DFIN

NEUTRAL

$50.49 Live

Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. · NYSE

Target $64.33 (+27.4%)

$37.07 52W Range $66.25

DFIN Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. - Fundamental Analysis

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DFIN Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights

NYSE • Technology • Software - Application

Current Price Live

$50.49

Analyst Target

$64.33

+27.4% Upside

52W High

$66.25

52W Low

$37.07

Overview AI Snowflake Price Valuation Profitability Growth Health Statements Peers Insiders SEC Filings

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 26, 2026

Market cap

$1.44B

P/E

43.9

ROE

7.9%

Profit margin

4.2%

Debt/Equity

0.48

Dividend yield

N/A

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence

80%

DFIN presents a mixed profile with a stable Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and a significant valuation gap, as the current price of $50.49 far exceeds the Graham Number ($19.58) and Intrinsic Value ($23.06). While the stock trades at a steep premium to defensive values, its Forward P/E of 9.85 and PEG of 0.97 suggest the market is pricing in significant earnings growth. However, bearish insider activity and a 0/100 technical trend signal short-term caution. The company's consistent history of earnings beats provides a fundamental floor, but liquidity remains tight with a Quick Ratio of 0.84.

Key Strengths

Strong track record of earnings surprises (3/4 beats in last 4 quarters)

Attractive Forward P/E (9.85) compared to trailing P/E (43.90)

PEG Ratio of 0.97 indicates fair valuation relative to growth

Manageable Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48

Consistent revenue growth (10.40% YoY)

Key Risks

Significant overvaluation relative to Graham Number and Intrinsic Value

Bearish insider sentiment with recent sales by the CEO and officers

Weak liquidity position (Quick Ratio 0.84 is below 1.0)

Bearish technical trend (0/100)

Low Piotroski F-Score (4/9) indicates only stable, not strong, financial health

AI Fair Value Estimate

Based on comprehensive analysis

$31.32

-38.0% below current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall

Moderate

Value

Future

Past

Health

Dividend

AI Verdict

Speculative Growth

Key drivers: Earnings surprise history, Forward valuation vs Current price, Insider selling

Confidence

85%

Value

30/100

Ref P/E 43.90, PEG 0.97, Graham Number $19.58

Positives

Low PEG ratio

Watchpoints

Price is >150% above Graham Number
Price is >100% above Intrinsic Value

Future

75/100

Ref Growth rates and Forward P/E

Positives

Strong Forward P/E compression
Consistent YoY revenue growth

Watchpoints

Recent Q/Q earnings growth dip (-1.60%)

Past

85/100

Ref Historical earnings track record

Positives

Exceptional history of beating EPS estimates over 25 quarters

Watchpoints

Inconsistent Q/Q earnings progression

Health

50/100

Ref Piotroski F-Score and Liquidity Ratios

Positives

Low Debt/Equity (0.48)

Watchpoints

Piotroski F-Score 4/9
Quick Ratio < 1.0

Dividend

0/100

Ref Yield 0%

Positives

No standout positives identified.

Watchpoints

No dividend paid

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price

$50.49

Analyst Target

$64.33

Upside/Downside

+27.4%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for DFIN and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-24

Company	5Y	3Y	1Y	6M	1M	1W
DFIN Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. Primary	+65.0%	+16.1%	+12.7%	-5.8%	+7.6%	-3.8%
FLYW Flywire Corporation Peer	-66.6%	-58.5%	+28.1%	-9.4%	-10.9%	-0.6%
IMOS ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. Peer	+64.2%	+86.3%	+211.5%	+106.1%	+2.7%	+11.4%
KDK Kodiak AI, Inc. Peer	-3.9%	-3.9%	-3.9%	-15.5%	-14.9%	+3.0%
PENG Penguin Solutions, Inc. Peer	-5.7%	+60.5%	+58.7%	+16.0%	+48.1%	+14.2%

DFI

Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.

