earnings
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
Quad/Graphics Q2 2021: net sales $694M (+19% YoY), swings to profit; raises outlook
Quad/Graphics, Inc.
2021-Q2 EPS reported
$0.85
revenue$1,399,700,000
- Net sales $694M, up 19% YoY; net earnings $34M ($0.66 diluted EPS) vs loss of $15M in Q2 2020.
- Adjusted EBITDA $60M flat YoY, absorbing ~$30M in 2020 temporary cost savings.
- Reduced net debt by $120M YTD to $753M; debt leverage ratio improved to 3.0x from 3.35x.
- Raises 2021 outlook: net sales +1-3%, Adj. EBITDA $240-260M, leverage ~2.75x.
- Sold QuadExpress 3PL business for $40M (over 8x EBITDA multiple).