BorgWarner Q2 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
BorgWarner's second quarter results showed roughly flat net sales compared to the previous year, but organic sales increased by 7%. The company is making progress with its electrification strategy, expecting electric vehicle revenue to more than double in 2022.
BorgWarner believes it is already on track to achieve approximately $3.7 billion of electric vehicle revenue by 2025.
The Company now expects its 2022 electric vehicle revenue to grow to approximately $850 million, which is more than double what it was in 2021.
BorgWarner acquired Rhombus Energy Solutions for approximately $130 million at closing, with up to $55 million in contingent payments possible.
BorgWarner affirmed its full year sales, margin and cash flow guidance, while increasing its EPS guidance.
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Forward Guidance
The Company has affirmed its full year sales, margin and cash flow guidance, while increasing its EPS guidance.
Positive Outlook
- Net sales are expected to be in the range of $15.5 billion to $16.0 billion, compared with 2021 sales of $14.8 billion. This implies a year-over-year increase in organic sales of 11% to 14%.
- The Company expects its weighted light and commercial vehicle markets to increase in the range of approximately 2.5% to 5.0% in 2022.
- The acquisitions of Santroll’s light vehicle eMotor business and Rhombus Energy Solutions are expected to increase year-over-year sales by an aggregate of approximately $45 million to $55 million.
- Operating margin for the full year is expected to be in the range of 8.4% to 8.8%. Excluding the impact of non-comparable items, adjusted operating margin is expected to be in the range of 9.8% to 10.2%.
- 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.
Challenges Ahead
- Foreign currencies are expected to result in a year-over-year decrease in sales of approximately $820 million primarily due to the weakening of the Euro, the Korean Won and Chinese Renminbi against the U.S. dollar.
- The divestiture of the Water Valley, Mississippi business will decrease year-over-year sales by approximately $177 million.
- Net earnings are expected to be within a range of $3.40 to $3.80 per diluted share.
- Excluding the impact of non-comparable items, adjusted net earnings are expected to be within a range of $4.00 to $4.40 per diluted share.
- supply disruptions impacting us or our customers, such as the current shortage of semiconductor chips that has impacted original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) customers and their suppliers, including us