BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA) VP Sells $221,410.00 in Stock

BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE:BWA) VP Isabelle Mckenzie sold 3,500 shares of BorgWarner stock in a transaction on Friday, February 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $63.26, for a total transaction of $221,410.00. Following the transaction, the vice president directly owned 68,809 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,352,857.34. The trade was a 4.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link.

Isabelle Mckenzie also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Wednesday, February 18th, Isabelle Mckenzie sold 2,458 shares of BorgWarner stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $61.54, for a total transaction of $151,265.32.

BorgWarner Price Performance

BorgWarner stock opened at $60.34 on Friday. BorgWarner Inc. has a 12-month low of $24.40 and a 12-month high of $70.08. The company has a current ratio of 2.07, a quick ratio of 1.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $49.62 and a 200-day moving average price of $45.29. The firm has a market capitalization of $12.49 billion, a PE ratio of 48.27, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.24 and a beta of 1.09.

BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The auto parts company reported $1.35 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.16 by $0.19. The company had revenue of $3.57 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.49 billion. BorgWarner had a net margin of 1.93% and a return on equity of 17.89%. The firm’s revenue was up 3.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.01 EPS. BorgWarner has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.000-5.200 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that BorgWarner Inc. will post 4.28 EPS for the current year.

BorgWarner Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be issued a $0.17 dividend. This represents a $0.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. BorgWarner’s dividend payout ratio is presently 54.40%.

Key Headlines Impacting BorgWarner

Here are the key news stories impacting BorgWarner this week:

• Positive Sentiment: BorgWarner beat Q4 expectations and set FY2026 guidance of $5.00–$5.20 EPS, which underpins the bull case and supports institutional interest. Earnings & Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Several brokerages raised targets or reaffirmed buy/outperform ratings after the print (Goldman raised its target, Evercore/Wells Fargo positive), which can limit downside and attract buyers. Analyst Coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Positive media coverage from Zacks and others positions BWA as a momentum/growth pick, which may draw retail and quantitative buying into the rally. Zacks Momentum Story
• Neutral Sentiment: BorgWarner announced a quarterly dividend (ex-div March 2), a modest yield that supports income-oriented holders but is unlikely by itself to move price materially. Dividend Notice / Filings
• Negative Sentiment: A wave of insider selling from several senior executives (EVP Tonit M. Calaway, EVP Tania Wingfield, VP Isabelle Mckenzie and others) has been publicly disclosed — large, clustered sales often trigger short-term selling pressure as investors read them as a signal. SEC filings and press reports detail multiple sales. Insider Sale Filings
• Negative Sentiment: Independent commentary and at least one downgrade/critical take (Seeking Alpha / TipRanks coverage of the executive sales) amplify negative sentiment and can accelerate intraday outflows. Seeking Alpha Piece
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation is elevated (high P/E and recent strong run), which makes the stock more sensitive to sentiment shocks — the insider sales and negative articles are more likely to trigger profit-taking. Valuation Data

Analyst Ratings Changes

BWA has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. New Street Research set a $66.00 target price on BorgWarner in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. UBS Group cut shares of BorgWarner from a “neutral” rating to a “sell” rating and set a $55.00 price target on the stock. in a report on Friday. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on shares of BorgWarner from $52.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Barclays lifted their price objective on shares of BorgWarner from $55.00 to $70.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Finally, Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $75.00 target price on shares of BorgWarner in a research note on Tuesday. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $59.14.

Institutional Trading of BorgWarner

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew its holdings in BorgWarner by 1,133.3% during the 2nd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 777 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 714 shares in the last quarter. Assetmark Inc. boosted its stake in shares of BorgWarner by 81.8% during the second quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 809 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 364 shares in the last quarter. Addison Advisors LLC increased its holdings in BorgWarner by 1,647.8% during the second quarter. Addison Advisors LLC now owns 804 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 758 shares during the period. Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new position in BorgWarner during the third quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in BorgWarner in the second quarter worth approximately $32,000. 95.67% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.