NYSE$DAN

Dana Holding Corp · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations

Briefing

Dana reported a net loss and a decline in sales for Q4 2024 but saw improvements in adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow.

Dana Incorporated reported Q4 2024 sales of $2.3 billion, a decline from $2.5 billion in Q4 2023. The company recorded a net loss of $80 million, compared to a net loss of $39 million in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA improved to $186 million, up from $156 million, driven by efficiency gains and cost reductions. Free cash flow also increased to $149 million from $136 million in Q4 2023.

  • Sales declined by $159 million year-over-year due to lower demand for electric vehicles and off-highway equipment.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased by $30 million, driven by cost-savings and operational efficiencies.
  • Net loss widened to $80 million, impacted by higher restructuring costs.
  • Free cash flow increased by $13 million, reaching $149 million.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$2.34B

Previous: $2.49B-6.4%
EPS (adj)

$0.25

Previous: -$0.08+412.5%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin

4.7%

No prior period
Operating Cash Flow

$302M

Previous: $278M+8.6%
Adjusted Free Cash Flow

$153M

No prior period
Adjusted EBITDA

$84M

Previous: $156M-46.2%
Capital Expenditures

-$153M

Previous: -$142M-7.7%
Net Income

-$80M

Previous: -$39M-105.1%
Operating Income

$9M

Previous: $11M-18.2%
Gross Profit

$132M

Previous: $164M-19.5%

Revenue & EPS history

Dana · Revenue · Quarterly

$2.34B

Q4 2024-6.4%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 7 of 15 quarters(47%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Dana · $1.87B total across 2 segments · Q1 2026

  • Light Vehicle
    $1.27B
  • Commercial Vehicle
    $599M

Forward guidance

Dana expects continued cost savings and efficiency improvements in 2025, though sales may be impacted by lower off-highway equipment demand and currency translation.

Tailwinds

  • Expecting a 10% increase in adjusted EBITDA for 2025.
  • Cost-savings actions to contribute $175 million in 2025.
  • Improved working capital efficiency anticipated.
  • Lower capital expenditures expected to boost free cash flow.
  • Targeting up to $1.025 billion in adjusted EBITDA for the year.

Headwinds

  • Sales are expected to be lower due to weak demand for off-highway equipment.
  • Foreign currency translation may negatively impact revenue.
  • Restructuring charges will continue to affect net income.
  • Inflationary pressures on material costs remain a challenge.
  • Higher financing costs could impact profitability.

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 Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 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

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (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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