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QUAD Stock Forecast: Quad/Graphics, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 15 Oct 2026
$9.49
+2.15% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Quad/Graphics, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $13 — +37.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 100 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$485.3M
Ticker Nerd rank
100 / 100
Median analyst target
$13
Analysts covering
3
Revenue$577.5M+1.0% y/y
Operating income$24.6M
Net income$3.7M
Free cash flow$40.8M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
0.0%
1M
−0.8%
YTD
+57.0%
1Y
+72.6%
From 52W high
−11.7%
From 52W low
+90.0%
$5
$11
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

QUAD stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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

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

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

Value
97
Quality
93
Momentum
92
Issuance
90
Revisions
89
Accruals
84
Volatility
76
Size
53
Growth
47

Value (97): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Growth (47): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

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

Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on QUAD, 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
$4$6$8$10$12$14Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26QUADHigh $14Median $13Low $13

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 $13Median $13High $14

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +37.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
30 July 2026BenchmarkMaintainsBuy$10 → $13
30 July 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy$9.80 → $13
7 Apr 2026BenchmarkInitiatesBuy$10
25 Feb 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy$8.20 → $9.80
31 Oct 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform$10
30 Oct 2025RosenblattMaintainsBuy$8.60 → $8.20
31 July 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
31 July 2025RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
29 July 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
6 June 2025RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
2 May 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
1 May 2025RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
21 Feb 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
18 Feb 2025RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
26 Nov 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
25 Nov 2024RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
30 Oct 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
25 Oct 2024RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
24 Sept 2024RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
20 Sept 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—

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

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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. QUAD appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

QUAD 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 15 Oct 2026, Quad/Graphics, Inc. returned +72.6% against +17.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

QUAD vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
80100120140160180200Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26QUADS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

QUAD 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
+7.4%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Quad/Graphics, Inc. (QUAD) 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
14.5×

Cheaper than 46% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.2×

Cheaper than 92% of US stocks

Price / book
3.9×

Cheaper than 24% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
5.2×

Cheaper than 52% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
1.0%

Higher than 29% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
1.0%

Higher than 37% of US stocks

Gross margin
21.0%

Higher than 22% of US stocks

Operating margin
4.3%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Net margin
1.3%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
29.5%

Higher than 87% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.5%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.1%

Higher than 79% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

Quad/Graphics, Inc. (QUAD) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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

  • Quad/Graphics, Inc. has a market value of $485.3M and an enterprise value of $946.5M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.4B. The latest quarter grew 1.0% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $31.2M, a 1.3% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.63.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $50.4M.

  • Quad/Graphics, Inc. spent $3.6M on share buybacks and $17.2M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 51.5M.

  • Trailing P/E: 14.5×; forward P/E: 6.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.12%, paying out 53% of earnings.

  • Quad/Graphics, Inc. employs 10,100 people — $235K 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

QUAD vs competitors

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

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSpecialty Business Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
QUADQuad/Graphics, Inc.$485.3M
100
EBFEnnis, Inc.$565.5M
97
SPIRSpire Global, Inc.$372.0M
22
CASSCass Information Systems, Inc.$701.3M
82
BKSYBlacksky Technology, Inc.$722.3M
14
TRNSTranscat, Inc.$771.0M
57
BUUUBUUU Group Ltd.$808.9M
4

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

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News

Latest QUAD news & analysis

Quad/Graphics: Recovery Seems To Be Priced In For Now

Seeking Alpha · 14 Oct 2026negative

Seeking Alpha says Quad/Graphics has risen more than 63% over the past year, while its revenue has declined to $2.38 billion and print faces persistent structural headwinds. The article cites mixed profitability, 5.6% EBITDA margin, seasonal cash flow and increased debt, and argues operational recovery may be priced in prematurely.

Why it matters — The reported revenue trends, profitability and debt provide context for assessing the company’s recovery and the article’s view that it may already be reflected in the stock.

75% of Americans think a simpler relationship with technology is a lifestyle upgrade

PRNewsWire · 14 Oct 2026positive

Quad/Graphics and The Harris Poll released “Return of Touch: The Human Advantage,” a study on how digital fatigue is prompting Americans to rebalance their digital lives and how that shift is reshaping marketers’ ways of reaching consumers.

Why it matters — The study highlights research relevant to Quad’s marketing work with brands seeking to connect with digitally fatigued audiences.

Betty and Rise win Jay Chiat Award for CLR Brands work

PRNewsWire · 6 Oct 2026positive

Betty and Rise won a Jay Chiat Award for their work on CLR Brands. The Brand Transformation Strategy honor recognizes Quad’s creative and media agencies’ efforts to help clients build brand relevance and drive business outcomes.

Why it matters — The award highlights recognition for Quad’s creative and media agency work with a client.

Bet on These 4 Stocks With Strong Net Profit Margins to Boost Returns

Zacks Investment Research · 1 Oct 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research identified four stocks—NUTX, RCMT, TILE, and QUAD—with impressive net profit margins that could be included in a robust portfolio. Quad/Graphics is highlighted among these companies based on its strong profitability metric.

Why it matters — A positive mention from a research outlet highlighting QUAD's strong net profit margins could draw attention to the company's financial strength among investors.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about QUAD stock

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

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Quad/Graphics, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $13, with estimates ranging from $13 to $14. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is QUAD stock a buy right now?

Of the 3 analysts covering Quad/Graphics, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Quad/Graphics, Inc. 100 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 QUAD?

As at 14 Oct 2026, Quad/Graphics, Inc. ranks 100 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 Value (97 of 100).

Will QUAD stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +37.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Quad/Graphics, Inc. 100 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 QUAD stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Quad/Graphics, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for QUAD are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $13 to $14 over the next 12 months.

How has QUAD stock performed over the past year?

Quad/Graphics, Inc. returned +72.6% over the 12 months to 15 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Quad/Graphics, Inc. do?

Quad/Graphics, Inc. is a marketing experience company that provides print solutions, media solutions, and logistics services.

What is the latest news on QUAD?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 14 Oct 2026): "Quad/Graphics: Recovery Seems To Be Priced In For Now". Seeking Alpha says Quad/Graphics has risen more than 63% over the past year, while its revenue has declined to $2.38 billion and print faces persistent structural headwinds. The article cites mixed profitability, 5.6% EBITDA margin, seasonal cash flow and increased debt, and argues operational recovery may be priced in prematurely.

Company

About Quad/Graphics, Inc.

Quad/Graphics, Inc. is a marketing experience company that provides print solutions, media solutions, and logistics services. Quad/Graphics serves brands that need coordinated communication across print and digital channels, supporting products such as retail inserts, catalogs, direct mail, packaging, publications, and custom commercial printing. The company also offers marketing services including data intelligence and analytics, audience targeting, media planning and optimization, creative strategy, content creation, and execution across non-print digital and broadcast channels. Its operations are organized around United States Print and Related Services and International segments, reflecting a broad service mix for customers in retail, consumer packaged goods, direct-to-consumer, financial services, and health-related industries. Headquartered in Sussex, Wisconsin, Quad/Graphics plays a role in helping businesses manage customer outreach, campaign production, and multichannel delivery through integrated print and marketing capabilities.

CEO Mr. J. Joel Quadracci · 10,100 employees · United States · https://www.quad.com