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On Thursday, JPMorgan raised its price target on BorgWarner stock (NYSE:BWA) to $43.00 from $42.00, while maintaining an Overweight rating. The adjustment follows BorgWarner’s robust first-quarter performance, with revenue and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) surpassing JPMorgan’s own estimates and Bloomberg consensus. According to InvestingPro analysis, BorgWarner appears undervalued at current levels, with the company maintaining dividend payments for 13 consecutive years and demonstrating strong financial health with an overall score of "GOOD."
The company reported first-quarter revenue of $3.515 billion, compared to JPMorgan’s estimate of $3.480 billion and the consensus of $3.421 billion. Despite a year-over-year decline in vehicle production, BorgWarner achieved a slight increase in organic sales, largely driven by a 47% jump in eProduct sales. EBIT for the quarter reached approximately $352 million, with a margin of 10.0%, which was higher than both JPMorgan’s projection of $338 million (9.7% margin) and the consensus of $326 million (9.5% margin). This represents a 60 basis point margin expansion from the previous year, even after accounting for tariff-related headwinds. InvestingPro data shows the company maintains strong liquidity with a current ratio of 1.79, while its last twelve months’ EBITDA stands at $1.91 billion.
Management’s strategic decisions, including the exit from the charging business due to challenging market conditions in North America and Europe, were highlighted. The move is expected to result in a $30 million sales headwind but a $15 million EBIT tailwind in 2025, and a $30 million impact in 2026. BorgWarner also plans to consolidate their battery systems business into a single facility, which is projected to save approximately $10 million in 2025 and $20 million in 2026.
These strategic changes, combined with the company’s cost control and execution, are anticipated to help offset the effects of lower industry production and timing differences related to tariffs. As a result, JPMorgan now forecasts BorgWarner’s EBIT to reach $1.360 billion in 2025, up from the previous estimate of $1.290 billion, and $1.400 billion in 2026, increased from $1.350 billion. The raised price target of $43 reflects these improved earnings expectations.
In other recent news, BorgWarner Inc. reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, exceeding expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.11, compared to the forecasted $0.98. The company’s revenue also surpassed projections, reaching $3.52 billion against the anticipated $3.41 billion. BorgWarner attributes its strong performance to robust sales growth in electric vehicle components and strategic operational adjustments. The company has decided to exit its charging business to eliminate losses, which is expected to enhance its operating income by $15 million despite a $30 million headwind to sales. BorgWarner is exploring potential mergers and acquisitions with a disciplined approach, according to its CEO. Analyst feedback from firms such as Bank of America and Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) indicates a positive outlook on BorgWarner’s growth potential in the Chinese market and the expansion of electric product offerings. The company has secured several new product awards, including a hybrid e-motor award with a major North American OEM and a high voltage coolant heater award in North America. BorgWarner anticipates its full-year sales to be between $13.6 billion and $14.2 billion, with an adjusted EPS range of $4.00 to $4.45.
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