Primary

+65.0%

+16.1%

+12.7%

-5.8%

+7.6%

-3.8%

FLY

Flywire Corporation

Peer

-66.6%

-58.5%

+28.1%

-9.4%

-10.9%

-0.6%

IMO

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Peer

+64.2%

+86.3%

+211.5%

+106.1%

+2.7%

+11.4%

KDK

Kodiak AI, Inc.

Peer

-3.9%

-15.5%

-14.9%

+3.0%

PEN

Penguin Solutions, Inc.

Peer

-5.7%

+60.5%

+58.7%

+16.0%

+48.1%

+14.2%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

43.9

9.85

0.97

3.41

1.88

1.89

9.44

$1.44B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 4.22%

Operating Margin 10.96%

Gross Margin 63.44%

ROE 7.95%

ROA 11.32%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +10.4%

Earnings Growth +8.7%

Q/Q Revenue Growth +10.36%

Q/Q Earnings Growth -1.6%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity

0.48

Low debt

Current Ratio

1.06

Good

Quick Ratio

0.84

Poor

Cash/Share

$0.96

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue

$0.2B

Gross Margin

63.5%

Op. Margin

11.5%

Net Margin

3.6%

Total Assets

$0.8B

Liabilities

$0.4B

Equity

$0.4B

Debt/Equity

1.11x

Operating CF

$0.1B

CapEx

$-0.0B

Free Cash Flow

$0.0B

FCF Yield

80%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-05-05

$N/A

2026-02-17

$0.7

+70.7% surprise

2025-10-29

$0.86

+50.0% surprise

2025-07-31

$1.49

+4.9% surprise

Technology Sector Comparison

Comparing DFIN against 542 companies in the Technology sector (46 bullish, 183 neutral, 313 bearish)

P/E Ratio

43.9

This Stock

83.93

Sector Avg

-47.7% (Discount)

Return on Equity (ROE)

7.95%

This Stock

-35.44%

Sector Avg

-122.4% (Below Avg)

Profit Margin

4.22%

This Stock

-12.42%

Sector Avg

-134.0% (Weaker)

Debt to Equity

0.48

This Stock

0.7

Sector Avg

-31.5% (Less Debt)

Revenue Growth

10.4%

This Stock

4573.41%

Sector Avg

-99.8% (Slower)

Current Ratio

1.06

This Stock

3.64

Sector Avg

-71.0% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Company	AI Rating	Market Cap	P/E	ROE	Profit Margin	Price
DFIN Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.	NEUTRAL	$1.44B	43.9	7.9%	4.2%	$50.49
FLYW Flywire Corporation	NEUTRAL	$1.43B	106.45	1.6%	2.2%	$11.71	Compare
IMOS ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.	BEARISH	$1.43B	95.14	2.0%	2.1%	$40.91	Compare
KDK Kodiak AI, Inc.	BEARISH	$1.38B	-	-%	-%	$7.64	Compare
PENG Penguin Solutions, Inc.	NEUTRAL	$1.37B	37.27	9.6%	4.1%	$26.09	Compare

DFIN Donnelley...

NEUTRAL

Mkt Cap

$1.4B

P/E

43.9

ROE

7.9%

Price

$50.49

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Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

Date	Insider	Position	Transaction	Shares	Value
2026-03-06	JOHNSON ERIC J	Officer	Sale	20,280	$1,017,326
2026-03-04	WILLIAMS ROBERT KIRK	Officer	Sale	11,921	$621,342
2026-03-03	LEIB DANIEL	Chief Executive Officer	Stock Award	111,933	$2,663,411
2026-03-03	TURNER KAMI S	Officer	Stock Award	6,184	$173,119
2026-03-03	GARDELLA DAVID A	Chief Financial Officer	Stock Award	47,938	$1,118,698
2026-03-03	CLAY CRAIG D	Officer	Stock Award	43,001	$1,118,698
2026-03-03	JOHNSON ERIC J	Officer	Stock Award	31,848	$772,357
2026-03-03	TRZCINSKI LEAH MARIE	Officer	Stock Award	8,701	-
2026-03-03	WILLIAMS ROBERT KIRK	Officer	Stock Award	24,748	$532,817
2026-02-26	LEIB DANIEL	Chief Executive Officer	Sale	10,000	$503,587

