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Dun & Bradstreet Holdings (DNB) Stock Overview
Provides business to business data and analytics in North America and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 1/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$9.15 |
| 52 Week High | US$12.95 |
| 52 Week Low | US$7.78 |
| Beta | 1.12 |
| 1 Month Change | 0.33% |
| 3 Month Change | 1.67% |
| 1 Year Change | -23.81% |
| 3 Year Change | -36.37% |
| 5 Year Change | -63.92% |
| Change since IPO | -63.91% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • Jul 02
Dun & Bradstreet: Upside Capped By Buyout Terms, Downside Contained By Fundamentals
Summary I recommend a Hold on DNB, as the Clearlake buyout at $9.15/share leaves little upside and the deal is nearly certain to close. DNB's fundamentals—modest revenue growth, stable margins, and manageable debt—support the private equity acquisition but don't justify a premium public valuation. The deal is priced at 11.5x EBITDA, a fair multiple for a steady, low-growth business; no competing bids emerged during the go-shop period. Risks are mostly deal-related, but with the acquisition priced in and limited upside, there's no compelling reason to buy or sell at current levels. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • May 26
Cloud Migration And AI Advancements Will Expand Compliance Reach
Completion of technology modernization and an enhanced go-to-market approach are driving improved product mix, pricing, and deeper client relationships for long-term growth.Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Jul 02
Dun & Bradstreet: Upside Capped By Buyout Terms, Downside Contained By Fundamentals
Summary I recommend a Hold on DNB, as the Clearlake buyout at $9.15/share leaves little upside and the deal is nearly certain to close. DNB's fundamentals—modest revenue growth, stable margins, and manageable debt—support the private equity acquisition but don't justify a premium public valuation. The deal is priced at 11.5x EBITDA, a fair multiple for a steady, low-growth business; no competing bids emerged during the go-shop period. Risks are mostly deal-related, but with the acquisition priced in and limited upside, there's no compelling reason to buy or sell at current levels. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNew Narrative • May 26
Cloud Migration And AI Advancements Will Expand Compliance Reach
Completion of technology modernization and an enhanced go-to-market approach are driving improved product mix, pricing, and deeper client relationships for long-term growth.Seeking Alpha • Mar 06
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings: Uncertainty Amid Growth Struggles (Rating Downgrade)
Summary I recommend a hold rating for Dun & Bradstreet Holdings stock due to a sharp slowdown in organic growth and ongoing execution risks. 4Q24 results were weaker than expected, with revenue up just 0.2% y/y and significant declines in North America. Competitive pressures and strategic review uncertainties further complicate DNB’s outlook, impacting deal closures and overall growth confidence. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 10
Dun & Bradstreet Is A Conviction Buy On A Possible Bidding War
Summary Dun & Bradstreet's stock plummeted by ~7% on February 7 due to rumours that the company could be acquired by a Private Equity firm for around $12/share. Business data analytics is an interesting place to invest right now, given the emergence of both AI capabilities and trade tariffs. At a current valuation of ~2x P/S I see potential for a bidding war on Dun & Bradstreet. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 20
Revenues Not Telling The Story For Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:DNB)
When you see that almost half of the companies in the Professional Services industry in the United States have...Analysis Article • Dec 15
Is Dun & Bradstreet Holdings (NYSE:DNB) A Risky Investment?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...Analysis Article • Nov 09
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings (NYSE:DNB) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.05
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:DNB ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.05 per share on the 19th...Seeking Alpha • Nov 02
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings: Can Sustain Mid-Single Digit Organic Growth
Summary D&B delivered solid 3Q24 results, with organic revenue growth of 3.4% year-over-year. The continued strong demand for its MDM product, along with the launch of AI-powered solutions and new partnerships, should drive growth and margin expansion. Given the positive outlook for D&B, I reiterate my buy recommendation. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Oct 26
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings (NYSE:DNB) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.05
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:DNB ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.05 per share on the 19th...Analysis Article • Oct 16
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Dun & Bradstreet Holdings (NYSE:DNB)
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Analysis Article • Sep 09
We Think Dun & Bradstreet Holdings (NYSE:DNB) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Seeking Alpha • Aug 06
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings: Organic Growth Story Still Intact
Summary I am sticking to a buy rating for Dun & Bradstreet Holdings. IN 2Q24, DNB reported 3.9% y/y revenue growth, falling short of expectations, but margins improved. Despite macro challenges impacting organic growth, DNB's strong product demand and FCF profile support a positive outlook. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 04
Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.'s (NYSE:DNB) Second-Quarter Report
It's been a good week for Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:DNB ) shareholders, because the company has just...Analysis Article • Jul 28
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings (NYSE:DNB) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.05
The board of Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:DNB ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 19th of...Analysis Article • Jul 22
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.'s (NYSE:DNB) P/S Is On The Mark
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 1.6x in the Professional Services industry in the United...Analysis Article • Jun 25
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings (NYSE:DNB) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. One common approach is to try and...Analysis Article • May 30
Does Dun & Bradstreet Holdings (NYSE:DNB) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Seeking Alpha • May 20
Dun & Bradstreet Q1: Achieving The High End Of Medium-Term Growth Guide Is Possible
Summary DNB is recommended as a buy, with expectations of growth acceleration and margin expansion. DNB reported strong revenue growth and maintained mid-single-digit organic growth in Q1 2024. The company's Master Data Management (MDM) product and product innovations are expected to support continued growth and justify higher pricing. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 29
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.'s (NYSE:DNB) P/S Ratio
When close to half the companies in the Professional Services industry in the United States have price-to-sales ratios...Seeking Alpha • Feb 27
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings: Rating Upgrade On Positive Organic Growth And Margin Expansion Post FY24
Summary I give a buy rating for DNB due to the positive outlook for organic growth and margin expansion. Dun & Bradstreet reported strong organic growth in 4Q24, driven by both North American and international growth. The company's focus on Master Data Management and generative AI investments are expected to drive future growth and profits. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 26
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings (NYSE:DNB) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.05
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:DNB ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.05 per share on the 21st...Analysis Article • Feb 12
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings' (NYSE:DNB) Dividend Will Be $0.05
The board of Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:DNB ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.05 per share...Analysis Article • Feb 05
We Think Dun & Bradstreet Holdings (NYSE:DNB) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...Analysis Article • Jan 08
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings (NYSE:DNB) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Firstly, we'd...Seeking Alpha • Dec 19
Dun & Bradstreet: Lacks A Competitive Advantage While Having A Bloated Balance Sheet
Summary DNB’s revenue has mildly grown during the last decade, with a CAGR of +4%. This growth has been consistently low, although accelerated post-pandemic. EBITDA has lagged behind at +2%. We are unconvinced by DNB’s competitive position, with mediocre organic growth and significantly larger peers. The biggest issue with this stock is its balance sheet, with a substantial debt balance contributing to a loss on a NI basis. DNB’s performance relative to its peers is moderate, with superior margins but a lack of organic growth. The company’s focused business model allows this to occur, although the growth trend at its size is concerning. DNB may appear attractively priced but we are not convinced. A 11% NTM FCF yield cannot be enjoyed by investors and does not sufficiently reflect the risks faced and scope for underperformance. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 16
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings Q3: AI Initiatives Might Be A Key Growth Driver
Summary DNB is underperforming its peers in terms of growth outlook and net margins. They've taken initiatives to develop their own AI capabilities and partner with IBM, which could drive revenue growth. Revenue has been growing and its organic revenue growth is positive, but its net margin is negative compared to its peers. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 14
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings' (NYSE:DNB) Dividend Will Be $0.05
The board of Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:DNB ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 21st of...Seeking Alpha • Nov 10
Dun & Bradstreet: High Debt And Private Equity Overhang Keep Us On Sidelines
Summary Dun & Bradstreet has a Neutral rating due to limited margin upside, significant leverage, and continued selling by its PE owners. Q3 results showed resilient growth driven by North American and international segments, with slight decline in margins. We believe the company has made significant progress under its new management, however, current value fully captures the risk-reward. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Oct 30
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings (NYSE:DNB) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.05
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.'s ( NYSE:DNB ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.05 per share on 21st of...Analysis Article • Aug 29
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings (NYSE:DNB) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.05
