfavourable impact of commercial items.
During the six months ended
Diluted earnings per share were
During the six months ended
RETURN OF CAPITAL TO SHAREHOLDERS AND OTHER MATTERS
During the three and six months ended
Our Board of Directors declared a second quarter dividend of
SEGMENT SUMMARY
| ($Millions) | THREE MONTHS ENDED | |||||||||||||||||
| Sales | Adjusted EBIT | |||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | Change | 2026 | 2025 | Change | |||||||||||||
| Body Exteriors & Structures | $ | 4,421 | $ | 4,253 | $ | 168 | $ | 360 | $ | 347 | $ | 13 | ||||||
| Power & Vision | 4,093 | 3,857 | 236 | 245 | 162 | 83 | ||||||||||||
| Seating Systems | 1,448 | 1,433 | 15 | 51 | 42 | 9 | ||||||||||||
| Complete Vehicles | 1,160 | 1,226 | (66 | ) | 37 | 28 | 9 | |||||||||||
| Corporate and Other | (142 | ) | (138 | ) | (4 | ) | (16 | ) | 4 | (20 | ) | |||||||
| Total Reportable Segments | $ | 10,980 | $ | 10,631 | $ | 349 | $ | 677 | $ | 583 | $ | 94 | ||||||
| THREE MONTHS ENDED | ||||||||||
| Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of sales | ||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | Change | ||||||||
| Body Exteriors & Structures | 8.1 | % | 8.2 | % | (0.1 | )% | ||||
| Power & Vision | 6.0 | % | 4.2 | % | 1.8 | % | ||||
| Seating Systems | 3.5 | % | 2.9 | % | 0.6 | % | ||||
| Complete Vehicles | 3.2 | % | 2.3 | % | 0.9 | % | ||||
| Consolidated Average | 6.2 | % | 5.5 | % | 0.7 | % | ||||
| ($Millions) | SIX MONTHS ENDED | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sales | Adjusted EBIT | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | Change | 2026 | 2025 | Change | ||||||||||||||
| Body Exteriors & Structures | $ | 8,500 | $ | 8,219 | $ | 281 | $ | 634 | $ | 577 | $ | 57 | |||||||
| Power & Vision | 7,974 | 7,503 | 471 | 497 | 286 | 211 | |||||||||||||
| Seating Systems | 2,788 | 2,745 | 43 | 76 | 12 | 64 | |||||||||||||
| Complete Vehicles | 2,384 | 2,502 | (118 | ) | 69 | 72 | (3 | ) | |||||||||||
| Corporate and Other | (285 | ) | (269 | ) | (16 | ) | (41 | ) | (10 | ) | (31 | ) | |||||||
| Total Reportable Segments | $ | 21,361 | $ | 20,700 | $ | 661 | $ | 1,235 | $ | 937 | $ | 298 | |||||||
| SIX MONTHS ENDED | ||||||||||
| Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of sales | ||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | Change | ||||||||
| Body Exteriors & Structures | 7.5 | % | 7.0 | % | 0.5 | % | ||||
| Power & Vision | 6.2 | % | 3.8 | % | 2.4 | % | ||||
| Seating Systems | 2.7 | % | 0.4 | % | 2.3 | % | ||||
| Complete Vehicles | 2.9 | % | 2.9 | % | — | |||||
| Consolidated Average | 5.8 | % | 4.5 | % | 1.3 | % | ||||
For further details on our segment results, please see our Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Position and our Interim Financial Statements.
2026 OUTLOOK
The Company is updating its outlook for Full Year 2026. Compared to our previous Outlook (
Updated 2026 Outlook:
| Current | Previous | |||||
| Segment Sales | ||||||
| Body Exteriors & Structures Power & Vision Seating Systems Complete Vehicles | ||||||
| Total Sales | ||||||
| Adjusted EBIT Margin(3) | 6.3% - 6.6% | 6.0% - 6.6% | ||||
| Adjusted EPS(4) | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow(5) | ||||||
| Macro Assumptions: | ||||||
| Light Vehicle Production (millions of units) | ||||||
| 15.0 | 14.9 | |||||
| 16.8 | 16.6 | |||||
| 31.2 | 32.0 | |||||
| Average Foreign exchange rates: | ||||||
| Other Key Assumptions: | ||||||
| Capital Spending | ||||||
| Equity Income (included in EBIT) | ||||||
| Interest Expense, net | Approx. | Approx. | ||||
| Income Tax Rate(6) | Approx. 23% | Approx. 23% | ||||
| Weighted average diluted shares outstanding | Approx. 270 million | Approx. 270 million | ||||
| Notes: (3) Adjusted EBIT Margin is the ratio of Adjusted EBIT to Total Sales. Refer to the reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures in the back of this press release for further information. (4) Adjusted EPS represents Adjusted Net Income attributable to Magna divided by the Diluted weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding during the period. (5) Refer to the reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures in the back of this press release for further information on Free Cash Flow. (6) The Income Tax Rate has been calculated using Adjusted EBIT and is based on current tax legislation. | ||||||
Our full year Outlook for 2026 is provided annually, with quarterly updates, and is intended to provide information about management's current expectations and plans and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Although considered reasonable by Magna as of the date of this document, the 2026 Outlook above and the underlying assumptions may prove to be inaccurate. Accordingly, our actual results could differ materially from our expectations as set forth herein. The risks identified in the “Forward-Looking Statements” section below represent the primary factors which we believe could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations.
KEY DRIVERS OF OUR BUSINESS
Our business and operating results are dependent on light vehicle production by our customers in three key regions –
Ordinarily, OEM production volumes are aligned with vehicle sales levels and thus affected by changes in such levels. Aside from vehicle sales levels, production volumes are typically impacted by a range of factors, including: geopolitical factors, such as military conflicts and tariffs; supply chains, including disruption to supply of and/or increased costs of steel, aluminum, resin, and energy supplies, as well as semiconductor and memory (DRAM) chips; OEM, supplier or sub-supplier disruptions; relative currency values; commodity prices; labour disruptions, as well as the availability and relative cost of skilled labour; regulatory frameworks; and other factors.
Overall vehicle sales levels are significantly affected by changes in consumer confidence levels, which may in turn be impacted by consumer perceptions and general trends related to the job, housing, and stock markets, as well as other macroeconomic and political factors. Other factors which typically impact vehicle sales levels and thus production volumes include: vehicle affordability; interest rates and/or availability of credit; fuel and energy prices; relative currency values; and considerations applicable to EVs, including EV range, charging infrastructure, and electricity pricing.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATION
In addition to the financial results reported in accordance with
The following table reconciles Net income to Adjusted EBIT:
| Adjusted EBIT | |||||||||||||||||
| THREE MONTHS ENDED | SIX MONTHS ENDED | ||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 479 | $ | 394 | $ | 478 | $ | 547 | |||||||||
| Add: | |||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 17 | 29 | 36 | 55 | |||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 37 | 52 | 74 | 102 | |||||||||||||
| Other expense, net | 24 | 6 | 439 | 59 | |||||||||||||
| Income taxes | 120 | 102 | 208 | 174 | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBIT | $ | 677 | $ | 583 | $ | 1,235 | $ | 937 | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of sales (“Adjusted EBIT margin”) | |||||||||||||||||
| THREE MONTHS ENDED | SIX MONTHS ENDED | ||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||
| Sales | $ | 10,980 | $ | 10,631 | $ | 21,361 | $ | 20,700 | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBIT | $ | 677 | $ | 583 | $ | 1,235 | $ | 937 | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of sales | 6.2 | % | 5.5 | % | 5.8 | % | 4.5 | % | |||||||||
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATION (CONTINUED)
| Adjusted EPS | |||||||||||||||||
| THREE MONTHS ENDED | SIX MONTHS ENDED | ||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to | $ | 469 | $ | 379 | $ | 457 | $ | 525 | |||||||||
| Add (deduct): | |||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 17 | 29 | 36 | 55 | |||||||||||||
| Tax effect on Amortization of acquired intangible assets | (1 | ) | (5 | ) | (3 | ) | (10 | ) | |||||||||
| Other expense, net | 24 | 6 | 439 | 59 | |||||||||||||
| Tax effect on Other expense, net | (1 | ) | (2 | ) | (35 | ) | (3 | ) | |||||||||
| Adjusted net income attributable to | $ | 508 | $ | 407 | $ | 894 | $ | 626 | |||||||||
| Diluted weighted average number of Common Shares | |||||||||||||||||
| outstanding during the period (millions): | 273.2 | 281.7 | 276.3 | 281.9 | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted EPS | $ | 1.86 | $ | 1.44 | $ | 3.24 | $ | 2.22 | |||||||||
The following table reconciles Cash provided from operating activities to Free Cash Flow:
| Free Cash Flow | |||||||||||||||||
| THREE MONTHS ENDED | SIX MONTHS ENDED | ||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||
| Cash provided from operating activities | $ | 954 | $ | 627 | $ | 1,631 | $ | 704 | |||||||||
| Add (deduct): | |||||||||||||||||
| Fixed asset additions | (269 | ) | (246 | ) | (488 | ) | (514 | ) | |||||||||
| Increase in investment, other assets, and intangible assets | (77 | ) | (94 | ) | (245 | ) | (242 | ) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from disposition | 9 | 14 | 91 | 40 | |||||||||||||
| Free Cash Flow | $ | 617 | $ | 301 | $ | 989 | $ | (12 | ) | ||||||||
Certain of the forward-looking financial measures above are provided on a Non-GAAP basis. We do not provide a reconciliation of such forward-looking measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with
This press release, together with our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Position and our Interim Financial Statements, are available in the Investor Relations section of our website at www.magna.com/company/investors and filed electronically through the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval + (SEDAR+) which can be accessed at www.sedarplus.ca as well as on the
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Any such forward-looking statements are intended to provide information about management's current expectations and plans and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements may include financial and other projections, as well as statements regarding our future plans, strategic objectives or economic performance, or the assumptions underlying any of the foregoing, and other statements that are not recitations of historical fact. We use words such as "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "likely", "expect", "anticipate", "assume", "believe", "intend", "plan", "aim", "forecast", "outlook", "project", "potential", "estimate", "target" and similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or events to identify forward-looking statements. The following table identifies the material forward-looking statements contained in this document, together with the material potential risks that we currently believe could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Readers should also consider all of the risk factors which follow below the table:
| Material Forward-Looking Statement | Material Potential Risks Related to Applicable Forward-Looking Statement |
| Light Vehicle Production |
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| Total Sales Segment Sales |
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| Adjusted EBIT Margin Adjusted Diluted EPS Free Cash Flow |
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| Equity Income |
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| Share Repurchases Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding |
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Forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to us and are based on assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors we believe are appropriate in the circumstances. While we believe we have a reasonable basis for making any such forward-looking statements, they are not a guarantee of future performance or outcomes. In addition to the factors in the table above, whether actual results and developments conform to our expectations and predictions is subject to a number of risks, assumptions, and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, and the effects of which can be difficult to predict, including, without limitation:
Macroeconomic, Geopolitical and Other Risks
Risks Related to the Automotive Industry
Strategic Risks
Customer-Related Risks
Supply Chain Risks
Manufacturing/Operational Risks
| Pricing Risks
Warranty/Recall Risks
IT Security/Cybersecurity Risks
Merger and Acquisition Risks
Other
Legal, Regulatory and Other Risks
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In evaluating forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, we caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement. Additionally, readers should specifically consider the various factors which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including the risks, assumptions and uncertainties above which are:
- discussed under the “Industry Trends and Risks” heading of our Management’s Discussion and Analysis; and
- set out in our Annual Information Form filed with securities commissions in
Canada , our annual report on Form 40-F filed with theUnited States Securities and Exchange Commission , and subsequent filings.
Readers should also consider discussion of our risk mitigation activities with respect to certain risk factors, which can be also found in our Annual Information Form. Additional information about Magna, including our Annual Information Form, is available through the System for Electronic Data Analysis and Retrieval + (SEDAR+) at www.sedarplus.ca, as well as on the
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