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Dec 31, 2025
Donnelley Financial Solutions Q4 2025 Earnings Report
Donnelley Financial Solutions reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025, driven by growth in software solutions and tech-enabled services.
Key Takeaways
Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) announced robust financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, with total net sales increasing by 10.4% to $172.5 million compared to the same period in 2024. This growth was primarily fueled by significant increases in software solutions and tech-enabled services net sales. The company also reported a strong Adjusted EBITDA of $45.8 million, marking a 44.5% increase year-over-year, and an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 26.6%.
Total fourth-quarter net sales increased by 10.4% to $172.5 million, driven by strong performance in software solutions and tech-enabled services.
Software solutions net sales grew by 11.4%, with Venue and ActiveDisclosure each growing approximately 20% year-over-year.
Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter rose by 44.5% to $45.8 million, with the Adjusted EBITDA margin expanding by 630 basis points to 26.6%.
The company repurchased 1,255,108 shares for $60.7 million in Q4 2025, at an average price of $48.38 per share.
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Forward Guidance
For the first quarter of 2026, DFIN anticipates total net sales between $200 million and $210 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 33% to 35%. Capital markets transactional net sales are projected to be between $45 million and $50 million.
Positive Outlook
- Anticipated total net sales for Q1 2026 are between $200 million and $210 million, indicating continued growth.
- Projected Adjusted EBITDA margin for Q1 2026 is strong, ranging from 33% to 35%.
- Capital markets transactional net sales are expected to be between $45 million and $50 million in Q1 2026, reflecting ongoing market activity.
- The company is encouraged by the strength of its operating performance and momentum in capital markets transactional activity.
- DFIN's market-leading regulatory and compliance offerings position it well to serve clients in a complex regulatory environment.
Challenges Ahead
- The guidance for Adjusted EBITDA margin is provided on a non-GAAP basis only, without a GAAP reconciliation due to unreasonable efforts.
- The company does not have access to certain information necessary for a GAAP reconciliation, including non-recurring items.
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