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Dana Incorporated (DAN)
NYSE:DAN
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 29, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.4Last Year’s EPS
0.13Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 6 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operational and financial improvement: significant margin expansion, sizable cost savings delivery, record/high free cash flow, substantial deleveraging, and an accelerated capital-return program. These positives were tempered by continuing top-line pressure from weaker light- and commercial-vehicle demand, EV program volatility, and some near-term interest, tariff and divestiture-related impacts. Management framed 2026 guidance as broadly stable revenue with materially higher profitability and laid out ambitious 2030 targets that lean heavily on continued cost and manufacturing execution plus targeted growth initiatives.Company Guidance
Margin Expansion — Fourth Quarter
Q4 adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.1%, a 640 basis-point improvement vs. prior-year Q4; Q4 adjusted EBITDA of $208 million. Management noted Q4 results were $10 million better than preannouncement (40 bps higher).
Full-Year Profitability Improvement
Full-year 2025 adjusted EBITDA of $610 million, up $215 million year-over-year, with an 8.1% margin (up 300 basis points vs. 2024); full-year EBIT from continuing operations of $138 million vs. a loss of $176 million in prior year.
Record/Significant Cash Flow Generation
Adjusted free cash flow for 2025 of $331 million (company noted this is the highest cash flow since 2013), a $250 million improvement vs. 2024; full-year operating cash flow of $512 million (up $62 million).
Material Cost Reduction Delivery
Delivered $248 million of cost savings in 2025 and entering 2026 with a $325 million annualized run rate; previously committed to $200M then $300M run rate and exceeded the original target.
Deleveraging and Stronger Balance Sheet
Closed Off‑Highway divestiture and used proceeds to reduce total debt by approximately $1.9 billion; ended January 2026 with $659 million cash and ~$1.8 billion total liquidity; reported less than 1.0x net leverage through 2026 and an average interest rate on remaining debt of ~6%.
Aggressive Capital Return and Dividend Growth
Returned just over $700 million to shareholders in 2025 (including buybacks and dividends); repurchased ~34 million shares at an average $18.96; raised quarterly dividend 20% to $0.12; set a $2 billion share repurchase target through 2030 (management indicated $650M completed in 2025).
Backlog and New Business Wins
Three-year net backlog of $750 million, with $200 million expected to flow through in 2026; management highlighted improved new-business activity and wins across ICE/hybrid and adjacent markets despite EV program turbulence.
Positive 2026 Profit Guidance
Guidance for 2026: revenue ~ $7.5 billion (broadly consistent with 2025), adjusted EBITDA ~ $800 million (roughly +$200 million vs. 2025), implying a midpoint EBITDA margin of ~10%–11% (about +250 bps year-over-year).
Long‑Term Dana 2030 Targets
Ambitious 2030 targets: revenue ~ $10 billion (+~33% vs. 2026 midpoint), EBITDA margin 14%–15% (up ~400 bps vs. 2026 guide), and adjusted free cash flow ~6% of revenue (up ~200 bps vs. 2026 guide).
Improved Working Capital and Lower CapEx Impact
Working capital contributed $57 million improvement in 2025 cash flow; capital spending decreased $113 million in 2025 vs. prior year, contributing to improved free cash flow; 2026 net capex guidance ~ $325 million (higher to support efficiency investments).
DAN Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
DAN Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 18, 2026 | $32.87 | $34.77 | +5.78% |
Oct 29, 2025 | $19.94 | $21.46 | +7.62% |
Aug 05, 2025 | $15.21 | $16.34 | +7.43% |
Apr 30, 2025 | $12.77 | $13.51 | +5.79% |
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FAQ
When does Dana Incorporated (DAN) report earnings?
Dana Incorporated (DAN) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 29, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is DAN EPS forecast?
DAN EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.4.