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Dec 31, 2022
BorgWarner Q4 2022 Earnings Report
BorgWarner's Q4 2022 performance showcased significant sales growth and improved earnings per share, driven by increased demand and strategic commercial negotiations.
Key Takeaways
BorgWarner reported a strong fourth quarter in 2022, with net sales increasing by 12.4% to $4,108 million and adjusted net earnings per diluted share rising to $1.26. The company's performance benefited from higher demand for its products and effective commercial negotiations, which helped offset increased commodity costs and investments in e-Products R&D.
Net sales reached $4,108 million, a 12.4% increase compared to Q4 2021.
Organic sales increased by 21.3% year-over-year, excluding the impact of foreign currencies and net MD&A.
GAAP net earnings were $1.09 per diluted share, while adjusted net earnings reached $1.26 per diluted share.
The company anticipates electric vehicle sales to grow to $1.5 billion to $1.8 billion in 2023.
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Forward Guidance
BorgWarner provided its full year 2023 guidance, expecting net sales to be in the range of $16.7 billion to $17.5 billion, implying a year-over-year organic increase in sales of 7% to 12%. Adjusted net earnings are expected to be within a range of $4.50 to $5.00 per diluted share, and free cash flow is projected to be between $550 million and $650 million.
Positive Outlook
- Net sales are expected to be in the range of $16.7 billion to $17.5 billion.
- Implies a year-over-year organic increase in sales of 7% to 12%.
- Operating margin is expected to be in the range of 8.6% to 9.0%.
- Adjusted operating margin is expected to be in the range of 10.0% to 10.4%.
- Adjusted net earnings are expected to be within a range of $4.50 to $5.00 per diluted share.
Challenges Ahead
- Foreign currencies are expected to result in a year-over-year decrease in sales of approximately $285 million.
- Free cash flow is expected to include estimated one-time cash costs of $150 million associated with the planned separation of Fuel Systems and Aftermarket businesses.
- Weighted light and commercial vehicle markets are expected to increase in the range of approximately 0% to 3% in 2023.
- Restructuring expense $40 to $50 million.
- Separation expense $90 to $100 million.