Dana Incorporated Reports Solid 2025 Third-quarter Financial Results; Raises 2025 Full-year Profit Guidance
Highlights
*Cash flow includes cash from both continuing and discontinued operations to align with deal structure
MAUMEE, Ohio, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2025 reflecting the Off-Highway business as a discontinued operation for all periods.
"Our business is performing very well, and we are experiencing minimal impact from market fluctuations and customer production disruptions," said R. Bruce McDonald, Dana chairman and chief executive officer. "Our $310 million cost-savings initiative is on track, with over $70 million in savings in the third quarter we are exceeding our expectations. We now expect our fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA margin to be consistent with our forecasted 2026 margin of 10-10.5 percent. We expect to complete the Off-Highway divestiture in the fourth quarter of this year. The benefits of this transaction are already being realized as we execute our $1 billion capital return program, including $189 million in share repurchases during the quarter. We expect to repurchase an additional $155 million in the fourth quarter, bringing the total to $600 million for the year."
Sales for continuing operations in the third quarter of 2025 totaled $1.92 billion, compared with $1.90 billion in the same period of 2024.
Net income from continuing operations was $13 million compared with a net loss of $21 million in the third quarter of 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2025 was $162 million or 8.5 percent of sales, compared with $111 million or 5.9 percent of sales for the same period in 2024. The company's cost-savings program has mitigated the margin impact of lower volumes and cost inflation.
Operating cash flow in the third quarter of 2025 was $111 million, compared with $35 million in the same period of 2024. Adjusted free cash flow was $101 million, compared with a use of $8 million in the third quarter of 2024. The improvement was driven by higher profit, lower taxes and working capital requirements.
"The continued execution of our cost-saving plan and operating efficiency improvements are driving our higher profit expectations for this year," said Timothy Kraus, Dana's senior vice president and chief financial officer. "Additionally, the tariff recovery mechanisms we have in place are functioning well and we expect to recover the majority of these costs within the year."
2025 Financial Targets for Continuing Operations
Results for the Off-Highway business are reported as discontinued operations. The sales and adjusted EBITDA guidance targets below are for continuing operations for the full year 2025. The cash flow guidance targets below include cash flows from both continuing and discontinued operations to align with the deal structure.
Guidance
Sales
$7.3 to $7.5 billion
Adjusted EBITDA
$570 to $610 million
Implied adjusted EBITDA margin
7.8% to 8.1%
Operating cash flow
$390 to $440 million
Adjusted free cash flow
$250 to $300 million
Dana to Host Conference Call at 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 29
Dana will discuss its third-quarter results in a conference call at 9 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, October 29. The conference call can be accessed by telephone from both domestic and international locations using the information provided below:
Conference ID: 9943139
Participant Toll-Free Dial-In Number: 1 (888) 440-5873
Participant Toll Dial-In Number: 1 (646) 960-0319
Audio streaming and slides will be available online via a link provided on the Dana investor website: www.dana.com/investors. Phone registration will be available beginning at 8:30 a.m. EDT.
A webcast replay can be accessed via Dana's investor website following the call.
Non-GAAP Financial Information
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure which we have defined as net income (loss) before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, equity grant expense, restructuring expense, non-service cost components of pension and other postretirement benefit costs and other adjustments not related to our core operations (gain/loss on debt extinguishment, pension settlements, divestitures, impairment, etc.). Adjusted EBITDA is a measure of our ability to maintain and continue to invest in our operations and provide shareholder returns. We use adjusted EBITDA in assessing the effectiveness of our business strategies, evaluating and pricing potential acquisitions and as a factor in making incentive compensation decisions. In addition to its use by management, we also believe adjusted EBITDA is a measure widely used by securities analysts, investors and others to evaluate financial performance of our company relative to other Tier 1 automotive suppliers. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered a substitute for earnings (loss) before income taxes, net income (loss) or other results reported in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Adjusted free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure which we have defined as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less purchases of property, plant and equipment plus proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment plus cash paid for Off-Highway business divestiture related activities. We believe adjusted free cash flow is useful to investors in evaluating the operational cash flow of the company inclusive of the spending required to maintain the operations. Adjusted free cash flow is not intended to represent nor be an alternative to the measure of net cash provided by (used in) operating activities reported in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted free cash flow may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
The accompanying financial information provides reconciliations of adjusted EBITDA and adjusted free cash flow to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. We have not provided a reconciliation of our adjusted EBITDA outlook to the most comparable GAAP measures of net income (loss). Providing net income (loss) guidance is potentially misleading and not practical given the difficulty of projecting event driven transactional and other non-core operating items that are included in net income (loss), including restructuring actions, asset impairments and certain income tax adjustments. The accompanying reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures with the most comparable GAAP measures for the historical periods presented are indicative of the reconciliations that will be prepared upon completion of the periods covered by the non-GAAP guidance.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements and projections contained in this news release are, by their nature, forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates, and projections about our industry and business, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions made by us, all of which are subject to change. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," "would," "could," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," and similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.
