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

Last close, 3 Aug 2026
$11
+4.43% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Quad/Graphics, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $13 — +19.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 100 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$535.7M
Ticker Nerd rank
100 / 100
Median analyst target
$13
Analysts covering
3
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+27.6%
1M
+29.6%
YTD
+77.7%
1Y
+100.2%
From 52W high
0.0%
From 52W low
+115.1%
$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 1 Aug 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

Momentum
98
Value
96
Revisions
94
Quality
93
Issuance
90
Accruals
85
Volatility
80
Size
52
Growth
49

Momentum (98): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Growth (49): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Quad/Graphics, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.

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$14Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26QUADHigh $13Median $13Low $10

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

What Wall Street says3 analysts
3 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $10Median $13High $13

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +19.8% 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.

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
+10.7%
Analysts raising
1
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
15.7×

Cheaper than 46% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.2×

Cheaper than 92% of US stocks

Price / book
4.2×

Cheaper than 25% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
5.5×

Cheaper than 53% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
1.0%

Higher than 31% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
1.0%

Higher than 37% of US stocks

Gross margin
21.0%

Higher than 24% of US stocks

Operating margin
4.3%

Higher than 56% of US stocks

Net margin
1.3%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
29.5%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.5%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.8%

Higher than 42% of US dividend payers

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

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.$535.7M
100
SPIRSpire Global, Inc.$460.9M
54
CASSCass Information Systems, Inc.$731.7M
69
BUUUBUUU Group Ltd.$372.4M
1
TRNSTranscat, Inc.$799.0M
33
KODKEastman Kodak Co.$809.8M
76
BKSYBlacksky Technology, Inc.$943.2M
17
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News

Latest QUAD news & analysis

Quad Graphics Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 30 July 2026neutral

Quad/Graphics reported second-quarter results in line with expectations, with net sales rising 1% year over year to $578 million and adjusted EBITDA declining modestly to $42 million from $43 million a year earlier.

Why it matters — The quarter showed stable revenue growth but a slight decline in profitability, which watchers would note as an indicator of the company's current operational trajectory.

Quad/Graphics, Inc. (QUAD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 29 July 2026neutral

Quad/Graphics held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and the transcript was published on Seeking Alpha.

Why it matters — Earnings call transcripts provide direct insight into Quad/Graphics' financial performance and management's outlook.

Quad/Graphics (QUAD) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 28 July 2026positive

Quad/Graphics (QUAD) reported Q2 earnings of $0.24 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.20 per share and up from $0.14 per share in the same quarter a year ago.

Why it matters — The earnings beat and year-over-year increase signal improved profitability for Quad/Graphics in its latest quarter.

Quad Reports Second Quarter and Year-to-Date 2026 Results

PRNewsWire · 28 July 2026positive

Quad/Graphics reported a net sales increase in the second quarter of 2026 and reaffirmed its full-year 2026 financial guidance.

Why it matters — The sales growth and reaffirmed guidance signal the company's financial trajectory remains on track for the year.

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 $10 to $13. 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 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank QUAD?

As at 1 Aug 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 Momentum (98 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 +19.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Quad/Graphics, Inc. 100 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 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: $10 to $13 over the next 12 months.

How has QUAD stock performed over the past year?

Quad/Graphics, Inc. returned +100.2% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Quad/Graphics, Inc. do?

Quad Graphics Inc. is a prominent player in the print and media industry, primarily focused on providing comprehensive marketing solutions for businesses.

What is the latest news on QUAD?

The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 30 July 2026): "Quad Graphics Q2 Earnings Call Highlights". Quad/Graphics reported second-quarter results in line with expectations, with net sales rising 1% year over year to $578 million and adjusted EBITDA declining modestly to $42 million from $43 million a year earlier.

Company

About Quad/Graphics, Inc.

Quad Graphics Inc. is a prominent player in the print and media industry, primarily focused on providing comprehensive marketing solutions for businesses. The company's extensive portfolio includes commercial printing and distribution of catalogs, magazines, and direct mail. Additionally, Quad Graphics offers integrated marketing services encompassing digital and traditional media. With expertise in data-driven strategies, creative services, and global delivery, the company assists various industries such as retail, healthcare, and publishing, in effectively reaching their target audiences. Headquartered in Sussex, Wisconsin, Quad Graphics operates numerous printing facilities across the United States, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of its services. The company's commitment to innovation and quality makes it a significant resource for corporations seeking to enhance their market presence through printed materials and digital engagement. By combining rich industry experience with cutting-edge technology, Quad Graphics plays a vital role in bridging the gap between traditional print solutions and modern communication needs.

CEO Mr. J. Joel Quadracci · 11,000 employees · United States · https://www.quad.com