Quad/Graphics (QGU) Price & Analysis
QGU Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- EUR 7.05 - EUR 7.65
- 52-Week Range
- EUR 4.46 - EUR 9.30
- Previous Close
- EUR 8.40
- Volume
- 0
- Average Volume (3M)
- 0
- Market Cap
- EUR 330.90M
- Enterprise Value
- EUR 954.99M
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- EUR 22.80M
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- EUR 512.60M
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 13.2
- Beta
- 0.81
- Next Earnings
- Feb 23, 2027
- EPS Estimate
- 0.39
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- N/A
- Dividend Yield
- 4.04%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Integrated Solutions Expansion
The rising share of integrated solutions and targeted print shows Quad is broadening beyond traditional large-scale printing into higher-value, coordinated marketing services. This mix shift can deepen client relationships, support cross-selling, and improve the durability of revenue over the next several years.
Positive Cash Generation
Positive operating and free cash flow provide internal funding for debt reduction, capital investment, and shareholder returns. Although cash conversion is not fully robust, the existing cash generation demonstrates that the business can produce liquidity after operating and capital needs.
Debt Reduction Trajectory
The reduction in net debt and targeted leverage near 1.5x indicate a meaningful effort to strengthen the capital structure. Lower leverage should improve financial flexibility, reduce interest burden over time, and give management more capacity to invest while maintaining capital returns.
Bears Say
Persistent Revenue Decline
Revenue remains under pressure despite an improved outlook, following multiple years of contraction. Continued top-line decline can limit operating leverage, weaken the scale benefits of the platform, and make future earnings growth dependent on cost reductions and mix improvement.
Thin And Mix-Sensitive Margins
Thin profitability leaves Quad sensitive to modest changes in volume, pricing, and operating costs. Lower-margin pass-through revenue and unfavorable mix have already diluted EBITDA margins, so sustained earnings improvement will require durable mix gains and disciplined cost management.
Highly Leveraged Balance Sheet
The high debt burden relative to the small equity base constrains financial flexibility for a cyclical services business. Leverage has improved from 2024, but the structure still increases sensitivity to weaker earnings, refinancing needs, and interest costs if operating conditions deteriorate.
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Company Description
Quad/Graphics
Quad/Graphics, Inc. is a global provider that offers a diverse array of marketing solutions. The company operates through two main divisions: its United States Print and Related Services segment, and an International segment. Their extensive printing capabilities encompass a wide range of products, including promotional inserts for retail, various publications such as catalogs, magazines, journals, and newspapers, as well as direct mail pieces, directories, in-store marketing materials, product packaging, bespoke printed items, and other specialized commercial print products. They also manage the procurement of paper. Beyond printing, Quad/Graphics provides a comprehensive suite of marketing and support services. These include generating consumer insights, precise audience targeting, content personalization, strategic media planning and placement, process optimization, full campaign planning and execution, pre-media production, videography, photography, multi-channel content delivery (both digital and print), and logistics management. Additionally, the company manufactures its own printing ink. Quad/Graphics serves prominent "blue chip" corporations across numerous sectors, alongside retailers, publishers, and direct marketers, addressing the needs of both businesses and end consumers. The company was founded in 1971 and its corporate headquarters are located in Sussex, Wisconsin.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Specialty Business Services
- CEO
- J. Joel Quadracci
- Employees
- 10,100
- Website
- www.quad.com
- Address
- N61 W23044 Harry’s Way, Sussex, WI, 53089-3995, US
Quad/Graphics (QGU) Earnings & Revenues
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Earnings Call SentimentPositive
The call was predominantly positive. Management highlighted improving revenue trends, strong new business momentum, expanding targeted print and integrated solutions, significant earnings per share growth, shareholder returns, debt reduction, and continued investment in growth initiatives. These positives were partly offset by declining net sales, lower adjusted EBITDA, negative year-to-date free cash flow, margin dilution from mix and pass-through revenue, the outstanding Capmont receivable, and macroeconomic, postage, and supply chain challenges.
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Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 6 | 4 | 12 |
| Technical Analysis | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Moving Averages | 2 | 0 | 10 |