Dana's Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, recent Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss important risk factors that could affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. The forward-looking statements in this news release speak only as of this date. Dana does not undertake any obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason.
About Dana Incorporated
Dana is a leader in the design and manufacture of highly efficient propulsion and energy-management solutions that power vehicles and machines in all mobility markets across the globe. The company is shaping sustainable progress through its conventional and clean-energy solutions that support nearly every vehicle manufacturer with drive and motion systems; electrodynamic technologies, including software and controls; and thermal, sealing, and digital solutions.
Based in Maumee, Ohio, USA, the company reported sales of $7.7 billion in 2024 with 28,000 people in 26 countries across six continents. With a history dating to 1904, Dana was named among the "World's Most Ethical Companies" for 2025 by Ethisphere and as one of "America's Most Responsible Companies 2025" by Newsweek. The company is driven by a high-performance culture that focuses on valuing others, inspiring innovation, growing responsibly, and winning together, earning it global recognition as a top employer. Learn more at dana.com.
DANA INCORPORATED
Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
Three Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts)
September 30,
2025
2024
Net sales
$ 1,917
$ 1,897
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales
1,751
1,775
Selling, general and administrative expenses
87
106
Amortization of intangibles
2
2
Restructuring charges, net
4
20
Loss on disposal group previously held for sale
4
Other income (expense), net
(20)
(6)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before interest and income taxes
53
(8)
Interest income
3
5
Interest expense
47
38
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
9
(41)
Income tax benefit
(2)
(18)
Equity in earnings of affiliates
2
2
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
13
(21)
Net income from discontinued operations
74
32
Net income
87
11
Less: Noncontrolling interests net income from continuing operations
4
7
Net income attributable to the parent company
$ 83
$ 4
Net income per share available to common stockholders
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations
$ 0.07
$ (0.19)
Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations
0.58
0.22
Basic earnings per share
$ 0.65
$ 0.03
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations
$ 0.07
$ (0.19)
Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations
0.57
0.22
Diluted earnings per share
$ 0.64
$ 0.03
Weighted-average shares outstanding - Basic
128.4
145.0
Weighted-average shares outstanding - Diluted
130.8
145.0
DANA INCORPORATED
Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
Nine Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts)
September 30,
2025
2024
Net sales
$ 5,633
$ 5,960
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales
5,211
5,609
Selling, general and administrative expenses
291
328
Amortization of intangibles
6
6
Restructuring charges, net
17
36
Loss on disposal group previously held for sale
(26)
Other income (expense), net
(31)
(14)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before interest and income taxes
77
(59)
Interest income
8
9
Interest expense
130
117
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
(45)
(167)
Income tax benefit
(2)
(13)
Equity in earnings of affiliates
27
7
Net loss from continuing operations
(16)
(147)
Net income from discontinued operations
164
174
Net income
148
27
Less: Noncontrolling interests net income from continuing operations
13
17
Less: Redeemable noncontrolling interests net loss from continuing operations
-
(13)
Net income attributable to the parent company
$ 135
$ 23
Net income per share available to common stockholders
Basic loss per share from continuing operations
$ (0.21)
$ (1.04)
Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations
1.18
1.20
Basic earnings per share
$ 0.97
$ 0.16
Diluted loss per share from continuing operations
$ (0.21)
$ (1.04)
Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations
1.18
1.20
Diluted earnings per share
$ 0.97
$ 0.16
Weighted-average shares outstanding - Basic
139.2
144.9
Weighted-average shares outstanding - Diluted
139.2
144.9
DANA INCORPORATED
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
Three Months Ended
(In millions)
September 30,
2025
2024
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
$ 13
$ (21)
Other comprehensive income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax:
Currency translation adjustments
2
16
Hedging gains and losses
6
(6)
Defined benefit plans
1
1
Other comprehensive income from continuing operations
9
11
Total comprehensive income (loss) from continuing operations
22
(10)
Net income from discontinued operations
74
32
Other comprehensive income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax:
Currency translation adjustments
(10)
(2)
Hedging gains and losses
(1)
Other comprehensive loss from discontinued operations
(10)
(3)
Total comprehensive income from discontinued operations
64
29
Total comprehensive income
86
19
Less: Comprehensive income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests
(3)
(7)
Comprehensive income attributable to the parent company
$ 83
$ 12
DANA INCORPORATED
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
