Magna International (MG) Q3 2025 earnings summary
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Q3 2025 earnings summary
17 Jul, 2026Executive summary
Q3 2025 results exceeded expectations, with sales up 2% to $10.5 billion, adjusted EBIT up 3% to $613 million, adjusted diluted EPS up 4% to $1.33, and free cash flow up $398 million year-over-year.
Full-year outlook was raised for sales, adjusted EBIT margin, and net income, supported by strong operational execution, new business wins, and disciplined capital allocation.
Capital spending outlook reduced to ~$1.5 billion, reflecting efficiency and optimization.
Ongoing mitigation of tariff impacts, with settlements reached with additional OEMs and most negotiations expected to conclude by year-end.
Board approved a new Normal Course Issuer Bid to repurchase up to 10% of public float.
Financial highlights
Consolidated sales were $10.5 billion, up 2% year-over-year, with global light vehicle production up 3%.
Adjusted EBIT was $613 million (5.9% margin), up 3% and 10 basis points from Q3 2024.
Adjusted EPS was $1.33, up 4%; net income attributable to shareholders was $305 million, down from $484 million in Q3 2024 due to prior year’s one-time items.
Free cash flow for the quarter was $572 million, up $398 million from last year.
Cash from operations before changes in working capital was $787 million; fixed asset additions were $267 million.
Outlook and guidance
2025 sales outlook raised to $41.1–$42.1 billion, with adjusted EBIT margin expected at 5.4%–5.6%.
Adjusted net income guidance increased to $1.45–$1.55 billion.
Free cash flow outlook increased by $200 million to $1.0–$1.2 billion.
Capital spending for 2025 projected at ~$1.5 billion (~3.6% of sales).
Light vehicle production assumptions updated: North America 15.0M, Europe 16.6M, China 31.5M units.
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