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Dec 31, 2022

Dana Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Dana's Q4 2022 performance was marked by increased sales and adjusted EBITDA, but also a net loss due to non-cash valuation allowances.

Key Takeaways

Dana Incorporated reported a sales increase of $2.56 billion for Q4 2022, up from $2.27 billion in the same period of 2021. The company's adjusted EBITDA also rose to $176 million from $118 million year-over-year. However, the company experienced a net loss of $179 million, primarily due to the recording of $155 million of additional non-cash valuation allowances on U.S. federal tax credits.

Sales increased to $2.56 billion, driven by improved global markets and cost-recovery actions.

Adjusted EBITDA improved to $176 million due to higher sales volumes and cost recoveries.

Net loss attributable to Dana was $179 million, impacted by non-cash valuation allowances.

Operating cash flow increased to $342 million and free cash flow was $202 million.

Total Revenue
$2.56B
Previous year: $2.27B
+12.4%
EPS
-$0.1
Previous year: $0.172
-158.3%
Adjusted EBITDA
$176M
Previous year: $118M
+49.2%
Gross Profit
$180M
Previous year: $128M
+40.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$425M
Previous year: $268M
+58.6%
Free Cash Flow
$202M
Previous year: -$2M
-10200.0%
Total Assets
$7.45B
Previous year: $7.63B
-2.4%

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Forward Guidance

Dana provided financial targets for 2023, including sales of $10.35 to $10.85 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $750 to $850 million, diluted adjusted EPS of $0.25 to $0.75, operating cash flow of approximately $510 to $560 million, and free cash flow of breakeven to $50 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Sales of $10.35 to $10.85 billion
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $750 to $850 million
  • Implied adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 7.5 percent
  • Diluted adjusted EPS of $0.25 to $0.75
  • Free cash flow of breakeven to $50 million