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BWA·BorgWarner Inc.

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-. (-.%)
After Hours
High
$76.51
Open
$75.78
Market Cap
14.90B
52W High
$78.82
Low
$71.66
P. Close
$72.63
P/E
41.15
52W Low
$31.83
Fwd P/E
12.39
DailyIQ Est.
-
Technical Score (1D)
82
BUY
News Sentiment
82
BULLISH
BorgWarner’s Q1 2026 earnings and revenue surpassed consensus estimates, driven by disciplined cost management and a strong sales mix. The company’s reaffirmation of its 2026 guidance underscores confidence in its electrification strategy and signals continued upside potential for the next trading week. Capital return initiatives, including share buybacks and dividends, add further support to shareholder value and may temper short‑term volatility. The firm’s emphasis on a growing electrification pipeline positions it favorably within the power‑supply chain, potentially boosting demand for its components as automakers accelerate electric vehicle production. Analysts note that the stock trades slightly above consensus targets yet remains below intrinsic valuations, raising questions about its current valuation attractiveness. Market participants should watch for any revisions to analyst targets that could recalibrate expectations. Upcoming guidance releases will be key to confirming whether the company maintains its cost‑control trajectory. The schedule of capital returns will also be monitored to gauge the pace of shareholder payouts. Finally, progress updates on the electrification pipeline will provide insight into the company’s ability to capture new market share in the evolving automotive landscape.
Earnings Summary
BorgWarner Inc. is a global supplier of powertrain solutions, providing essential components and systems for combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles across light, commercial, and off-highway sectors. The company, founded in 1928 and based in Michigan, plays a vital role in enabling efficient and sustainable vehicle technologies worldwide within the Auto Parts industry. In its most recent reported quarters, BorgWarner demonstrated a positive trend in earnings per share (EPS), with Q4 2025 reporting $1.35, an increase from Q3 2025's $1.24, and Q1 2026 reporting $1.24, a slight decrease from the prior quarter but still above Q4 2025's estimate. Revenue also showed growth, with Q4 2025 at $3.572 billion and Q1 2026 at $3.533 billion, indicating a generally stable revenue base. The company has shown a pattern of beating analyst EPS estimates in most recent quarters, including Q4 2025 ($1.35 actual vs. $1.206 estimate) and Q1 2026 ($1.24 actual vs. $1.288 estimate, a miss). Historically, BorgWarner has exhibited a trajectory of year-over-year revenue growth, though EPS performance against estimates has varied, with notable beats in Q4 2025 and Q1 2025. Recent news indicates positive analyst sentiment, with several firms raising price targets, citing earnings resilience and new contracts, including diversification into non-automotive products. However, there has been notable insider selling activity, contrasted by significant stake increases from some funds, presenting mixed signals for investors. Moving forward, investors will be watching for continued revenue stability and the company's ability to maintain its EPS beat streak against analyst expectations, alongside management commentary addressing the contrasting insider and institutional investor activity.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.92$1.04$1.16$1.28$1.41Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.27 - -
Q1'26$1.29$1.24-3.8%
Q4'25$1.21$1.35+11.9%
Q3'25$1.18$1.24+5.1%
Q2'25$1.08$1.21+11.6%
Q1'25$0.97$1.11+13.9%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$3.5B$3.5B$3.6B$3.6B$3.7BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$3.6B - -
Q1'26$3.6B$3.5B-1.6%
Q4'25$3.6B$3.6B+0.4%
Q3'25 - $3.6B -
Q2'25 - $3.6B -
Q1'25 - $3.5B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

BWA Stock Snapshot

BWA is currently trading at $72.25, giving BorgWarner Inc. a market cap of 14.90B and a P/E ratio of 41.1. Today's range spans $71.66–$76.51, with shares opening at $75.78 and moving down $0.38 (0.5%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 82/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 82/100.

Over the past year BWA has traded between $31.83 and $78.82 - the current price is +127.0% off the 52-week low and -8.3% from the high.

Relative strength is the story for BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) in Consumer Cyclical right now. Technical score 82/100 (BUY), sentiment bullish at 82/100, price $72.25 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range). The current P/E ratio stands at 41.1. The 14.90B market cap keeps this name on institutional screens, and the bullish setup means sector rotation inflows from Consumer Cyclical have a natural landing spot here. Annual range: $31.83–$78.82.

What makes BWA's BUY setup (82/100) particularly actionable at 14.90B in Consumer Cyclical capitalization is the scale-to-move ratio: large enough to feature on institutional mandates but not so large that the percentage upside is already compressed by index inertia. At $72.25 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range in $31.83–$78.82), with sentiment running bullish at 82/100, the setup rewards conviction-sized positioning more than it does speculative small bets.