Nine Months Ended
(In millions)
September 30,
2025
2024
Net loss from continuing operations
$ (16)
$ (147)
Other comprehensive income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax:
Currency translation adjustments
49
(45)
Hedging gains and losses
47
(34)
Defined benefit plans
1
6
Other comprehensive income (loss) from continuing operations
97
(73)
Total comprehensive income (loss) from continuing operations
81
(220)
Net income from discontinued operations
164
174
Other comprehensive income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax:
Currency translation adjustments
(2)
(7)
Hedging gains and losses
1
(1)
Other comprehensive loss from discontinued operations
(1)
(8)
Total comprehensive income from discontinued operations
163
166
Total comprehensive income (loss)
244
(54)
Less: Comprehensive income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests
(14)
(16)
Less: Comprehensive loss from continuing operations attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
-
17
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the parent company
$ 230
$ (53)
DANA INCORPORATED
Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited)
As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024
(In millions, except share and per share amounts)
September 30,
December 31,
2025
2024
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 414
$ 494
Accounts receivable
Trade, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $16 in 2025 and $13 in 2024
1,184
890
Other
228
220
Inventories
1,112
1,047
Other current assets
151
148
Current assets of disposal group held for sale
1,040
904
Total current assets
4,129
3,703
Intangibles
74
80
Deferred tax assets
541
514
Other noncurrent assets
96
118
Investments in affiliates
96
125
Operating lease assets
310
256
Property, plant and equipment, net
1,887
1,830
Noncurrent assets of disposal group held for sale
975
876
Total assets
$ 8,108
$ 7,502
Liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity
Current liabilities
Short-term debt
$ 630
$ 8
Current portion of long-term debt
22
214
Accounts payable
1,206
1,120
Accrued payroll and employee benefits
201
176
Taxes on income
64
68
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
41
34
Other accrued liabilities
301
314
Current liabilities of disposal group held for sale
693
626
Total current liabilities
3,158
2,560
Long-term debt, less debt issuance costs of $17 in 2025 and $19 in 2024
2,565
2,387
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities
274
231
Pension and postretirement obligations
257
233
Other noncurrent liabilities
297
321
Noncurrent liabilities of disposal group held for sale
219
185
Total liabilities
6,770
5,917
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
188
189
Parent company stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, 50,000,000 shares authorized, $0.01 par value,
no shares outstanding
-
-
Common stock, 450,000,000 shares authorized, $0.01 par value,
121,917,210 and 144,993,614 shares outstanding
1
2
Additional paid-in capital
1,863
2,282
Retained earnings
297
204
Treasury stock, at cost (1,330,258 and 837,803 shares)
(21)
(13)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(1,047)
(1,142)
Total parent company stockholders' equity
1,093
1,333
Noncontrolling interests
57
63
Total equity
1,150
1,396
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity
$ 8,108
$ 7,502
DANA INCORPORATED
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
Three Months Ended
(In millions)
September 30,
2025
2024
Operating activities
Net income
$ 87
$ 11
Less: Net income from discontinued operations
74
32
Net loss from continuing operations
13
(21)
Depreciation
86
83
Amortization
3
3
Amortization of deferred financings charges
1
1
Earnings of affiliates, net of dividends received
21
(1)
Stock compensation expense
8
7
Deferred income taxes
(41)
(13)
Pension expense, net
(1)
6
Change in working capital
(10)
(38)
Change in other noncurrent assets and liabilities
(43)
(8)
Loss on disposal group previously held for sale
(4)
Loss on divestiture of ownership interests
(19)
Other, net
(46)
9
Net cash provied by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations
(28)
24
Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations
139
11
Net cash provided by operating activities
111
35
Investing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(49)
(37)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
1
3
Settlements of undesignated derivatives
(9)
(1)
Other, net
(4)
(2)
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations
(61)
(37)
Net cash provided by (used) in investing activities from discontinued operations
(9)
9
Net cash used in investing activities
(70)
(28)
Financing activities
Net change in short-term debt
100
4
Proceeds from long-term debt
1
Repayment of long-term debt
(6)
(5)
Dividends paid to common stockholders
(13)
(14)
Repurchases of common stock
(182)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
(11)
(12)
Net cash used in financing activities
(112)
(26)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(71)
(19)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash − beginning of period
501
440
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash balances
(1)
14
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash − end of period
$ 429
$ 435
DANA INCORPORATED
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
Nine Months Ended
(In millions)
September 30,
2025
2024
Operating activities
Net income
$ 148
$ 27
Less: Net income from discontinued operations
164
174
Net loss from continuing operations
