Borgwarner Inc - BWA STOCK NEWS

BorgWarner (BWA) is set to showcase its latest electric Commercial Vehicle (eCV) technologies at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025 from April 28 to May 1 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

The highlight of their booth #5221 will be the innovative iM-575 integrated inverter-motor drive module, which combines their High Voltage Hairpin motor (HVH320-216) with the Cascadia Motion 350 inverter. The module delivers 1,829 Nm of peak torque and 412 kW of continuous power at 750 Vdc, designed specifically for Class 6 to 8 commercial vehicles.

The company will also present their 9 AKM Battery System and Module, various CV inverters, power modules, and thermal management solutions including eHeaters, eFans, High Voltage Air Heaters, and eCoolers.

BorgWarner (BWA) has been recognized on Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2025 list for the second consecutive year, advancing to the top 10 in the Automotive & Components industry category. The prestigious recognition, announced on March 26, 2025, was based on a comprehensive evaluation methodology combining survey results (80%) from 25,000 U.S. residents and social listening analysis (20%) of 304,000 company mentions.

The assessment focused on three key trust pillars: customer, employee, and investor trust. The survey participants evaluated companies across these dimensions, while the social listening component analyzed internet mentions based on sentiment, virality, and reach. BorgWarner was among the 700 companies awarded, with 21 companies recognized in the Automotive & Components category.

BorgWarner has been named to Forbes' America's Best Employers 2025 list for the sixth consecutive time. The recognition comes from an independent survey conducted in collaboration with Statista, involving over 217,000 U.S. employees from companies with at least 1,000 employees.

The selection process evaluated more than 6.5 million employer assessments, considering both personal evaluations from employees and public feedback from industry professionals and family members, with greater weight given to personal evaluations.

Tania Wingfield, Chief Human Resources Officer at BorgWarner, emphasized the company's commitment to creating a workplace where employees feel valued and supported. The company's focus on nurturing talent, celebrating diversity, and encouraging innovation has contributed to its recognition as an industry leader in employee satisfaction.

BorgWarner has announced a strategic partnership with SAIC Maxus to supply two types of transfer cases for their export models. The products, which will be developed and manufactured in China, include an on-demand transfer case with mechanical locking and a high-torque part-time transfer case. Mass production is scheduled to begin in 2026.

The advanced transfer cases feature BorgWarner's HY-VO® driveline chain technology, designed to improve efficiency during high-speed operations. They support both 2 Wheel Drive High Range (2H) and AUTO modes, offering enhanced fuel efficiency on paved roads compared to full-time 4-wheel drive systems. The technology provides improved safety, handling, and drivability for on-demand 4WD vehicles, while the mechanical locking mode enhances off-road performance.

BorgWarner (BWA) has secured a supply agreement with a major East Asian OEM for its Variable Cam Timing (VCT) technology, to be used in the automaker's new hybrid and gasoline engines. Production is set to begin in Q1 2026.

The VCT technology optimizes intake and exhaust valve timing, improving combustion efficiency and reducing emissions. The system will be integrated into multiple next-generation engines, powering various hybrid and combustion vehicles. The technology is designed to meet Tier 4 North American emission standards while enhancing vehicle performance and fuel economy.

This agreement strengthens BorgWarner's relationship with the East Asian OEM, which dates back to 1986.

BorgWarner (BWA) has extended its contracts with a major North American OEM for wastegate turbocharger programs targeting midsized gasoline engines. The extension will continue through 2028 and beyond, supplying turbochargers for the automaker's midsized and large SUVs, and truck applications.

The wastegate turbo technology features electrically actuated wastegate actuators that enable precise boost level control, improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. The robust design focuses on lightweighting and durability while delivering quick boost response and powerful performance.

The partnership, spanning over 10 years, involves supplying one to two turbochargers per engine platform, depending on specifications. The turbochargers amplify engine output by generating more horsepower in a smaller, more compact package, with each unit optimized for specific performance requirements.

BorgWarner (NYSE: BWA) has announced its latest quarterly dividend declaration. The company's Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share of common stock on February 5, 2025. The dividend will be payable on March 17, 2025, to stockholders of record as of March 3, 2025.

BorgWarner, a global product leader in mobility innovation for over 130 years, continues its commitment to shareholder returns while focusing on accelerating the world's transition to eMobility solutions.

BorgWarner (NYSE: BWA) reported Q4 and full-year 2024 results, showing Q4 net sales of $3,439 million, down 2.4% year-over-year, with an adjusted operating margin of 10.2%. The company recorded a Q4 net loss of $(1.84) per diluted share, including $646 million in goodwill and fixed asset impairment charges.

For full-year 2024, net sales were $14,086 million, down 0.8% from 2023, with adjusted net earnings of $4.32 per diluted share. The company generated $1,382 million in operating cash flow and $729 million in free cash flow.

Looking ahead to 2025, BorgWarner expects net sales between $13.4-14.0 billion, with organic sales growth ranging from -2% to +2%. The company forecasts adjusted operating margin of 10.0-10.2% and adjusted net earnings of $4.05-4.40 per diluted share, despite expecting weighted light and commercial vehicle markets to decline 1-3%.

BorgWarner has been named to Corporate Knights' 2025 Global 100 sustainability index for the first time, ranking 64th overall and 6th in the automotive sector as the only automotive supplier included. The assessment covered 8,359 publicly traded companies with over $1B in revenue, evaluated across 25 key performance indicators.

Key achievements include: 87% of 2023 revenue from EV and emissions-reducing products, 66% of R&D and 61% of capital expenditures dedicated to eProducts, and a 32% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2021. The company also reported that 64% of leadership positions were filled internally, exceeding their 50% goal, with improved voluntary turnover rates from 2022 to 2023.