Zacks Investment Research·3d ago
BorgWarner (BWA) is a Top-Ranked Value Stock: Should You Buy?Wondering how to pick strong, market-beating stocks for your investment portfolio? Look no further than the Zacks Style Scores.
BorgWarner's revenue has held roughly flat near $3.5B to $3.6B across recent quarters, with gross margin ranging from 17.6% to 20.4% and an 8.7% operating margin in the latest quarter, suggesting limited top-line expansion and persistent pricing pressure from large OEM customers.
Price trend, volume and key moving averages
Start with the evidence for owning the stock and the risks that can break the thesis.
Revenue has plateaued near $3.5B to $3.6B with year-over-year growth between -2.9% and 4.1%, while operating margin held within an 8.7% to 11.1% band, suggesting limited operating leverage.
BorgWarner reported strong first-quarter 2026 results and reaffirmed its full-year guidance, demonstrating financial resilience.
The company highlighted new awards in electrified and industrial power solutions, signaling growth in key segments.
BorgWarner outlined plans to scale data center and grid-related products from 2027 onward, diversifying its revenue streams.
Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.
Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.
| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 29, 2026 | $1.39+11.2% vs $1.25 | $3.5B-0.3% vs $3.5B |
Q3 2026 Aug 5, 2026 | $1.42+10.9% vs $1.28 | $3.6B+1.8% vs $3.6B |
Q2 2026 May 6, 2026 | $1.24+6.0% vs $1.17 | $3.5B+1.0% vs $3.5B |
Q1 2026 Feb 11, 2026 | $1.35+16.4% vs $1.16 | $3.6B+1.2% vs $3.5B |
Wondering how to pick strong, market-beating stocks for your investment portfolio? Look no further than the Zacks Style Scores.
BWA's data center expansion and new awards support growth, but weak auto production and battery challenges remain concerns.
BorgWarner NYSE: BWA reported third-quarter sales of just under $3.5 billion, with adjusted operating margin expanding 20 basis points year over year to 10.9% and adjusted earnings per share rising 12%. The automotive supplier said its performance reflected cost-control efforts amid declining vehicle production and a sales headwind from its Battery Energy Systems business.
BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Benchmark BWA against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.
Key metrics vs top competitors for BorgWarner Inc. (BWA)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $48.81 | $10.01B | 20.89 | 1.65% | 3.36% | 8.34% | 1.13% | |
| $110.28 | $5.58B | 9.42 | -0.19% | 2.46% | 11.16% | 2.79% | |
| $74.59 | $183.94B | 32.42 | 51.71% | 17.98% | 39.3% | 0.42% | |
| $21.50 | $2.68B | -8.66 | -27.07% | — | -15.66% | 1.8% | |
| $16.30 | $1.28B | -72.96 | 4.35% | -0.11% | -0.82% | — | |
| $61.86 | $16.84B | 20.05 | -0.21% | 1.96% | 6.69% | 3.11% |
BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.
BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Oct 29, 2026·SEC
Aug 10, 2026·SEC
Aug 5, 2026·SEC
Get notified when BWA posts new earnings or crosses analyst targets
Free. No account needed. Unsubscribe any time.
BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) reported $14.24B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $14.32B in fiscal year 2025. That is 830% more than the $1.54B of fiscal year 1996.
BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) grew revenue by 0.4% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) earned $478.0M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 3.4% net margin).
Yes. BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) pays a dividend that yields 1.13% at the current price, a moderate yield.
BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) had a return on equity (ROE) of 8.3% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) generated $1.18B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
