Quad/Graphics, Inc.

NYSE:QUAD Stock Report

Market Cap: US$384.6m

Quad/Graphics Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

Quad/Graphics' CEO is J. Quadracci, appointed in Jul 2006, has a tenure of 19.83 years. total yearly compensation is $7.91M, comprised of 14.7% salary and 85.3% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 5.41% of the company’s shares, worth $20.80M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 9.3 years and 9.8 years respectively.

Key information

J. Quadracci

Chief executive officer

US$7.9m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage14.71%
CEO tenure19.8yrs
CEO ownership5.4%
Management average tenure9.3yrs
Board average tenure9.8yrs

Recent management 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

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has J. Quadracci's remuneration changed compared to Quad/Graphics's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

US$27m

Dec 31 2025US$8mUS$1m

US$27m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

US$21m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

-US$14m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

-US$17m

Dec 31 2024US$8mUS$1m

-US$51m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

-US$78m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

-US$56m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

-US$59m

Dec 31 2023US$9mUS$1m

-US$55m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

-US$42m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

-US$26m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

-US$14m

Dec 31 2022US$9mUS$1m

US$9m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

-US$3m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

-US$2m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

US$27m

Dec 31 2021US$9mUS$1m

US$38m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

-US$27m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

-US$38m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

-US$88m

Dec 31 2020US$3mUS$850k

-US$106m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

-US$14m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

-US$63m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

-US$52m

Dec 31 2019US$6mUS$1m

-US$56m

Compensation vs Market: J.'s total compensation ($USD7.91M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD2.55M).

Compensation vs Earnings: J.'s compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.

CEO

J. Quadracci (56 yo)

19.8yrs
Tenure
US$7,910,526
Compensation

Mr. J. Joel Quadracci serves as Independent Director at Plexus Corp. since April 02, 2020. He serves as President of Quad/Greenfield, LLC and Graphic Imaging Technology, LLC. Mr. Quadracci has been the Cha...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
J. Quadracci
Chairman & CEO19.8yrsUS$7.91m5.41%
$ 20.8m
David Honan
President & COO4.3yrsUS$3.31m1.47%
$ 5.7m
Anthony Staniak
CFO & Treasurer17.3yrsUS$2.30m0.75%
$ 2.9m
Dana Gruen
Chief Risk & Compliance Officer9.4yrsUS$1.58m0.38%
$ 1.5m
Kelly Vanderboom
Executive VP and Head of QAS Operations & Logistics12.2yrsUS$1.81m0.62%
$ 2.4m
Anne Bauer
VP & Chief Accounting Officer9.2yrsno data0.10%
$ 400.0k
Steven Jaeger
VP & Chief Information Officer12.2yrsUS$1.20m0.25%
$ 970.9k
Donald McKenna
Executive VP & Chief Administrative Officer4.3yrsno data0.34%
$ 1.3m
Julie Fraundorf
Executive Director of Corporate Development & Investor Relationsno datano datano data
Robert Quadracci
Chief Human Resources Officer3.2yrsno datano data
Kent Brooks
President of Publishing Solutionsno datano datano data
Daren Robarge
Executive Vice President of Manufacturing3.3yrsno datano data
9.3yrs
Average Tenure
56yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: QUAD's management team is seasoned and experienced (9.3 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
J. Quadracci
Chairman & CEO22.4yrsUS$7.91m5.41%
$ 20.8m
John Fowler
Director9.8yrsUS$260.72k0.14%
$ 555.6k
Beth-Ann Eason
Independent Director3.3yrsUS$250.72k0.13%
$ 500.9k
Douglas Buth
Independent Director21.3yrsUS$275.72k0.19%
$ 717.4k
Jay Rothman
Independent Director9yrsUS$270.72k0.0072%
$ 27.6k
Christopher Harned
Director21.3yrsUS$267.72k1.4%
$ 5.4m
Kathryn Flores
Director12.4yrsUS$250.72k0.13%
$ 504.9k
Stephen Fuller
Independent Director9.8yrsUS$250.72k0.020%
$ 77.2k
Melanie Huet
Independent Director2.6yrsUS$250.72kno data
9.8yrs
Average Tenure
62yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: QUAD's board of directors are considered experienced (9.8 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/11 11:35
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/08 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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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