Freestone Grove Partners LP Buys New Position in BorgWarner Inc. $BWA

Freestone Grove Partners LP bought a new position in shares of BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE:BWA) during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 422,272 shares of the auto parts company’s stock, valued at approximately $28,039,000. Freestone Grove Partners LP owned 0.21% of BorgWarner as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Clearstead Trust LLC bought a new stake in shares of BorgWarner in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Prosperity Bancshares Inc bought a new stake in BorgWarner during the fourth quarter worth approximately $37,000. Ceredex Value Advisors LLC bought a new stake in BorgWarner during the second quarter worth approximately $40,000. Torren Management LLC acquired a new position in BorgWarner in the fourth quarter worth approximately $48,000. Finally, Fiduciary Financial Advisors bought a new position in shares of BorgWarner in the second quarter valued at $49,000. 95.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on BWA shares. Weiss Ratings upgraded BorgWarner from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Barclays boosted their target price on BorgWarner from $83.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, August 10th. UBS Group raised BorgWarner from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their target price for the company from $61.00 to $95.00 in a report on Wednesday, June 10th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $84.00 price target on shares of BorgWarner in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on BorgWarner from $68.00 to $83.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 2nd. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $75.93.

More BorgWarner News

Here are the key news stories impacting BorgWarner this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised several forward earnings forecasts. Estimates increased for FY2026 EPS to $5.19 from $5.15, FY2027 EPS to $5.82 from $5.68, and FY2028 EPS to $6.35 from $6.00. Quarterly increases included Q1 2027, Q2 2027, Q3 2027, Q4 2027, Q1 2028 and Q2 2028, signaling improved expectations for BorgWarner’s longer-term growth and profitability. Zacks Research earnings estimate updates
• Positive Sentiment: Long-term growth positioning may support investor interest. A Zacks analysis identified BorgWarner as a potentially attractive long-term growth stock based on its Style Scores, which are designed to highlight companies matching specific investment approaches. Why BorgWarner is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
• Neutral Sentiment: The revisions were mixed for late 2026. Zacks lowered its Q3 2026 EPS forecast to $1.22 from $1.27 and its Q4 2026 forecast to $1.31 from $1.39. However, the full-year 2026 estimate was raised to $5.19, matching consensus, suggesting the near-term cuts were offset by stronger expectations elsewhere.
• Positive Sentiment: Recent operating performance provides support for the outlook. BorgWarner’s latest reported quarter exceeded expectations, with EPS of $1.42 versus the $1.28 consensus forecast and revenue of $3.65 billion versus the $3.58 billion estimate. Revenue also edged higher year over year, while full-year 2026 guidance remains $5.05–$5.30 in EPS.

BorgWarner Stock Performance

BWA stock opened at $64.82 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 1.76 and a current ratio of 2.13. The stock has a market cap of $13.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.41, a P/E/G ratio of 1.16 and a beta of 1.10. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $65.75 and a 200 day simple moving average of $62.06. BorgWarner Inc. has a 52 week low of $40.50 and a 52 week high of $78.82.

BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The auto parts company reported $1.42 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.28 by $0.14. BorgWarner had a net margin of 2.89% and a return on equity of 19.10%. The firm had revenue of $3.65 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.58 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.21 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up .3% compared to the same quarter last year. BorgWarner has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.050-5.300 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that BorgWarner Inc. will post 5.2 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

BorgWarner Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be issued a dividend of $0.17 per share. This represents a $0.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 1st. BorgWarner’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 34.00%.

BorgWarner declared that its board has approved a share repurchase program on Wednesday, August 5th that permits the company to repurchase $1.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization permits the auto parts company to buy up to 7.7% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are usually a sign that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other BorgWarner news, CAO Amy B. Kulikowski sold 2,900 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $68.60, for a total value of $198,940.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 9,725 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $667,135. This represents a 22.97% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Rajesh Kalathur purchased 7,407 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 19th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $67.59 per share, with a total value of $500,639.13. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 7,407 shares in the company, valued at approximately $500,639.13. This represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. 0.76% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

About BorgWarner

BorgWarner Inc is a global automotive supplier specializing in propulsion and drivetrain solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. The company’s product portfolio includes turbochargers, thermal management systems, transmission components, e-Propulsion modules and advanced fuel-efficiency technologies. BorgWarner serves original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across passenger cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles, supporting both legacy internal-combustion engines and emerging electrification trends.

Founded in 1928 through the merger of several driveline companies, BorgWarner has grown through strategic acquisitions and continuous investment in research and development.