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Adient outlines $1.2B China wins and $90M 2026 free cash flow amid restructuring and automation focus Nov. 05, 2025 2:32 PM ETAdient plc (ADNT) StockAI-Generated Earnings Calls Insights Comments Earnings Call Insights: Adient plc (ADNT) Q4 2025 Management View CEO Jerome Dorlack reported, "With business execution remaining strong, we delivered an adjusted EBITDA margin of 6.1% and free cash flow of $134 million in the quarter." Dorlack also noted that full-year free cash flow Seeking Alpha's Disclaimer: The earnings call insights are compilations of earnings call transcripts and other content available on the Seeking Alpha website. The insights are generated by an AI tool and have not been curated or reviewed by editors. Due to inherent limitations in using AI-based tools, the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the earnings call insights cannot be guaranteed. Please see full earnings call transcripts here. The earnings call insights are intended for informational purposes only. Seeking Alpha does not take account of your objectives or your financial situation and does not offer any personalized investment advice. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Quick Insights EBITDA is expected to decline more than topline sales mainly due to F-150 downtime, European volume reductions, and mix headwinds in China; free cash flow is projected to drop to $90 million due to lower earnings and higher CapEx for growth initiatives. Management is focusing on operational excellence, automation and AI investments, cost control, proactive risk management, and maintaining strong liquidity; new business wins in China, portfolio rotation, and targeted growth CapEx are expected to support future revenues. Elevated restructuring costs and increased growth CapEx are pressuring margins and free cash flow, but management expects normalization after 2026 and is balancing CapEx and shareholder returns amid uncertain operating conditions. Recommended For You More Trending News
