Dauch posts Q4 net loss of $75.3 million; 2026 sales outlook $10.3-$10.7 billion
Dauch reported fourth quarter 2025 sales flat at $1.38 billion, with a net loss of $75.3 million that widened from $13.7 million a year earlier. Full year 2025 sales fell to $5.84 billion from $6.12 billion, and the company swung to a net loss of $19.7 million from net income of $35.0 million. The company also issued its first 2026 outlook, including the partial-year contribution from the Dowlais acquisition, which closed February 3.
Key points
- Q4 2025 adjusted EPS was $0.07, compared with an adjusted loss of $(0.06) in Q4 2024; GAAP loss per share was $(0.63)
- Full year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA was $743.2 million, down from $749.2 million, with margin rising to 12.7% from 12.2%
- 2026 targets: sales of $10.3-$10.7 billion, Adjusted EBITDA of $1.3-$1.4 billion, and adjusted free cash flow of $235-$325 million
- Q4 2025 restructuring and acquisition-related costs were $55.8 million, compared with $8.3 million a year earlier
The filing
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