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DFIN Stock Forecast: Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Oct 2026
$49
−1.70% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $62 — +25.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 96 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$1.2B
Ticker Nerd rank
96 / 100
Median analyst target
$62
Analysts covering
3
Revenue$224.2M+2.8% y/y
Operating income$58.3M
Net income$36.4M
Free cash flow$61.2M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.0%
1M
+1.7%
YTD
+5.5%
1Y
−11.3%
From 52W high
−11.3%
From 52W low
+34.1%
$37
$56
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

DFIN stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 14 Oct 2026
96 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Accruals
97
Value
96
Volatility
93
Quality
85
Issuance
77
Revisions
63
Momentum
58
Growth
53
Size
41

Accruals (97): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Growth (53): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (41): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

DFIN stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on DFIN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$40$50$60$70Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26DFINHigh $70Median $62Low $60

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says3 analysts
3 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $60Median $62High $70

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +25.8% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
21 Sept 2026NeedhamReiteratesBuy$60
31 July 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy$57 → $60
31 July 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
6 May 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
6 May 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy$66 → $62
16 Apr 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
18 Feb 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
30 Jan 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
14 Jan 2026NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
30 Oct 2025NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
14 Oct 2025DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
6 Oct 2025NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
15 July 2025DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
1 May 2025NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
17 Apr 2025DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
14 Apr 2025DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
28 Mar 2025NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
20 Feb 2025DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
19 Feb 2025NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
15 Jan 2025NeedhamReiteratesBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. DFIN appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

DFIN vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. returned −11.3% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

DFIN vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
60708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26DFINS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

DFIN analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+1.2%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (DFIN) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
34.3×

Cheaper than 22% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.6×

Cheaper than 57% of US stocks

Price / book
3.2×

Cheaper than 29% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.7×

Cheaper than 42% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
2.8%

Higher than 34% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
0.8%

Higher than 37% of US stocks

Gross margin
66.0%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Operating margin
25.8%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Net margin
4.5%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
8.6%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Return on assets
11.3%

Higher than 94% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (DFIN) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. has a market value of $1.2B and an enterprise value of $1.4B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $777.5M. The latest quarter grew 2.8% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $35.2M, a 4.5% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.45.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $152.3M, after $51.0M of capital spending.

  • Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. spent $172.5M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 24.7M.

  • Trailing P/E: 34.3×; forward P/E: 9.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. employs 1,750 people — $444K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 13 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

DFIN vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSoftware - Application
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
DFINDonnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.$1.2B
96
PDPagerDuty, Inc.$1.3B
93
RDVTRed Violet, Inc.$1.2B
95
CXMSprinklr, Inc.$1.3B
78
GTMZoomInfo Technologies, Inc.$1.2B
81
APPSDigital Turbine, Inc.$1.1B
94
RSKDRiskified Ltd.$1.1B
99

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest DFIN news & analysis

Donnelley Financial: Q3 2026 Could Be Weak, Downgrade To Hold

Seeking Alpha · 8 Oct 2026negative

Seeking Alpha downgraded Donnelley Financial Solutions to Hold, citing anticipated weakness in third-quarter 2026 earnings amid declining U.S. IPO and M&A activity. The article also notes strong second-quarter results, including 7.8% year-over-year software solutions sales growth and a 170-basis-point expansion in adjusted EBITDA margin.

Why it matters — DFIN watchers may weigh the expected near-term earnings pressure and limited catalysts against the strong recent results, solid balance sheet, and share repurchases described in the article.

DFIN Expands Active Intelligence™ with AI-Powered Document Translation and Document Summaries in Venue®

PRNewsWire · 14 Sept 2026positive

Donnelley Financial Solutions announced the expansion of its Active Intelligence™ suite of AI capabilities with the introduction of AI Document Translation and AI Document Summaries within its virtual data room, Venue®. These new features aim to accelerate document review and improve cross-border collaboration while keeping sensitive information secure within the data room.

Why it matters — This expansion strengthens DFIN's product offering in virtual data rooms, potentially enhancing its competitive position as a leading provider of financial regulatory and compliance solutions.

DFIN Launches 14th Annual Guide to Effective Proxies to Help Companies Navigate Evolving Governance Expectations

PRNewsWire · 8 Sept 2026positive

Donnelley Financial Solutions announced the release of its 14th Annual Guide to Effective Proxies, a resource designed to help public companies strengthen shareholder communications and navigate evolving regulatory and governance expectations. The new edition highlights emerging disclosure trends, investor priorities, and best practices for effective proxy communications.

Why it matters — The launch reinforces DFIN's position as a leading provider of financial regulatory and compliance solutions, showcasing its ongoing thought leadership and engagement with public companies in the proxy and governance space.

Software & Services: Buy Verisign, Hold Donnelley Financial

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research issued an Internet Software & Services sector note, recommending a Buy on Verisign (VRSN) and a Hold on Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN). The report notes that the sector benefits from digitalization and AI, though disruption and competition temper the outlook.

Why it matters — A DFIN watcher would care because the report explicitly assigns a Hold rating to DFIN, reflecting a cautious, neutral view on the stock within the broader software and services sector.

Donnelley Financial Solutions Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 31 July 2026positive

Donnelley Financial Solutions reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $224.2 million, up 2.8% year over year, driven by growth in software solutions and capital-markets transaction activity. Adjusted EBITDA rose 7.9% to $82.3 million, with margin expanding 170 basis points to a quarterly record of 36.7%.

Why it matters — DFIN watchers would note the company's record adjusted EBITDA margin and revenue growth, which show that its software and capital-markets segments are successfully offsetting ongoing declines in its traditional print and distribution business.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about DFIN stock

What is the DFIN stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $62, with estimates ranging from $60 to $70. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is DFIN stock a buy right now?

Of the 3 analysts covering Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. 96 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank DFIN?

As at 14 Oct 2026, Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. ranks 96 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (97 of 100).

Will DFIN stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +25.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. 96 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the DFIN stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for DFIN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $60 to $70 over the next 12 months.

How has DFIN stock performed over the past year?

Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. returned -11.3% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. do?

Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. is a financial compliance and regulatory software company that provides technology-enabled solutions for capital markets and investment companies.

What is the latest news on DFIN?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 8 Oct 2026): "Donnelley Financial: Q3 2026 Could Be Weak, Downgrade To Hold". Seeking Alpha downgraded Donnelley Financial Solutions to Hold, citing anticipated weakness in third-quarter 2026 earnings amid declining U.S. IPO and M&A activity. The article also notes strong second-quarter results, including 7.8% year-over-year software solutions sales growth and a 170-basis-point expansion in adjusted EBITDA margin.

Company

About Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.

Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. is a financial compliance and regulatory software company that provides technology-enabled solutions for capital markets and investment companies. The company helps public and private issuers, fund managers, and other regulated organizations prepare, manage, file, and distribute disclosure documents and other mission-critical materials. Its offerings include software platforms, compliance and communications management services, virtual data room tools, SEC filing support, and fund reporting workflows. Donnelley Financial Solutions serves clients involved in recurring regulatory reporting as well as transaction-driven activities such as offerings, mergers, and other capital markets events. The company operates across multiple regions, supporting organizations that need secure, efficient, and compliant document workflows in complex regulatory environments.

CEO Mr. Daniel N. Leib · 1,750 employees · United States · https://www.dfinsolutions.com