DFIN Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how DFIN performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, DFIN sees a +7.53% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.28% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -6.45%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
DFIN Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
156.30M
-11.44%
-12.92%
Gross Margin
50.48%
2.29%
-3.18%
Operating Margin
10.30%
-3.29%
-5.68%
Net Margin
4.03%
-32.95%
-16.91%
EPS
0.21
-38.24%
-27.59%
No Data Available
DFIN Earnings Analysis
Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc Corporation (DFIN.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Software Solutions Growth: Solid growth in software solutions net sales, driven by double-digit increases in SaaS compliance offerings.
Software Solutions Sales Growth: Organic net sales growth of 13.8% in software solutions for the full year 2024.
EBITDA Growth and Margin Expansion: Expansion of adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin compared to full year 2023.
Cash Flow Enhancements: Improvements in both operating cash flow and free cash flow compared to full year 2023.
Sales Strategy Validation: Validation of the company's strategy through improved sales mix and progress in expanding market adoption of offerings.
Negative
Earnings Miss Reported: Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. missed earnings expectations with a reported EPS of $0.4, falling short of the expected $0.48.
Event-Driven Revenue Decline: Event-driven transactional revenue decreased by approximately $20 million or 33% compared to the fourth quarter of the previous year, indicating a significant decline in this revenue stream.
Event-Driven Revenue Decline: The company experienced a reduction in event-driven transactional revenue for the third consecutive year, with a total revenue reduction of approximately $9 million or 5% in 2024.
Event-Driven Revenue Decline: Overall event-driven revenue was down approximately $15 million or 8% compared to full year 2023, reflecting ongoing challenges in the market.
Event-Driven Revenue Decline: The level of event-driven revenue recorded in 2024 was $186.5 million, the lowest annual level and more than $100 million below the average annual event-driven revenue achieved historically as a standalone company.
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DFIN Earning Call Sentiment
Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:DFIN) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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1.25%Positive
The earnings call reveals several concerns: missed EPS expectations, significant declines in event-driven and capital markets transactional revenue, and competitive pressures. While there is growth in software solutions and EBITDA, the lack of a share repurchase plan and vague management responses in the Q&A section contribute to uncertainty. The market cap suggests a moderate reaction, leading to a negative sentiment rating.
