Dana (DAN) stock price is $29.20, up 1.53% on the day, as of Oct 20, 2026. It has a market cap of $3.16Bn and a P/E ratio of 2.84, and is classified in the Heavy Equipment industry (Industrials sector).
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Key Stats
Market Cap3.16 Bn
P/E2.84
P/S0.41
Div. Yield0.02
Total Debt (Qtr)1.34 Bn
Revenue Growth (1y) (Qtr)3.88
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About
Dana Incorporated is a world leader in providing power conveyance and energy management solutions for on highway vehicles. The company designs manufactures and sells axles driveshafts transmissions sealing thermal products and electrification components such as motors inverters controllers e axle systems e transmission systems and digital solutions. These products improve the efficiency performance and sustainability of light and commercial vehicles powered by internal…
Dana Incorporated is a world leader in providing power conveyance and energy management solutions for on highway vehicles. The company designs manufactures and sells axles driveshafts transmissions sealing thermal products and electrification components such as motors inverters controllers e axle systems e transmission systems and digital solutions. These products improve the efficiency performance and sustainability of light and commercial vehicles powered by internal combustion hybrid and electric systems.
Dana generates revenue primarily by selling its products to original equipment manufacturers that produce light trucks sport utility vehicles crossover utility vehicles vans passenger cars trucks buses and other on highway vehicles. In addition the company serves the aftermarket through its commercial vehicle segment providing replacement parts and services to vehicle owners and fleet operators. Sales are also supported by long term supply agreements and engineering collaborations with major automakers worldwide.
The company operates through the following segments: Light Vehicle Drive Systems and Commercial Vehicle Drive and Motion Systems.
Light Vehicle Drive Systems focuses on serving light vehicle original equipment manufacturers with products for light trucks sport utility vehicles crossover utility vehicles vans and passenger cars including axles driveshafts transmissions sealing thermal products and electrification offerings such as e axle systems e transmission inverters electric motors and controllers.
Commercial Vehicle Drive and Motion Systems serves on highway commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers primarily trucks and buses with axles driveshafts hybrid and e transmissions e axle systems e transmission inverters electric motors controllers sealing thermal products and also manages the aftermarket business providing replacement parts and services to fleet operators.
Dana holds a strong position among global suppliers of power train components competing with companies such as Borg Warner Magna International American Axle Mahle Denso Schaeffler ElringKlinger Tenneco Hanon Systems Valeo and ZF Friedrichshafen in the light vehicle market and with Allison Transmission Freudenberg BorgWarner Hendrickson Cummins Danfoss and Eaton in the commercial vehicle market. The company differentiates itself through a focus on innovation efficiency performance reliability sustainability and the ability to offer integrated solutions across internal combustion hybrid and electric platforms. Its long standing relationships with major automakers and a diversified product portfolio provide competitive advantages.
Dana's customer base consists largely of original equipment manufacturers in the light medium and heavy duty vehicle sectors. Ford Motor Company and Stellantis NV are the largest customers each representing more than ten percent of total sales. Other major buyers include Toyota Motor Corporation Volkswagen AG including its Traton division PACCAR Inc AB Volvo Daimler Truck Ford Motor Company CNH Industrial Stellantis Hinduja Group Oshkosh Corporation and Renault Nissan Mitsubishi. The ten largest customers together account for roughly three quarters of annual revenue.
