Key facts, as of
As of October 8, 2026, BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) trades at $62.36, up 47.1% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $40.50 to $78.82; the price is 20.9% below that high. It is 20.9% below its all-time high of $78.82, reached in June 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +125.5%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 4.4% above its 200-day average of $59.70, the usual sign of a long-term uptrend. Its 30-day volatility is 36.5% annualized, which we rate high risk. It has a trailing P/E of 31.2 and a dividend yield of 1.09%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) stock analysis", 2026-10-08. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/bwa
Where it trades today
trading 57% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) is 20.9% below its all-time high of $78.82, reached in June 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +125.5%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Demand sensitivity, pricing power, and how exposed the business is to macro slowdowns matter more than headline growth alone.
- BWA trades at 31.2x earnings, well above the consumer cyclical average of 20.0x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 36.5%, above the sector norm of 26.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- BWA remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 20.9% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- BWA is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside consumer cyclical than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- The risk profile looks balanced enough for a diversified core-plus portfolio, provided the position size reflects sector concentration.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in consumer cyclical can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in BWA.
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for BWA come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Consumer Cyclical so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
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- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
What BorgWarner Inc. does
BorgWarner Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides technology solutions for combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles worldwide. The company operates through the Turbos & Thermal Technologies; Drivetrain & Morse Systems; PowerDrive Systems; and Battery & Charging Systems segments. It offers turbochargers, eBoosters, eTurbos, emissions systems, thermal systems, gasoline ignition technology, smart remote actuators, powertrain sensors, cabin heaters, battery heaters, and battery cooling systems. The company also provides chain systems and variable camshaft phasing products; friction and mechanical products for automatic transmissions, including dual clutch modules, friction clutch…
What analysts expect
BWA carries a buy consensus from 15 analysts, with an average price target of $81.27 versus $62.36 today (+30.3%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
BWA generated $14.34B in trailing revenue (0.3% year over year), with a 2.9% net margin, and $1.07B of free cash flow, against $1.62B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14.32B | $2.67B | $1.32B | $277.00M | $1.29 | $1.21B |
| 2024 | $14.09B | $2.65B | $1.30B | $338.00M | $1.51 | $729.00M |
| 2023 | $14.20B | $2.57B | $1.26B | $625.00M | $2.68 | $565.00M |
| 2022 | $12.63B | $2.37B | $1.08B | $944.00M | $4.03 | $558.00M |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
Which ETFs hold it
BWA is in 2 of the 30 ETFs we track. It weighs most in VYM: 0.05% of the fund, holding #252 of 603.
Famous investors who hold it
BWA is in the latest 13F of 1 of the 15 famous investors we follow. Ray Dalio (Bridgewater Associates) holds the most of it: 0.17% of the portfolio, position #93 of 992, as of Q2 2026.
How it sits in consumer cyclical
Discretionary spending sector sensitive to economic cycles, including retail and automotive.
The companies it competes with
BWA beside the consumer cyclical names it is usually measured against.
AMZNAmazon.com Inc.$259.92$2.80TWhat the chart is saying
Slipped under its 50-day average inside a longer uptrend.
weakening- Price is 3.2% below its 50-day average and 4.4% above its 200-day.
- RSI at 49 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $65.82 (+5.5%), the nearest floor $60.08 (-3.7%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is BWA a good investment in 2026?
BorgWarner Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 31.2, with high volatility (36.5% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.
What is the risk level of BWA?
Based on 30-day volatility of 36.5%, BWA has HIGH risk. Beta of 1.14 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.
Does BWA pay dividends?
Yes, BorgWarner Inc. has a dividend yield of 1.09%.
How far is BWA from its all-time high?
BorgWarner Inc. is 20.9% below its all-time high of $78.82, reached in June 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +125.5%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
Which ETFs hold BWA?
2 of the 30 popular ETFs we track hold BorgWarner Inc.. The largest weights: VYM (0.05%) and VTI (0.02%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated August 31, 2026.
Which famous investors own BWA?
Ray Dalio (0.17% of Bridgewater Associates's 13F), according to their latest Form 13F filings with the SEC (Q2 2026). A 13F lists US long positions 45 days after the quarter ends, so it can be out of date.
What is the analyst price target for BWA?
The average analyst price target for BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) is $81.27 based on 15 analyst estimates, about 30.3% above the current price of $62.36. The published range runs from $62.00 to $95.00.
How much revenue does BWA generate?
BorgWarner Inc. reported $14.34B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 0.3% year over year. Net margin sits at 2.9%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare BWA with anything
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