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Earnings analysis · 10-Q

BWA earnings analysis

Filed May 6, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

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BorgWarner reported Q1 2026 revenue of $3.53B, slightly exceeding estimates, with diluted EPS at $1.16, outperforming consensus expectations. The company continues to face challenges in its Battery Energy Systems…

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BorgWarner reported Q1 2026 revenue of $3.53B, slightly exceeding estimates, with diluted EPS at $1.16, outperforming consensus expectations. The company continues to face challenges in its Battery Energy Systems segment, which drove a 32% decrease in sales for that segment, while overall net sales increased 1% year-over-year. Despite these challenges, management has maintained its full-year revenue outlook at $14.0B to $14.3B.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

19% Gross margin Operating margin May 2023 May 2026

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

From revenue to operating profit

Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.

Of every $100 of revenue Cost of sales $80 Operating expenses $10 Left as operating profit $10

Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

Read as bullish Read as bearish May 2023 May 2026

Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$1.16
Segment
Turbos & Thermal Technologies
Segment
Drivetrain & Morse Systems
Segment
PowerDrive Systems
Segment
Battery Energy Systems

What stood out

  • Revenue Growth YoY

    Q1 2026 revenue reached $3.53B, a $18M increase or 1% from Q1 2025.

  • EPS Exceeds Consensus

    Diluted EPS of $1.16 for Q1 2026 exceeded estimates by $0.01.

  • Improved Gross Profit

    Gross profit was $677M with a gross margin increase to 19.2%, up from 18.2% in the prior year.

  • Increased Operating Income

    Operating income rose to $336M, up from $237M in Q1 2025, marking a significant improvement.

  • Strong Cash Position

    Company liquidity totaled $4.1B including $2.1B in cash and equivalents.

  • Ongoing Share Repurchase

    $150M in shares repurchased in Q1 2026 as part of a $1B authorization.

What to watch

  • Declining Sales in Key Segment

    The Battery Energy Systems segment experienced a 32% decline in sales, impacting overall performance.

  • Decrease in Organic Sales

    Management indicated declining organic sales and anticipates continued challenges in the market.

  • Negative Market Conditions

    Global vehicle production expected to decline modestly, affecting sales outlook.

Management's outlook

Revenue guidance maintained despite expected decline in organic net sales.

Earlier filings 4

10-K · February 11, 2026

BorgWarner reported stable full-year net sales of $14,316 million for 2025, up from $14,086 million in 2024, with eProducts revenue growing to approximately $2.6 billion (18% of sales) and PowerDrive Systems…

10-Q · May 7, 2025

BorgWarner reported revenue of $3,515 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, down versus $3,595 million a year earlier, with gross profit of $639 million and operating income of $237 million. Diluted EPS from…

10-Q · October 31, 2024

BorgWarner reported Q3 net sales of $3,449 million, down versus both the prior quarter and prior year, while GAAP diluted EPS improved to $1.04 driven by a much lower tax provision. Cash increased to $2,000 million and…

10-K · February 8, 2024

BorgWarner reported full-year net sales of $14,198 million in 2023 (up from $12,635 million in 2022) while accelerating its Charging Forward electrification strategy: eProduct revenue was approximately $2.0 billion (14%…

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