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Sales Growth: Increased by 2% to $10.5 billion.
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Adjusted EBIT: Rose 3% to $613 million.
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Adjusted EBIT Margin: Expanded by 10 basis points to 5.9%.
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Adjusted Diluted EPS: Increased by 4% to $1.33.
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Free Cash Flow: Improved by $398 million to $572 million.
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Capital Spending Outlook: Reduced to approximately $1.5 billion.
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Adjusted Net Income: Increased to a range of $1.45 billion to $1.55 billion.
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Leverage Ratio: Expected to reduce to below 1.7 by year-end.
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North American Production Forecast: Increased to 15 million units.
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China Production Estimate: Raised to 31.5 million units.
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Adjusted Tax Rate: Lowered to approximately 24%.
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Liquidity: Total liquidity of $4.7 billion, including $1.3 billion cash on hand.
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Share Buyback: New NCIB approved to repurchase up to 10% of public float.
Release Date: October 31, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
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Magna International Inc (NYSE:MGA) reported a 2% increase in sales and a 3% rise in adjusted EBIT for the third quarter of 2025.
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The company raised its full-year outlook, including higher sales supported by improved light vehicle production and continued launch execution.
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Free cash flow improved by nearly $400 million, and the company increased its full-year free cash flow outlook by $200 million.
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Magna secured significant new business awards, including a complete vehicle assembly contract with Chinese-based OEM XPENG, marking a milestone in serving the European market.
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The company is focused on operational excellence and cost savings initiatives, which have positively impacted margins and are expected to drive further improvements.
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Magna faced a 35-basis-point headwind from unrecovered tariffs, impacting its adjusted EBIT margin.
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The company experienced lower production on certain programs, including the end of production on the Chevy Malibu and Jaguar E and I-PACE.
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Power and Vision segment margins were down due to lower sales, higher tariff costs, and lower net favorable commercial items.
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Magna’s ADAS growth has been dampened due to industry dynamics and OEMs’ cautious approach to architecture decisions.
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The company is still negotiating tariff recoveries with customers, which poses a risk of not achieving full recovery by year-end.
Q: As we think about 2026, can you remind us what improvements to operating margins we should see from efficiency gains and across which segments do you still have lots of potential to expand margins? A: We previously discussed margin improvements from 2023 to 2024, achieving about 115 basis points. For 2025 and 2026, we aim for an additional 75 basis points, with 35 to 40 basis points expected in 2026. This builds on a 5.5% midpoint margin for 2025. Operational improvements are company-wide, not segment-specific.
Q: Could you please remind us why the lower pace of capital expenditures is not expected to materially affect growth prospects in future years? A: Our long-term CapEx to sales ratio is in the low to mid 4s. We had higher CapEx in previous years due to OEM cycles and EV releases. Now, with past investments, we’re optimizing operations without compromising growth, focusing on organic growth with the right profitability.
Q: What impact do production disruptions from companies like Ford, Novelis, JLR, and Nexperia have on your guidance? A: We’ve accounted for these disruptions in our Q4 outlook. While the situation is fluid, we’ve incorporated the best available information. Our North American production forecast of 15 million units reflects expected lost production, slightly lower than external forecasts.
Q: Regarding the latest Ford recalls involving rear-facing cameras, how might this translate to future warranty spend for Magna? A: We disclose warranty expenses in our reports and are working with customers to resolve issues. For recent recalls, we’re still assessing the scope and complexities. As more information becomes available, we’ll provide further details.
Q: Can you discuss the new nameplates at Magna Steyr and their potential impact on future production volumes and capital allocation? A: Our Magna Steyr facility’s flexibility allows for multiple propulsion systems and models on the same line, minimizing capital uptick. We’re launching two models with XPENG and another with a Chinese OEM. Our capacity is about 150,000 units, averaging 100,000 to 120,000 units over time.
Q: How are you addressing the impact of tariffs, and is there any risk to receiving recoveries given customer distractions? A: We’ve estimated an annualized impact of $200 million from tariffs, with frameworks in place for recovery. While there’s always risk, collaborative discussions with customers give us confidence. We expect a 10 basis point impact for 2025, roughly $30 million unrecovered.
Q: Can you provide an update on the ADAS business performance within Power and Vision, given flat sales? A: The ADAS segment faces dynamic factors, including OEM architecture evaluations and strategic decisions. Growth assumptions have been dampened due to industry trends, but we’re focusing on platform selection for efficient deployment. More work is needed in this area.
Q: How are your customers viewing cross-border supply chains in North America, and how is Magna positioned in the US? A: Customers are taking a long-term approach, focusing on increasing USMC content and optimizing supply chains. Magna has a strong US footprint and is well-positioned to adapt. This is a strategic, long-term process rather than a reaction to current events.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.