Donnelley Financial Solutions DFIN
- Market cap
- $1.2B
- P/E
- 32.6×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 18.03 | 18.06 | 13.15 | 9.24 | 4.04 | 16.73 | 24.60 | 35.71 | 56.02 | 37.80 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 29.00 | 27.08 | 22.17 | 17.09 | 20.33 | 52.33 | 48.04 | 63.85 | 71.01 | 69.93 |
High Price
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| 3,600 | 3,400 | 3,100 | 2,900 | 2,350 | 2,185 | 2,150 | 1,900 | 1,800 | 1,750 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 984 | 1,005 | 963 | 875 | 895 | 993 | 834 | 797 | 782 | 767 |
Revenue
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| 37.06% | 38.16% | 39.01% | 37.99% | 44.55% | 58.41% | 55.59% | 58.19% | 61.90% | 63.44% |
Gross Margin
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| 94 | 56 | 103 | 52 | (17) | 198 | 139 | 102 | 125 | 43 |
EBT
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| 9.59% | 5.59% | 10.66% | 5.96% | (1.96%) | 19.91% | 16.71% | 12.79% | 16.00% | 5.62% |
EBT Margin
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| 59 | 10 | 74 | 38 | (26) | 146 | 103 | 82 | 92 | 32 |
Net Income
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| 43 | 45 | 46 | 72 | 74 | 58 | 63 | 72 | 70 | 66 |
Depreciation
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| 30.17 | 30.36 | 28.49 | 25.65 | 26.39 | 29.65 | 27.06 | 27.21 | 26.78 | 27.89 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 1.81 | 0.29 | 2.18 | 1.10 | (0.76) | 4.36 | 3.33 | 2.81 | 3.16 | 1.18 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 3.25 | 2.76 | 1.96 | 1.60 | 4.55 | 5.37 | 4.88 | 4.23 | 5.86 | 6.00 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.80) | (0.84) | (1.10) | (0.42) | (0.92) | (1.26) | (1.76) | (2.11) | (2.26) | (2.08) |
Capex/Sh
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| 2.45 | 1.92 | 0.86 | 1.18 | 3.63 | 4.11 | 3.12 | 2.12 | 3.60 | 3.92 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 3.41 | 4.51 | 6.69 | 7.88 | 7.31 | 11.25 | 10.70 | 13.73 | 14.93 | 13.79 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Shares
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| 12.83 | 64.00 | 6.44 | 9.52 | 0.00 | 10.86 | 12.03 | 21.88 | 19.85 | 41.32 |
PE Ratio
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| 0.78 | 0.65 | 0.49 | 0.41 | 0.64 | 1.59 | 1.45 | 2.25 | 2.34 | 1.67 |
PS Ratio
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| 6.88 | 4.40 | 2.10 | 1.33 | 2.32 | 4.19 | 3.68 | 4.46 | 4.20 | 3.39 |
PB Ratio
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| 1.36 | 1.06 | 0.82 | 0.75 | 0.84 | 1.68 | 1.64 | 2.40 | 2.45 | 1.87 |
EV/Sales
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| 16.70 | 16.73 | 27.08 | 16.34 | 6.11 | 12.11 | 14.22 | 30.77 | 18.21 | 13.27 |
EV/FCF
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| 106 | 91 | 66 | 55 | 154 | 180 | 150 | 124 | 171 | 165 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (26) | (28) | (37) | (14) | (31) | (42) | (54) | (62) | (66) | (57) |
Capex
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| 80 | 64 | 29 | 40 | 123 | 138 | 96 | 62 | 105 | 108 |
FCF
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| 144 | 83 | 51 | 32 | 29 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 11 |
Working Cap'
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| 587 | 458 | 363 | 319 | 250 | 144 | 188 | 125 | 125 | 171 |
Total Debt
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| 551 | 406 | 315 | 301 | 177 | 89 | 153 | 101 | 67 | 147 |
Net Debt
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| 111 | 149 | 226 | 269 | 248 | 377 | 330 | 402 | 436 | 379 |
Sh' Equity
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| 6.58% | 1.04% | 8.35% | 4.28% | (2.96%) | 16.68% | 11.98% | 10.05% | 11.21% | 3.95% |
ROA
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| 9.91% | 10.76% | 13.98% | 8.61% | 0.53% | 29.41% | 18.77% | 13.65% | 16.96% | 16.77% |
ROIC
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| 16.09% | 7.45% | 39.21% | 15.20% | (10.03%) | 46.70% | 29.02% | 22.47% | 22.04% | 7.95% |
ROE
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Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) key facts
- Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) is a Software Application company in the Technology sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Donnelley Financial Solutions' revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $767.0 million, down 1.91% from fiscal 2024.
- Net income was $32.4 million, or $1.18 per share (basic), a net margin of 4.22%.
- As of September 25, 2026, DFIN traded at $48.92, a market capitalization of $1.2 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 32.6× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 1.6× sales.
- Return on equity was 7.95% and debt-to-equity 0.53.
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) Latest News
15 Sep
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) is deploying AI translation tools to drive its next surge in deal activity and revenue growth. AI translation rollout marks a major strategic push that can materially lift DFIN deal flow and competitive edge.
14 Sep
DFIN expands Active Intelligence by integrating AI-powered document translation and summaries into its Venue platform. AI additions to Venue provide moderate product innovation impact without major trajectory shifts.
4 Aug
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) held its Q2 2026 earnings call to review financial results and outlook. Quarterly earnings updates and guidance typically produce short-term stock moves without altering long-term strategy.
