DFIN
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Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (DFIN) closed at $48.29 as of 2026-02-02, trading 5.1% below its 200-week moving average of $50.87. This places DFIN in the deep value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 1.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 55, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 440 weeks of data, DFIN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times. On average, these episodes lasted 36 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -20.8%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $1328 million, DFIN is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 8.2%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 7.5%. The stock trades at 3.1x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 13.0% over the past three years.
Over the past 8.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in DFIN would have grown to $224, compared to $315 for the S&P 500. DFIN has returned 10.0% annualized vs 14.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -8.6% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
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 -28.5% after 12 months (median -17.0%), compared to +11.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 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 +-20.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Aug 2018 | 50 | 26.5% | +0.4% | +128.1% |
| Sep 2018 | Nov 2020 | 114 | 75.0% | -42.0% | +134.4% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 7 | 15.3% | N/A | +11.6% |
| Oct 2025 | Jan 2026 | 10 | 9.4% | N/A | +5.1% |
| Feb 2026 | Ongoing | 1+ | 5.1% | Ongoing | N/A |
| Average | 36 | — | +-20.8% | — |
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 Friday close, 2026-02-02