NYSE$DAN
Dana Holding Corp · Q1 2024 earnings
Q1 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Dana reported strong first-quarter performance with increased sales, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow.
Dana Incorporated reported a positive first quarter in 2024, marked by increased sales reaching $2.74 billion, an adjusted EBITDA of $223 million, and improved free cash flow. The company's performance was boosted by stable market demand and internal efficiency improvements, leading to a profit conversion of 39% on traditional organic sales. Dana also raised its full-year free cash flow guidance.
- Sales increased to $2.7 billion, a $91 million rise from the previous year.
- Adjusted EBITDA reached $223 million, marking a $19 million increase year-over-year.
- Operating cash flow improved by $68 million compared to the previous year.
- Full-year 2024 free cash flow guidance was raised by $25 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Dana · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.74B
Revenue by segment
Dana · $1.87B total across 2 segments · Q1 2026
- Light Vehicle$1.27B—67.9%
- Commercial Vehicle$599M—32.1%
Forward guidance
Dana provided full year 2024 financial targets. Sales of $10.65 to $11.15 billion; Adjusted EBITDA of $875 to $975 million; Operating cash flow of approximately $500 to $550 million; Free cash flow of $50 to $100 million; Diluted EPS of $0.35 to $0.85.
Tailwinds
- Sales growth driven by new business backlog, improved end-market demand, new/refreshed programs, and market share gains
- Company-wide efficiency improvements drive higher margins
- YOY free cash flow improvement driven by higher profit, improved working capital efficiency, and lower capital spending
- Organic growth driven by strong sales, pricing, and market share gains
- Strong conversion on organic growth due to improved efficiencies and cost savings actions
Headwinds
- Translation of foreign currency expected to be slightly less of a headwind to sales than previously forecasted
- Lower commodity costs driving reduced sales recoveries; profit impacted by commodity cost true-ups with customers as input commodities decline
- Increase in net interest payments due to higher rates and payment timing from refinancing
- Cost recovery actions expected to mostly offset inflation
- Positive profit contribution on EV sales offset by investment in new program development
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2024
-0.6%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.4%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.5%
Avg return
30 days after
45%
30 / 66 earnings
Positive
+20.1%
Q2 2012
Best reaction
-24.4%
Q3 2024
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -4.4% | -1.8% | -10.7% | |
| Q4 2025 | +5.3% | +6.0% | -4.4% | |
| Q3 2025 | +7.9% | +2.8% | +11.9% | |
| Q2 2025 | +7.2% | +14.1% | +34.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | +5.8% | +11.9% | +28.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | -0.5% | -5.6% | -13.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | -24.4% | -23.9% | -1.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | +3.0% | -8.0% | -4.1% | |
| Q1 2024 | +5.1% | +5.5% | +10.1% | |
| Q4 2023 | -8.8% | -6.6% | -7.8% | |
| Q3 2023 | -8.0% | -11.3% | +3.2% | |
| Q2 2023 | +0.9% | -1.8% | -17.2% | |
| Q1 2023 | -0.2% | -0.1% | -6.5% | |
| Q4 2022 | -15.3% | -17.2% | -27.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | +8.7% | +12.3% | +24.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | -4.5% | -3.3% | -10.9% | |
| Q1 2022 | +1.3% | -0.1% | +9.3% | |
| Q4 2021 | -11.3% | -13.5% | -18.8% | |
| Q3 2021 | -11.8% | -11.9% | -4.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | -0.9% | -3.4% | +0.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | -4.4% | -6.8% | -2.0% | |
| Q4 2020 | -2.3% | +2.2% | +10.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | -1.0% | -3.7% | +20.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | -11.3% | -5.0% | +9.5% | |
| Q1 2020 | +3.3% | -0.5% | +21.1% | |
| Q4 2019 | +4.1% | +2.3% | -46.4% | |
| Q3 2019 | -3.5% | +6.1% | +0.8% | |
| Q2 2019 | -18.5% | -24.4% | -33.6% | |
| Q1 2019 | -5.0% | -7.3% | -23.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | +15.8% | +15.4% | +5.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | -10.6% | -5.5% | -10.3% | |
| Q2 2018 | -2.3% | +2.9% | -3.5% | |
| Q1 2018 | -5.5% | -4.6% | -9.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | -5.4% | -7.4% | -13.6% | |
| Q3 2017 | +4.8% | +5.8% | +10.0% | |
| Q2 2017 | +1.8% | +4.1% | +1.9% | |
| Q1 2017 | +4.0% | +6.0% | +13.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | -0.9% | -0.6% | -4.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | +2.0% | +1.3% | +16.1% | |
| Q2 2016 | +15.6% | +20.0% | +25.0% | |
| Q1 2016 | -7.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -9.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +14.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -9.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +6.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -16.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +5.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +20.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +6.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +8.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +8.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +2.8% | — | — |
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