Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) reported Q1 non-GAAP net earnings Wednesday of $1.24 per diluted share, up from $0.91 a year earlier.
Three analysts polled by FactSet expected $0.70.
Net sales for the quarter ended March 31 were $201.1 million, down from $203.4 million a year earlier.
Three analysts surveyed by FactSet expected $191.9 million.
The company's shares rose 5.4% in premarket activity Wednesday.