Empowered Funds LLC bought a new position in shares of BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE:BWA – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 279,723 shares of the auto parts company’s stock, valued at approximately $18,574,000.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in BWA. Clearstead Trust LLC acquired a new position in shares of BorgWarner during the second quarter worth $28,000. Prosperity Bancshares Inc acquired a new stake in BorgWarner in the fourth quarter valued at $37,000. Ceredex Value Advisors LLC bought a new position in BorgWarner during the 2nd quarter worth $40,000. Torren Management LLC bought a new position in BorgWarner during the 4th quarter worth $48,000. Finally, Fiduciary Financial Advisors acquired a new position in BorgWarner during the 2nd quarter worth about $49,000. 95.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Insider Transactions at BorgWarner
In other news, CAO Amy B. Kulikowski sold 2,900 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $68.60, for a total transaction of $198,940.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 9,725 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $667,135. This represents a 22.97% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, Director Rajesh Kalathur bought 7,407 shares of BorgWarner stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 19th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $67.59 per share, with a total value of $500,639.13. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 7,407 shares in the company, valued at $500,639.13. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. 0.76% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
BorgWarner News Roundup
- Positive Sentiment: Improved long-term earnings outlook: Zacks lifted its FY2026 EPS forecast to $5.19 from $5.15, FY2027 to $5.82 from $5.68, and FY2028 to $6.35 from $6.00. Estimates for multiple 2027 and 2028 quarters were also increased, signaling improving expectations for BorgWarner’s longer-term growth and profitability. MarketBeat analyst estimate revisions
- Positive Sentiment: Growth-stock positioning: A Zacks article identified BWA as a potentially attractive long-term growth stock based on the firm’s Style Scores, which could support investor interest in the auto-parts supplier. Why BorgWarner is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
- Neutral Sentiment: Recent operating performance provides support: BorgWarner’s latest reported quarter exceeded analyst expectations, with EPS of $1.42 versus a $1.28 consensus and revenue of $3.65 billion versus $3.58 billion. However, year-over-year revenue growth was limited, and the company’s net margin remained relatively low at 2.89%.
- Negative Sentiment: Near-term earnings reductions: Zacks cut its Q3 2026 EPS forecast to $1.22 from $1.27 and its Q4 2026 forecast to $1.31 from $1.39. The downward revisions suggest some near-term pressure despite the improved full-year and longer-term outlook, creating a mixed earnings signal for investors. BorgWarner earnings estimate revisions
BorgWarner Stock Performance
Shares of BWA stock opened at $64.25 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $65.59 and a 200-day moving average of $62.07. The company has a market cap of $13.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.12, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.16 and a beta of 1.10. The company has a quick ratio of 1.76, a current ratio of 2.13 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67. BorgWarner Inc. has a 52 week low of $40.50 and a 52 week high of $78.82.
BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The auto parts company reported $1.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.28 by $0.14. The company had revenue of $3.65 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.58 billion. BorgWarner had a net margin of 2.89% and a return on equity of 19.10%. BorgWarner’s quarterly revenue was up .3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.21 EPS. BorgWarner has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.050-5.300 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that BorgWarner Inc. will post 5.2 earnings per share for the current year.
BorgWarner declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a share repurchase program on Wednesday, August 5th that permits the company to repurchase $1.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization permits the auto parts company to purchase up to 7.7% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are generally an indication that the company’s leadership believes its shares are undervalued.
BorgWarner Dividend Announcement
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be issued a dividend of $0.17 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 1st. This represents a $0.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.1%. BorgWarner’s dividend payout ratio is currently 34.00%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of equities research analysts have commented on BWA shares. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on BorgWarner from $67.00 to $71.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on BorgWarner from $68.00 to $83.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 2nd. UBS Group raised BorgWarner from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price objective for the stock from $61.00 to $95.00 in a research note on Wednesday, June 10th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on BorgWarner from $75.00 to $85.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, August 10th. Finally, TD Cowen raised their price target on shares of BorgWarner from $67.00 to $68.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, BorgWarner presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $75.93.
Read Our Latest Analysis on BWA
BorgWarner Profile
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.
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