AXL
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. · Consumer Discretionary · Auto Parts
Last
$9.00
+$0.78 (+9.49%) 4:00 PM ET
Prev close $8.22
Open $8.28
Day high $9.00
Day low $8.28
Volume 8,449,081
Avg vol 5,643,605
P/E ratio
-52.94
FY Revenue
$5.84B
EPS
-0.17
Gross Margin
12.07%
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
AI report sections
AXL
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.
The share price has moved to the top of its 52-week range with strong 1–6 month price momentum and multiple bullish breakout signals. At the same time, fundamentals show thin profitability, flat revenue growth, and high leverage partially offset by solid free cash flow generation and a high free cash flow yield. Elevated short interest and days to cover indicate heightened positioning risk and the potential for amplified volatility around news or price inflection points.
AI summarized at 7:29 PM ET, 2026-02-04
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 68 SWING: 74 LONG: 57
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−100% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.00×
RSI
57.75 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.00 (Neutral)
MACD: 0.00 Signal: 0.00
Short-Term
+0.00 (Strong)
MACD: 0.38 Signal: 0.38
Long-Term
+0.03 (Strong)
MACD: 0.60 Signal: 0.57
Intraday trend score 53.48

Latest news

AXL 12 articles Positive: 0 Neutral: 10 Negative: 2
Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 - AMERICAN AXLE & MFG HOLDINGS - Ordinary Shares

Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. has disclosed a 5.76% interest in American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc., representing 6,833,918 USD 0.01 common shares as of January 23, 2026. The disclosure was made in connection with a takeover-related filing, with Dimensional also making disclosures regarding Dowlais Group PLC. Recent dealings included purchases of 11,532 shares at $8.28 and 2,703 shares at $8.20 per unit.

AXL takeover disclosure Form 8.3 stake acquisition investment position relevant securities
Sentiment note

The disclosure is a factual regulatory filing indicating a significant investment position. While the 5.76% stake represents material interest, the filing itself is neutral in tone and does not indicate positive or negative developments—it is simply a mandatory disclosure of shareholding.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Man Group PLC : Form 8.3 - Dowlais Group plc

Man Group PLC has disclosed a 1.79% interest in Dowlais Group plc through cash-settled derivatives (equity swaps) totaling 23.6 million shares, as part of a takeover disclosure related to American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.'s offer for Dowlais Group. The position was established through equity swap transactions on 22 January 2026.

AXL takeover disclosure Form 8.3 equity swaps cash-settled derivatives relevant securities 1% threshold
Sentiment note

As the offeror in the transaction, American Axle is mentioned in the context of a standard regulatory disclosure. No new information about the offer status or terms is provided.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Man Group PLC : Form 8.3 - American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc

Man Group PLC has filed a Form 8.3 disclosure revealing its interests in American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. and Dowlais Group plc in connection with a takeover situation. The disclosure shows Man Group holds 184,938 shares (0.15%) and 2,046,536 cash-settled derivatives (1.72%) in American Axle & Manufacturing, with a recent swap transaction increasing a short position of 12,472 securities.

AXL takeover disclosure Form 8.3 short position cash-settled derivatives relevant securities
Sentiment note

Subject of a takeover situation with Man Group taking a short position, indicating potential skepticism about valuation, but this is a neutral regulatory disclosure without material news impact.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 - AMERICAN AXLE & MFG HOLDINGS - Ordinary Shares

Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. has disclosed a 5.72% interest in American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc., comprising 6,786,560 USD 0.01 common shares as of January 2, 2026. The disclosure was made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, with the fund also making disclosures regarding Dowlais Group PLC. Recent dealings included a purchase of 7,803 shares at $6.4576 per unit and a transfer in of 342 shares.

AXL Dimensional Fund Advisors American Axle & Manufacturing stake disclosure takeover code Form 8.3 Dowlais Group PLC
Sentiment note

The disclosure is a regulatory filing indicating significant institutional investment activity. While the 5.72% stake represents meaningful ownership, the form itself is a neutral regulatory requirement with no inherent positive or negative implications about the company's operations or prospects.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Man Group PLC : Form 8.3 - American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc

Man Group PLC has disclosed its interests and dealings in American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. and Dowlais Group plc in connection with a takeover offer. As of December 30, 2025, Man Group held 266,558 shares (0.22%) and 1,999,089 cash-settled derivatives (1.68%) in American Axle & Manufacturing. The disclosure includes recent purchases of common shares at $6.4596 per unit and an increase in short positions via swap transactions.

AXL takeover disclosure Form 8.3 American Axle & Manufacturing Dowlais Group plc Man Group PLC relevant securities cash-settled derivatives
Sentiment note

The disclosure shows Man Group's investment activity in the company, including both long positions (shares) and short positions (derivatives). The mixed position (long shares and short derivatives) suggests a neutral stance without clear bullish or bearish conviction.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Man Group PLC : Form 8.3 - Dowlais Group plc

Man Group PLC has disclosed a 1.73% interest in Dowlais Group plc through cash-settled derivatives (equity swaps), with 22.88 million securities held as of December 30, 2025. The disclosure was made in connection with American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.'s offer for Dowlais Group plc. Man Group increased its long position by 38,510 reference securities at 0.8433 GBP per unit.

