BorgWarner Director Michael Hanley Sells 5,000 Shares for $327,550
Key Points
The sale of 5,000 shares was conducted on Aug. 28.
The transaction was valued at $327,550.
The disposition was executed from the director's direct holdings, and the reporting owner now maintains zero indirect shares through trusts or other entities.
Michael S. Hanley, a Director at BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA), sold 5,000 shares of common stock on Aug. 28, 2026, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summary
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Transaction value | $327,550 |
| Shares sold (directly held) | 5,000 |
| Post-transaction shares (directly held) | 34,313 |
| Post-transaction value | $2.2 million |
Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($65.51); post-transaction value based on Aug. 28, 2026, market close ($64.09).
Key questions
- What was the immediate impact of this sale on the director's total stake?
Hanley disposed of shares representing 13% of the common stock held directly before the transaction. Following the sale of 5,000 shares, the director continues to hold a direct position of 34,313 shares of common stock. - How does the execution price compare to recent market valuation?
The transaction was executed at $65.51 per share, which was higher than the $64.09 market close on the Aug. 28, 2026, transaction date. - What is the recent performance context for the company's equity?
BorgWarner, a global supplier of propulsion technologies for internal combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles, saw its stock price return 49% during the 12 months ending on the transaction date of Aug. 28, 2026. - Are there additional equity interests held by this reporting owner?
The filing indicates that the reporting owner holds zero indirect shares and does not disclose any other classes of common stock or derivative securities. The director's total beneficial ownership is comprised entirely of the 34,313 shares held directly.
Company Overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Share Price (as of market close 2026-08-31) | $64.16 |
| Market Capitalization | $12.6 billion |
| Revenue (TTM) | $14.3 billion |
| Net Income (TTM) | $415 million |
Company Snapshot
- BorgWarner is a global supplier of advanced propulsion technologies and components across four primary business segments: Air Management, E-Propulsion & Drivetrain, Fuel Injection, and Aftermarket, serving internal combustion engines, hybrid, and fully electric vehicle platforms.
- The company generates revenue through the design, manufacture, and distribution of critical automotive components that optimize engine performance, thermal management, and propulsion efficiency across diverse vehicle powertrains.
- BorgWarner serves major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the global automotive aftermarket, positioning itself as a critical supplier to the world's leading vehicle manufacturers and service networks.
BorgWarner is a diversified automotive supplier with a market capitalization of $12.6 billion and TTM revenue of $14.3 billion, reflecting its substantial scale in the global automotive components sector. The company is strategically positioned to capitalize on the industry's transition toward electrification and advanced propulsion technologies, leveraging its established relationships with major OEMs and comprehensive product portfolio across traditional and next-generation vehicle architectures. BorgWarner's competitive advantage derives from its technological expertise in thermal management, e-propulsion systems, and fuel injection technologies, combined with its global manufacturing footprint and established market presence.
What this transaction means for investors
On Aug. 28, Hanley sold 5,000 shares in a transaction valued at $327,550. However, looking at the details of the transaction shows that this isn't something shareholders should be overly worried about. While Hanley sold 5,000 shares, the insider still held 34,313 shares, indicating strong alignment with the company's continued success. Over the last 12 months, the BorgWarner stock price has climbed nearly 43% as of this writing. In comparison, over the same period, the S&P 500 is up 14.3%. With that context in mind, this appears to be an insider taking some gains off the table while still retaining a significant number of shares.
Regarding what could lie ahead for BorgWarner's stock price, analysts appear somewhat bullish. Of the 18 who cover the stock, 67% rate it a buy, while 33% rate it a hold, according to CNN. From that group, the median one-year price target is $83, representing a potential gain of 33.2% from today's price of $62.27. The highest price target in the group, $95, would represent a potential gain of 52.5%, while the lowest, $62, would represent a loss of less than 1%.
Jack Delaney has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends BorgWarner. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.