Dauch Reports $169M Q4 Adjusted EBITDA and Projects $10.7B 2026 Sales
Dauch posted Q4 sales of $1.38B and a net loss of $75.3M, while adjusted EBITDA rose to $169.0M (12.2% margin). Full-year revenue reached $5.84B with adjusted EBITDA of $743.2M (12.7% margin) and 2026 targets call for $10.3–$10.7B sales, $1.3–$1.4B EBITDA and over $235M free cash flow.
1. Fourth Quarter 2025 Financials
Dauch generated $1.38 billion in Q4 sales, recorded a net loss of $75.3 million (5.4% of sales) and delivered adjusted EBITDA of $169.0 million (12.2% margin). Adjusted EPS was $0.07, operating cash flow reached $120.5 million and adjusted free cash flow totaled $70.1 million.
2. Full Year 2025 Performance
For full year 2025, Dauch achieved $5.84 billion in sales, posted a net loss of $19.7 million (0.3% of sales) and reported adjusted EBITDA of $743.2 million (12.7% margin). Adjusted EPS was $0.53, operating cash flow was $411.6 million and adjusted free cash flow came in at $213.0 million.
3. 2026 Outlook and Dowlais Contribution
Dauch forecasts 2026 sales of $10.3–$10.7 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $1.3–$1.4 billion, including $50–$75 million in synergy benefits from the Dowlais acquisition. The company also projects $65–$75 million equity income from its China JV, adjusted free cash flow of $235–$325 million and capex at 4.5–5% of sales.