Adient Non-GAAP EPS of $0.52 misses by $0.10 (ADNT:NYSE)

Adient (ADNT) reported Q4 adjusted earnings of $0.52 per share, missing estimates of $0.66, while full-year revenue grew 4% to $15.2B. Adjusted EBITDA remained flat at $884M, with margins compressing. Free cash flow was $222M, including $60M in timing-related benefits. The stock rose 1.83% post-earnings. Management guided for EBITDA growth in FY2027 despite expected revenue decline.

Adient (ADNT) increased its share repurchase program by $400M, totaling $1B, with $435M remaining. The board also adopted a tax benefits preservation plan to prevent unintended ownership changes that could limit tax benefits, including $3.5B in net operating loss carryforwards.

Adient PLC (ADNT) reported a fiscal Q4 loss of $47M, or 62 cents per share, missing estimates of 63 cents per share. Revenue was $3.73B, beating forecasts of $3.59B. The company expects full-year revenue between $14.8B and $15B. Shares are down 12% YTD and 30% over the past year.

Adient (ADNT) increased its share repurchase authorization by $400M, bringing the total to $1B, with $435M remaining. The company also adopted a Tax Benefits Preservation Plan to protect its U.S. tax attributes, valued at $3.5B, which could reduce future cash tax payments. The plan aims to prevent unintended ownership changes that could limit the use of these tax benefits. According to the company, these moves reflect confidence in its business outlook and commitment to shareholder value.

Adient reported a Q4 GAAP net loss of $47M and adjusted net income of $40M. The company repurchased $100M in shares, about 6% of its year-start shares, and expects modest Adj.-EBITDA improvement in FY 2027. Adient's gross debt totaled $886M and net debt $2.4B as of September 30, 2026.

Adient (ADNT) reported Q4 2026 GAAP net loss of $47M and adj. net income of $40M. Full-year 2026 FCF was $222M, with $100M returned to shareholders. FY 2027 outlook expects modest adj. EBITDA improvement. Gross debt stood at $2.4B as of Q4 2026.