Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for Donnelley Financial Solutions.
Executive leadership at Donnelley Financial Solutions.
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Research analysts who have asked questions during Donnelley Financial Solutions earnings calls.
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Charles Strauzer
CJS Securities
4 questions for DFIN
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Kyle Peterson
Needham & Company
3 questions for DFIN
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Charlie Strauzer
CJS Securities, Inc.
2 questions for DFIN
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Pete Heckmann
D.A. Davidson & Co.
2 questions for DFIN
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Peter Heckmann
D.A. Davidson
2 questions for DFIN
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Ross Cole
Needham & Company, LLC
2 questions for DFIN
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Rajiv Sharma
B. Riley Securities
1 question for DFIN
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Sam Salvas
Needham & Company
1 question for DFIN
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Recent press releases and 8-K filings for DFIN.
Donnelley Financial Solutions Reports Strong Q4 and Full Year 2025 Results with Increased Software Sales and Share Buybacks
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Earnings
Share Buyback
Guidance Update
- Donnelley Financial Solutions reported strong Q4 2025 consolidated net sales of $172.5 million, an increase of 10.4% year-over-year, driven by 11.4% growth in software solutions and a 29% increase in transactional revenue.
- For the full year 2025, the company achieved $239.8 million in adjusted EBITDA, a 10.4% increase year-over-year, with a record adjusted EBITDA margin of 31.3%.
- Software solutions net sales reached $358.4 million for full year 2025, up 8.7% from 2024, comprising approximately 47% of total net sales.
- The company repurchased approximately 3.6 million shares in 2025, totaling $172.3 million at an average price of $48.36 per share, and expects Q1 2026 consolidated net sales between $200 million and $210 million with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 33% to 35%.
Feb 17, 2026, 2:00 PM
Donnelley Financial Solutions Reports Strong Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Donnelley Financial Solutions delivered strong fourth quarter 2025 results, with 10.4% consolidated net sales growth and a 44% year-over-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA to $45.8 million, achieving an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 26.6%.
- For the full year 2025, the company reported $239.8 million in consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, an increase of 10.4% from 2024, and a record Adjusted EBITDA margin of 31.3%.
- Software solutions net sales grew 8.7% to $358.4 million for the full year 2025, comprising approximately 47% of total net sales.
- The company repurchased approximately 3.6 million shares in 2025, representing about 12% of the company's outstanding shares at an average price of $48.36 per share. In Q4 2025, 1,255,000 shares were repurchased for $60.7 million.
- For the first quarter of 2026, Donnelley Financial Solutions expects consolidated net sales in the range of $200 million-$210 million and a consolidated Adjusted EBITDA margin between 33%-35%.
Feb 17, 2026, 2:00 PM
Donnelley Financial Solutions Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results
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Earnings
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
Share Buyback
- Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) reported FY 2025 total revenue of $767.0 million and Q4 2025 total net sales of $172.5 million.
- The company achieved FY 2025 Adjusted EBITDA of $294.8 million with a 31.3% margin, and Q4 2025 Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA of $45.8 million.
- Software sales reached $358 million in FY 2025, contributing to a 76% recurring and reoccurring revenue profile.
- Free Cash Flow (reported) for FY 2025 was $107.8 million and $47.9 million for Q4 2025, with net debt at $146.8 million and a leverage ratio of 0.6x as of December 31, 2025.
Feb 17, 2026, 2:00 PM
Donnelley Financial Solutions Reports Strong Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results, Provides Q1 2026 Outlook
DFIN
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) delivered strong Q4 2025 results, with consolidated net sales increasing 10.4% year-over-year to $172.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA growing 44% to $45.8 million, achieving an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 26.6%.
- For the full year 2025, DFIN achieved a record Adjusted EBITDA margin of 31.3% and grew software solutions net sales by 8.7% to $358.4 million, which comprised approximately 47% of total net sales.
- The company repurchased approximately 3.6 million shares in 2025, totaling $172.3 million at an average price of $48.36 per share, and concluded the year with a non-GAAP net leverage ratio of 0.6 times.
- DFIN is transitioning to its "sustained growth chapter" in 2026, aiming to accelerate its business mix shift towards recurring SaaS revenue, with recurring offerings approaching 80% of full-year total revenue.
- For Q1 2026, DFIN anticipates consolidated net sales to be in the range of $200 million to $210 million and an Adjusted EBITDA margin between 33% and 35%.
Feb 17, 2026, 2:00 PM
Donnelley Financial Solutions Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results
DFIN
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) reported Q4 2025 net sales of $172.5 million, an increase of 10.4% from Q4 2024, driven by 11.4% growth in software solutions and 12.4% in tech-enabled services net sales. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter increased 44.5% to $45.8 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 26.6%.
- For the full-year 2025, net sales were $767.0 million, a 1.9% decrease from 2024, while Adjusted EBITDA grew 10.4% to $239.8 million, achieving a record Adjusted EBITDA margin of 31.3%. Software solutions net sales reached $358.4 million, representing 46.7% of total full-year net sales.
