Dauch Stock Price, News & Analysis
Company Description
Dauch Corporation (DCH) supplies driveline and metal forming technologies to the global automotive industry. The company describes its product portfolio as powertrain-agnostic, serving vehicle platforms that use electric, hybrid, and internal combustion powertrains. Dauch is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, and reports operations across 24 countries and more than 175 locations.
The company operates as a Tier 1 automotive supplier, designing, engineering, and manufacturing components and systems used by vehicle manufacturers. Its core business areas are Driveline and Metal Forming, which position the company within the automotive supply chain for propulsion, drivetrain, structural, and formed-metal applications. Its products are tied to vehicle production programs rather than to a single propulsion technology, allowing the company to serve multiple powertrain architectures.
Dauch Corporation was formerly known as American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. Recent company materials describe Dauch as the post-combination company following its business combination with Dowlais Group plc, which was subsequently renamed Dowlais Group Limited. The combination expanded the company's operating base and is a recurring reference point in its financial reporting, integration activity, employee equity awards, and governance disclosures.
Dauch's public-company disclosures and corporate updates center on sales, operating performance, adjusted EBITDA, cash flow, acquisition-related costs, restructuring costs, refinancing costs, equity compensation, and governance matters. The company's common stock is identified with the ticker DCH on the New York Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange.
Stock Performance
Dauch (DCH) stock last traded at $5.61, up 2.58% from the previous close. Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 30.9%. At a market capitalization of $1.5B, DCH is classified as a small-cap stock with approximately 237.4M shares outstanding.
DCH Rankings
Latest News
Dauch has 10 recent news articles. Of the recent coverage, 6 articles coincided with positive price movement and 4 with negative movement. Key topics include earnings, earnings date, management. View all DCH news →
SEC Filings
Dauch has filed 10 recent SEC filings, including 4 Form 4, 2 Form 144, 2 Form 10-Q, 2 Form 8-K. The most recent filing was submitted on May 15, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all DCH SEC filings →
Insider Radar
Insider buying activity at Dauch over the past 90 days may reflect management confidence in the company's direction. Institutional investors and analysts often monitor insider purchases as a potential bullish indicator for the stock.
Financial Highlights
Dauch generated $5.8B in revenue over the trailing twelve months, retaining a 12.1% gross margin, operating income reached $112.3M (1.9% operating margin), and net income was -$19.7M, reflecting a -0.3% net profit margin. Diluted earnings per share stood at $-0.17. The company generated $411.6M in operating cash flow. With a current ratio of 2.95, the balance sheet reflects a strong liquidity position.
Upcoming Events
Performance share period end
Employee RSU vesting
RSU third-anniversary vesting
Employee RSU vesting
RSU third-anniversary vesting
Performance period end; 50% vest
Price-performance period end
RSU vesting
Remaining award vests
Dauch has 9 upcoming scheduled events. The next event, "Performance share period end", is scheduled for December 31, 2028 (in 956 days). 4 of the upcoming events are financial in nature, such as earnings calls or quarterly results. Investors can track these dates to stay informed about potential catalysts that may affect the DCH stock price.
Short Interest History
Short interest in Dauch (DCH) currently stands at 26.6 million shares, down 12.6% from the previous reporting period, representing 11.5% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has decreased by 24.1%. This moderate level of short interest indicates notable bearish positioning. The 7.0 days to cover indicates moderate liquidity for short covering.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Dauch (DCH) currently stands at 7.0 days, up 15.1% from the previous period. This moderate days-to-cover ratio suggests reasonable liquidity for short covering, requiring about a week of average trading volume. The days to cover has increased 219.6% over the past year, indicating either rising short interest or declining trading volume. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 2.2 to 7.0 days.
DCH Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Dauch (DCH) operates in the Auto Parts industry within the broader Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories sector and is listed on the NYSE. In monthly performance, the stock ranks #468 among all tracked companies.