AXL takeover disclosure Form 8.3 cash-settled derivatives equity swap 1% position disclosure Takeover Code Rule 8.3
Sentiment note

AAM is the offeror in the takeover transaction. The disclosure is a routine regulatory filing related to the offer process and does not contain information about the offer status, terms, or likelihood of completion that would warrant sentiment classification beyond neutral.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Man Group PLC : Form 8.3 - Dowlais Group plc

Man Group PLC has disclosed a 1.73% interest in Dowlais Group plc through cash-settled derivatives totaling 22,846,151 shares as of December 29, 2025. The disclosure was made in connection with American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.'s offer for Dowlais Group plc. Man Group increased its long position by 19,450 shares through an equity swap transaction at 0.8470 GBP per unit.

AXL takeover disclosure Form 8.3 cash-settled derivatives equity swap relevant securities 1% threshold
Sentiment note

American Axle & Manufacturing is the offeror in the takeover of Dowlais Group. The disclosure of Man Group's position is a routine regulatory requirement and does not indicate positive or negative sentiment regarding the offer itself.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Man Group PLC : Form 8.3 - American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc

Man Group PLC has filed a Form 8.3 disclosure under the Takeover Code, revealing its interests and short positions in American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. in connection with a potential offer involving Dowlais Group plc. The disclosure shows Man Group holds 258,414 shares (0.21%) and has cash-settled derivative short positions of 1,995,831 securities (1.68%), with recent swap transactions increasing short positions.

AXL Form 8.3 Takeover Code disclosure short position derivatives American Axle & Manufacturing Dowlais Group
Sentiment note

Man Group's significant short position (1.68% via derivatives) suggests bearish sentiment on the company's prospects, particularly in context of the potential Dowlais Group offer

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 - AMERICAN AXLE & MFG HOLDINGS - Ordinary Shares

Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. has disclosed a 5.70% interest in American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc., comprising 6,764,257 USD 0.01 common shares as of December 24, 2025. The disclosure includes a recent purchase of 5,525 shares at $6.4309 per share and a transfer in of 3,325 shares. Dimensional also made concurrent disclosures regarding Dowlais Group PLC in relation to the same offer.

AXL Form 8.3 takeover disclosure stake disclosure investment position relevant securities
Sentiment note

This is a regulatory disclosure of an investment position. The 5.70% stake and recent share purchases indicate investor confidence, but the disclosure itself is a factual regulatory filing without inherent positive or negative implications. The sentiment is neutral as it represents standard market activity and transparency.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 - AMERICAN AXLE & MFG HOLDINGS - Ordinary Shares

Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. has disclosed a 5.69% interest in American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc., comprising 6,755,407 USD 0.01 common shares as of December 23, 2025. The disclosure includes a purchase of 3,231 shares at $6.3717 per unit and a transfer in of 2,572 shares. Dimensional also made concurrent disclosures regarding Dowlais Group PLC in relation to the same offer.

AXL Form 8.3 disclosure stake disclosure takeover code relevant securities investment position
Sentiment note

This is a regulatory disclosure of an investment position. The 5.69% stake represents a significant but non-controlling interest. The disclosure itself is factual and procedural in nature, with no indication of hostile intent or strategic concern. The modest purchase activity and transfer suggest routine portfolio management rather than aggressive accumulation.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Man Group PLC : Form 8.3 - Dowlais Group plc

Man Group PLC has disclosed a 1.73% interest in Dowlais Group plc through cash-settled derivatives (equity swaps), with positions totaling 22,826,701 ordinary shares as of December 23, 2025. The disclosure was made in connection with American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.'s offer for Dowlais Group plc.

AXL takeover disclosure Form 8.3 cash-settled derivatives equity swaps 1% threshold relevant securities
Sentiment note

The company is mentioned as the offeror in a takeover transaction. The disclosure itself is neutral regulatory information about third-party positions during the offer process.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Man Group PLC : Form 8.3 - American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc

Man Group PLC has filed a Form 8.3 disclosure revealing its interests in American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. and Dowlais Group plc. The disclosure shows Man Group holds 258,414 common shares (0.21%) and cash-settled derivatives totaling 1,994,185 shares (1.68%) in American Axle & Manufacturing as of December 23, 2025. Recent dealings include increasing short positions through swap transactions.

AXL Form 8.3 disclosure takeover code relevant securities short position cash-settled derivatives public opening position disclosure
Sentiment note

Man Group has increased short positions in American Axle & Manufacturing through swap transactions, suggesting a bearish outlook on the company's near-term performance.

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