Magna International (NYSE:MGA) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Magna International (NYSE:MGA) (TSE:MG) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Friday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 6.250-7.250 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 5.730. The company issued revenue guidance of $41.9 billion-$43.5 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $42.0 billion.

Magna International Stock Performance

Shares of MGA traded up $10.76 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $68.58. The stock had a trading volume of 8,621,810 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,757,878. The firm has a market cap of $19.12 billion, a PE ratio of 18.74 and a beta of 1.50. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $54.22 and a 200-day simple moving average of $49.01. Magna International has a one year low of $30.39 and a one year high of $69.94. The company has a current ratio of 1.18, a quick ratio of 0.83 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38.

Magna International (NYSE:MGA) (TSE:MG) last issued its earnings results on Friday, February 13th. The company reported $2.18 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.81 by $0.37. Magna International had a return on equity of 11.88% and a net margin of 2.50%.The company had revenue of $10.74 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.54 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.69 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Magna International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.250-7.250 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Magna International will post 5.87 EPS for the current year.

Magna International Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 13th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 27th will be paid a $0.495 dividend. This is a positive change from Magna International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.49. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 27th. This represents a $1.98 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. Magna International’s dividend payout ratio is presently 53.01%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on MGA. BMO Capital Markets increased their target price on Magna International from $49.00 to $52.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce upped their price objective on Magna International from $50.00 to $56.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their target price on shares of Magna International from $47.00 to $48.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. TD Securities boosted their target price on shares of Magna International from $57.00 to $58.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Finally, Evercore upped their price target on shares of Magna International from $47.00 to $52.00 and gave the company an “in-line” rating in a research report on Monday, November 24th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $52.80.

Key Headlines Impacting Magna International

Here are the key news stories impacting Magna International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat — Magna reported adjusted EPS of $2.18 vs. consensus ~$1.81 and revenue of $10.74B vs. ~$10.54B, driven by improved adjusted EBIT and margin expansion; the print and conference materials provide the operational detail investors cheered. MarketBeat Q4 transcript
• Positive Sentiment: Raised FY2026 guidance — Magna updated EPS guidance to $6.25–$7.25 (vs. ~5.73 consensus) and revenue guidance of $41.9B–$43.5B, signaling confidence in top-line growth and margin progression for the year. GlobeNewswire – Q4 results & 2026 outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend increase — the board raised the quarterly dividend to $0.495 (a 2.1% hike), continuing a long dividend-growth track record and supporting income-focused investor demand. Ex-dividend date and payment timing were announced with the increase. Seeking Alpha – Dividend raise
• Positive Sentiment: Strong cash generation — Magna reported ~$2.0B cash from operations and ~$1.3B free cash flow in Q4 and finished the year with ~$1.6B of cash, supporting the balance sheet and buyback/dividend flexibility. GlobeNewswire – cash flow details
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector reaction — auto-parts and OEM peers rallied following Magna’s print, so some of the stock’s move reflects a broader sector re-rating on improving auto demand/earnings. Investing.com – sector reaction
• Negative Sentiment: Large non-cash impairment — the quarter included a $615M non-cash impairment that pushed GAAP diluted EPS to ~$0.00 and kept reported net margin modest; investors should separate one-time items from underlying operating performance. GlobeNewswire – impairment & GAAP EPS

Institutional Trading of Magna International

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of MGA. Van ECK Associates Corp boosted its position in Magna International by 2.6% in the fourth quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp now owns 9,114 shares of the company’s stock worth $486,000 after purchasing an additional 235 shares during the last quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC raised its stake in shares of Magna International by 1.8% during the 3rd quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC now owns 14,241 shares of the company’s stock worth $675,000 after purchasing an additional 246 shares during the period. Arkadios Wealth Advisors boosted its holdings in shares of Magna International by 7.3% in the 4th quarter. Arkadios Wealth Advisors now owns 4,767 shares of the company’s stock worth $254,000 after buying an additional 324 shares during the last quarter. Syon Capital LLC grew its position in Magna International by 10.0% during the fourth quarter. Syon Capital LLC now owns 5,939 shares of the company’s stock valued at $317,000 after buying an additional 540 shares during the period. Finally, Parallel Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Magna International by 22.7% during the fourth quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 3,024 shares of the company’s stock worth $161,000 after buying an additional 560 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 67.49% of the company’s stock.

Magna International Company Profile

Magna International Inc is a leading global automotive supplier specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of vehicle systems, assemblies, modules, and components. Headquartered in Aurora, Ontario, the company partners with major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to develop technologies and solutions that enhance vehicle performance, safety, comfort, and fuel efficiency. Magna’s broad portfolio encompasses body exteriors and structures, powertrain systems, seating and interiors, roof systems, mirror systems, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

The company operates more than 350 manufacturing and assembly facilities and over 100 innovation centers across 27 countries, serving customers in North America, Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa.