Quad/Graphics, Inc.

NYSE:QUAD Stock Report

Market Cap: US$384.1m

Quad/Graphics Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

Quad/Graphics's revenue is forecast to decline at 2% per annum while its annual earnings are expected to grow at 43.3% per year. EPS is expected to grow by 20.5% per annum.

Key information

43.3%

Earnings growth rate

20.49%

EPS growth rate

Commercial Services earnings growth13.7%
Revenue growth rate-2.0%
Future return on equityn/a
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated30 Apr 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • May 01

Quad/Graphics: More Than A Print Business, And I'm Bullish

Summary Quad/Graphics has transformed from a print-centric business to an omnichannel marketing and logistics provider. QUAD’s strategic evolution addresses the decline in traditional print by expanding into data-driven media, creative production, and retail displays. Over the past five years, QUAD has matched or outperformed the S&P 500, demonstrating strong momentum despite industry headwinds. The company’s legacy in industrial-scale printing underpins its diversified service offerings in a changing media landscape. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Dec 19

Improved Revenues Required Before Quad/Graphics, Inc. (NYSE:QUAD) Stock's 26% Jump Looks Justified

Quad/Graphics, Inc. ( NYSE:QUAD ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 26% in the...
Analysis Article • Oct 07

We Think Quad/Graphics (NYSE:QUAD) 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...
Analysis Article • Aug 30

Quad/Graphics, Inc.'s (NYSE:QUAD) Share Price Boosted 31% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too

Quad/Graphics, Inc. ( NYSE:QUAD ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 31% after a shaky period...
Analysis Article • Jul 31

Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Quad/Graphics (NYSE:QUAD)

If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...
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New Narrative • Jun 01

AI, Google Cloud And Print Services Will Unlock Future Value

Expansion into tech-enabled marketing services and AI-driven personalization is shifting Quad toward higher-margin, stable revenue streams beyond traditional print.
Analysis Article • Mar 16

Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Quad/Graphics, Inc.'s (NYSE:QUAD) 28% Price Drop

The Quad/Graphics, Inc. ( NYSE:QUAD ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial...
Analysis Article • Feb 19

Quad/Graphics' (NYSE:QUAD) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

The board of Quad/Graphics, Inc. ( NYSE:QUAD ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend by 50% on the 14th...
Seeking Alpha • Jan 26

Quad/Graphics : Negative Sales, High Debt To Limit Share-Price Gains For Now

Summary We maintain our 'Hold' rating on Quad/Graphics due to concerns about profitability trends despite the potential of its 'In-Store Connect' initiative & proprietary data stack. Quad's shares rallied post-Q3 earnings but have since traded flat, with negative revenue growth and GAAP losses raising doubts about long-term value creation. The company is focusing on debt reduction and cost-cutting, with free cash flow primarily used for debt repayments, stock repurchases, and dividends. Quad's continued asset sales and limited cash reserves raise concerns about future liquidity and the sustainability of current financial strategies. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Jan 11

Little Excitement Around Quad/Graphics, Inc.'s (NYSE:QUAD) Revenues As Shares Take 27% Pounding

Quad/Graphics, Inc. ( NYSE:QUAD ) shares have retraced a considerable 27% in the last month, reversing a fair amount of...
Analysis Article • Dec 19

At US$7.41, Is Quad/Graphics, Inc. (NYSE:QUAD) Worth Looking At Closely?

Quad/Graphics, Inc. ( NYSE:QUAD ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price rise of 73% in...
Analysis Article • Nov 26

There's No Escaping Quad/Graphics, Inc.'s (NYSE:QUAD) Muted Revenues Despite A 44% Share Price Rise

Quad/Graphics, Inc. ( NYSE:QUAD ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 44% gain in the last month alone...
Analysis Article • Oct 12

Quad/Graphics, Inc. (NYSE:QUAD) Shares Fly 26% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth

Quad/Graphics, Inc. ( NYSE:QUAD ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 26% in the...
Seeking Alpha • Sep 20

Quad/Graphics: Profitability Woes Continue To Impair The Share Price

Summary Quad/Graphics remains in a multi-year sideways consolidation pattern, with 2019 lows and 2022 highs acting as major resistance levels. Despite a negative Q2 earnings report, QUAD's GAAP loss of -$0.06 per share beat consensus estimates, but shares fell sharply post-release. The stock lost its 200-day moving average ($5.02 per share) after the earnings call, despite the CEO's positive outlook on fundamentals. QUAD's 'In-Store Connect' initiative could gain traction in the growing retail media networks space, potentially boosting future performance. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Jul 04

Investors Aren't Buying Quad/Graphics, Inc.'s (NYSE:QUAD) Revenues

You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.1x Quad/Graphics, Inc. ( NYSE:QUAD ) is a stock worth...
Analysis Article • Feb 21

Quad/Graphics, Inc.'s (NYSE:QUAD) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares

Quad/Graphics, Inc.'s ( NYSE:QUAD ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.1x might make it look like a buy right now...
Analysis Article • Jan 25

Here's Why Quad/Graphics (NYSE:QUAD) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Seeking Alpha • Dec 20

Quad/Graphics: Assessing If A Long-Awaited Bullish Breakout Is At Hand

Summary Quad/Graphics has seen a significant bull run, with shares up over 28% since March. The company's top line growth has tapered off, but bottom line beats demonstrate improving margins. Debt has been decreasing, and the company has generated approximately $159 million of free cash flow over the past four quarters. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:QUAD - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20272,28862661173
12/31/20262,32446501053
3/31/20262,372274491N/A
12/31/20252,420275196N/A
9/30/20252,4982161109N/A
6/30/20252,585-1472120N/A
3/31/20252,647-172676N/A
12/31/20242,672-5156113N/A
9/30/20242,752-78461N/A
6/30/20242,777-564099N/A
3/31/20242,846-5986146N/A
12/31/20232,958-5577148N/A
9/30/20233,055-42156226N/A
6/30/20233,185-26106178N/A
3/31/20233,239-1451121N/A
12/31/20223,217994155N/A
9/30/20223,186-32684N/A
6/30/20223,063-2-3224N/A
3/31/20222,99927-547N/A
12/31/20212,9603887137N/A
9/30/20212,949-2753105N/A
6/30/20212,922-38162212N/A
3/31/20212,813-88170218N/A
12/31/20202,930-106129190N/A
9/30/20203,156-14196259N/A
6/30/20203,421-63132206N/A
3/31/20203,785-52164259N/A
12/31/20193,923-56N/A156N/A
9/30/20193,978-74N/A218N/A
6/30/20194,0081N/A236N/A
3/31/20193,97922N/A200N/A
12/31/20183,98631N/A261N/A
9/30/20184,02597N/A211N/A
6/30/20184,05789N/A272N/A
3/31/20184,10078N/A283N/A
12/31/20173,951118N/A344N/A
9/30/20174,16689N/A272N/A
6/30/20174,21781N/A245N/A
3/31/20174,28667N/A303N/A
12/31/20164,33045N/A354N/A
9/30/20164,445-2N/A429N/A
6/30/20164,524-565N/A444N/A
3/31/20164,552-603N/A397N/A
12/31/20154,597-642N/A348N/A
9/30/20154,708-607N/A398N/A
6/30/20154,809-30N/A338N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: QUAD's forecast earnings growth (43.3% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: QUAD's earnings (43.3% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (16.4% per year).

High Growth Earnings: QUAD's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: QUAD's revenue is expected to decline over the next 3 years (-2% per year).

High Growth Revenue: QUAD's revenue is forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-2% per year).

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: Insufficient data to determine if QUAD's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/07 03:28
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/07 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Quad/Graphics, Inc. is covered by 7 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Daniel LebenBaird
Kevin SteinkeBarrington Research Associates, Inc.
Mark ZgutowiczBenchmark Company