Insider Selling: BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA) VP Sells $310,000.00 in Stock

Posted by Francis Steltz on May 15th, 2026

BorgWarner logo BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE:BWA – Get Free Report) VP Stefan Demmerle sold 5,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $62.00, for a total value of $310,000.00. Following the transaction, the vice president directly owned 208,746 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,942,252. This represents a 2.34% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

Stefan Demmerle also recently made the following trade(s):

On Wednesday, May 13th, Stefan Demmerle sold 5,000 shares of BorgWarner stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $65.00, for a total value of $325,000.00.
On Friday, May 8th, Stefan Demmerle sold 20,000 shares of BorgWarner stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $59.26, for a total value of $1,185,200.00.
On Tuesday, March 10th, Stefan Demmerle sold 2,500 shares of BorgWarner stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $53.03, for a total value of $132,575.00.

BorgWarner Stock Performance

NYSE BWA opened at $67.26 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.75, a current ratio of 2.13 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69. BorgWarner Inc. has a 52-week low of $31.83 and a 52-week high of $70.31. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $55.14 and its 200 day moving average price is $50.59. The firm has a market cap of $13.80 billion, a P/E ratio of 39.80, a P/E/G ratio of 1.29 and a beta of 1.00.

BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The auto parts company reported $1.24 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.16 by $0.08. BorgWarner had a return on equity of 18.36% and a net margin of 2.53%.The firm had revenue of $3.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.50 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.11 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up .5% on a year-over-year basis. BorgWarner has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.000-5.200 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that BorgWarner Inc. will post 5.15 earnings per share for the current year.

BorgWarner Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 15th. Investors of record on Monday, June 1st will be issued a dividend of $0.17 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 1st. This represents a $0.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.0%. BorgWarner’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 40.24%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On BorgWarner

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of BorgWarner during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $1,876,000. Ritholtz Wealth Management acquired a new stake in shares of BorgWarner during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $1,016,000. Savant Capital LLC lifted its position in shares of BorgWarner by 130.4% during the 3rd quarter. Savant Capital LLC now owns 72,427 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $3,184,000 after acquiring an additional 40,993 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of BorgWarner during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $339,000. Finally, Arjuna Capital acquired a new stake in shares of BorgWarner during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $1,526,000. 95.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

BorgWarner News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting BorgWarner this week:

Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target on BorgWarner to $75 from $73 and reiterated an overweight view, signaling further upside potential for the auto parts maker. Benzinga article
Positive Sentiment: The company’s latest earnings beat expectations, with Q1 EPS of $1.24 topping estimates and revenue also coming in slightly above forecast, which supports the recent rally in the shares.
Positive Sentiment: BorgWarner also reaffirmed FY 2026 EPS guidance of $5.00 to $5.20 and declared a quarterly dividend, both of which may reassure investors about earnings power and shareholder returns.
Neutral Sentiment: Several other analysts remain constructive, with the consensus rating around Moderate Buy and an average price target near current trading levels, suggesting Wall Street remains broadly supportive but not uniformly bullish.
Negative Sentiment: Recent insider selling may create some caution: CEO Joseph F. Fadool, VP Stefan Demmerle, and VP Isabelle Mckenzie all reported share sales over the past few days, which can sometimes temper investor enthusiasm.
Negative Sentiment: TD Cowen maintained only a Hold rating, highlighting that not all analysts see meaningful near-term upside despite the positive target revisions elsewhere. The Globe and Mail article

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. New Street Research set a $66.00 price objective on BorgWarner in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Wall Street Zen lowered BorgWarner from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, May 9th. Wolfe Research raised BorgWarner from a “peer perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $68.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Wednesday, March 25th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $81.00 price objective on BorgWarner in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. Finally, TD Cowen lifted their price objective on BorgWarner from $66.00 to $67.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, BorgWarner has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $67.64.

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BorgWarner Company Profile

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BorgWarner Inc is a global automotive supplier specializing in propulsion and drivetrain solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. The company’s product portfolio includes turbochargers, thermal management systems, transmission components, e-Propulsion modules and advanced fuel-efficiency technologies. BorgWarner serves original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across passenger cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles, supporting both legacy internal-combustion engines and emerging electrification trends.

Founded in 1928 through the merger of several driveline companies, BorgWarner has grown through strategic acquisitions and continuous investment in research and development.