DFIN
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Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (DFIN) closed at $46.48 as of 2026-03-20, trading 9.6% below its 200-week moving average of $51.41. This places DFIN in the deep value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -3.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 51, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.91 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 446 weeks of data, DFIN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times. On average, these episodes lasted 38 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -9.1%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $1233 million, DFIN is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.4%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 7.9%. The stock trades at 3.1x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 11.4% over the past three years.
Over the past 8.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in DFIN would have grown to $216, compared to $296 for the S&P 500. DFIN has returned 9.4% annualized vs 13.5% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 3.9% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: DFIN vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After DFIN Crosses Below the Line?
Across 4 historical episodes, buying DFIN when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -14.0% after 12 months (median -17.0%), compared to +13.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 33% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -37.5% vs +21.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment DFIN crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
DFIN has crossed below its 200-week MA 5 times with an average 1-year return of +-9.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Aug 2018 | 50 | 26.5% | +0.4% | +119.6% |
| Sep 2018 | Nov 2020 | 114 | 75.0% | -42.0% | +125.6% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 7 | 15.3% | +14.4% | +7.4% |
| Oct 2025 | Jan 2026 | 10 | 9.4% | N/A | +1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | Ongoing | 7+ | 23.2% | Ongoing | -3.7% |
| Average | 38 | — | +-9.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DFIN below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (DFIN) is trading 9.6% below its 200-week moving average of $51.41. The current price is $46.48.
What is DFIN's 200-week moving average price?
Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $51.41 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when DFIN drops below its 200-week moving average?
DFIN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -9.1%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 38 weeks on average.
Is DFIN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about DFIN as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 51. Free cash flow yield is 7.4%. Return on equity is 7.9%. Price-to-book is 3.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does DFIN compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 8.6 years, $100 invested in DFIN would have grown to $216, compared to $296 for the S&P 500. That's 9.4% annualized vs 13.5% for the index. DFIN has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20