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Quad/Graphics, Inc. Class A (QUAD)
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Feb 25, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2024 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.39Last Year’s EPS
0.23Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Oct 31, 2018
|% Change Since: 30.00%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 31, 2018
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed view with notable achievements in adjusted EBITDA improvement, debt reduction, strategic divestitures, and innovative partnerships, countered by challenges such as declining net sales, the loss of a large client, and negative free cash flow. The sentiment is neutral as the highlights and lowlights balance each other.Company Guidance
During Quad's Q3 2024 earnings call, the company provided guidance indicating that net sales for the full year are trending toward a 9% decline, consistent with the higher end of their previous guidance range. Despite this sales decline, Quad is maintaining the midpoints of its guidance for adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, with adjusted EBITDA projected at $225 million and free cash flow at $60 million. The company is optimistic about reducing its year-end net debt leverage from approximately 1.8x to 1.5x, aided by the anticipated sale of its European operations. Furthermore, Quad continues to generate strong cash flow, with a projected $142 million to $162 million of free cash flow in Q4 2024, supporting their guidance. The company also highlighted its capital allocation priorities, which include debt reduction, investing in growth, and returning capital to shareholders through dividends and opportunistic share repurchases.Adjusted EBITDA and Margin Improvement
Adjusted EBITDA increased to $59 million in Q3 2024 from $57 million in Q3 2023, with the adjusted EBITDA margin rising by 54 basis points to 8.7%.
Debt Reduction and Leverage Improvement
Quad reduced its net debt by $94 million from the previous year, with plans to decrease the net debt leverage to 1.5x by year-end 2024, improved from the original guidance of 1.8x.
Strategic Divestiture for Growth
Entered a definitive agreement to sell European print operations for approximately $45 million, aiming to focus on growth as a marketing experience company.
Innovative Partnerships and Solutions
Partnership with Google Cloud to create AI-driven solutions, enhancing audience targeting and content personalization capabilities.
Successful Client Implementations
Notable successes with Nicklaus Children's Hospital and Consolidated Communications, achieving high engagement rates and significant marketing improvements.
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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.
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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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| Oct 28, 2024 | $5.20 | $5.83 | +12.12% |
| Jul 30, 2024 | $5.50 | $4.49 | -18.36% |
| Apr 30, 2024 | $4.36 | $4.40 | +0.92% |
| Feb 20, 2024 | $6.24 | $5.66 | -9.29% |
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 Feb 25, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Quad/Graphics, Inc. Class A (QUAD) earnings time?
Quad/Graphics, Inc. Class A (QUAD) earnings time is at Feb 25, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is QUAD EPS forecast?
QUAD EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2024 (Q4) is 0.39.
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