Mar 31

BorgWarner Q1 2025 Earnings Report

BorgWarner reported a 2% decline in net sales and strong adjusted EPS growth in Q1 2025, while announcing strategic portfolio changes including exiting the Charging business.

Key Takeaways

BorgWarner's Q1 2025 results showed solid performance with $3.515 billion in revenue and strong adjusted EPS of $1.11. The company delivered a 10% adjusted operating margin, despite a decline in total net income and negative free cash flow. It also announced plans to exit its Charging business and secured major new business awards.

Reported revenue of $3.515 billion, down 2% YoY.

Adjusted EPS reached $1.11, up from $1.03 in Q1 2024.

Free cash flow was negative at -$35 million due to higher capital expenditures.

Company to exit Charging business, eliminating $30 million in annual losses.

Total Revenue
$3.52B
Previous year: $3.6B
-2.2%
EPS
$1.11
Previous year: $1.03
+7.8%
Gross Profit
$639M
Previous year: $644M
-0.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.71B
Previous year: $1.04B
+64.6%
Free Cash Flow
-$35M
Previous year: -$308M
-88.6%
Total Assets
$13.8B
Previous year: $14.1B
-2.1%

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Forward Guidance

For FY2025, BorgWarner expects net sales between $13.6B and $14.2B, with adjusted EPS between $4.00 and $4.45 and adjusted operating margin in the range of 9.6% to 10.2%.

Positive Outlook

  • Sales guidance raised slightly due to FX and tariff recoveries.
  • Estimated outgrowth increased to 200–400 basis points.
  • Adjusted operating margin guidance of up to 10.2%.
  • Expected strong contributions from new eProduct awards.
  • Foreign currencies expected to add $250 million in revenue.

Challenges Ahead

  • Industry production expected to decline up to 4%.
  • Charging business exit creates short-term cost impact.
  • Free cash flow outlook remains flat at $650M–$750M.
  • Tariff recoveries expected to dilute operating margin.
  • Market volatility due to geopolitical and EV adoption risks.

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