Sep 30, 2023

BorgWarner Q3 2023 Earnings Report

BorgWarner reported Q3 2023 results, highlighting increased sales and eProduct awards.

Key Takeaways

BorgWarner's Q3 2023 results showed a 12% increase in net sales compared to Q3 2022, driven by higher demand and customer recoveries from material cost inflation. The company's adjusted net earnings per diluted share rose to $0.98, up from $0.80 in the prior year. BorgWarner expects its 2023 eProduct sales to be $2.0 billion to $2.1 billion, up from approximately $1.5 billion in 2022.

U.S. GAAP net sales increased by 12% to $3,622 million compared to Q3 2022.

Organic sales, excluding foreign currency and acquisitions, rose by 11% compared to Q3 2022.

U.S. GAAP net earnings were $0.37 per diluted share, with adjusted net earnings at $0.98 per diluted share.

The company updated its full-year sales, margin, and EPS guidance.

Total Revenue
$3.62B
Previous year: $4.06B
-10.8%
EPS
$0.98
Previous year: $1.24
-21.0%
Gross Profit
$652M
Previous year: $806M
-19.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$949M
Previous year: $1.24B
-23.5%
Free Cash Flow
$36M
Previous year: $167M
-78.4%
Total Assets
$14.1B
Previous year: $16.1B
-12.3%

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Forward Guidance

The Company has updated full year sales, margin and EPS guidance. Net sales for 2023 are expected to be in the range of $14.1 billion to $14.3 billion. Net earnings are expected to be within a range of $2.65 to $2.81 per diluted share. Full-year operating cash is expected to be in the range of $1,200 million to $1,250 million, while free cash flow is expected to be in the range of $400 million to $450 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales for 2023 are expected to be in the range of $14.1 billion to $14.3 billion, compared with 2022 sales of approximately $12.6 billion.
  • This implies a year-over-year increase in organic sales of 12% to 14%.
  • Operating margin for the full year is expected to be in the range of 8.1% to 8.2%.
  • Excluding the impact of non-comparable items, adjusted operating margin is expected to be in the range of 9.4% to 9.6%.
  • Net earnings are expected to be within a range of $2.65 to $2.81 per diluted share.

Challenges Ahead

  • Foreign currencies are expected to result in a year-over-year decrease in sales of approximately $110 million primarily due to the weakening of the Chinese Renminbi against the U.S. dollar, partially offset by the strengthening of the Euro against the U.S. dollar.
  • The acquisitions of Santroll’s light vehicle eMotor business, Rhombus Energy Solutions, Drivetek and SSE are expected to increase year-over-year sales by an aggregate of approximately $63 million.
  • Full-year operating cash is expected to be in the range of $1,200 million to $1,250 million.
  • Free cash flow is expected to be in the range of $400 million to $450 million.