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Quad Graphics Inc (Class A) (QUAD) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

Q: Should I buy, hold, or sell QUAD stock right now?

Quad Graphics Inc (Class A) (QUAD) currently earns a Roarable Rating of D (Sell — SELL) with 47/100 RQD Confidence. Stretched risk/reward at 15x P/E (20% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

Q: What is QUAD's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

QUAD's 12-month base price target is $7.32 (range $5.71 to $11.71), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

$7.70 -18.08% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Quad Graphics Inc (Class A) (QUAD) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 47/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D • SELL / AVOID Cap $396.3M

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk D-

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-4.9% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for QUAD)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.8%

RSI-14 MOMENTUMOVERSOLD (<32)

23.330 Oversold · 70 Hot

ALTMAN-Z SHIELDDISTRESS RISK (<1.8)

1.62>3.0 Fortress Safe

PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)

5 / 99-Pt Accounting

52-WEEK LASER RANGE43% OF RANGE

L: $5$7.70H: $11

1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED

Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (22% profit margin), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: C-RQD 12 / 20

2. Big Money & Insiders● TRIMMING

Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Insiders and big institutional desks have been trimming shares rather than stepping up to buy.

Factor Grade: DRQD 20 / 40

3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WARNING

SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

High sensitivity to tight interest rates or new risk warnings added to recent SEC annual filings.

Factor Grade: D-RQD 15 / 40

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ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model

NEUTRAL (60)

19.7% ROIC with 21.6% gross margin and 12.79% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard

BEARISH (40)

Altman-Z 1.62 and Piotroski 5/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq

BEARISH (45)

20/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 7/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like QUAD

✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.

Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong

!Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
!Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

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QUAD // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +3.49%▼ SUPPORT BREAKDOWN

2026-10-30O $7.46H $7.88L $7.16C $7.70VOL 742.0K

RES: $9.82SUP: $9.29SMA50: $9.60SMA200: $8.09

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

6.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -9.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #706 of 1011 ⚔️ ACCO vs QUAD Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (QUAD vs. ACCO, PMTS, DLX, WBTN)

Industry: Publishing (11 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Quad Graphics Inc (Class A) (QUAD) ranks #706 by composite RQD confidence (47/100, grade D) and #617 by equity capitalization ($396.3M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ACCO leads on earnings valuation at 9.7x trailing P/E, while QUAD leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 19.7% ROIC and 21.6% gross margin. PMTS currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 75/100 (B) compared with QUAD at 47/100 (D).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
QUAD ACTIVE Quad Graphics Inc (Class A)	D	47/100	14.7x	21.6%	19.7%	-18.08%	$396.3M	Benchmark Subject
ACCO Acco Brands Corporation	C	62/100	9.7x	32.8%	5.0%	-0.46%	$402.5M	/acco-vs-quad →
PMTS CPI Card Group Inc.	B	75/100	20.3x	31.3%	17.5%	+2.14%	$304.1M	/pmts-vs-quad →
DLX Deluxe Corporation	C+	68/100	12.8x	53.0%	—	0.00%	$1.05B	/dlx-vs-quad →
WBTN WEBTOON Entertainment Inc.	D	48/100	—	23.3%	-8.5%	+0.11%	$1.29B	/wbtn-vs-quad →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001481792

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Quad Graphics Inc (Class A) (QUAD) reported GAAP revenue of $2.42B (-9.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.67B , and -18.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $27.0M, operating cash flow of $95.9M, and free cash flow of $50.7M (-9.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, QUAD closed FY2025 with $1.25B in total assets against $322.9M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.62, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$2.42B	$27.0M	$95.9M	$50.7M	$1.25B	$322.9M
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$2.67B	-$50.9M	$112.9M	$55.7M	$1.30B	$349.1M
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$2.96B	-$55.4M	$147.6M	$147.6M	—	—

3. QUAD Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is QUAD stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Quad Graphics Inc (Class A) (NYSE: QUAD) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 47/100 at a spot price of $7.70 (-18.08% 1D, market cap $396.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, QUAD ranks #706 in composite RQD confidence.

How does QUAD compare to ACCO and PMTS in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Publishing), QUAD carries a Roarable D (47/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 14.7x, gross margin of 21.6%, and ROIC of 19.7%. By comparison, ACCO (Acco Brands Corporation) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 9.7x, ROIC 5.0%, cap $402.5M) and PMTS (CPI Card Group Inc.) posts a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 20.3x, ROIC 17.5%, cap $304.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, ACCO leads on earnings multiple (9.7x) while QUAD leads on capital efficiency (19.7% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for QUAD?

Per QUAD's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001481792), Quad Graphics Inc (Class A) generated $2.42B in revenue (-9.4% YoY), $27.0M in net income, and $50.7M in free cash flow against $1.25B in total assets and $322.9M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is QUAD trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

QUAD last traded at $7.70 (-18.08% on volume of 1,257,604 shares), positioning the stock -19.79% below its 50-day simple moving average ($9.60) and -4.82% below its 200-day simple moving average ($8.09). Across its 52-week range of $5.12 to $11.15, QUAD sits at the 42.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 23.3 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.8% ($7.10 to $8.30).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell QUAD stock right now?

Quad Graphics Inc (Class A) (QUAD) currently earns a Roarable Rating of D (Sell — SELL) with 47/100 RQD Confidence. Stretched risk/reward at 15x P/E (20% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

What is QUAD's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

QUAD's 12-month base price target is $7.32 (range $5.71 to $11.71), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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