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Adient plc

ADNTNYSE

SectorConsumer Discretionary

IndustryAuto Parts

Beta (adjusted)1.36

Intrinsic Value $30.32median of 6 methods · middle span $23-$59based on filings through 30 Jun 2026

Market Price $16.84Price as of 30 Sep 2026

Significantly undervaluedIntrinsic value is 80% above the market price

−50% · IV below pricenear fair value ±15%IV above price · +50%

marker beyond scale (+80%)

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Market Cap $1.3B

Enterprise Value $2.8B

Shares Outstanding 78.4M diluted

Moat Rating None

Next Earnings Date4 Nov 2026

Last ex-dividend23 Oct 2018

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Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

Adient plc (NYSE: ADNT) continues to demonstrate operational resilience and solid execution of its turnaround strategy, highlighted by stronger-than-expected Q2 FY26 earnings and strategic vertical integration via the Woodbridge-Romulus acquisition. However, the company faces near-term margin compression from elevated launch costs, production inefficiencies, and approximately $35 million in anticipated input cost headwinds in the second half of FY26. While long-term prospects are supported by onshoring opportunities in the Americas and market outperformance in China, the lack of a dividend yield and sector-specific headwinds make the risk/reward profile balanced, justifying a Hold rating.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Street view · analyst 12-month targets12 analysts · as of 18 Aug 2026

Low · most bearish analyst$22.00

Mean target$29.83

High · most bullish analyst$64.00

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 18 Sep 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

$22.0015%

Persistent production inefficiencies, higher-than-expected launch costs, and failure to recover input costs from OEMs lead to severe margin compression. Macroeconomic slowdowns in Europe and China further depress global vehicle production volumes.

Base CaseCentral scenario

$29.8360%

Matches the consensus mean

Adient successfully navigates the $35 million input cost headwinds in H2 FY26 through partial customer recoveries and operational efficiencies. Revenue and EBITDA align with raised full-year guidance, and leverage remains stable within the target range of 1.5x-2.0x.

Bull CaseUpside scenario

$64.0025%

Accelerated margin expansion driven by rapid integration of the Woodbridge-Romulus foam plant, stronger-than-expected customer recoveries, and continued market share gains in China. Onshoring programs in the Americas ramp up faster than anticipated, driving significant high-margin volume growth.

Scenarios are anchored to street consensus at the research date, with our probabilities and rationale.

Key Investment Merits

Strong market position as a global leader in automotive seating with unmatched production footprint and scale.
Successful execution of onshoring and conquest programs, contributing to incremental vehicle volumes in the Americas.
Strategic vertical integration through the Woodbridge-Romulus acquisition, enhancing control over critical seating inputs and margin durability.
Significant outperformance in China, growing sales by 10% in Q2 FY26 despite a 10% market decline.

Key Investment Risks

Exposure to volatile macroeconomic conditions and geopolitical tensions affecting global vehicle production.
Near-term margin compression from elevated input costs, launch expenses, and temporary production inefficiencies.
High customer concentration and pricing pressure from major automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Lack of a dividend yield compared to industry peers like Lear Corporation, reducing total return appeal.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

Failure to achieve projected customer recoveries for the $35 million input cost headwinds in H2 FY26.
Significant operational disruptions or integration delays at the newly acquired Woodbridge-Romulus foam plant.
A sharp downturn in China's automotive market that reverses Adient's recent market-share gains.
Net leverage ratio exceeding the targeted range of 1.5x-2.0x due to deteriorating cash flow.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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