Magna International IncRecord Q2 profit and raised full-year guidance on operational excellence and cost reductions.

Magna International raised its full-year adjusted earnings and free cash flow guidance after reporting a record second-quarter adjusted profit of $1.86 per share, a 29% increase driven by operational excellence and cost reductions. Sales rose 3% to $11 billion, with weighted organic growth over market of 3%, while adjusted EBIT margin expanded 70 basis points to 6.2%. The company narrowed and raised its full-year adjusted EBIT margin outlook to 6.3% to 6.6%, lifted adjusted EPS guidance to $6.70 to $7.30, and increased free cash flow guidance to $1.75 billion to $1.85 billion. CEO Seetarama Kotagiri said operational performance was the primary driver, and the company returned $598 million to shareholders in the quarter, including $465 million in share repurchases. Magna also noted it is evaluating adjacent non-automotive markets such as robotics and data centers, with more details expected at its November investor day.
Magna International IncRecord Q2 profit and raised full-year guidance on operational excellence and cost reductions.