BorgWarner to Report Q3 Earnings: Here's What to Expect

Core Insights - BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) is expected to report third-quarter 2025 results on October 30, with earnings per share (EPS) estimated at $1.15 and revenues at $3.60 billion, indicating a 5.5% growth in earnings year-over-year [1][2] - The consensus estimate for quarterly revenues suggests a year-over-year growth of 4.4%, with the company having beaten earnings estimates in the last four quarters, averaging a surprise of 13.9% [2][3] Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, BorgWarner reported an adjusted EPS of $1.21, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.06, and net sales of $3.64 billion, exceeding the estimate of $3.55 billion, reflecting a 1% year-over-year increase [2][4] - The company experienced a 31% year-over-year increase in light vehicle eProduct sales, contributing to sales growth in Q2 2025 and expected to continue in Q3 [3][4] Operational Efficiency - BorgWarner's focus on productivity, restructuring, supply chain efficiencies, and cost management helped mitigate tariff impacts on its combustion business, leading to an increased adjusted operating margin outlook for 2025 to 10.1-10.3% [4][5] - The updated margin forecast accounts for a 10-basis-point dilution from tariffs, indicating improved operational performance [4] Earnings Prediction - The company's Earnings ESP stands at +1.38%, suggesting a favorable outlook for an earnings beat in the upcoming quarter, supported by a Zacks Rank of 3 [5][6] - Other automotive companies, such as Aptiv PLC, also show potential for earnings beats, indicating a positive trend in the automotive sector [7][8]