Magna International Inc. · MGA · FY2026 Q1 · Calendar Q2 2026

Magna maintains 2026 outlook as margins expand and portfolio shifts

Magna's maintained 2026 outlook and Q1 improvement support a constructive operating picture, while the thesis depends on continued operational gains, EV and hybrid program execution, and recovery of commercial and prior EV investments.

Reported Before market openNYSEConsumer Cyclical $16.94B market cap
100quality score

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Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS $1.38 Consensus $1.01
EPS surprise +36.6% Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue $10.13B Consensus $10.14B
Revenue surprise -0.1% Reported versus consensus

Market reaction

prior-close to event-session close
Stock move -4.5% Event window
SPY move +0.3% Same window
Abnormal move -4.7% Stock minus SPY
Volume 2.4× Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift +7.1% Up to 20 sessions
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What changed

Compared with the prior quarter, the company reported stronger Q1 operating momentum, shifted its capex outlook from increasing to stable, and added portfolio optimization through planned lighting and rooftop-systems divestitures. The current analysis also highlights a dedicated hybrid driveline and cash recovery from prior EV program investments.

Guidance delta

Management maintained 2026 guidance despite modest production-outlook revisions; the call highlighted tariff and raw-material exposure as uncertainties.

Key takeaways

  • Q1 margin expansion and EPS growth were supported by operational excellence and strong cash generation.
  • New EV and hybrid programs, including GAC and XPENG launches in Europe, remain key growth drivers.
  • Lighting and rooftop-systems divestitures are planned for the second half of 2026.
  • Tariffs, resin costs and second-half production volumes remain important variables.

Management priorities

  • Advance the dedicated hybrid driveline and EV program launches
  • Continue operational-excellence and cost-reduction initiatives
  • Complete the lighting and rooftop-systems divestitures in H2 2026
  • Continue share repurchases under the NCIB program
  • Advance digital architecture and factory-of-the-future initiatives

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Earnings History

Estimate Beat Miss Match
MGA EPS earnings history estimate and actual scatter chart 10 reported fiscal quarters and 4 future estimate-only quarters. Q2 '24 estimate $1.44 Q2 '24 actual $1.35, miss Q3 '24 estimate $1.41 Q3 '24 actual $1.28, miss Q2 '25 estimate $1.19 Q2 '25 actual $1.44, beat Q3 '25 estimate $1.24 Q3 '25 actual $1.33, beat Q4 '25 estimate $1.81 Q4 '25 actual $2.18, beat Q1 '26 estimate $1.01 Q1 '26 actual $1.38, beat Q2 '26 estimate $1.53 Q2 '26 actual $1.86, beat Q3 '26 estimate $1.58 Q3 '26 actual $1.83, beat Q4 '26 estimate $2.16 Q1 '27 estimate $1.48 Q2 '27 estimate $2.02 Q3 '27 estimate $2.02
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Analyst Consensus ?

ConsensusHold28 ratings
Bullish1035.7%
Neutral1760.7%
Bearish13.6%

Analyst 52W Price Targets

$63.82Current
$38Low
$70.4Average
$105High

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Firm-level rating actions

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FirmRatingPrior ratingActionDate
CIBC Neutral OutperformDowngradeOct 21, 2026
Morgan Stanley Equal Weight Equal WeightMaintainOct 15, 2026
RBC Capital Sector Perform Sector PerformMaintainOct 12, 2026
Barclays Equal Weight Equal WeightMaintainOct 9, 2026
BMO Capital Market Perform OutperformDowngradeSep 18, 2026
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Named analyst price targets

Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $63.82. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.

FirmAnalyst52W targetPrice when postedUpsideDate
CIBCAnalyst unavailable$70$66.39 +9.7%Oct 21, 2026
Morgan StanleyAndrew Percoco$68$65.75 +6.5%Oct 15, 2026
RBC CapitalTom Narayan$68$63.56 +6.5%Oct 12, 2026
BarclaysDan Levy$70$63.82 +9.7%Oct 9, 2026
BMO CapitalAnalyst unavailable$70$64.82 +9.7%Sep 18, 2026
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Company context

Snapshot as of publication

Based in Aurora, Canada, and established in 1957, Magna International Inc. operates as a leading global partner to the automotive industry. The company specializes in the conceptualization, development, and production of an extensive range of components, integrated systems, and complete modules, serving original equipment manufacturers of passenger vehicles and light trucks across the globe. Its comprehensive activities are structured into four key business segments: The Body Exteriors & Structures division focuses on foundational vehicle architecture. This includes essential body and chassis elements, exterior trims, and roof systems, along with advanced battery enclosures. This segment also provides specialized engineering and testing capabilities, delivering products such as bumper fascia, integrated front-end modules, liftgate assemblies, active aerodynamic components, specialized automotive glass, running boards, truck bed access systems, and side door structures.…

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By FN2 Research · Updated · As of 2026-11-01. For educational purposes only; not investment advice.