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.'s ( NYSE:DNB ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.05 per share on 21st of...Seeking Alpha • Aug 16
Dun & Bradstreet: Splendid Q2 2023 As Organic Growth Continues To Accelerate
Summary Dun & Bradstreet's organic growth continues to accelerate, with 2Q23 results exceeding expectations. The company's headline organic growth for its North American revenues might be slow, but Sales and Marketing Solutions continue to be strong. International sales are also strong, with solid organic growth and an increased vitality index, supporting future growth projections. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 05
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings (NYSE:DNB) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.05
The board of Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:DNB ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 21st of...Analysis Article • Jul 20
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings (NYSE:DNB) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Jul 02
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:DNB) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.'s ( NYSE:DNB ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 2.3x may not look like an appealing...Analysis Article • Jun 13
Is There An Opportunity With Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.'s (NYSE:DNB) 48% Undervaluation?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Dun & Bradstreet Holdings fair value estimate is US$21.08 Dun...Seeking Alpha • Jun 06
Dun & Bradstreet: Organic Growth Continues To Accelerate
Summary DNB shows promise in accelerating organic revenue growth, with 1Q23 growth reaching 3.2% despite a challenging macro environment. Steady advancements in technology and products, such as migration to Google Cloud and increased product vitality index, contribute to a positive outlook for the company. Although concerns about AI impact and revenue headwinds from the GSA contract and FTC consent order exist, DNB's strong performance suggests sustainability in its organic growth trend. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Apr 12
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings' (NYSE:DNB) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Typically, we'll want...Shareholder Returns
| DNB | US Professional Services | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.5% | -1.7% | 0.9% |
| 1Y | -23.8% | -21.5% | 24.5% |
Return vs Industry: DNB underperformed the US Professional Services industry which returned 3.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: DNB underperformed the US Market which returned 15.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| DNB volatility | |
|---|---|
| DNB Average Weekly Movement | 0.3% |
| Professional Services Industry Average Movement | 7.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.7% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: DNB has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: DNB's weekly volatility (0%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1841 | 6,247 | Anthony Jabbour | www.dnb.com |
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. provides business to business data and analytics in North America and internationally. It offers finance and risk solutions, including D&B Finance Analytics, an online application that offers clients real time access to its information, monitoring, and portfolio analysis; D&B Direct, an application programming interface (API) that delivers risk and financial data directly into enterprise applications for real-time credit decision making; D&B Small Business, a suite of tools that allows SMBs to monitor and build their business credit file; D&B Enterprise Risk Assessment Manager, a solution for managing and automating credit decisioning and reporting; and D&B Risk Analytics, an online application that offers clients access to complete and up-to-date global information, monitoring, and portfolio analysis tool to mitigate supply chain, regulatory, and ESG assessment and related risk; Risk Guardian, a subscription-based online and API application that offers clients access to Northern Europe information, monitoring, and portfolio analysis; and D&B Beneficial Ownership that offers risk intelligence on ultimate beneficial ownership. The company also provides sales and marketing solutions, such as D&B Connect, an approach to master data management that allows customers to identify opportunities and potential risks within a business; D&B Optimizer, an integrated data management solution; D&B Direct, an API-enabled data management solution; D&B Rev
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| DNB fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$4.06b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$38.50m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$2.41b |
1.7x
P/S Ratio-106.0x
P/E RatioIs DNB overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| DNB income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$2.41b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$925.70m |
| Gross Profit | US$1.48b |
| Other Expenses | US$1.52b |
| Earnings | -US$38.50m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2025
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.086 |
| Gross Margin | 61.53% |
| Net Profit Margin | -1.60% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 105.4% |
How did DNB perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/08/25 13:36 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/08/25 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. is covered by 17 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
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| null null | ABG Sundal Collier |
| Jeffrey Meuler | Baird |
| Edward Atorino | Benchmark Company |