Dana Incorporated (DAN)
NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryAuto - PartsSnapshot 2026-11-04
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QuarterlyIQ Insights · DAN
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within consumer discretionary on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-11-04.
The screen ranks DAN against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 4 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated neutral grew net income 45% of the time over the next year (vs 59% for the rest of the cohort, n=6999).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
As we work toward closing the Eaton Mobility transaction, we remain firmly focused on delivering strong performance today while preparing to create an even stronger, more diversified company position…
Stated in 2 of 5 supplied quarters. Management reported: “With the addition of Eaton Mobility, we are now targeting $14 to $15 billion in sales, approximately 18% adjusted EBITDA margins, and an 8%-9% adjusted free cash flow margin by 2030.” “As we work toward closing the Eaton Mobility transaction, we remain firmly focused on delivering strong performance today while preparing to create an even stronger, more diversified company positioned for long-term growth and shareholder value.””
“As we work toward closing the Eaton Mobility transaction, we remain firmly focused on delivering strong performance today while preparing to create an even stronger, more diversified company position…”
““The planned combination with Eaton Mobility remains a highly strategic opportunity that accelerates our Dana 2030 objectives and creates a stronger, more diversified global powertrain leader,” Foste…”
“Productivity gains, commercial initiatives, and structural cost reductions are driving meaningful margin improvement as we capitalize on stronger commercial vehicle demand and continue to return cap…
Stated in 4 of 5 supplied quarters. Management reported: “11 Higher Profit Partially Offset Impact of Discontinued Operations © 2026 Dana 2026 Financial Guide 2026 Guidance Ranges § Sales expected to be higher than last year, as increased backlog and recoveries and Full-Year Guidance currency offset lower market Outlook demand and product mix § Adjusted EBITDA expected to increase by $200 million, driven ± Sales ~$7.5B $200M Trending toward by cost savings, operational upper end of range improvements, and higher margin new business ± Adjusted EBITDA ~$800M $50M § Diluted adj.”
Dana expects to repurchase an additional $100 million of shares in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Stated in 4 of 5 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Dana expects to repurchase an additional $100 million of shares in the fourth quarter of 2026.” “Year-to-date, Dana has returned $169 million to shareholders and expects to repurchase an additional $200 million of shares before the end of 2026.”
“Dana expects to repurchase an additional $100 million of shares in the fourth quarter of 2026.”
Dana has revised its full-year guidance, raising its sales outlook by approximately $50 million, reflecting higher demand and recoveries.
Stated in 3 of 5 supplied quarters. Management reported: ““The pace of recent new business wins demonstrates the strength of our product portfolio and reinforces Dana’s long-term growth trajectory.” “Dana’s three-year, new-business backlog totals $750 million, driven by new program awards, increased content, and expanded vehicle platforms across both the light-vehicle and commercial-vehicle segments.”
“Dana has revised its full-year guidance, raising its sales outlook by approximately $50 million, reflecting higher demand and recoveries.”
Pursue the stated 2030 sales, margin, free-cash-flow, and cumulative share-repurchase objectives through disciplined execution and investment.
Over the trailing year it converted -0.20x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated fragile grew net income 40% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=3629).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
23 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated volatile grew net income 55% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=4931).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-04.
““Productivity gains, commercial initiatives, and structural cost reductions are driving meaningful margin improvement as we capitalize on stronger commercial vehicle demand and continue to return cap…”
““At the same time, we remain focused on executing the initiatives within our control—improving our cost structure, enhancing manufacturing performance, generating strong cash flow, and returning capi…”
““Dana’s long-term strategy is clear and built on actions fully within our control – improving our cost structure and executing with discipline” said R.”
“In 2026, we remain on track to finalize the balance of our $325 million cost-reduction initiative and deliver adjusted EBITDA margins in the 10 to 11 percent range with a stronger balance sheet, a ri…”
“Year-to-date, Dana has returned $169 million to shareholders and expects to repurchase an additional $200 million of shares before the end of 2026.”
“EBITDA margin of 9.2%; 400 basis points higher than Q1 2025 Share repurchases § Q1: 4.4 million shares, $125 million; on track for ~$300 million target in 2026 § Program to-date: $775 million; on tra…”
“Complementing these financial targets, the company announced a robust capital-return plan that includes a total of approximately $2 billion in share repurchases through 2030, reinforcing its commitme…”
“Dana has revised its full-year financial guidance upward, increasing its sales outlook by approximately $225 million and its adjusted EBITDA outlook by approximately $25 million.”
““The pace of recent new business wins demonstrates the strength of our product portfolio and reinforces Dana’s long-term growth trajectory.”