DAN Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how DAN performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, DAN sees a +2.92% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -1.40% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -2.10%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
DAN Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
2.33B
-6.38%
-5.69%
Gross Margin
-800.30%
-12488.54%
-8291.40%
Operating Margin
-806.51%
-69626.72%
-17943.14%
Net Margin
-3.25%
84.66%
-838.64%
EPS
-0.55
-103.70%
-1933.33%
No Data Available
DAN Earnings Analysis
Dana Inc Corporation (DAN.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Strong EPS Performance: Dana Incorporated reported an adjusted EPS of $0.25, exceeding expectations of $0.10, indicating strong financial performance.
Adjusted EBITDA Improvement: The company achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $186 million in Q4 2024, reflecting a 170 basis point improvement over the previous year, showcasing enhanced operational efficiency.
Free Cash Flow Improvement: Free cash flow improved significantly, reaching $70 million for the full year 2024, a $95 million increase compared to the previous year, demonstrating better cash management.
Cost Reduction Impact: Dana's cost reduction program is yielding results, contributing $10 million to profit in Q4 2024 and expected to total $175 million in 2025, enhancing profitability.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin Growth: The company anticipates a strong adjusted EBITDA margin of 10% for 2025, which is a 140 basis point increase from 2024, indicating positive growth prospects.
Strong Backlog for Growth: Dana's backlog stands at $650 million, with over 80% of it in new Dana programs, suggesting a solid foundation for future revenue growth.
Negative
Sales Decline Analysis: Sales decreased by nearly $300 million for the full year, reflecting softness in key areas such as EV and off-highway markets.
Fourth Quarter Sales Decline: Fourth quarter sales were $2.34 billion, which is $159 million below last year due to lower vehicle production and currency impacts.
Sales Decline Analysis: Full year sales were $10.28 billion, down $271 million driven by end market weakness.
Increased Net Loss: Net loss attributable to Dana was $80 million for the fourth quarter, compared to a loss of $41 million last year, primarily due to higher restructuring charges.
Net Loss Analysis: Full year net loss was $57 million compared to net income of $38 million last year, driven by higher restructuring charges and losses from the planned divestiture of the hydraulics business.
Free Cash Flow Analysis: Free cash flow for the full year was $70 million, which, while an improvement, is still considered insufficient compared to expectations.
Sales Forecast Decline: The company anticipates about $500 million lower sales for 2025 driven by lower end market demand and delays in some EV programs.
Sales Projection Decline: Expected organic sales for 2025 are projected to be $285 million lower, indicating continued demand weakness across all end markets.
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DAN Earning Call Sentiment
Dana Incorporated (NYSE:DAN) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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-3.74%Positive
The earnings call reflects mixed signals: while there's improvement in profit margins and operational performance, sales expectations for 2024 have been lowered, and restructuring costs are rising. Despite optimistic guidance for 2025, concerns over free cash flow and commodity price volatility persist. The Q&A highlights management's evasiveness on some issues, casting doubt on future stability. Overall, the lack of clear positive catalysts and ongoing uncertainties suggest a neutral stock price movement in the short term.
