Dana (DAN) 50th Annual Automotive Symposium summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
50th Annual Automotive Symposium summary
3 Nov, 2026Third-quarter performance and outlook
Q3 sales just over $2B, up $121M YoY; adjusted EBITDA $218M, up $56M, with a 10.7% margin, up 220 bps.
Adjusted FCF was $66M; FY sales guidance rose to ~$7.8B while the adjusted EBITDA midpoint remained ~$825M.
Cost savings and operating efficiency
Cost-savings target raised from $200M to $325M; $60M realized YTD and $320M achieved program-to-date, on track to reach the target by year-end.
Continuing to offset ~$40M in stranded costs from the Off-Highway sale; transition service costs with Allison are being addressed, with stranded costs largely resolved.
Automation projects at 11 plants, with 38 units deployed and 56 in progress; projects target $20M of run-rate savings in 2027.
Eaton Mobility transaction
Reverse Morris Trust transaction is on track to close around the end of Q1 2027; pro forma 2026 sales projected at ~$11B and fully synergized adjusted EBITDA margin at 15%.
$250M in annual run-rate synergies targeted within two years after closing, including corporate costs, engineering and tech-center resources, and purchasing scale.
Eaton transmission products complement axle and prop-shaft offerings; combination expected to double aftermarket scale and lift it above 10% of combined revenue.
Integration and synergy planning are underway; combination is intended to create a scaled powertrain systems provider and accelerate 2030 priorities.
Latest events from Dana
- Q3 sales and margins rose; FY sales guidance increased as the Eaton Mobility deal advanced.DAN
Q3 2026 - Record FY23 growth and a $950M backlog support FY24 targets.DAN
Q4 2023 - Eaton Mobility merger and operational gains drive growth, margin expansion, and global leadership.DAN
J.P. Morgan Automotive Conference - Strong Q2 results, raised outlook, resumed buybacks, and Eaton Mobility deal progressing.DAN
Q2 2026 - Merger forms a $10B+ powertrain leader, targeting $14–$15B sales and $250M synergies by 2030.DAN
M&A announcement - Stable demand, cost savings, and new growth initiatives drive positive outlook for the year.DAN
UBS Auto and Auto Tech Conference 2026 - 2026 outlook features higher margins, strong cash flow, and continued capital returns.DAN
Investor update - Net income and cash flow improved as cost savings offset lower sales and margin pressure.DAN
Q1 2025 - Cost savings and Off-Highway sale drive higher margins and cash flow outlook for 2025.DAN
Guidance