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Dec 31, 2019
BorgWarner Q4 2019 Earnings Report
BorgWarner reported a decrease in net sales but an increase in operating income for Q4 2019.
Key Takeaways
BorgWarner's Q4 2019 results showed a slight decrease in net sales, but operating income increased significantly due to a gain on the derecognition of a subsidiary. Adjusted net earnings per share decreased compared to the previous year.
Net sales decreased by 0.6% compared to Q4 2018.
Net earnings per diluted share were $1.06.
Operating income increased to $478 million, or 18.7% of net sales.
Adjusted net earnings per share were $1.17, excluding non-comparable items.
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Forward Guidance
The company provided full year 2020 guidance, excluding the potential impact from the acquisition of Delphi Technologies PLC. Net sales are expected to be in the range of $9,750 million to $10,075 million, with adjusted net earnings expected to be within a range of $3.85 to $4.15 per diluted share.
Positive Outlook
- Implies year-over-year organic sales change of down 2.5% to up 0.5%.
- Operating margin is expected to be in the range of 10.0% to 11.0%.
- Adjusted operating margin is expected to be in the range of 11.6% to 12.0%.
- Full-year operating cash flow is expected to be approximately $1,250 million.
- Free cash flow is expected to be in the range of $675 million to $725 million.
Challenges Ahead
- Net sales are expected to be in the range of $9,750 million to $10,075 million.
- Blended light-vehicle market to decline in the range of 2.0% to 4.0% in 2020.
- Global light vehicle production expectations remain volatile, particularly in China.
- Foreign currencies are expected to result in a year-over-year decrease in sales of $130 million.
- The divestiture of the thermostat product line will decrease year-over-year sales by approximately $30 million.