Adient Q4 Earnings Miss Expectations, Revenues Rise Y/Y

Core Insights - Adient (ADNT) reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 52 cents for Q4 fiscal 2025, down from 68 cents in the previous year and below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 55 cents [1][9] - The company generated net sales of $3.69 billion, a 3.5% year-over-year increase, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.63 billion [1][9] Segment Performance - The Americas segment recorded revenues of $1.79 billion, a 3.9% increase year-over-year, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.76 billion. Adjusted EBITDA for this segment was $111 million, down from $116 million in the prior year, missing the consensus estimate [3] - The EMEA segment achieved revenues of $1.15 billion, up 3.9% year-over-year, and also exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.1 billion. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $31 million from $28 million in the previous year, surpassing the consensus estimate [4] - The Asia segment reported revenues of $783 million, an increase from $765 million in the same quarter last year, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $771 million. Adjusted EBITDA fell to $106 million from $112 million in the prior year, missing the consensus estimate [5] Financial Position - As of September 30, 2025, Adient had cash and cash equivalents of $958 million, up from $945 million a year earlier. Long-term debt stood at $2.39 billion, with capital expenditures totaling $79 million compared to $72 million in the prior-year quarter [6] Guidance for FY26 - Adient anticipates fiscal 2026 revenues of $14.4 billion, a decrease from $14.54 billion in fiscal 2025. Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be $845 million, down from $881 million in fiscal 2025, with equity income expected to be $70 million and free cash flow anticipated at $90 million [7][9] Zacks Rank - Adient currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) [8]