Equities Analysts Offer Predictions for MGA Q3 Earnings

Key Points

• Analyst M. Glen from Raymond James Financial has lowered the Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) forecast for Magna International to $1.17, down from $1.36, while the consensus for full-year earnings stands at $5.87 per share.
• In their most recent quarterly earnings report, Magna International exceeded expectations with reported EPS of $1.44 against a consensus of $1.19, although revenue fell by 3% year-over-year to $10.82 billion.
• The firm recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.485 per share, marking an annualized payout of $1.94, which corresponds to a yield of 4.7% and a payout ratio of 45.54%.

Magna International Inc. (NYSE:MGA - Free Report) TSE: MG - Investment analysts at Raymond James Financial reduced their Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Magna International in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, August 5th. Raymond James Financial analyst M. Glen now expects that the company will post earnings of $1.17 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $1.36. The consensus estimate for Magna International's current full-year earnings is $5.87 per share. Raymond James Financial also issued estimates for Magna International's Q2 2026 earnings at $1.56 EPS and Q3 2026 earnings at $1.45 EPS.

Magna International (NYSE:MGA - Get Free Report) TSE: MG last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, August 1st. The company reported $1.44 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.19 by $0.25. The business had revenue of $10.82 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $10.10 billion. Magna International had a return on equity of 11.89% and a net margin of 2.91%. The business's quarterly revenue was down 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.35 EPS.

Several other analysts also recently weighed in on the company. UBS Group boosted their target price on Magna International from $37.00 to $45.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Monday, July 14th. Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on Magna International from $40.00 to $38.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a report on Monday, May 19th. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on Magna International from $31.00 to $38.00 and gave the company a "sector perform" rating in a report on Wednesday, July 9th. Evercore ISI boosted their target price on Magna International from $37.00 to $40.00 and gave the company an "in-line" rating in a report on Monday, August 4th. Finally, Bank of America boosted their target price on Magna International from $42.00 to $45.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Monday, June 16th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, thirteen have given a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $42.36.

Magna International Stock Down 0.1%

Shares of NYSE:MGA traded down $0.03 on Wednesday, hitting $42.52. 930,238 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,454,986. The firm's 50-day moving average is $40.01 and its 200 day moving average is $37.41. The company has a market capitalization of $11.98 billion, a PE ratio of 9.98, a P/E/G ratio of 0.97 and a beta of 1.51. Magna International has a 1-year low of $30.39 and a 1-year high of $47.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a current ratio of 1.16.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Magna International

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of MGA. Versant Capital Management Inc purchased a new position in Magna International in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $27,000. LRI Investments LLC purchased a new position in Magna International in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Cromwell Holdings LLC increased its stake in Magna International by 131.6% in the 1st quarter. Cromwell Holdings LLC now owns 820 shares of the company's stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 466 shares in the last quarter. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. grew its holdings in Magna International by 507.3% during the 1st quarter. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. now owns 1,500 shares of the company's stock valued at $51,000 after buying an additional 1,253 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Magna International by 385.1% during the 2nd quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 1,431 shares of the company's stock valued at $55,000 after buying an additional 1,136 shares during the last quarter. 67.49% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Magna International Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 29th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.485 per share. This represents a $1.94 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 15th. Magna International's dividend payout ratio is 45.54%.

About Magna International

Magna International Inc designs, engineers, and manufactures components, assemblies, systems, subsystems, and modules for original equipment manufacturers of vehicles and light trucks worldwide. It operates through four segments: Body Exteriors & Structures, Power & Vision, Seating Systems, and Complete Vehicles.