lear-20260731 0000842162 false 0000842162 2026-07-31 2026-07-31 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ______________________________________ FORM 8-K ______________________________________ CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 31, 2026 ______________________________________ LEAR CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) ______________________________________ Delaware 1-11311 13-3386776 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number) 21557 Telegraph Road , Southfield , MI 48033 (Address of principal executive offices) ( 248 ) 447-1500 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of Each Class Trading Symbol(s) Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered Common stock, par value $0.01 LEA New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act ☐ Section 2 - Financial Information Item 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 31, 2026, Lear Corporation issued a press release reporting financial results for the second quarter of 2026 and updating its financial outlook for the full year 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. The information contained in this Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit Number Exhibit Description 99.1 Press release issued July 31, 2026, furnished herewith. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). 2 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Lear Corporation July 31, 2026 By: /s/ Jason M. Cardew Name: Jason M. Cardew Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 3

Lear Corporation released Q2 2026 financial results and updated its full-year 2026 outlook on July 31, 2026. This earnings announcement is material for investors and analysts assessing the company's operational performance and strategic direction in a dynamic automotive market.

On July 31, 2026, Lear Corporation released its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, providing a comprehensive overview of its performance and updating its financial outlook for the full year. The press release, designated as Exhibit 99.1, details key financial metrics and expectations for future growth. This timely report allows stakeholders to assess the company’s financial health and strategic direction amid changing market conditions. Given the nature of the announcement, it holds significant implications for investors and market analysts tracking Lear Corporation's financial performance.

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