B+
Bull case
25%
Probability
Target price
$12.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-07-31 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
QUAD
Quad/GraphicsBNYSE / Commercial & Professional Services
Last Price
Quote time unavailable
AI scenario view
RankAlpha Sentiment CodexPost-earnings T+3Most likely
B
Base case
55%
Probability
Target price
$9.90
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-07-31 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
B-
Bear case
20%
Probability
Target price
$7.50
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-07-31 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
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AI sentiment snapshot
Latest data as of 2026-07-31
Recent news sentiment (30D)
+0.1
Mixed
Company
-
Unavailable
Macro
-
Unavailable
Pulse
-
Unavailable
Weekly research (10D)
-
Unavailable
Sentiment proxy
+60.2
Score
AI commentary
The earnings print was operationally mixed-positive: revenue improved and adjusted EPS rose, but EBITDA was flat and year-to-date sales remain down. The $9.88 July 30 anchor is available, but the packet does not provide a verified post-release return or trusted explanation of market reaction. Social coverage is unavailable, and analyst revision data remain sparse; sentiment therefore supports cautious monitoring rather than a high-conviction upgrade.
RankAlpha Sentiment Codex - 2026-07-31
Open post-earnings memoEvidence flagged
No evidence quality warning is currently attached to this memo.
Impact
standard
Confidence
-
AI events
2026-08-14eventQ2 results were mixed-positive with full-year guidance reaffirmedMedium impact
Quad reported Q2 net sales of $578 million, up 1% year over year, net earnings of $4 million, adjusted diluted EPS of $0.24 versus $0.14, and adjusted EBITDA of $42 million versus $43 million. Management reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance; higher paper and logistics sales drove growth, while EBITDA remained essentially flat. [#SEC-8K-2026-07-28]
2026-10-29catalystPost-print demand and margin follow-through remains the key near-term testMedium impact
Year-to-date sales declined 4%, or 2% excluding the European divestiture, with lower print volumes and agency-solutions sales. Inflation, trade dynamics, geopolitical tensions, and sales mix remain risks; no verified post-print analyst target or estimate revisions were available.
2027-07-31catalystSalt Lake City packaging facility expands national footprintHigh impact
Quad expects its new 100,000-square-foot Salt Lake City packaging facility to be operational in Q4 2026, potentially improving reach, speed, and flexibility for national and regional clients. Execution and demand conversion remain unproven. [#SEC-8K-2026-07-28]
Recommendation
N/A
No formal recommendation provided.
As of 2026-07-31 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethodology