Pentwater Capital Management 13F: New $2.8M Stake in Dauch (DCH)

Pentwater Capital Management opened a new position in Dauch Corporation (NYSE: DCH) during the period, picking up 519,790 shares. The purchase gave the fund a fresh stake valued at roughly $2.82 million according to a Form 13F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Because 13F filings look backward at past holdings, this report reflects the fund's position as of May 15, 2026, and may not reflect its current holdings today.

New Stake Details

The fund established its new position by acquiring 519,790 shares of Dauch Corporation all at once. The cost basis for the trade averaged about $6.79 per share, bringing the total value of the initial investment to $2,817,261. This move marks a brand-new holding for the firm in the auto parts maker.

Stock Performance and Valuation

Dauch Corporation shares recently traded at $5.42, sitting below both its 50-day moving average of $6.13 and its 200-day moving average of $6.36. The stock has traded between a 52-week low of $4.92 and a 52-week high of $9.25. The company carries a forward P/E ratio of 5.12, reflecting its earnings outlook relative to its share price.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms have kept active coverage on the company through the second half of 2026. On July 20, 2026, Stifel maintained a hold rating with a $6.00 target, followed by another hold rating from Stifel on August 10, 2026, with a $7.00 target. BWS Financial maintained a buy rating and a $17.00 target on August 10, 2026. Barclays adjusted its stance on August 17, 2026, maintaining an equal-weight rating while setting an $8.00 target. TD Cowen upgraded the stock to a buy on September 8, 2026, raising its target to $10.00 from $8.00. Jefferies downgraded the stock to a hold on September 23, 2026, lowering its target to $7.10 from $8.25. UBS maintained a buy rating on October 7, 2026, with an $8.00 target. Barclays returned on October 9, 2026, to maintain an equal-weight rating while shifting its target to $8.00 from $9.00. Overall, the stock holds a consensus buy rating backed by a mean price target of $9.40 based on 12 analyst opinions.

Inside Dauch Corporation

Dauch Corporation designs and builds driveline and metal forming technologies for internal combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles. Formerly known as American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, the company updated its name in January 2026. Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, the firm employs roughly 18,000 workers across its global operations spanning North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

What to Watch at Dauch Corporation

Investors tracking Pentwater Capital Management will need to watch future SEC filings to see if the fund builds on its Dauch holding or adjusts its exposure. The company's next earnings report is expected around November 9, 2026. These historical disclosures provide a snapshot of institutional interest but do not guarantee current positioning.