Adient posts Q4 loss, modest cash flow and share repurchases in FY 2026 results

Adient reported a fourth‑quarter GAAP loss of $47 million and adjusted earnings of $0.52 per share, missing analyst expectations. Full‑year 2026 free cash flow was $222 million and the company repurchased about $100 million of its shares, roughly 6 % of the shares outstanding at the start of the year. Gross debt stood at approximately $2.4 billion, while revenue for the quarter was $3.73 billion and full‑year revenue reached $15.2 billion, a 4 % increase year‑over‑year.

The earnings miss may keep short‑term pressure on the stock, but the strong cash generation and share‑repurchase program provide support for shareholders. The debt level and modest improvement in FY 2027 adjusted EBITDA guidance indicate the company’s ongoing deleveraging focus.

  • 1Q4 GAAP net loss was $47 million and adjusted EPS was $0.52 per share.
  • 2Adjusted Q4 EBITDA was $229 million with a 6.1 % margin.
  • 3Full‑year 2026 free cash flow totaled $222 million.
  • 4The company repurchased $100 million of shares, about 6 % of shares outstanding at the beginning of the fiscal year.
  • 5Gross debt was approximately $2.4 billion and net debt about $1.5 billion as of September 30, 2026.
  • 6Quarterly revenue was $3.73 billion.

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