BorgWarner (BWA) Misses Q4 EPS by 5c, initates outlook
BorgWarner (NYSE: BWA) reported Q4 EPS of $0.90, $0.05 worse than the analyst estimate of $0.95. Revenue for the quarter came in at $3.52 billion versus the consensus estimate of $3.62 billion.
Business Outlook:
Full Year 2024 Guidance:
The company has provided 2024 full year guidance. Net sales are expected to be in the range of $14.4 billion to $14.9 billion vs. $15.34B consensus, compared with 2023 sales of $14.2 billion. This implies a year-over-year organic increase in sales of 1% to 5%. The company expects its 2024 eProduct sales to be $2.5 billion to $2.8 billion, up from approximately $2.0 billion in 2023. The company expects its weighted light and commercial vehicle markets to be in the range of down (2.5)% to roughly flat in 2024. Foreign currencies are expected to have a minimal year-over-year impact on full-year 2024 sales.
Operating margin is expected to be in the range of 8.5% to 8.9%.
Net earnings are expected to be within a range of $3.56 to $3.88 per diluted share. Excluding the impact of non-comparable items, adjusted net earnings are expected to be within a range of $3.65 to $4.00 per diluted share vs. $4.25 consensus. Full-year operating cash flow is expected to be in the range of $1,325 million to $1,375 million, while free cash flow is expected to be in the range of $475 million to $575 million.
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