Analyst Upside

AU · rank #7 · 2026-09-09

DFIN

NYSE · $1.25B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy3.9strength 3.9 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
1.761
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.20
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
3
Insider signal (90d)
$999,990 across 1 unique buyers.
3.000
Analyst upside
Consensus target $64.00
+28.5%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+36.43%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.33
Gross margin TTM+64.2%
52w high$57.18
Market cap (USD)$1.25B

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Summary

Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) provides regulatory technology and compliance software, including ActiveDisclosure and Venue, to automate SEC reporting and transaction workflows for public companies and investment funds.

Rationale

A 28.5% analyst upside target is backed by 100% positive revision agreement (+$0.20 EPS over 30 days) following a Q2 earnings beat, driven by high-margin software momentum and 36.7% record adjusted EBITDA margins.

Material risks

  • 1Accelerated revenue decay in the legacy print and distribution business, particularly if expedited by the SEC's proposed e-delivery rules.
  • 2Exposure to capital market cycles, where fluctuations in M&A activity and fund formations directly impact transaction-driven Venue virtual data room volumes.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed