Lear CFO Sells $590K in Stock, Reduces Direct Holdings by 24.7%
CFO Jason Cardew sold 5,000 shares worth $590,845, reducing his direct holdings by 24.70% and leaving him with 15,244 shares valued at $1.79 million. The stock has climbed 29.35% in the past year while Lear lifted its full-year free cash flow outlook to $525 million.
1. Lear Schedules Q4 and Full Year 2025 Earnings Call
Lear Corporation will host its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results conference call on February 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors and analysts can access the live audio webcast via the company’s Investor Relations website, with a replay available two hours after the call concludes. A slide presentation covering Q4 and full-year results will be posted on Lear’s website prior to the start of the call. Toll-free dial-in is 877-883-0383 (international callers may use 412-902-6506) with conference code 0809356.
2. CFO Jason Cardew Executes $591K Insider Sale
Lear’s Chief Financial Officer Jason Cardew sold 5,000 shares valued at approximately $590,845 in a direct transaction reported on December 18, reducing his holdings by 24.70%. Post-sale, he retains 15,244 shares, representing a direct ownership stake valued at roughly $1.79 million based on the weighted average purchase price of $118.17. This sale matches his largest single insider sale in the past decade and aligns with median transaction sizes over the same period. All shares were sold from his personal holdings, with no involvement of trusts or derivative instruments. Despite the reduction, Cardew’s remaining stake maintains his alignment with shareholder interests.
3. Financial and Operational Highlights Support Bullish Outlook
Lear generated trailing-twelve-month revenue of $22.98 billion and net income of $442.2 million, driven by its Seating and E-Systems segments. In Q3 2025, revenue reached $5.7 billion, up 2% year-over-year, and adjusted earnings per share were $2.79. Management has raised full-year free cash flow guidance to as much as $525 million, underpinned by strong working capital management and ongoing cost discipline. New program awards and a diversified OEM customer base across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and South America provide visibility into future growth and justify the company’s continued capital returns to shareholders.