DANA Reports $1.09B Net Income Driven by Off-Highway Divestiture, Reduces Debt by $2.17B, Expands Share Buyback to $2B

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DANA reported a net income of $1.09 billion in Q1 2026, primarily from the Off-Highway business divestiture. The company significantly reduced debt by $2.17 billion and expanded its share repurchase program to $2 billion, while maintaining its full-year guidance.

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• Strong Net Income Driven by Divestiture

  DANA reported a net income attributable to the parent company of $1.09 billion for Q1 2026, a substantial increase from $25 million in Q1 2025. This was primarily due to a $1.19 billion pre-tax gain from the sale of the Off-Highway business, which closed on January 1, 2026.

• Significant Debt Reduction

  The company repaid approximately $2.17 billion in debt during Q1 2026, including $1.33 billion in long-term debt, $615 million in short-term debt, and the $225 million outstanding balance on its Term A Facility, significantly strengthening its financial position.

• Expanded Share Repurchase Program

  DANA's Board of Directors increased and extended the share repurchase program to a total of $2 billion through December 31, 2030. The company repurchased $125 million of common stock in Q1 2026, with $1.23 billion remaining available under the program.

• Operational Performance Improvement

  Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations improved significantly to $171 million in Q1 2026, compared to $93 million in Q1 2025, reflecting the impact of cost reduction initiatives and improved operational efficiencies.

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DANA's first-quarter 2026 results confirm a significant strategic transformation, largely driven by the previously announced sale of its Off-Highway business. The company reported a net income of $1.09 billion, primarily due to a $1.19 billion pre-tax gain from this divestiture. Operationally, Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations saw a strong increase to $171 million from $93 million year-over-year. The company also made substantial progress in strengthening its balance sheet, repaying approximately $2.17 billion in debt during the quarter. Furthermore, DANA's Board of Directors increased and extended its share repurchase program to a total of $2 billion through 2030, with $125 million already repurchased in Q1 2026. While the company incurred $56 million in charges related to electric vehicle program terminations, overall full-year guidance for sales, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow was maintained, signaling confidence in its focused on-highway strategy.