Donnelley Financ Stock Price, News & Analysis

DFIN (NYSE: DFIN) has released its 13th annual Guide to Effective Proxies, a comprehensive resource analyzing over 1,000 proxy statements with examples from more than 350 DFIN clients. The guide addresses key emerging themes including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, pay versus performance, and sustainability disclosures.

The updated guide helps public companies enhance shareholder communication through SEC-compliant disclosures, focusing on executive and board leadership, compensation, and risk management. DFIN's ActiveDisclosure software platform supports the proxy creation process by enabling better collaboration, accuracy, and design in regulatory filings.

DFIN (NYSE: DFIN), the leading SEC filing agent, announces successful implementation of the new EDGAR Next platform ahead of the SEC's September 12, 2025 deadline. The company is offering two enrollment options: a self-service portal and full-service administration to help clients transition smoothly to the new filing system.

The EDGAR Next platform represents a significant upgrade to the SEC's filing infrastructure, introducing enhanced security protocols and authentication requirements. DFIN's enrollment solutions include step-by-step guidance, seamless workflow integration, and continuous filing capabilities. Organizations must complete enrollment by September 12, 2025, or risk filing delays after December 19, 2025.

DFIN (NYSE:DFIN) reported its Q2 2025 financial results, highlighting record quarterly software solutions net sales of $92.2 million, up 7.7% year-over-year. Software solutions represented 42.3% of total net sales, advancing toward their 2028 target of 60%.

The company posted net earnings of $36.1 million ($1.28 per diluted share) and Adjusted EBITDA of $76.3 million with a 35.0% margin. Total net sales decreased 10.1% to $218.1 million due to lower print and distribution volumes. DFIN repurchased 787,152 shares for $34.3 million and authorized a new $150 million stock repurchase program through December 2026.

For Q3 2025, DFIN guides total net sales of $165-175 million with Adjusted EBITDA margin of 23-25%.

Donnelley Financial Solutions (NYSE:DFIN) has scheduled its second-quarter 2025 earnings conference call and webcast for July 31, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time. The company will release its Q2 financial results before market opening on the same day through an SEC Form 8-K filing.

Investors can access the live webcast through DFIN's investor relations website at investor.dfinsolutions.com, with registration and audio software installation required at least 15 minutes before the event. A replay of the webcast, along with the earnings release and financial tables, will be available on the website following the conference call.

DFIN reported mixed first-quarter 2025 results, with record software solutions net sales of $84.6 million, up 5.4% year-over-year. Total net sales slightly decreased by 1.1% to $201.1 million.

The company achieved net earnings of $31.0 million ($1.05 per diluted share) and Adjusted EBITDA of $68.2 million, marking a significant 23.6% increase. EBITDA margin expanded to 33.9%, up 680 basis points from 2024.

Key highlights include:

• Software solutions reached 42.1% of total sales
• ActiveDisclosure and Arc Suite products grew 16%
• Company maintained strong financial position with 0.8x leverage
• Repurchased 861,301 shares for $41.8 million
• Secured new credit agreement with $115M term loan and $300M revolving facility

Despite market volatility, DFIN's recurring compliance offerings provide stability while the company continues to focus on increasing recurring sales mix and managing costs.

Donnelley Financial Solutions (NYSE: DFIN) has scheduled its first-quarter 2025 financial results announcement and investor conference call for April 30, 2025. The company will release its Q1 financial report via SEC Form 8-K before market opening, followed by a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time.

The event will include discussion of financial results, a general business update, and an analyst Q&A session. Investors can access the live webcast through DFIN's investor relations website at investor.dfinsolutions.com, with registration required at least 15 minutes before the event. A replay of the webcast and related financial materials will be available on the website after the conference call.

DFIN (NYSE: DFIN) has appointed Ayman Sayed, President and CEO of BMC Software, to its Board of Directors. Sayed, 62, will serve on the board's compensation committee and stand for election at the company's 2025 annual meeting.

Sayed brings significant software industry expertise, having achieved over 18 consecutive quarters of annual growth at BMC Software and successfully managing its strategic transformation into two standalone companies. He previously served as Chief Product Officer at CA Technologies and held leadership roles at Cisco Systems.

The appointment follows Charles D. Drucker's retirement from the board on March 13, 2025. With these changes, DFIN's board maintains eight directors, with seven being independent.

DFIN (NYSE: DFIN) has unveiled its new EDGAR Next Enrollment Portal, launching March 24, 2025, to help clients comply with the SEC's new EDGAR Next filing framework. The portal streamlines the transition process for various filing types, including public company filings, investment company filings, and beneficial owner reporting.

The initiative responds to the SEC's final EDGAR Next rule announced in September 2024, which implements new login credentials, account management, and authorization requirements to enhance security and transparency in EDGAR filings.

Key benefits of the portal include:

• Step-by-step guidance for enrollment and post-enrollment tasks
• Seamless transition to new SEC rules
• Continuation of existing workflows
• Simplified EDGAR Next transition process

DFIN will host an informational webinar on March 20, 2025, featuring SEC experts providing enrollment guidance.

DFIN reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results, highlighting strong performance in software solutions. Q4 software solutions net sales reached $81.6 million, up 10.7% year-over-year, representing 52.2% of total quarterly sales. Full-year software solutions net sales grew to $329.7 million, a 12.6% increase, accounting for 42.2% of total annual sales.

Q4 net earnings were $6.3 million ($0.21 per diluted share), while full-year earnings reached $92.4 million ($3.06 per diluted share), up from $82.2 million in 2023. The company reported Q4 Adjusted EBITDA of $31.7 million with a 20.3% margin, and full-year Adjusted EBITDA of $217.3 million with a 27.8% margin.

During Q4, DFIN repurchased 281,753 shares for $17.4 million, and throughout 2024, bought back 947,288 shares for $58.7 million. The company maintained strong financial health with gross leverage of 0.6x and net leverage of 0.3x as of December 31, 2024.