2026 Outlook

The company is reaffirming full-year 2026 guidance previously provided in its earnings release on February 17, 2026. The company considered its recent business trends and financial results, current growth plans, strategic initiatives, global economic outlook, geopolitical conflicts and the potential impact on results in updating its guidance, which is outlined in the table below.



 

 		For the Year Ending December 31, 2026
Total sales growth

 		3% to 5.5%
North America Automotive sales growth     

 		3% to 5%
International Automotive sales growth

 		3% to 6%
Industrial sales growth

 		3% to 6%
Diluted earnings per share

 		$6.10 to $6.60
Adjusted diluted earnings per share

 		$7.50 to $8.00
Effective tax rate

 		Approx. 24%
Net cash provided by operating activities

 		$1.0 billion to $1.2 billion
Free cash flow

 		$550 million to $700 million