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Quad/Graphics reaffirms 2026 guidance; packaging expansion and Wakefern deal aiding growth

Jul 28, 2026, 4:34 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Guidance reaffirmation and visible growth initiatives (packaging expansion, Wakefern/Rise) reduce downside risk and point to potential margin and revenue upside in the medium term; strong cash-return signals (dividend, buybacks) support valuation, despite leverage modestly elevated.

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Quad/Graphics reported a modest Q2 2026 net sales rise and switched back to profitability, reaffirming full-year guidance. The company is advancing growth through a 100,000-square-foot Salt Lake City packaging facility and expanded Wakefern ShopRite relationships via Rise, signaling potential margin uplift and incremental revenue streams over the next 6–12 months, even as near-term sales trends remain challenged and leverage measures sit modestly elevated.

Net sales in Q2 2026 were $578M, up 1% YoY.
Q2 earnings: $4M; Diluted EPS $0.07; Adj EBITDA $42M.
YTD: Net sales $1.158B; Net debt $394M; Free cash flow -$66M.
Guidance reaffirmed: Adj EBITDA $175–$215M; Free cash flow $40–$60M; net sales down 1–5%.
Packaging expansion: 100k sq ft Salt Lake City facility; Wakefern-ShopRite expansion via Rise.

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