Quad Graphics, Inc (NYSE:QUAD) Given Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Quad Graphics, Inc (NYSE:QUAD) has been given an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by the five brokerages that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 1 year price objective among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $9.9333.

Several analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Quad Graphics from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Sunday, March 29th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Quad Graphics in a report on Monday, April 27th. Rosenblatt Securities lifted their price target on shares of Quad Graphics from $8.20 to $9.80 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, Benchmark assumed coverage on shares of Quad Graphics in a report on Tuesday, April 7th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $10.00 price target on the stock.

Quad Graphics Stock Up 0.0%

Shares of Quad Graphics stock opened at $7.62 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.04, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a current ratio of 0.94. Quad Graphics has a 52-week low of $5.01 and a 52-week high of $8.64. The stock has a market capitalization of $392.94 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.61 and a beta of 1.15. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $7.46 and its 200-day moving average price is $6.80.

Quad Graphics (NYSE:QUAD) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The business services provider reported $0.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.22 by $0.03. Quad Graphics had a net margin of 1.16% and a return on equity of 47.27%. The firm had revenue of $581.00 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $581.07 million. Equities research analysts forecast that Quad Graphics will post 1.2 EPS for the current year.

Quad Graphics Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 5th. Investors of record on Thursday, May 21st were issued a $0.10 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, May 21st. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.2%. Quad Graphics’s payout ratio is 71.43%.

Institutional Trading of Quad Graphics

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co bought a new stake in Quad Graphics in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. State of Alaska Department of Revenue bought a new stake in Quad Graphics in the fourth quarter valued at $29,000. BNP Paribas Financial Markets boosted its holdings in Quad Graphics by 113.1% in the third quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 5,688 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $36,000 after acquiring an additional 3,019 shares in the last quarter. DGS Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Quad Graphics in the first quarter valued at $71,000. Finally, Stokes Family Office LLC bought a new stake in Quad Graphics in the fourth quarter valued at $68,000. Institutional investors own 39.52% of the company’s stock.

Quad Graphics Company Profile

Quad Graphics, Inc (NYSE: QUAD) is a global provider of print and related marketing services, serving a diverse range of clients in the publishing, retail, e-commerce and consumer packaged goods sectors. The company offers end-to-end solutions that span traditional print production, supply chain management and digital marketing support. Quad Graphics leverages a network of production facilities and distribution centers to deliver high-quality printed materials and integrated marketing programs that help clients reach their target audiences across multiple channels.

The company’s core offerings include magazine and catalog printing, direct mail, retail inserts, shopper marketing materials, custom packaging and point-of-sale displays.