Mar 31, 2022

BorgWarner Q1 2022 Earnings Report

BorgWarner's first quarter results were announced, featuring multiple electrification awards.

Key Takeaways

BorgWarner reported a decrease in net sales by 3% to $3,874 million, but organic sales increased by 1%. Net earnings were $0.84 per diluted share, with adjusted net earnings at $1.05 per diluted share. The company is on track to achieve more than $3.3 billion of electric vehicle revenue by 2025.

Announced first OEM business win for flexible battery management system (BMS) technology.

Selected to provide high-voltage hairpin (HVH) eMotors for a leading electric vehicle brand in China.

Will supply a leading Chinese OEM with a dual Inverter to be used in hybrid vehicles.

On track to achieve more than $3.3 billion of electric vehicle revenue by 2025.

Total Revenue
$3.87B
Previous year: $4.01B
-3.4%
EPS
$1.05
Previous year: $1.21
-13.2%
Gross Profit
$750M
Previous year: $818M
-8.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.5B
Previous year: $1.76B
-14.5%
Free Cash Flow
-$61M
Previous year: $147M
-141.5%
Total Assets
$16.7B
Previous year: $16B
+4.4%

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Forward Guidance

The Company has provided 2022 full year guidance. Net sales are expected to be in the range of $15.5 billion to $16.0 billion. Full-year operating cash flow is expected to be in the range of $1,500 million to $1,550 million, while free cash flow is expected to be in the range of $650 million to $750 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales are expected to be in the range of $15.5 billion to $16.0 billion.
  • Implies a year-over-year increase in organic sales of 10% to 13%.
  • Acquisition of Santroll’s light vehicle eMotor business is expected to increase year-over-year sales by approximately $60 million to $70 million.
  • Adjusted operating margin is expected to be in the range of 9.8% to 10.2%.
  • Adjusted net earnings are expected to be within a range of $3.90 to $4.25 per diluted share.

Challenges Ahead

  • Foreign currencies are expected to result in a year-over-year decrease in sales of approximately $650 million.
  • Divestiture of the Water Valley, Mississippi business will decrease year-over-year sales by approximately $177 million.
  • Operating margin for the full year is expected to be in the range of 8.5% to 9.0%.
  • Net earnings are expected to be within a range of $3.39 to $3.77 per diluted share.
  • Full-year operating cash flow is expected to be in the range of $1,500 million to $1,550 million, while free cash flow is expected to be in the range of $650 million to $750 million.