Donnelley Financial Solutions Reports Q2 Earnings with Strong Software Growth
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) reported second-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2026, showing a net sales increase of 2.8% to $224.2 million, driven by growth in software solutions and improved capital markets activity. The company's Software Solutions segment reached record performance with $99.4 million in revenue, up 7.8%, while the ActiveDisclosure platform saw year-over-year growth of 29%. Adjusted EBITDA rose to a new quarterly high of $82.3 million, reflecting improved sales mix and cost control. DFIN's Capital Markets Transactional segment also rebounded with a 36% increase in net sales to $47.3 million due to stronger equity deal activity. However, Print and Distribution revenue declined by 15%, attributed to secular industry shifts and regulatory changes. The company repurchased shares worth $34.7 million during the quarter at an average price of $45.48 per share. Looking ahead, DFIN provided third-quarter guidance with net sales expected between $175 million and $185 million, representing 3% growth year-over-year.
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Topics: capital markets activity financial performance software solutions growth