8-K ·Filed Aug 25, 2026

QUAD

Quad/Graphics, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Impact 4/10
Horizonweeks Processed1mo ago SEC0001481792-26-000143
8-K context-dependent: Items 7.01
Actionable Insight • Neutral

The filing confirms Q2 results were in-line and 2026 guidance is unchanged, providing no catalyst for near-term price movement. Monitor the Q3 2026 earnings report for signs of revenue stabilization and margin expansion toward the long-term targets. The 33% dividend increase signals management confidence in cash flow generation.

DirectionNeutral
Confidencehigh
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Executive Summary

Quad/Graphics filed an 8-K furnishing an investor presentation for the Midwest IDEAS Conference. The presentation highlights Q2 2026 results that were in-line with expectations, with net sales of $577.5M (up slightly from $571.9M in Q2 2025) and Adjusted EBITDA of $42.0M (down from $43.3M). The company reiterated its 2026 guidance for net sales decline of 1% to 5% and Adjusted EBITDA of $175M to $215M, while targeting long-term low double-digit Adjusted EBITDA margins and 40% free cash flow conversion. The filing is a routine investor update with no material new financial disclosures beyond what was already communicated.

Key Facts

  • Q2 2026 net sales of $577.5M vs $571.9M in Q2 2025
  • Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $42.0M vs $43.3M in Q2 2025
  • 2026 guidance: net sales decline 1% to 5%, Adjusted EBITDA $175M to $215M
  • Year-end 2026 Net Debt Leverage guidance of approximately 1.5x
  • Long-term goal: low double-digit Adjusted EBITDA margins and 40% free cash flow conversion
  • Net Debt reduced to $394.1M as of June 30, 2026, from $307.9M at Dec 31, 2025
  • Net Debt Leverage Ratio of 2.03x as of June 30, 2026, vs 1.57x at Dec 31, 2025
  • 2026 cash dividend increased 33% over 2025
  • $13M returned to shareholders YTD through dividends and buybacks
  • Added Flagstar Bank to bank group, increasing Term Loan A by $20M to $371M

Financial Impact

Q2 2026 net sales +1% YoY to $577.5M; Adjusted EBITDA -3% YoY to $42.0M; 2026 guidance unchanged

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Risk Factors

  • Continued revenue decline (1-5% guided for 2026) from secular print headwinds
  • Net Debt Leverage increased to 2.03x from 1.57x at year-end 2025 due to seasonal working capital
  • Macroeconomic pressures and postal rate increases could further pressure print volumes

Market Snapshot

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Commercial Printing
Analyst Consensus
89% bullish (9 analysts)

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001481792-26-000143
Document: 0001481792-26-000143-index.html0001481792-26-000143
Document: 0001481792-26-000143.txt0001481792-26-000143
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Aug 25, 2026
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