Core Insights - BorgWarner Inc. reported a third quarter net sales increase of approximately 4.1% year-over-year, reaching $3,591 million, with organic sales growth of about 2.1% [4][5] - The company returned $136 million to stockholders in the third quarter, which included approximately $100 million in share repurchases and $36 million in cash dividends [4][5] - BorgWarner has increased its full-year 2025 guidance for net sales, operating margin, EPS, and free cash flow, expecting net sales to be between $14.1 billion and $14.3 billion [6][7] Financial Performance - U.S. GAAP net earnings for the third quarter were $0.73 per diluted share, down from $1.08 in the same quarter of 2024, while adjusted net earnings per diluted share increased by 14% to $1.24 [4][5] - The U.S. GAAP operating margin for the third quarter was 6.9%, with an adjusted operating margin of 10.7%, reflecting a 60 basis point increase compared to the previous year [4][5] - Net cash provided by operating activities was $368 million, with free cash flow of $266 million for the third quarter [4][5] Business Developments - The company secured multiple new business awards, including contracts for all-wheel drive systems with Chery and a variable turbine geometry turbocharger with Stellantis [4][5] - Production for several new contracts is expected to begin between 2026 and 2027, indicating a focus on long-term growth [4][5] Guidance Update - BorgWarner expects its U.S. GAAP operating margin for 2025 to be in the range of 7.8% to 7.9%, with adjusted operating margin projected between 10.3% and 10.5% [6][7] - The company anticipates net earnings per diluted share for 2025 to be between $3.52 and $3.63, with adjusted net earnings expected to range from $4.60 to $4.75 per diluted share [6][7]