Sep 30, 2021

BorgWarner Q3 2021 Earnings Report

BorgWarner reported third quarter results with net sales up 35% and secured awards for North American and German inverter programs.

Key Takeaways

BorgWarner's third quarter 2021 results showed a 35% increase in net sales compared to Q3 2020, driven by the acquisition of Delphi Technologies and increased product demand. The company also secured new inverter program awards with a Global OEM and a German OEM, expecting significant annual revenue by 2025.

Net sales increased by 35% to $3,416 million compared to Q3 2020.

U.S. GAAP net earnings were $0.40 per diluted share, with adjusted net earnings at $0.80 per diluted share.

The company secured an award for a North American inverter program with a Global OEM, expected to launch in 2024.

An 800V SiC inverter award was announced with a German OEM, expected to launch in early 2025.

Total Revenue
$3.42B
Previous year: $2.53B
+34.8%
EPS
$0.8
Previous year: $0.88
-9.1%
Gross Profit
$650M
Previous year: $517M
+25.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.51B
Previous year: $2.12B
-28.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$10M
Previous year: $390M
-102.6%
Total Assets
$16.5B
Previous year: $10.9B
+51.4%

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Forward Guidance

For the full-year 2021, BorgWarner expects net sales in the range of $14.4 billion to $14.7 billion, with organic sales increasing by 8.5% to 11%. Adjusted operating margin is expected to be in the range of 9.6% to 10.0%, and adjusted net earnings are expected to be within a range of $3.65 to $3.95 per diluted share. Full-year free cash flow is expected to be in the range of $600 million to $700 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales are expected to be in the range of $14.4 billion to $14.7 billion.
  • Year-over-year increase in organic sales of 8.5% to 11%.
  • Acquisition of AKASOL is expected to increase year-over-year sales by approximately $70 million.
  • Foreign currencies are expected to result in a year-over-year increase in sales of approximately $425 million.
  • Adjusted net earnings are expected to be within a range of $3.65 to $3.95 per diluted share.

Challenges Ahead

  • Semiconductor supply issues could worsen.
  • Potential for additional production disruptions arising from COVID-19.
  • Weighted light and commercial vehicle markets are expected to be in the range of down approximately 2.5% to flat in 2021.
  • Operating margin for the full year is expected to be in the range of 7.9% to 8.7%.
  • Capital expenditures, including tooling outlays, affects Free cash flow.