Zacks Research Reduces Earnings Estimates for Cimpress

Cimpress plc (NASDAQ:CMPR) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research decreased their FY2026 earnings estimates for Cimpress in a research note issued to investors on Monday, April 6th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the business services provider will post earnings per share of $3.42 for the year, down from their prior estimate of $3.51. Zacks Research has a “Strong-Buy” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Cimpress’ current full-year earnings is $3.69 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Cimpress’ Q1 2028 earnings at $0.29 EPS and Q2 2028 earnings at $1.89 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Cimpress in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Truist Financial set a $100.00 target price on shares of Cimpress in a report on Friday, January 30th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Cimpress from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Sunday, March 1st. Finally, Barrington Research boosted their target price on shares of Cimpress from $83.00 to $95.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $97.50.

Cimpress Stock Up 5.4%

Shares of Cimpress stock opened at $78.00 on Wednesday. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $73.31 and its 200-day moving average is $70.59. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.89 billion, a PE ratio of 86.67 and a beta of 1.71. Cimpress has a 12-month low of $35.21 and a 12-month high of $82.43.

Cimpress (NASDAQ:CMPR) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The business services provider reported $1.95 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.61 by $0.34. The firm had revenue of $1.04 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $993.64 million. Cimpress had a net margin of 0.66% and a negative return on equity of 4.18%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Virtu Financial LLC acquired a new position in Cimpress in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $410,000. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV boosted its position in Cimpress by 10.9% during the fourth quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 5,074 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $338,000 after purchasing an additional 500 shares during the last quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp boosted its position in Cimpress by 12.6% during the fourth quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp now owns 11,274 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $761,000 after purchasing an additional 1,265 shares during the last quarter. XTX Topco Ltd boosted its position in Cimpress by 149.4% during the fourth quarter. XTX Topco Ltd now owns 9,635 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $642,000 after purchasing an additional 5,772 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Twinbeech Capital LP acquired a new stake in Cimpress during the fourth quarter valued at $638,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 77.64% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Cimpress

Here are the key news stories impacting Cimpress this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised its FY2027 view (to $4.06 from $3.99) and nudged several 2027 quarter estimates higher, suggesting an improving medium-term earnings trajectory that could support further multiple expansion.
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks increased some near-term quarter estimates (including Q1 2028 to $0.29 and select 2027 quarter lifts), signalling pockets of momentum in the forecast cadence that investors may view as confirmatory after the company’s recent quarterly beat.
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks maintains a “Strong-Buy” rating and the market consensus full-year EPS remains near $3.69 — the headline rating is bullish but the mixed nature of revisions tempers a clear directional signal.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed several near-term estimates (FY2026 lowered to $3.42 from $3.51; cuts to Q2 2028, Q3 2026 and Q4 2026 forecasts), reflecting potential near-term headwinds to profitability that could pressure the stock if confirmed by company updates or weaker results.
• Negative Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha analysis rates Cimpress as a “Hold,” noting that while strategic initiatives are robust, execution and risk factors keep the case from a clear buy — this cautionary view may cap upside until risks abate. Cimpress: Robust Strategies, But Risks Keep It A Hold

Cimpress Company Profile

Cimpress NV is a global leader in mass customization and web-to-print services, offering businesses and consumers an online platform to design, order and personalize printed marketing materials and promotional products. As the parent company of Vistaprint and a portfolio of regional print service providers, Cimpress leverages proprietary technology to connect millions of small- and medium-sized customers with a network of manufacturing facilities around the world. Its product range spans business cards, brochures, signage, labels, apparel, packaging and a variety of bespoke merchandise.

The company traces its roots to Vistaprint, founded in 1995 by Robert W.