BorgWarner Clocks 7% Sales Decline In Q4; Issues FY22 Outlook

  • BorgWarner Inc BWA reported a fourth-quarter FY21 sales decline of 6.9% year-on-year, to $3.65 billion, beating the analyst consensus of $3.47 billion.
  • Net sales from the Air Management segment declined 9.2% Y/Y, and the e-Propulsion & Drivetrain segment lost 6.6%.
  • Gross profit fell 19% to $625 million, and gross margin contracted 260 basis points to 17.1%.
  • The operating margin was 4.9%, with an operating income of $178 million.
  • Adjusted EPS of $1.06 beat the analyst consensus of $0.75.
  • BorgWarner also announced the acquisition of Santroll's light vehicle eMotor business in China for up to ¥1.4 billion. The company plans to fund the transaction primarily with existing cash balances.
  • BorgWarner held $1.8 billion in cash and equivalents as of December 31, 2021. Net cash provided by operating activities for the quarter amounted to $542 million with a free cash flow of $370 million.
  • BorgWarner also disclosed securing several contracts. 
  • Outlook: BorgWarner sees FY22 sales of $15.9 billion - $16.5 billion, compared to the consensus of $16.47 billion. 
  • The company expects an adjusted EPS of $4.15 - $4.60 versus the consensus of $4.65. It sees an operating margin of 8.7% - 9.4%.
  • Price Action: BWA shares are trading higher by 1.73% at $43.50 on the last check Tuesday.
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