Quad Announces 33% Increase in Quarterly Dividend

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Quad (NYSE: QUAD) announced a 33% increase in its quarterly dividend from $0.075 to $0.10 per share, raising the annualized payout from $0.30 to $0.40 per share.

The Board declared the increased quarterly dividend payable on March 13, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026. Management said the move reflects confidence in cash flow and disciplined capital allocation while remaining opportunistic on buybacks.

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• Quarterly dividend increased by 33% from $0.075 to $0.10
• Annualized dividend rose to $0.40 per share
• Dividend payable March 13, 2026 to holders of record on Feb 27, 2026

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SUSSEX, Wis., Feb. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quad/Graphics, Inc. (NYSE: QUAD) ("Quad" or the "Company"), a marketing experience company that solves complex marketing challenges for its clients, announced today that its Board of Directors approved a 33% increase in the quarterly dividend of the Company's common stock from $0.075 per share, or $0.30 per share on an annualized basis, to $0.10 per share, or $0.40 per share on an annualized basis.

The Company also announced today that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock at the increased amount of $0.10 per share. The dividend is payable on March 13, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026.

Joel Quadracci, Chairman, President and CEO of Quad, said: "As we execute our strategy, we remain focused on strengthening our financial position and creating long-term shareholder value. This dividend increase reflects our confidence in Quad's continued cash flow generation and disciplined capital allocation strategy, including our ability to invest for growth, maintain low debt leverage, and provide strong shareholder returns. We also expect to remain opportunistic with future share repurchases."

About Quad

Quad (NYSE: QUAD) is a marketing experience, or MX, company that helps brands make direct consumer connections, from household to in-store to online. The company does this through its MX Solutions Suite, a comprehensive range of marketing and print services that seamlessly integrate creative, production and media solutions across online and offline channels. Supported by state-of-the-art technology and data-driven intelligence, Quad simplifies the complexities of marketing by removing friction wherever it occurs along the marketing journey. The company tailors its uniquely flexible, scalable and connected solutions to each client's objectives, driving cost efficiencies, improving speed-to-market, strengthening marketing effectiveness and delivering value on client investments.

Quad employs approximately 10,000 people in 10 countries and serves approximately 2,100 clients including industry leading blue-chip companies that serve both businesses and consumers in multiple industry verticals, with a particular focus on commerce, including retail, consumer packaged goods, and direct-to-consumer; financial services; and health. Quad is ranked among the largest agency companies in the U.S. by Ad Age, buoyed by its full-service media agency, Rise, and creative agency, Betty. Quad is also one of the largest commercial printers in North America, according to Printing Impressions.

For more information about Quad, including its commitment to operating responsibly, intentional innovation and values-driven culture, visit quad.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding, among other things, our current expectations about the Company's future results, financial condition, sales, earnings, free cash flow, capital expenditures, leverage, margins, objectives, goals, strategies, beliefs, intentions, plans, estimates, prospects, projections and outlook of the Company and can generally be identified by the use of words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "plan," "foresee," "project," "believe," "continue" or the negatives of these terms, variations on them and other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based largely on the Company's expectations and judgments and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are unforeseeable and beyond our control.

The factors that could cause actual results to materially differ include, among others: the impact of increased business complexity as a result of the Company's transformation to a marketing experience company, including adapting marketing offerings and business processes as required by new markets; the impact of decreasing demand for printing services and significant overcapacity in a highly competitive environment creating downward pricing pressures and potential under-utilization of assets; the impact of changes in postal rates, service levels or regulations; the impact of rapid changes in technology, including artificial intelligence, and the risk the Company is unable to adapt its marketing offerings to compete in this technology-driven environment; the impact of increases in its operating costs, including the cost and availability of raw materials (such as paper, ink components and other materials), inventory, parts for equipment, labor, fuel and other energy costs and freight rates, and the risk the Company is unable to pass along such increases to clients; the impact macroeconomic conditions, including elevated interest rates, postal rate increases, tariffs, trade restrictions, cost pressures and the price and availability of paper, have had, and may continue to have, on the Company's business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations (including future uncertain impacts); the risk the Company is unable to reduce costs and improve operating efficiency rapidly enough to meet market conditions; the impact of a data-breach of sensitive information, ransomware attack or other cyber incident on the Company; the fragility and decline in overall distribution channels; the failure to attract and retain qualified talent across the enterprise; the impact of digital media and similar technological changes, including digital substitution by consumers; the failure of clients to perform under contracts or to renew contracts with clients on favorable terms or at all; the failure to successfully identify, manage, complete and integrate acquisitions, investment opportunities or other significant transactions, as well as the successful identification and executing of strategic divestitures; the impact negative publicity could have on our business and brand reputation; the impact of risks associated with the operations outside of the United States ("U.S."), including trade restrictions, currency fluctuations, the global economy, costs incurred or reputational damage suffered due to improper conduct of its employees, contractors or agents, and geopolitical events like war and terrorism; the impact of significant capital expenditures and investments that may be needed to sustain and grow the Company's platforms, processes, systems, client and product technology, marketing and talent, to remain technologically and economically competitive, and to adapt to future changes, such as artificial intelligence; the impact of the various restrictive covenants in the Company's debt facilities on the Company's ability to operate its business, as well as the uncertain negative impacts macroeconomic conditions may have on the Company's ability to continue to be in compliance with these restrictive covenants; the impact of an other than temporary decline in operating results and enterprise value that could lead to non-cash impairment charges due to the impairment of property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets; the impact of regulatory matters and legislative developments or changes in laws, including changes in cyber-security, consumer protection, safety, privacy and environmental laws; and the impact on the holders of Quad's class A common stock of a limited active market for such shares and the inability to independently elect directors or control decisions due to the voting power of the class B common stock; and the other risk factors identified in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, which may be amended or supplemented by subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q or other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Except to the extent required by the federal securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor Relations Contact

Julie Fraundorf
Executive Director, Corporate Development & Investor Relations
IR@quad.com

Media Contact

Claire Ho
Director, Corporate Communications
414-566-2955
cho@quad.com

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FAQ

What dividend change did Quad (QUAD) announce on February 13, 2026?

Quad raised its quarterly dividend by 33% to $0.10 per share, annualized to $0.40. According to the company, the Board approved the increase and declared the quarterly dividend at the new rate, signaling a higher regular cash return to shareholders.

When is the increased Quad (QUAD) dividend payable and who is eligible?

The increased quarterly dividend is payable on March 13, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 27, 2026. According to the company, investors must be recorded by the Feb 27 record date to receive the March 13 payment.

How does Quad's (QUAD) new annualized dividend compare to the prior rate?

Quad's annualized dividend rose from $0.30 to $0.40 per share, a 33% increase. According to the company, this reflects a higher recurring cash distribution based on the Board's approval of the new quarterly rate.

What did Quad management say about the reason for the dividend increase (QUAD)?

Management said the increase reflects confidence in continued cash flow generation and disciplined capital allocation. According to the company, the move supports investment for growth, low debt leverage, and strong shareholder returns.

Will Quad (QUAD) continue share repurchases after the dividend increase?

Quad said it expects to remain opportunistic with future share repurchases while raising the dividend. According to the company, the Board views the increase alongside a capital allocation strategy that includes buybacks when appropriate.

How might the March 13, 2026 dividend payment affect QUAD investors expecting income?

Investors of record on Feb 27, 2026 will receive the higher quarterly dividend payable March 13, 2026, boosting short-term income by 33%. According to the company, this raises the predictable cash return for income-focused shareholders.