Dauch swings to $100.3 million Q1 net loss as Dowlais deal lifts sales to $2.38 billion
Dauch reported first quarter 2026 sales of $2.38 billion, up from $1.41 billion a year earlier, mainly because of the Dowlais acquisition. The company posted a net loss attributable to Dauch of $(100.3) million, or $(0.52) per share, compared with net income of $7.1 million a year earlier, while adjusted EBITDA rose to $308.5 million. It also raised its full-year 2026 sales range to $10.3 - $10.8 billion and its adjusted EBITDA range to $1.3 - $1.425 billion.
Key points
- Q1 2026 sales were $2.38 billion versus $1.41 billion in Q1 2025.
- Net loss attributable to Dauch was $(100.3) million, or $(0.52) per share, versus net income of $7.1 million, or $0.06 per share, a year earlier.
- Adjusted EPS was $0.34 versus $0.22; adjusted EBITDA was $308.5 million versus $177.7 million.
- Full-year 2026 sales guidance is $10.3 - $10.8 billion (prior $10.3 - $10.7 billion); adjusted EBITDA guidance is $1.3 - $1.425 billion (prior $1.3 - $1.4 billion).
The filing
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