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In a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE:BWA), an automotive supplier with a market capitalization of $6.4 billion and a strong "GOOD" financial health rating according to InvestingPro, reported that Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Tania Wingfield sold 24,000 shares of the company’s common stock. The transaction occurred on March 5, 2025, with a weighted average price of $28.7891 per share, resulting in a total sale value of approximately $690,938. Following this transaction, Wingfield holds 39,110 shares of BorgWarner.
The sale price ranged from $28.50 to $29.105 per share. The details of the specific number of shares sold at each price within this range have been provided to BorgWarner and are available upon request to shareholders or the SEC staff.
In other recent news, BorgWarner reported fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, with an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.01, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.96. Despite this earnings beat, the company’s revenue slightly missed expectations, coming in at $3.44 billion, just $30 million shy of the anticipated $3.47 billion. BorgWarner’s 2025 outlook is mixed, with the company projecting earnings per share between $4.05 and $4.40, below the analyst estimate of $4.23. Revenue for 2025 is expected to range from $13.4 billion to $14 billion, which is also below the consensus of $14.12 billion.
Additionally, CFRA analyst Garrett Nelson adjusted BorgWarner’s 12-month price target to $32 from $35, maintaining a Hold rating on the stock. The analyst expressed concerns about the company’s earnings growth due to factors like a slowdown in electric vehicle demand and potential auto production pressures. Despite these challenges, BorgWarner reported securing new business awards, including Variable Cam Timing systems and turbocharger program extensions, which are expected to support long-term growth. The company achieved an adjusted operating margin of 10.2% in the fourth quarter, and anticipates maintaining a margin above 10% in 2025. BorgWarner also expects strong free cash flow despite the anticipated decline in its vehicle markets.
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