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Lear vs Aptiv: LEA and APTV compared
Lear is the larger company: $5.8B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $3.2B for Aptiv (Q3 2026). Aptiv is growing faster (+2% against +2% a year earlier). Aptiv is more profitable, with an operating margin of 8.8% against 3.4%.
Where the money goes: LEA and APTV
Lear (LEA) · Q3 2026
Lear, Q3 2026: revenue $5.8B (+2% year over year), operating margin 3.4%, net earnings $137M, operating cash flow $329M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Aptiv (APTV) · Q3 2026
Aptiv, Q3 2026: revenue $3.2B (+2% year over year), operating margin 8.8%, net earnings $194M, operating cash flow $320M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Lear (LEA) | Aptiv (APTV) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $5.8B | $3.2B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +2% | +2% |
| Gross margin | 6.6% | — |
| Operating margin | 3.4% | 8.8% |
| Net earnings | $137M | $194M |
| Net margin | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $329M | $320M |
| Free cash flow | $158M | $194M |
| Market value | $5.7B | $8.3B |
| P/E | 10.0× | 11.0× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $145.93 | $58.61 |
Where the revenue comes from
Lear
- Seating: $4.3B (75%)
- E-Systems: $1.4B (25%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Lear or Aptiv?
Lear is the larger company: $5.8B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $3.2B for Aptiv (Q3 2026).
Is Lear or Aptiv growing faster?
Aptiv is growing faster (+2% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Lear or Aptiv?
Aptiv is more profitable, with an operating margin of 8.8% against 3.4%.
More: Lear earnings · how Lear makes money · Aptiv earnings · how Aptiv makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.