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Dec 31, 2025
Dana Q4 2025 Earnings Report
Dana reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025, exceeding preliminary estimates for adjusted EBITDA and adjusted free cash flow.
Key Takeaways
Dana Incorporated announced robust financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2025, with sales reaching $1.9 billion, an increase from $1.8 billion in the same period of 2023. The company's adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $208 million, representing an 11.1 percent margin, significantly higher than the $84 million (4.7 percent margin) reported in Q4 2024. This improvement was primarily driven by cost-savings actions and efficiency enhancements, alongside increased demand for light truck programs.
Fourth-quarter 2025 sales totaled $1.9 billion, an increase from $1.8 billion in Q4 2023, driven by increased demand for light truck programs.
Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 was $208 million, an 11.1 percent margin, compared to $84 million (4.7 percent margin) in Q4 2024, primarily due to cost-savings and efficiency improvements.
Operating cash flow in Q4 2025 was $406 million, up from $302 million in Q4 2024.
Adjusted free cash flow for Q4 2025 was $324 million, a substantial increase from $153 million in Q4 2024.
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Forward Guidance
Dana Incorporated provided a positive outlook for 2026, projecting stronger profitability, significant cost-reduction progress, and increased capital return, with sales expected to be between $7.30 billion and $7.70 billion. The company also announced new long-range targets for sales, profitability, and adjusted free cash flow as part of its Dana 2030 strategy.
Positive Outlook
- 2026 sales guidance range of $7.30 billion to $7.70 billion.
- Adjusted EBITDA for 2026 projected between $750 million and $850 million, with a margin guidance of 10.0% to 11.0%.
- Adjusted free cash flow for 2026 expected to be between $250 million and $350 million.
- Capital return program extended and increased from $1 billion to $2 billion, with expected share repurchases of up to $300 million in 2026.
- Announced $750 million three-year new business backlog, with $200 million incremental in 2026, driven by new program awards and expanded vehicle platforms.
Challenges Ahead
- No specific negative forward guidance was provided in the report; the outlook was generally positive.
- The report did not highlight any specific market headwinds or challenges for the upcoming year.
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