- The company repurchased 1,255,108 shares for $60.7 million in Q4 2025 and a total of 3,562,928 shares for $172.3 million for the full year 2025. As of December 31, 2025, $53.8 million remained under the share repurchase authorization.
- DFIN provided Q1 2026 guidance for total net sales between $200 million and $210 million and an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 33% to 35%.
Feb 17, 2026, 12:00 PM
Donnelley Financial Solutions Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results
DFIN
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) reported net sales of $172.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase of 10.4% from the fourth quarter of 2024, and $767.0 million for the full-year 2025, a decrease of 1.9% from full-year 2024.
- Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 was $45.8 million, up 44.5% compared to Q4 2024, and for full-year 2025 was $239.8 million, an increase of 10.4% from full-year 2024.
- The company repurchased 3,562,928 shares for $172.3 million during full-year 2025, with $53.8 million remaining in share repurchase authorization as of December 31, 2025.
- For the first quarter of 2026, DFIN provided guidance for total net sales between $200 million and $210 million and an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 33% to 35%.
Feb 17, 2026, 12:00 PM
DFIN Discusses Software Growth, Margin Expansion, and Capital Markets Outlook at Needham Conference
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New Projects/Investments
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
Guidance Update
- DFIN's business is transitioning, with software now just under 50% of revenue, and the company targets 60% of total sales from software solutions by 2028.
- EBITDA margins have increased to nearly 30% and are projected to be north of 30% long-term, driven by the shift to software and disciplined cost management.
- The company anticipates significant profitability impact from a rebound in capital markets activity, with incremental margins on a potential $100 million revenue increase estimated at 50%-60%.
- DFIN launched ArcFlex for the private funds market and a rebuilt Venue data room in the fourth quarter of 2025, while leveraging AI (e.g., Active Intelligence) across its products and operations.
Jan 13, 2026, 1:45 PM
Donnelley Financial Solutions Discusses Software Growth, Margin Expansion, and Capital Markets Outlook
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Product Launch
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
- Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) helps clients comply with SEC regulations, with its business currently just under 50% software and a long-term target of 60% of total sales from software solutions by 2028.
- The company's revenue base is 75% recurring or reoccurring, with event-driven revenue making up 25%. An improvement in capital markets activity, which is currently at historical lows, could lead to 50%-60% incremental margins on increased revenue.
- DFIN has improved its EBITDA margins from mid-teens to close to 30%, with a long-term guidance of north of 30%, driven by the shift to software, cost management, and pricing.
- DFIN is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) across its product suite, including Active Intelligence, and for internal efficiencies, viewing it as a tailwind for the business.
- New growth initiatives include the ArcFlex offering for the private funds market and a rebuild of the Venue data room product rolled out in Q4 2025.
Jan 13, 2026, 1:45 PM
Donnelley Financial Solutions discusses business transformation and growth strategy at Needham Conference
DFIN
New Projects/Investments
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
Guidance Update
- Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) is undergoing a business transformation, with software solutions now comprising just under 50% of revenue and a target to reach 60% of total sales from software by 2028.
- The company's revenue base is primarily recurring, with 75% of revenue being recurring or reoccurring. Event-driven transactional revenue is currently below $200 million (approximately $160 million on a trailing basis), which is more than $100 million off its long-term average, offering significant upside potential with 50%-60% incremental margins if capital markets activity improves.
- DFIN has significantly improved its EBITDA margins from mid-teens to close to 30%, with a long-term goal of north of 30%, primarily due to the shift towards higher-margin software solutions and disciplined cost management.
- Growth opportunities include the recent Q4 2025 rollout of a rebuilt Venue data room and the new ArcFlex offering for the private funds market, alongside leveraging AI for internal efficiencies and product enhancements like Active Intelligence.
Jan 13, 2026, 1:45 PM
DFIN Reports Q3 2025 Results and Provides Q4 2025 Outlook
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- DFIN reported Q3 2025 consolidated net sales of $175.3 million, a 2.3% decrease from Q3 2024, while adjusted EBITDA increased 14.6% to $49.5 million with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 28.2%.
- Software solutions net sales grew 10.3% year-over-year, representing approximately 52% of total sales in the quarter, driven by strong demand for products like ActiveDisclosure and ArcSuite.
- The company completed the termination of its primary defined benefit pension plan, involving a $12.5 million cash contribution and a non-cash pre-tax settlement charge of $82.8 million, resulting in a $2.20 per diluted share negative EPS impact.
- DFIN repurchased approximately 659,000 shares for $35.5 million in Q3 2025, with $114.5 million remaining on its current share repurchase authorization as of September 30, 2025.
- For Q4 2025, the company expects consolidated net sales in the range of $150 million to $160 million and adjusted EBITDA margin between 22% and 24%, with the U.S. government shutdown impacting capital markets transactional revenue.
Oct 29, 2025, 1:00 PM
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