NYSE$BWA
BorgWarner Inc · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
BorgWarner reported increased net sales compared to Q4 2019 and net cash provided by operating activities of $416 million.
BorgWarner's Q4 2020 results showed a significant increase in net sales, up 53.4% compared to Q4 2019, reaching $3,926 million. Net income was $358 million, or $1.52 per diluted share. The company also reported net cash provided by operating activities of $416 million and free cash flow of $197 million.
- U.S. GAAP net sales of $3,926 million, up 53.4% compared with fourth quarter 2019.
- U.S. GAAP net income of $358 million, or $1.52 per diluted share.
- U.S. GAAP operating income of $214 million, or 5.5% of net sales.
- Net cash provided by operating activities of $416 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
BorgWarner · Revenue · Quarterly
$3.93B
Forward guidance
The Company has provided 2021 full year guidance. Net sales are expected to be in the range of $14.7 billion to $15.3 billion. Adjusted net earnings are expected to be within a range of $3.85 to $4.25 per diluted share.
Tailwinds
- Net sales are expected to be in the range of $14.7 billion to $15.3 billion, compared with 2020 pro forma combined sales of $12.8 billion.
- This implies a year-over-year increase in organic sales of 12% to 17%.
- Foreign currencies are expected to result in a year-over-year increase in sales of approximately $355 million, primarily due to the strengthening of the Euro and Chinese Renminbi against the U.S. dollar.
- Operating margin is expected to be in the range of 8.6% to 9.5%.
- Adjusted operating margin is expected to be in the range of 10.0% to 10.5%.
Headwinds
- Net earnings are expected to be within a range of $3.23 to $3.77 per diluted share.
- Excluding the impact of non-comparable items, adjusted net earnings are expected to be within a range of $3.85 to $4.25 per diluted share.
- Full-year operating cash flow is expected to be in the range of $1,450 million to $1,600 million.
- Free cash flow is expected to be in the range of $800 million to $900 million.
- The Company expects its weighted light and commercial vehicle markets to increase in the range of approximately 11% to 14% in 2021.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2020
+0.6%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.7%
Avg return
30 days after
54%
39 / 72 earnings
Positive
+22.5%
Q4 2025
Best reaction
-11.1%
Q2 2008
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +1.0% | +10.2% | +26.9% | |
| Q4 2025 | +22.5% | +16.3% | -6.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | +3.2% | +3.0% | +0.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | +4.7% | +12.5% | +11.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | -3.0% | -5.6% | -4.4% | |
| Q3 2024 | -0.3% | +1.4% | +2.3% | |
| Q2 2024 | +4.9% | -0.2% | +5.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | +10.9% | +12.0% | +8.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | -6.0% | -8.2% | -5.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | -10.1% | -12.1% | -8.5% | |
| Q2 2023 | -10.9% | -8.8% | -11.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | -4.0% | -4.2% | +2.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | +3.6% | +6.6% | +2.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | +3.5% | +2.1% | +15.6% | |
| Q2 2022 | -0.5% | -0.3% | -4.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | -0.1% | -3.5% | +3.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | +5.8% | +1.9% | -10.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | -1.0% | -0.6% | -6.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | -5.8% | -7.7% | -12.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | +7.7% | +9.1% | +12.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | -3.9% | +0.2% | +15.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | -4.6% | -0.8% | +7.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | +4.1% | +9.0% | +13.2% | |
| Q1 2020 | +3.3% | +8.5% | +38.3% | |
| Q4 2019 | -1.5% | -1.0% | -26.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | +11.2% | +14.9% | +7.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | -7.8% | -10.4% | -27.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | -2.4% | -4.1% | -18.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | +3.8% | +3.5% | -6.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | +6.3% | +8.7% | +10.3% | |
| Q2 2018 | +4.1% | +4.5% | +0.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | -6.2% | -8.3% | -2.7% | |
| Q4 2017 | -4.3% | -4.9% | -6.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | +2.3% | +2.1% | +2.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | +2.3% | -0.1% | -3.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | +3.0% | -0.4% | -0.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | +2.9% | +2.6% | +3.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | +0.7% | -0.3% | +0.8% | |
| Q2 2016 | -3.0% | -6.1% | -1.6% | |
| Q1 2016 | -7.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -5.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +4.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +11.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +7.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +7.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +8.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +8.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +5.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -11.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -11.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | -11.1% | — | — |
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