JOHNSON ERIC J

Officer

Sell

2026-03-06

20,280 shares · $1,017,326

WILLIAMS ROBERT KIRK

Officer

Sell

2026-03-04

11,921 shares · $621,342

LEIB DANIEL

Chief Executive Officer

Stock Award

2026-03-03

111,933 shares · $2,663,411

TURNER KAMI S

Officer

Stock Award

2026-03-03

6,184 shares · $173,119

GARDELLA DAVID A

Chief Financial Officer

Stock Award

2026-03-03

47,938 shares · $1,118,698

CLAY CRAIG D

Officer

Stock Award

2026-03-03

43,001 shares · $1,118,698

JOHNSON ERIC J

Officer

Stock Award

2026-03-03

31,848 shares · $772,357

TRZCINSKI LEAH MARIE

Officer

Stock Award

2026-03-03

8,701 shares

WILLIAMS ROBERT KIRK

Officer

Stock Award

2026-03-03

24,748 shares · $532,817

LEIB DANIEL

Chief Executive Officer

Sell

2026-02-26

10,000 shares · $503,587

Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

8-K

2026-04-21

Donnelley Financial Solutions filed an 8-K on April 21, 2026, likely to announce its first-quarter financial results.

DEF 14A

2026-04-01

Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) filed a definitive proxy statement on April 1, 2026, providing shareholders with necessary information to vote on matters at the company's annual meeting.

10-K

2026-02-17

DFIN filed its 10-K annual report on February 17, 2026. Due to the absence of detailed excerpts, specific financial highlights and risk factors are unavailable for summary.

8-K

2026-02-17

Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) filed an 8-K on February 17, 2026, likely to announce its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results.

10-Q

2025-10-29

DFIN faces significant risks related to global economic volatility impacting transactional volumes, intense market competition, and the need to adapt to evolving technologies. Additionally, the company is exposed to potential cybersecurity breaches and challenges regarding client retention and the market acceptance of new products.

8-K

2025-10-29

Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) likely reported its third-quarter financial results in this 8-K filing.

8-K

2025-10-23

Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) likely reported its third-quarter financial results.

10-Q

2025-07-31

DFIN faces significant risks related to global economic volatility and its impact on transactional volumes, as well as competitive pricing pressures and client budgetary constraints. Additionally, the company is exposed to risks concerning cybersecurity, technological adaptation, and the ability to retain and attract clients.

8-K

2025-07-31

Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) filed an 8-K on July 31, 2025, likely to report its second-quarter financial results.

8-K

2025-05-19

Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) filed an 8-K on May 19, 2025, likely to announce its first-quarter financial results.

10-Q

2025-04-30

8-K

2025-04-30

DEF 14A

2025-04-02

8-K

2025-03-14

10-K

2025-02-18

Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus

BUY

3 analysts

DA Davidson

2026-04-16

Maintains

Buy Buy

DA Davidson

2026-02-18

Maintains

Buy Buy

DA Davidson

2026-01-30

Maintains

Buy Buy

Needham

2026-01-14

reit

Buy Buy

Needham

2025-10-30

Maintains

Buy Buy

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DFIN Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. - Fundamental Analysis

At a glance

AI Analysis

Key Strengths

Key Risks

Performance Snowflake

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Historical Performance Trends

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Valuation Metrics

Profitability

Growth

Financial Health

Financial Statement Flow

Quarterly Earnings History

Technology Sector Comparison

Similar Companies

Recent Insider Trading

SEC Filings

Wall Street Analysts

Past News Coverage

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