Sectors:Industrials·Consumer DiscretionarySector rationaleDana designs and manufactures capital goods and hardware, specifically axles, driveshafts, and transmissions, sold to commercial vehicle OEMs and fleet operators, which falls under Industrials. A secondary sector of Consumer Discretionary is justified because a substantial portion of its revenue comes from selling these same components to light vehicle OEMs for passenger cars and SUVs.Industries:Heavy EquipmentHeavy EquipmentPrimaryDana manufactures heavy commercial vehicle components, including axles, driveshafts, and transmissions for trucks and buses, selling to OEMs like PACCAR, AB Volvo, and Daimler Truck. This aligns with the Heavy Equipment industry's scope of making heavy commercial vehicles and the large components that power them.Auto PartsAuto PartsSecondaryThe company designs and manufactures a wide array of powertrain and electrification components, such as e-axle systems, inverters, and electric motors, for light vehicle OEMs including Ford, Stellantis, and Toyota.Classified using BQ-MICSCIK: 0000026780
Bull & bear
Investment Thesis
▲ Bull case
Dana's secured backlog has meaningfully strengthened due to the Dakota program win, with $200 million of previously projected future sales now moved into the 2028 backlog category and $50 million shifted from nonsecured to secured backlog, increasing near-term visibility and reducing execution risk for the Dana 2030 plan. This acceleration in backlog conversion, coupled with the company's ability to leverage existing capacity at the Toledo assembly complex for minimal capital investment, positions Dana to capture higher-margin incremental sales sooner than anticipated. The Dakota award alone represents $250 million in annual sales launching in early 2028, and with over 60% of Dana's 2030 growth already secured through wins like this, the market may be underestimating the speed at which the company can achieve its $10 billion revenue target. Furthermore, the management team highlighted that new business wins are carrying higher profitability due to improved mix and pricing power, particularly in EV programs where Dana has secured structural repricing benefits rather than one-time gains, which will sustain margin expansion beyond cyclical recoveries. This combination of derisked near-term growth and structurally improved profitability suggests Dana is well-positioned to exceed its mid-double-digit margin guidance of 14% to 15% by 2030, potentially driving multiple expansion as investors recognize the quality and durability of its earnings stream. Dana
Dana's secured backlog has meaningfully strengthened due to the Dakota program win, with $200 million of previously projected future sales now moved into the 2028 backlog category and $50 million shifted from nonsecured to secured backlog, increasing near-term visibility and reducing execution risk for the Dana 2030 plan. This acceleration in backlog conversion, coupled with the company's ability to leverage existing capacity at the Toledo assembly complex for minimal capital investment, positions Dana to capture higher-margin incremental sales sooner than anticipated. The Dakota award alone represents $250 million in annual sales launching in early 2028, and with over 60% of Dana's 2030 growth already secured through wins like this, the market may be underestimating the speed at which the company can achieve its $10 billion revenue target. Furthermore, the management team highlighted that new business wins are carrying higher profitability due to improved mix and pricing power, particularly in EV programs where Dana has secured structural repricing benefits rather than one-time gains, which will sustain margin expansion beyond cyclical recoveries. This combination of derisked near-term growth and structurally improved profitability suggests Dana is well-positioned to exceed its mid-double-digit margin guidance of 14% to 15% by 2030, potentially driving multiple expansion as investors recognize the quality and durability of its earnings stream. Dana
Dana's adjusted free cash flow guidance remains unchanged at $250 to $350 million for 2026, despite strong first-quarter EBITDA performance and cost-saving initiatives, signaling that working capital headwinds and elevated capital spending could persistently erode cash conversion. The company reported a use of $195 million in adjusted free cash flow for Q1 2026, driven by a $224 million working capital outflow tied to higher accounts receivable and timing delays in VAT recoveries and customer-paid tooling, with management acknowledging these dynamics are normal for the first quarter but offering no clear path to meaningful improvement. Simultaneously, net capital spending is expected to rise to $325 million in 2026—$70 million above 2025 levels—as Dana invests in efficiency improvements and supports new business backlog, including potential facility lease buyouts using Off-Highway sale proceeds that could further strain cash flow. While management emphasized disciplined working capital management, the lack of concrete improvement in cash flow generation, combined with ongoing investments and the structural use of proceeds for non-operational purposes like lease buyouts, raises concerns that free cash flow may remain stagnant or even decline relative to earnings growth. This disconnect between improving profitability and stagnant cash flow could undermine investor confidence in Dana's ability to fund its $2 billion shareholder return target through 2030 or support higher-margin growth without increasing leverage, particularly if macroeconomic pressures delay customer recoveries or commodity cost timing worsens. Dana
Dana's adjusted free cash flow guidance remains unchanged at $250 to $350 million for 2026, despite strong first-quarter EBITDA performance and cost-saving initiatives, signaling that working capital headwinds and elevated capital spending could persistently erode cash conversion. The company reported a use of $195 million in adjusted free cash flow for Q1 2026, driven by a $224 million working capital outflow tied to higher accounts receivable and timing delays in VAT recoveries and customer-paid tooling, with management acknowledging these dynamics are normal for the first quarter but offering no clear path to meaningful improvement. Simultaneously, net capital spending is expected to rise to $325 million in 2026—$70 million above 2025 levels—as Dana invests in efficiency improvements and supports new business backlog, including potential facility lease buyouts using Off-Highway sale proceeds that could further strain cash flow. While management emphasized disciplined working capital management, the lack of concrete improvement in cash flow generation, combined with ongoing investments and the structural use of proceeds for non-operational purposes like lease buyouts, raises concerns that free cash flow may remain stagnant or even decline relative to earnings growth. This disconnect between improving profitability and stagnant cash flow could undermine investor confidence in Dana's ability to fund its $2 billion shareholder return target through 2030 or support higher-margin growth without increasing leverage, particularly if macroeconomic pressures delay customer recoveries or commodity cost timing worsens. Dana