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BorgWarner Inc. (BWA - Free Report) delivered adjusted earnings of $1.10 per share in first-quarter 2018, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.03. Adjusted earnings increased from 91 cents per share in the year-ago quarter.
BorgWarner logged revenues of $2.78 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.63 billion. The figure was $2.41 billion in the year-ago quarter. The acquisition of Sevcon contributed $20 million to the net sales figure.
In the reported quarter, operating income amounted to $333.5 million compared with prior-year figure of $291.5 million.
Net earnings in the reported quarter came in at $225 million compared with $189 million in first-quarter 2017.
Segment Details
Revenues from the Engine segment increased to $1.72 billion from $1.5 billion in the prior-year quarter. Excluding the impact of foreign currencies, net sales rose 4.9% in the segment.
At the Drivetrain segment, revenues were up $1.08 billion in the first quarter from $925 million in the prior-year quarter. Excluding the impact of foreign currencies and acquisition of Sevcon, net sales rallied 9.2% year over year.
Financial Position
BorgWarner had $409.7 million in cash as of Mar 31, 2018 compared with $545.3 million as of Dec 31, 2017. The long-term debt was $2.13 billion compared with $2.1 billion as of Dec 31, 2017.
In first-quarter 2018, net cash provided by operating activities was $35 million compared with $60 million in the prior-year quarter. During the quarter, capital expenditures, including tooling outlays, increased to $160 million from $131 million in first-quarter 2017.
Dividend
The company announced that its board has approved a quarterly cash dividend of 17 cents per common stock. The amount will be paid on Jun 15, 2018 to shareholders as of Jun 1, 2018.
Outlook
For second-quarter 2018, the company envisions net earnings to lie within the range of $1.09-$1.11 per share. Moreover, it anticipates net organic sales growth of 7-9% compared with net sales of $2.39 billion in the year-ago quarter. The buyout of Sevcon will contribute $50 million to net sales.
For full-year 2018, the company reaffirmed organic growth guidance. It projects net sales of around $10.77-$10.94 billion, which translates into an organic growth rate of 5-7%. Further, the company projects net earnings within the range of $4.30-$4.40.
Furthermore, BorgWarner expects positive impact of foreign currencies on the appreciation of the Euro and Chinese Yuan of $405 million.
BMW has expected long-term growth rate of 4.5%. Over a year, shares of the company have gained 13.7%.
Dana has expected long-term growth rate of 10%. Shares of the company have risen 28.1% in the past year.
Allison Transmission has expected long-term growth rate of 10%. Over a year, shares of the company have gained 0.7%.
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BorgWarner (BWA) Q1 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates
BorgWarner Inc. (BWA - Free Report) delivered adjusted earnings of $1.10 per share in first-quarter 2018, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.03. Adjusted earnings increased from 91 cents per share in the year-ago quarter.
BorgWarner logged revenues of $2.78 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.63 billion. The figure was $2.41 billion in the year-ago quarter. The acquisition of Sevcon contributed $20 million to the net sales figure.
In the reported quarter, operating income amounted to $333.5 million compared with prior-year figure of $291.5 million.
BorgWarner Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Net earnings in the reported quarter came in at $225 million compared with $189 million in first-quarter 2017.
Segment Details
Revenues from the Engine segment increased to $1.72 billion from $1.5 billion in the prior-year quarter. Excluding the impact of foreign currencies, net sales rose 4.9% in the segment.
At the Drivetrain segment, revenues were up $1.08 billion in the first quarter from $925 million in the prior-year quarter. Excluding the impact of foreign currencies and acquisition of Sevcon, net sales rallied 9.2% year over year.
Financial Position
BorgWarner had $409.7 million in cash as of Mar 31, 2018 compared with $545.3 million as of Dec 31, 2017. The long-term debt was $2.13 billion compared with $2.1 billion as of Dec 31, 2017.
In first-quarter 2018, net cash provided by operating activities was $35 million compared with $60 million in the prior-year quarter. During the quarter, capital expenditures, including tooling outlays, increased to $160 million from $131 million in first-quarter 2017.
Dividend
The company announced that its board has approved a quarterly cash dividend of 17 cents per common stock. The amount will be paid on Jun 15, 2018 to shareholders as of Jun 1, 2018.
Outlook
For second-quarter 2018, the company envisions net earnings to lie within the range of $1.09-$1.11 per share. Moreover, it anticipates net organic sales growth of 7-9% compared with net sales of $2.39 billion in the year-ago quarter. The buyout of Sevcon will contribute $50 million to net sales.
For full-year 2018, the company reaffirmed organic growth guidance. It projects net sales of around $10.77-$10.94 billion, which translates into an organic growth rate of 5-7%. Further, the company projects net earnings within the range of $4.30-$4.40.
Furthermore, BorgWarner expects positive impact of foreign currencies on the appreciation of the Euro and Chinese Yuan of $405 million.
Zacks Rank & Other Stocks to Consider
BorgWarner carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Some other top-ranked stocks in the auto space are BMW AG (BAMXF - Free Report) , Dana Incorporated (DAN - Free Report) and Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. (ALSN - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
BMW has expected long-term growth rate of 4.5%. Over a year, shares of the company have gained 13.7%.
Dana has expected long-term growth rate of 10%. Shares of the company have risen 28.1% in the past year.
Allison Transmission has expected long-term growth rate of 10%. Over a year, shares of the company have gained 0.7%.
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It could become the mother of all technological revolutions. Apple sold a mere 1 billion iPhones in 10 years but a new breakthrough is expected to generate more than 27 billion devices in just 3 years, creating a $1.7 trillion market.
Zacks has just released a Special Report that spotlights this fast-emerging phenomenon and 6 tickers for taking advantage of it. If you don't buy now, you may kick yourself in 2020.
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