Dana Boosts Dividend and Doubles Share Buyback to $2 Billion

The new quarterly payout will rise to 12 cents per share, up from 10 cents, bringing the annual distribution to 48 cents. Based on Tuesday’s closing price of $32.07, the move increases Dana’s annual dividend yield to approximately 1.5%, up from 1.25%. Shareholders of record as of Feb. 27 will receive the payment on March 20.

Strategic Capital Allocation

Beyond the dividend increase, the company’s board authorized a massive extension of its share-repurchase program. The new plan adds $1 billion in capacity and extends the program’s timeline to 2030, bringing the total authorized amount to $2 billion. Prior to this update, the company had a $1 billion authorization set to expire in 2027.

Dana, which currently holds a market capitalization of approximately $3.75 billion, confirmed it has already utilized $750 million under the existing program. This latest move underscores a commitment to returning value even as the automotive and industrial sectors navigate shifting energy-management demands.