Dana Inc Reports Strong 2025 Results and 2026 Outlook
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 21 Jan 26
Dana Inc's stock rose by 7.89% as it crossed above the 5-day SMA, reflecting positive investor sentiment following the company's strong performance announcement.
Dana Incorporated reported preliminary sales of $7.5 billion for 2025, exceeding expectations, and anticipates adjusted EBITDA for 2026 to be between $750 million and $850 million. The company also highlighted a three-year backlog totaling $750 million, with expected growth driven by collaborations with global OEMs, showcasing its strong market position and commitment to shareholder returns.
The optimistic outlook for 2026, combined with a solid financial performance in 2025, positions Dana favorably for future growth, potentially attracting more investor interest.
Analyst Views on DAN
Wall Street analysts forecast DAN stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for DAN is 26.60 USD with a low forecast of 24.00 USD and a high forecast of 28.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
5 Analyst Rating
4 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 29.000
Low
24.00
Averages
26.60
High
28.00
Current: 29.000
Low
24.00
Averages
26.60
High
28.00
About DAN
Dana Incorporated specializes in designing and manufacturing propulsion and energy-management solutions that power vehicles and machines in all mobility markets across the globe. The Company is providing solutions for on-highway vehicles. The Company's technologies include drive systems (axles, driveshafts and transmissions); electrodynamic technologies (motors, inverters, software and control systems, battery-management systems, and fuel cell plates); sealing solutions (gaskets, seals, cam covers, and oil pan modules); thermal-management technologies (transmission and engine oil cooling, battery and electronics cooling, charge air cooling, and thermal-acoustical protective shielding), and digital solutions (active and passive system controls and descriptive and predictive analytics). The Company serves its global light vehicle and medium/heavy vehicle markets through two business units: Light Vehicle Systems and Commercial Vehicle Systems.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
