Quad/Graphics Inc
NYSE:QUAD
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Quad/Graphics Inc
Quad/Graphics, Inc. engages in the provision of print solutions, media solutions, and logistics services. The company is headquartered in Sussex, Wisconsin and currently employs 15,100 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2010-07-06. The company has three segments. The United States Print and Related Services segment is comprised of its United States printing operations and integrated platform. This includes retail inserts, publications, catalogues, special interest publications, journals, direct mail, directories, in-store marketing and promotion, packaging, newspapers, custom print products and other. International segment consists of its printing operations in Europe and Latin America, including operations in England, France, Germany, Poland, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, as well as investments in printing operations in Brazil and India. This segment provides printed products and marketing, and other. Corporate segment consists of general and administrative activities and associated expenses, including, in part, executive, legal and finance, as well as certain expenses and income from frozen employee retirement plans, such as pension benefit plans.
Quad/Graphics, Inc. engages in the provision of print solutions, media solutions, and logistics services. The company is headquartered in Sussex, Wisconsin and currently employs 15,100 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2010-07-06. The company has three segments. The United States Print and Related Services segment is comprised of its United States printing operations and integrated platform. This includes retail inserts, publications, catalogues, special interest publications, journals, direct mail, directories, in-store marketing and promotion, packaging, newspapers, custom print products and other. International segment consists of its printing operations in Europe and Latin America, including operations in England, France, Germany, Poland, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, as well as investments in printing operations in Brazil and India. This segment provides printed products and marketing, and other. Corporate segment consists of general and administrative activities and associated expenses, including, in part, executive, legal and finance, as well as certain expenses and income from frozen employee retirement plans, such as pension benefit plans.
Sales Decline: Net sales were $588 million in Q3 2025, down 7% year-over-year when excluding the impact of the Europe divestiture.
Profitability: Adjusted EBITDA was $53 million, down from $59 million last year, but margin improved to 8.9% from 8.7%.
Earnings Growth: Adjusted diluted EPS rose 19% to $0.31 in Q3 2025, driven by lower costs and share buybacks.
Updated Guidance: Full-year 2025 guidance was narrowed; net sales expected to decline 3% to 5%, with EBITDA guidance of $190–$200 million and free cash flow at the higher end of prior range.
Targeted Print Strength: Direct mail, packaging, and in-store print categories grew 6%, 9%, and 11% year-to-date, respectively.
Postal Rate Pause: USPS decision not to raise rates in January was welcomed, easing pressure on clients' marketing plans.
AI & Retail Media Investments: Ongoing investments in AI, data-driven marketing tools, and the In-Store Connect retail media network are showing positive client results and sales lifts for CPG brands.
Capital Return: $19 million returned to shareholders so far in 2025 via dividends and share buybacks.
