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    How Stronger 2026 Outlook And Diversification Beyond Turbochargers At Garrett Motion (GTX) Has Changed Its Investment Story

    Simply Wall St·08/30/2026 03:26:06
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    • Garrett Motion recently reported its second-quarter 2026 results, posting earnings of US$0.53 per share and 6.9% year-on-year net sales growth, while also lifting its full-year outlook for net sales, adjusted EBIT, and free cash flow.
    • Alongside the stronger guidance, the company highlighted progress in commercial vehicle electric powertrain and industrial air compression programs, signaling an increasing emphasis on technologies beyond traditional light-vehicle turbochargers.
    • Next, we’ll examine how Garrett Motion’s upgraded 2026 outlook, underpinned by broader product growth, interacts with its existing investment narrative.

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    Garrett Motion Investment Narrative Recap

    To own Garrett Motion, you need to believe the company can use its turbocharger strength to fund a credible shift into newer technologies such as electric powertrains and industrial compressors. The latest results and upgraded 2026 outlook support this transition story and, in the near term, ease concerns around margin pressure. However, they do not remove the key risk that turbocharger demand could structurally weaken faster than Garrett’s newer businesses scale up.

    Among recent announcements, the multiyear partnership with Ingersoll Rand to co develop oil free air technologies for industrial applications stands out. It directly relates to the Q2 update, where management pointed to commercial vehicle electric powertrain and industrial air compression as growth areas beyond light vehicle turbos. Together, these developments frame industrial and zero emission compressors as a potential offset to any future softness in internal combustion engine components.

    Yet, while results look solid today, investors should be aware that Garrett’s heavy reliance on turbocharger demand and evolving industrial cycles could still...

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    Garrett Motion's narrative projects $4.4 billion revenue and $476.1 million earnings by 2029. This requires 5.1% yearly revenue growth and about a $119.1 million earnings increase from $357.0 million today.

    Uncover how Garrett Motion's forecasts yield a $37.17 fair value, a 39% upside to its current price.

    Exploring Other Perspectives

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    Some of the lowest estimate analysts were already cautious, assuming only about 4.4 percent annual revenue growth to roughly US$4.3 billion, and earnings near US$465 million by 2029. Compared with the risk that industrial compressor and battery cooling adoption could lag customer rollouts, this Q2 beat and higher 2026 outlook might eventually shift those views, but it also shows how far opinions can differ and why it helps to weigh several possible paths for the business.

    Explore 4 other fair value estimates on Garrett Motion - why the stock might be worth just $37.17!

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.