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Magna
🇨🇦 NYSE:MGA
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Dec 31, 2024

Magna Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Magna reported a slight revenue increase and strong adjusted earnings growth in Q4 2024.

Key Takeaways

Magna International posted a 1.66% year-over-year revenue increase in Q4 2024, reaching $10.63 billion. Adjusted EBIT surged 23.48% due to operational efficiencies, while net income declined by 25.09% YoY. The company faced headwinds from lower production volumes and foreign currency impacts but continued to focus on margin expansion and cash flow generation.

Revenue grew 1.66% YoY to $10.63 billion, in line with global vehicle production.

Adjusted EBIT rose 23.48% to $689 million, reflecting cost efficiencies.

Net income fell 25.09% YoY to $203 million due to lower volumes and FX impacts.

Magna raised its quarterly dividend to $0.485 per share, marking 15 consecutive years of increases.

Total Revenue
$10.6B
Previous year: $10.5B
+1.7%
EPS
$1.69
Previous year: $1.33
+27.1%
Operating Margin
6.48%
Previous year: 5.27%
+23.0%
Gross Margin
14.56%
Previous year: 14.28%
+2.0%
Adjusted EBIT
$689M
Previous year: $558M
+23.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.25B
Previous year: $1.2B
+4.1%

Magna Revenue

Magna EPS

Magna Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Magna expects 2025 revenue between $38.6 billion and $40.2 billion, with a slight EBIT margin contraction. Growth is anticipated in 2026, driven by cost efficiencies and segment expansion.

Positive Outlook

  • 2026 sales forecasted to grow to $40.5B-$42.6B.
  • Adjusted EBIT margin expected to expand to 6.5%-7.2% by 2026.
  • Cost control measures improving profitability.
  • Free cash flow expected to exceed $1.5B by 2026.
  • Continued dividend increases and share repurchases.

Challenges Ahead

  • 2025 revenue expected to decline slightly due to FX and lower production.
  • EBIT margin for 2025 projected at 5.3%-5.8%, down from 6.48% in Q4 2024.
  • Complete vehicle segment projected to decline in 2025.
  • Macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties remain a risk.
  • Potential disruptions from EV adoption volatility and OEM program changes.