31 Jul
DFIN Q2 shows software momentum alongside regulatory shifts, producing mixed market reaction. Software momentum combined with regulatory shifts can significantly alter DFIN trajectory and investor sentiment.
Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. released its Q2 2026 earnings call summary covering quarterly financial results and outlook. Quarterly earnings calls deliver financial metrics and guidance that typically move investor sentiment and short-term stock performance.
Donnelley Financial Solutions held its Q2 earnings call, covering financial results, operational updates, and forward-looking guidance for the company. Q2 earnings call details can moderately sway near-term investor views and stock movement without signaling major strategic shifts.
30 Jul
Donnelley Financial Solutions held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering quarterly results, performance metrics and forward outlook. Standard earnings call supplies quarterly metrics and guidance that can shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation.
Donnelley Financial Solutions exceeded Q2 CY2026 expectations. Quarterly earnings beat provides positive signal on financial performance and can lift near-term market sentiment for Donnelley Financial Solutions.
DFIN reported its second-quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings update informs current performance without indicating major strategic shifts.
21 Jun
Donnelley Financial Solutions launched an AI filing solution, with assessments indicating its stock could be 26.1% undervalued. AI filing launch represents a significant product introduction that can alter competitive positioning and investor sentiment.
10 Jun
Donnelley Financial Solutions launches AI-powered iXBRL tagging for SEC filings, providing faster, more accurate tagging with greater user control for regulatory compliance. AI iXBRL tagging launch strengthens DFIN core compliance offerings and competitive position in financial services technology.
20 May
Donnelley Financial Solutions launches a $150 million share buyback while software revenue climbs. $150 million buyback plus rising software revenue signals strong capital return and growth momentum likely to lift valuation and investor sentiment.
15 May
Five insightful analyst questions from Donnelley Financial Solutions’ Q1 earnings call addressed revenue growth, software demand, capital allocation, macroeconomic impacts, and long-term guidance. Analyst questions highlight moderately noticeable influences on Q1 financial performance and future outlook amid economic pressures.
14 May
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) announces leadership changes to advance its sales transformation. Leadership changes target sales transformation, moderately influencing revenue and market performance.
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) stock plunged 22.3% over four weeks amid market pressures, but undervaluation, strong fundamentals, and positive catalysts position it for a turnaround. DFIN's recent 22.3% decline signals short-term sentiment pressure, but turnaround indicators suggest moderate positive influence on financial performance and investor outlook.
11 May
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN), the SEC's primary filing agent handling essential financial documentation and compliance, trades at valuations akin to a legacy print shop despite its dominant position in regulatory filings. DFIN's undervaluation stemming from market confusion of its SEC filing leadership with print operations may moderately lift investor sentiment and stock performance.
9 May
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) stock plunged 12.1% after a soft Q2 outlook and shift toward lower-margin software mix, raising doubts about the bull case. Soft Q2 outlook and software mix shift triggered 12.1% stock drop, significantly altering investor sentiment and near-term performance trajectory.
8 May
Vinson & Elkins questions if the SEC's proposal for optional semiannual reporting is 'too good to be true,' potentially reducing filing frequency and impacting Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) operations. SEC's optional semiannual reporting proposal threatens to cut demand for DFIN's core SEC filing services.
6 May
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) is positioned to assist public companies navigating the SEC's proposed semiannual reporting framework, leveraging its expertise in regulatory compliance and reporting solutions. SEC's proposed semiannual reporting framework drives demand for DFIN's core compliance services, potentially enhancing revenue and market position.
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) released Q1 earnings call highlights covering financial results, strategic updates, and forward guidance. Q1 earnings call highlights provide key financial metrics, outlook, and strategic insights that could significantly shape DFIN's trajectory and investor sentiment.
5 May
Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. released Q1 2026 earnings call summary, covering financial results, operational updates, and future outlook. Q1 earnings call details financial performance and guidance that significantly shape DFIN's trajectory and market perception.
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) reported first-quarter 2026 results. Quarterly earnings releases directly reveal financial health, guiding market performance and investor sentiment.
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) beat Q1 earnings and revenue estimates. Beating quarterly earnings and revenue estimates positively affects financial performance and investor sentiment but is limited to one quarter.
Investors eye Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) valuation amid recent earnings update and share buybacks drawing attention. Earnings updates and buybacks moderately influence financial performance and investor sentiment without fundamentally altering trajectory.
4 May
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) will report earnings tomorrow, with analysts outlining expectations including revenue forecasts, EPS estimates, and key factors to watch. Upcoming earnings report will influence financial performance and investor sentiment moderately.
20 Apr
Donnelley Financial Solutions (NYSE:DFIN) earned top marks in Q4 Diversified Financial Services earnings. DFIN's top Q4 earnings marks demonstrate strong financial performance poised to significantly boost investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
24 Feb
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) stands out as a prime 'buy the bottom' stock amid recent price dips, driven by strong fundamentals, attractive valuation metrics, robust revenue growth, and positive analyst outlook. Bullish recommendation underscores DFIN's undervaluation and growth potential, likely fostering moderate investor interest without transformative effects.
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) Q4 earnings call spotlighted top 5 analyst questions on financial performance, strategic outlook, and market challenges. Top analyst questions from Q4 earnings call highlight key financial metrics and strategic priorities influencing investor sentiment and performance.
19 Feb
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) beat earnings expectations and increased its share buyback program, leading to a positive reassessment of its valuation amid strong financial performance. Earnings beat and expanded buybacks demonstrate robust financial health and management confidence, significantly enhancing investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
18 Feb
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) shares are soaring today. Share surge indicates moderately noticeable positive influence on financial performance and investor sentiment.