BorgWarner Inc. BWA reported adjusted earnings of $1.35 per share for second-quarter 2023, up from $1.05 recorded in the prior-year quarter. The bottom line also outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.14 per share. The automotive equipment supplier reported net sales of $4,520 million, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4,395 million. The top line also increased by 20% year over year.
BorgWarner Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Segmental Performance
Air Management: Net sales totaled $2,027 million in the reported quarter compared with $1,724 million in the year-ago period. Sales also surpassed our estimate of $1,958.5 million. Adjusted operating income of $307 million rose from $244 million recorded in the year-ago quarter and topped our estimate of $294.1 million.
Drivetrain & Battery Systems: Net sales totaled $1,118 million in the reported quarter compared with $896 million in the year-ago period and surpassed our projection of $1,013.3 million. Adjusted operating income of $140 million increased from $113 million recorded in the year-ago quarter.
e-Propulsion: Sales from the segment were $567 million, up from $432 million a year ago and also outpacing our estimate of $520.6 million. The segment incurred an adjusted operating loss of $19 million, narrower than $42 million in the corresponding period of 2022.
Fuel Systems: Sales from the segment totaled $605 million, up from $516 million generated in the year-ago quarter. The metric fell short of our estimate of $611.1 million. The segment generated an adjusted operating income of $57 million, up from $44 million recorded in the corresponding period of 2022 but lagging our estimate of $61.2 million.
Aftermarket: Sales from the segment totaled $339 million, up from $326 million in the year-ago quarter. The figure, however, lagged our estimate of $349.6 million. The segment generated an adjusted operating income of $52 million, up from $51 million, but lagged our estimate of $54 million.
Financial Position
In the April-June quarter, BorgWarner had $848 million in cash/cash equivalents/restricted cash compared with $1,338 million as of Dec 31, 2022. In the June quarter, long-term debt was $4,191 million, up from $4,166 million recorded on Dec 31, 2022.
Net cash provided in operating activities was $280 million in the quarter under review. Capital expenditures and FCF totaled $242 million and $38 million, respectively.
Updated 2023 Guidance
For full-year 2023, the company anticipates net sales within $14.2-$14.6 billion, down from prior guidance of $17.1-$17.9 billion but indicating year-over-year growth of 13-16%.
Adjusted operating margin is expected in the band of 9.2-9.6%, down from the prior range of 10-10.4%. Adjusted earnings are estimated to be within $3.50-$3.85 per share, down from the previously guided range of $4.60-$5.15 per share. Free cash flow is projected in the band of $400-$500 million, down from the previously guided range of $550-$650 million.
Zacks Rank & Key Picks
BorgWarner currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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