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SEC filingQ1 revenue declined 7.7% to $581M amid print volume pressures, offset by resilient gross margins at 21.2% and net income growth to $6.2M, while seasonal cash burn intensified to -$107M free cash flow.
Quad/Graphics reported Q1 2026 results reflecting persistent print industry headwinds, with revenue of $581.0 million down 7.7% from $629.4 million in the prior year quarter. This decline stems primarily from lower print volumes, including impacts from catalog discounts tied to recent postal rate increases that may limit volume uplift given the elevated current rate base after years of biannual hikes through July 2025. The Company continues to execute its strategy of maintaining the strongest, most efficient print manufacturing platform as a high-quality, low-cost producer, which helped limit gross profit erosion to 5.0% at $122.9 million while expanding gross margin to 21.2% from manufacturing efficiencies and variable expense control.
Operating income of $17.7 million declined 9.7% from $19.6 million, resulting in a 3.0% operating margin, as revenue contraction outpaced gross profit resilience amid fixed cost leverage challenges. Management assesses performance via EBITDA and EBITDA margin, focusing on revenue growth potential while controlling variable expenses. Despite these pressures, net income improved 6.9% to $6.2 million, with diluted EPS rising 18.2% to $0.13, underscoring bottom-line durability through disciplined cost management.