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Quad/Graphics, Inc. Class A (QUAD)
NYSE:QUAD
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 06, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.09Last Year’s EPS
0.1Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 18, 2025
|% Change Since: -9.38%
|Next Earnings Date:May 06, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call highlighted significant achievements in debt reduction, increased profitability margins, and strategic investments in data and technology. However, these positives were balanced by challenges such as declining net sales, the impact of losing a major client, and external pressures from postal rates and potential tariffs. Despite these challenges, the company is actively pursuing growth opportunities and innovations.Company Guidance
During Quad's Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Conference Call, the company provided extensive guidance for 2025. Quad expects organic net sales to decline by 2% to 6% compared to 2024, excluding the $153 million anticipated from the divestiture of European operations. The projected decline is an improvement over the 9.7% drop from 2023 to 2024, with expected growth in higher-margin offerings such as agency solutions and international print, particularly in Mexico. Adjusted EBITDA is forecasted between $180 million and $220 million, with a margin similar to 2024 at around 8.3%. Free cash flow is estimated to be between $40 million and $60 million, a decrease from 2024 due to higher capital expenditures and the divestiture of European operations. Quad plans to increase investments in innovation and maintain a low net debt leverage ratio of approximately 1.5 times by the end of 2025.Increased Adjusted EBITDA Margin
Adjusted EBITDA margin improved by 48 basis points from 7.9% to 8.4% in 2024, primarily due to benefits from improving manufacturing productivity and cost reduction initiatives.
Debt Reduction Success
Net debt was reduced by $120 million in 2024 and by $684 million from 2020 to 2024, representing a 66% reduction.
Dividend Increase
The quarterly dividend was increased by 50% to $0.075 per share or $0.30 per share on an annualized basis.
Strong Performance of Data Stack
Quad's proprietary data stack is linked to 250 million consumers and represents 97% of the adult US population, driving significant business opportunities.
Launch of At Home Connect
A new platform modernizing direct mail with trigger-based personalized direct mail informed by online consumer interactions.
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QUAD Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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QUAD Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Feb 18, 2025 | $6.93 | $7.68 | +10.82% |
| Oct 28, 2024 | $5.14 | $5.76 | +12.06% |
| Jul 30, 2024 | $5.43 | $4.43 | -18.42% |
| Apr 30, 2024 | $4.31 | $4.35 | +0.93% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Quad/Graphics, Inc. Class A (QUAD) report earnings?
Quad/Graphics, Inc. Class A (QUAD) is schdueled to report earning on May 06, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Quad/Graphics, Inc. Class A (QUAD) earnings time?
Quad/Graphics, Inc. Class A (QUAD) earnings time is at May 06, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is QUAD EPS forecast?
QUAD EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 0.09.
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