(16)
(147)
Depreciation
257
253
Amortization
9
10
Amortization of deferred financings charges
4
4
Earnings of affiliates, net of dividends received
(4)
(4)
Stock compensation expense
31
21
Deferred income taxes
(67)
16
Pension expense, net
(1)
6
Change in working capital
(212)
(219)
Change in other noncurrent assets and liabilities
(56)
(6)
Loss on disposal group previously held for sale
26
Loss on divestiture of ownership interests
(12)
Other, net
8
(4)
Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations
(59)
(44)
Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations
165
192
Net cash provided by operating activities
106
148
Investing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(153)
(198)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
12
3
Proceeds from sales of investments
57
Settlements of undesignated derivatives
(15)
(5)
Other, net
2
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations
(99)
(198)
Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations
(31)
(7)
Net cash used in investing activities
(130)
(205)
Financing activities
Net change in short-term debt
622
Proceeds from long-term debt
1
Repayment of long-term debt
(216)
(35)
Dividends paid to common stockholders
(42)
(43)
Repurchases of common stock
(439)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
(14)
(17)
Collection of note receivable from noncontrolling interest
11
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interests
18
Swap settlements
(14)
Other, net
(8)
9
Net cash used in financing activities
(111)
(56)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(135)
(113)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash − beginning of period
512
563
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash balances
52
(15)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash − end of period
$ 429
$ 435
DANA INCORPORATED
Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities to
Adjusted Free Cash Flow (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
(In millions)
September 30,
2025
2024
Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 111
$ 35
Purchases of property, plant and equipment - Continuing operations
(49)
(37)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment - Discontinued operations
(11)
(9)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment - Continuing operations
1
3
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment - Discontinued operations
-
-
Cash paid for Off-Highway business divestiture related activities
49
-
Adjusted free cash flow
$ 101
$ (8)
Nine Months Ended
(In millions)
September 30,
2025
2024
Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 106
$ 148
Purchases of property, plant and equipment - Continuing operations
(153)
(198)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment - Discontinued operations
(33)
(29)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment - Continuing operations
12
3
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment - Discontinued operations
-
4
Cash paid for Off-Highway business divestiture related activities
61
-
Adjusted free cash flow
$ (7)
$ (72)
DANA INCORPORATED
Segment Sales and Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
Three Months Ended
(In millions)
Setember 30,
2025
2024
Sales
Light Vehicle
$ 1,353
$ 1,285
Commercial Vehicle
564
612
Total Sales
$ 1,917
$ 1,897
Adjusted EBITDA
Light Vehicle
$ 126
$ 82
Commercial Vehicle
51
45
Corporate expense and other items, net
(15)
(16)
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 162
$ 111
DANA INCORPORATED
Segment Sales and Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
Nine Months Ended
(In millions)
September 30,
2025
2024
Sales
Light Vehicle
$ 3,901
$ 4,049
Commercial Vehicle
1,732
1,911
Total Sales
$ 5,633
$ 5,960
Adjusted EBITDA
Light Vehicle
$ 306
$ 250
Commercial Vehicle
139
117
Corporate expense and other items, net
(43)
(56)
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 402
$ 311
DANA INCORPORATED
Reconciliation of Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
to Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
Three Months Ended
(In millions)
September 30,
2025
2024
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
$ 9
$ (41)
Adjustments related to continuing operations
Interest income
(3)
(5)
Interest expense
47
38
Depreciation
86
83
Amortization
3
3
Non-service cost components of pension and OPEB costs
3
5
Restructuring charges, net
4
20
Stock compensation expense
8
7
Strategic transaction expenses
6
(2)
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment
1
(1)
Supplier capacity charge adjustment
(2)
Loss on disposal group previously held for sale
(4)
Other items
8
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 162
$ 111
DANA INCORPORATED
Reconciliation of Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
to Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
Nine Months Ended
(In millions)
September 30,
2025
2024
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
$ (45)
$ (167)
Adjustments related to continuing operations
Interest income
(8)
(9)
Interest expense
130
117
Depreciation
257
253
Amortization
9
10
Non-service cost components of pension and OPEB costs
7
12
Restructuring charges, net
17
36
Stock compensation expense
31
21
Strategic transaction expenses
12
2
Supplier capacity charge adjustment
(21)
Loss on divestiture of ownership interests
7
Loss on disposal group previously held for sale
26
Other items
6
10
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 402
$ 311
SOURCE Dana Incorporated