QUAD Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how QUAD performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, QUAD sees a -1.01% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.71% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.56%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
QUAD Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
674.80M
-3.63%
6.40%
Gross Margin
18.20%
18.64%
1.34%
Operating Margin
5.10%
43.26%
28.46%
Net Margin
-3.66%
838.46%
731.82%
EPS
-0.52
-766.67%
766.67%
No Data Available
QUAD Earnings Analysis
QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC. Corporation (QUAD.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Net Sales Decline: Third quarter net sales were $675 million, a decline of 4% compared to the same period in 2023, primarily due to lower paper and agency solutions sales.
Adjusted EBITDA Increase: Adjusted EBITDA was $59 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to $57 million in the third quarter of 2023, with an adjusted EBITDA margin increasing by 54 basis points to 8.7%.
Magazine Sales Growth: During the first nine months of 2024, magazines and catalogs increased as a portion of our net sales mix by 2% compared to the previous year due to recent segment share wins such as AARP.
Cost Savings from Restructuring: We completed previously announced restructuring actions, including plant closures and labor reductions that we expect will generate $60 million of cost savings this year.
Earnings Per Share Increase: Adjusted diluted earnings per share was $0.26 in the third quarter of 2024 compared to $0.11 in the third quarter of 2023, with year-to-date adjusted diluted earnings per share at $0.49 in 2024 compared to $0.28 in 2023.
Negative
Net Sales Decline: Third quarter net sales declined 4% compared to the same period in 2023, primarily due to lower paper and agency solutions sales.
Net Sales Decline: On a year-to-date basis, net sales were $2 billion in 2024, a 9% decline compared to 2023 primarily due to lower paper sales and lower print volumes.
Adjusted EBITDA Performance: Adjusted EBITDA was $59 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to $57 million in the third quarter of 2023, indicating minimal growth despite declining sales.
Decline in Free Cash Flow: Free cash flow was negative $92 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to negative $18 million in the first nine months of 2023, reflecting a significant deterioration in cash generation.
Net Debt Reduction: Net debt at the end of the third quarter of 2024 was $490 million, reduced by $94 million from $584 million one year ago, indicating ongoing debt management challenges.
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QUAD Earning Call Sentiment
Quad/Graphics, Inc. (QUAD) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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The earnings call presented mixed signals: financial performance showed declines in net sales and cash flow, but an increase in EBITDA margin and EPS. The Q&A highlighted positive sentiment towards the Google partnership, yet concerns about competitive pressures and economic factors persist. Despite a share repurchase program and debt reduction, weak sales guidance and unclear management responses about European operations create uncertainty. Thus, the stock price reaction is expected to be neutral in the short term.
