Dec 31, 2020

BorgWarner Q4 2020 Earnings Report

BorgWarner reported increased net sales compared to Q4 2019 and net cash provided by operating activities of $416 million.

Key Takeaways

BorgWarner's Q4 2020 results showed a significant increase in net sales, up 53.4% compared to Q4 2019, reaching $3,926 million. Net income was $358 million, or $1.52 per diluted share. The company also reported net cash provided by operating activities of $416 million and free cash flow of $197 million.

U.S. GAAP net sales of $3,926 million, up 53.4% compared with fourth quarter 2019.

U.S. GAAP net income of $358 million, or $1.52 per diluted share.

U.S. GAAP operating income of $214 million, or 5.5% of net sales.

Net cash provided by operating activities of $416 million.

Total Revenue
$3.93B
Previous year: $2.56B
+53.4%
EPS
$1.18
Previous year: $1.17
+0.9%
Gross Profit
$772M
Previous year: $545M
+41.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.65B
Previous year: $832M
+98.3%
Free Cash Flow
$197M
Total Assets
$16B
Previous year: $9.7B
+65.3%

BorgWarner

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Forward Guidance

The Company has provided 2021 full year guidance. Net sales are expected to be in the range of $14.7 billion to $15.3 billion. Adjusted net earnings are expected to be within a range of $3.85 to $4.25 per diluted share.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales are expected to be in the range of $14.7 billion to $15.3 billion, compared with 2020 pro forma combined sales of $12.8 billion.
  • This implies a year-over-year increase in organic sales of 12% to 17%.
  • Foreign currencies are expected to result in a year-over-year increase in sales of approximately $355 million, primarily due to the strengthening of the Euro and Chinese Renminbi against the U.S. dollar.
  • Operating margin is expected to be in the range of 8.6% to 9.5%.
  • Adjusted operating margin is expected to be in the range of 10.0% to 10.5%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Net earnings are expected to be within a range of $3.23 to $3.77 per diluted share.
  • Excluding the impact of non-comparable items, adjusted net earnings are expected to be within a range of $3.85 to $4.25 per diluted share.
  • Full-year operating cash flow is expected to be in the range of $1,450 million to $1,600 million.
  • Free cash flow is expected to be in the range of $800 million to $900 million.
  • The Company expects its weighted light and commercial vehicle markets to increase in the range of approximately 11% to 14% in 2021.