BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA), a leading automotive supplier, reported solid third-quarter 2024 financial results, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.09, surpassing analyst estimates of $0.92. The company's net sales of $3.45 billion declined by 5% year-over-year, primarily due to declining vehicle production volumes, but exceeded expectations.
The company's strong operational performance, cost controls, and share repurchases contributed to the better-than-expected earnings. BorgWarner completed a $400 million share buyback program during the third quarter, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing shareholder value.
Driven by its robust third-quarter performance, BorgWarner raised its full-year 2024 guidance. The company now expects adjusted operating margin to be in the range of 9.8% to 10%, up from the previous guidance of 9.6% to 9.8%. Furthermore, BorgWarner increased its adjusted EPS guidance to $4.15 to $4.30, from the earlier range of $3.95 to $4.15.
However, the company lowered its net sales guidance for 2024 to $14 billion to $14.2 billion, down from the previous range of $14.1 billion to $14.4 billion, citing a lower market production outlook. BorgWarner expects its weighted light and commercial vehicle markets to decline by 3% to 3.5% in 2024, compared to the prior estimate of a 2% to 3% decrease.
BorgWarner's focus on electrification continued to yield positive results. The company secured multiple new business awards, including transfer case programs, high-voltage coolant heaters for electric vehicles in China, Korea, and Japan, supporting its long-term growth strategy.
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