Dana Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 2/6
Dana is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.38%. Next payment date is on 29th May, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 8th May, 2026.
Key information
1.4%
Dividend yield
17.1%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 18.5% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
| Dividend Growth | 5.6% |
| Next dividend pay date | 29 May 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 08 May 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | -76% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 24
DAN: Expanded Buybacks And Higher Dividend Will Support Balanced Future Returns
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Dana to $40.71 from $39.57 as they factor in updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Dana expanded its equity buyback plan on February 11, 2026, increasing the authorization by US$1,000 million to a total of US$2,000 million and extending the program through 2030 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 10
DAN: Expanded Buybacks And Dividend Increase Will Support Measured Future Returns
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Dana to $39.57 from $38.29, reflecting refreshed assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News Dana updated its share repurchase activity, buying back 10,152,110 shares between October 1 and December 31, 2025, for $205.98 million.Seeking Alpha • Mar 31
Dana Incorporated: Positive Read-Throughs From Recent Investor Event
Summary I maintain my "Buy" rating for Dana, following my assessment of its Capital Markets Day disclosures. DAN aims to outpace the North American commercial vehicle market by 600bps annually and also expand into defense and powersport segments for incremental growth. It is also targeting 4ppts of EBITDA margin improvement over the next few years via SKU rationalization and a greater focus on the high-return aftermarket business. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Mar 26
DAN: Expanded Buybacks And Dividend Increases Will Support Attractive Future Returns
Analysts have maintained Dana's fair value estimate at $38.29, making only minor adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E inputs. These refinements fine tune their price target rationale rather than overhaul it.Narrative Update • Mar 11
DAN: Expanded Buybacks And New CEO Will Support Attractive Future Returns
Analysts now see Dana's fair value estimate increasing from about $37.43 to $38.29, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, discount rates, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Dana completed the repurchase of 34,000,000 shares, representing 25.38% of its stock for $653.3m, including 9,873,294 shares, or 8.1%, bought between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 for $209.13m (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 25
DAN: Buybacks And Leadership Transition Will Support Balanced Long Term Returns
Analysts have lifted their price target for Dana to $37.43 from $33.43. They point to slightly softer profit margin and revenue trends, along with a higher assumed future P/E multiple, as key drivers of the new view.Narrative Update • Feb 11
DAN: Analyst Day And 2025 Outlook Will Support Balanced Returns
Analysts have kept their $33.43 price target for Dana steady, with only small tweaks to the discount rate and forward P/E assumptions. These adjustments reflect fine tuning of their models rather than a change in their overall view.Narrative Update • Jan 27
DAN: Cost Savings And Buybacks Will Support Balanced Returns With 2025 Guidance
Analysts have raised their price target on Dana from about $26.71 to roughly $33.43. This change reflects updated assumptions that include a lower discount rate, slightly adjusted revenue expectations, firmer profit margins and a modestly higher future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Jan 12
DAN: Cost Savings And Share Buybacks Will Shape Balanced Returns Ahead
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Dana broadly unchanged at about $26.71 per share. They have modestly adjusted assumptions such as the discount rate and forward P/E to reflect updated views on the stock's risk profile and earnings power, rather than a major shift in outlook.Analysis Article • Dec 31
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Dana Incorporated (NYSE:DAN)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Dana fair value estimate is US$26.92 With US$24.10 share...Narrative Update • Dec 25
DAN: Cost Savings And Share Buybacks Will Drive Stronger Returns Ahead
Analysts have nudged their price target on Dana slightly higher to approximately 26.71 dollars from about 26.43 dollars, citing modestly improved profit margin expectations, a lower discount rate, and a slightly cheaper projected earnings multiple, despite largely unchanged revenue growth assumptions. What's in the News Dana raised its 2025 earnings guidance, now expecting sales of 7.3 to 7.5 billion dollars, driven by accelerated cost savings and improved profitability (company guidance).Narrative Update • Dec 11
DAN: Cost Savings And Buybacks Will Drive Stronger Returns Ahead
Analysts have nudged their price target for Dana slightly higher, to approximately $26.43 from about $26.14. They cite marginal improvements in projected profit margins, a modestly lower discount rate, and a slightly higher future earnings multiple, despite slightly weaker revenue growth expectations.Narrative Update • Nov 27
DAN: Share Repurchases And Cost Savings Will Unlock Value Ahead
Analysts have updated their price target for Dana to $26.14, reflecting a consistent outlook with stable fundamental projections and a modestly lower discount rate supporting valuation refinement. What's in the News Dana Incorporated has raised its earnings guidance for 2025 and now expects sales between $7.3 and $7.5 billion.Narrative Update • Nov 12
DAN: Share Buybacks And Margin Gains Will Drive Value Unlocking
Analysts have raised their price target for Dana, increasing it from $25 to $26.14 per share. They cited incremental improvements in profit margin and a lower projected future price-to-earnings ratio as reasons for the adjustment.Narrative Update • Oct 29
Share Repurchases And Improved Margins Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have increased their price target for Dana from $24.57 to $25.00. This change reflects a modestly improved profit margin outlook despite more tempered revenue growth projections.Narrative Update • Sep 27
Operational Efficiency And Electrification Will Power Long-Term Success
Driven primarily by a modest increase in Dana’s forward P/E multiple, the consensus analyst price target has risen slightly from $24.00 to $24.57. What's in the News Dana raised full-year 2025 earnings guidance, now expecting sales between $7.25 billion and $7.55 billion, compared to a previous midpoint of $9.9 billion.Analysis Article • Sep 26
Is Dana Incorporated (NYSE:DAN) Worth US$19.7 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Dana fair value estimate is US$15.67 Dana is estimated to be...Analysis Article • Sep 05
Dana Incorporated (NYSE:DAN) Shares Fly 25% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth
Dana Incorporated ( NYSE:DAN ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting...Narrative Update • Sep 05
Operational Efficiency And Electrification Will Power Long-Term Success
With both the discount rate and future P/E ratio essentially unchanged, analysts' consensus fair value for Dana remains steady at $24.00 per share. What's in the News Dana completed the repurchase of 14,600,000 shares (10.02%) for $250 million under the buyback announced in June 2025.Analysis Article • Aug 01
Dana (NYSE:DAN) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.10
Dana Incorporated ( NYSE:DAN ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.10 per share on the 29th of August...Analysis Article • Jun 23
Is Dana (NYSE:DAN) A Risky Investment?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • May 26
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Dana Incorporated (NYSE:DAN)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Dana fair value estimate is US$17.98 Dana's US$16.42 share...Analysis Article • May 05
Revenues Not Telling The Story For Dana Incorporated (NYSE:DAN) After Shares Rise 30%
Dana Incorporated ( NYSE:DAN ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 30% in the...
New Narrative • May 03
Power Technologies Integration And Hybrid Transmission Will Improve Efficiency
Accelerated cost reduction and integration of Power Technologies improve margins and profitability through significant savings and efficiency gains.Analysis Article • May 03
Dana Incorporated Just Reported A Surprise Profit, And Analysts Lifted Their Estimates
Shareholders of Dana Incorporated ( NYSE:DAN ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 12% to...Analysis Article • Apr 28
Dana's (NYSE:DAN) Dividend Will Be $0.10
Dana Incorporated's ( NYSE:DAN ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.10 per share on 31st of May. This makes...Seeking Alpha • Apr 11
Dana May Face Tariff Headwinds But Is Unbelievably Cheap
Summary Management is positioning Dana Inc. for stronger profitability in the face of market headwinds. Significant cost-saving measures, including plant consolidation and off-highway business divestiture, are expected to yield $300mm in annual savings by 2026. Dana's adjusted EBITDA margins improved to 8% in Q4'24, driven by operational efficiencies and a focus on light and commercial vehicle customers. Despite a challenging automotive market and potential tariff impacts, Dana's improved operating model and cost reductions are expected to enhance long-term shareholder value. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 17
Dana (NYSE:DAN) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Feb 13
What Dana Incorporated's (NYSE:DAN) 38% Share Price Gain Is Not Telling You
Despite an already strong run, Dana Incorporated ( NYSE:DAN ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 38% in the...Analysis Article • Feb 06
These Return Metrics Don't Make Dana (NYSE:DAN) Look Too Strong
When researching a stock for investment, what can tell us that the company is in decline? A business that's potentially...Seeking Alpha • Feb 05
Dana Deserves An Upgrade On Prospects Of A Bright Future
Summary Dana Incorporated's stock surged 92.2% since October, driven by strong preliminary fiscal results and increased cost savings estimates, making it a compelling 'strong buy'. Despite a slight revenue dip to $10.28 billion, EBITDA rose to $885 million and free cash flow nearly tripled to $70 million. Management's cost reduction plan increased to $300 million, with significant savings expected by 2026, enhancing EBITDA margins even amid revenue declines. The potential sale of profitable off-highway operations adds uncertainty but could further improve Dana's financial health and valuation, justifying an upgrade to a 'strong buy'. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 16
Are Investors Undervaluing Dana Incorporated (NYSE:DAN) By 25%?
Key Insights The projected fair value for Dana is US$16.05 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...Analysis Article • Nov 26
These 4 Measures Indicate That Dana (NYSE:DAN) Is Using Debt In A Risky Way
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Nov 04
Little Excitement Around Dana Incorporated's (NYSE:DAN) Revenues As Shares Take 28% Pounding
The Dana Incorporated ( NYSE:DAN ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial 28...Analysis Article • Nov 03
Earnings Miss: Dana Incorporated Missed EPS By 84% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
It's shaping up to be a tough period for Dana Incorporated ( NYSE:DAN ), which a week ago released some disappointing...Seeking Alpha • Oct 31
Dana Incorporated Stock: Getting Close To An Upgrade
Summary Dana Incorporated shares plunged after management announced disappointing revenue and earnings results for the third quarter of the company's 2024 fiscal year. It doesn't help that the business also reduced guidance for the year, with revenue now expected to be well below what it was previously. Even with these troubles, though, DAN stock is incredibly cheap and investors would be wise to remain bullish on the business. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaStability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: DAN's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: DAN's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Dana Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (DAN) | 1.4% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Auto Components) | 2.0% |
| Analyst forecast (DAN) (up to 3 years) | 1.5% |
Notable Dividend: DAN's dividend (1.38%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.41%).
High Dividend: DAN's dividend (1.38%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.21%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: DAN is paying a dividend but the company is unprofitable.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its low cash payout ratio (17.6%), DAN's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/11 09:15 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Dana Incorporated is covered by 20 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Dan Levy | Barclays |
| James Picariello | BNP Paribas |
| Aileen Smith | BofA Global Research |