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New York Times (NYT)


Market Price (12/26/2025): $71.01 | Market Cap: $11.6 Bil
Sector: Communication Services | Industry: Publishing

New York Times (NYT)


Market Price (12/26/2025): $71.01
Market Cap: $11.6 Bil
Sector: Communication Services
Industry: Publishing

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%
Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0%
Key risks
NYT key risks include [1] navigating subscriber churn and defending its copyright against AI companies through litigation, Show more.
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 28%
  
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital Content & Streaming, and E-commerce & DTC Adoption. Themes include Gaming Content & Platforms, Video Streaming, Show more.
  
0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 28%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital Content & Streaming, and E-commerce & DTC Adoption. Themes include Gaming Content & Platforms, Video Streaming, Show more.
3 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0%
4 Key risks
NYT key risks include [1] navigating subscriber churn and defending its copyright against AI companies through litigation, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

NYT Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Here are the key points explaining the 19.1% stock movement for The New York Times (NYT) between August 31, 2025, and December 26, 2025: 1. Strong Third-Quarter 2025 Earnings Beat. The New York Times Company reported robust third-quarter 2025 financial results on November 5, 2025, exceeding analyst expectations for both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue, which led to a 3.9% rise in premarket trading.

2. Significant Growth in Digital Subscriptions. The company demonstrated continued success in its digital transformation strategy, adding approximately 460,000 net digital-only subscribers in the third quarter of 2025, bringing its total digital-only subscriber base to 12.33 million. This follows an addition of around 230,000 net digital-only subscribers in the second quarter of 2025.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 23.2% change in NYT stock from 9/25/2025 to 12/25/2025 was primarily driven by a 16.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
925202512252025Change
Stock Price ($)57.6271.0123.24%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2688.592749.232.26%
Net Income Margin (%)11.92%12.29%3.14%
P/E Multiple29.3834.2616.63%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)163.33163.020.19%
Cumulative Contribution23.24%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/25/2025 to 12/25/2025
ReturnCorrelation
NYT23.2% 
Market (SPY)4.9%-7.2%
Sector (XLC)0.9%5.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 27.9% change in NYT stock from 6/26/2025 to 12/25/2025 was primarily driven by a 14.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
626202512252025Change
Stock Price ($)55.5171.0127.92%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2627.812749.234.62%
Net Income Margin (%)11.53%12.29%6.60%
P/E Multiple30.0134.2614.18%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)163.78163.020.46%
Cumulative Contribution27.92%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/26/2025 to 12/25/2025
ReturnCorrelation
NYT27.9% 
Market (SPY)13.1%9.5%
Sector (XLC)11.3%17.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 34.7% change in NYT stock from 12/25/2024 to 12/25/2025 was primarily driven by a 11.3% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
1225202412252025Change
Stock Price ($)52.7071.0134.74%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2535.512749.238.43%
Net Income Margin (%)11.04%12.29%11.30%
P/E Multiple30.9534.2610.71%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)164.42163.020.85%
Cumulative Contribution34.73%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/25/2024 to 12/25/2025
ReturnCorrelation
NYT34.7% 
Market (SPY)15.8%29.7%
Sector (XLC)20.1%34.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 122.3% change in NYT stock from 12/26/2022 to 12/25/2025 was primarily driven by a 58.8% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
1226202212252025Change
Stock Price ($)31.9471.01122.31%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2235.022749.2323.01%
Net Income Margin (%)7.74%12.29%58.76%
P/E Multiple30.7334.2611.50%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)166.43163.022.05%
Cumulative Contribution122.22%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/26/2023 to 12/25/2025
ReturnCorrelation
NYT57.5% 
Market (SPY)48.3%32.5%
Sector (XLC)65.3%33.0%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
NYT Return62%-6%-32%53%7%38%132%
Peers Return1%51%-29%6%34%27%96%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%18%115%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
NYT Win Rate58%50%42%75%50%58% 
Peers Win Rate50%55%38%55%48%53% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
NYT Max Drawdown-11%-22%-42%0%-15%-12% 
Peers Max Drawdown-41%-6%-39%-15%-11%-28% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: NWSA, FOXA, WBD, TRI, LEE. See NYT Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/24/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventNYTS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-50.3%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven101.3%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven855 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-28.3%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven39.5%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven62 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-24.2%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven32.0%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven34 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-86.8%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven656.4%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven3,409 days1,480 days

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In The Past

New York Times's stock fell -50.3% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 1/26/2021. A -50.3% loss requires a 101.3% gain to breakeven.

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About New York Times (NYT)

The New York Times Company, together with its subsidiaries, provides news and information for readers and viewers across various platforms worldwide. It offers The New York Times (The Times), a daily and Sunday newspaper in the United States, as well as international edition of The Times; and operates the NYTimes.com Website. The company also transmits articles, graphics, and photographs from The Times and other publications to approximately 1,500 newspapers, magazines, and websites; licenses electronic databases to resellers in the business, professional, and library markets; and offers magazine licensing, news digests, book development, and rights and permissions. In addition, it engages in the live events business, which hosts physical and virtual live events to connect audiences with journalists and outside thought leaders; direct-sold website, mobile application, podcast, email, and video advertisements, as well as digital advertising services; operates Wirecutter, a product review and recommendation products; develops mobile applications, including games and cooking products; prints and distributes products for third parties; and offers other products and services. The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

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Analogies for The New York Times (NYT):

  • The Wall Street Journal for general news.
  • Netflix for high-quality journalism and features.

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  • The New York Times (Digital and Print Subscriptions): Provides access to premium news, analysis, and opinion content across various topics through digital platforms and a traditional newspaper.
  • NYT Games: Offers a subscription-based collection of popular puzzle games, including the Crossword, Wordle, and Spelling Bee, categorized as entertainment services.
  • NYT Cooking: A subscription service delivering a vast library of recipes, cooking guides, and instructional content to home cooks, categorized as culinary content and instruction.
  • The Athletic: A subscription-based digital sports journalism platform providing in-depth news, analysis, and exclusive content across a wide range of sports.
  • Advertising Services: Facilitates marketing for businesses by offering various advertising placements across the New York Times's digital and print properties, categorized as an advertising platform.

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The New York Times Company (symbol: NYT) primarily sells its products and services directly to individual consumers rather than other businesses. Its major revenue streams come from subscriptions to its various journalistic and lifestyle offerings.

The company serves the following up to three categories of individual customers:

  1. Core News Subscribers: These are individuals who subscribe to the flagship digital or print editions of The New York Times, seeking in-depth news coverage, analysis, and opinion across a wide range of topics including politics, business, culture, and international affairs. This category represents the traditional and foundational customer base for the company's journalism.
  2. Product-Specific Subscribers (e.g., Games, Cooking, The Athletic): This category includes individuals who subscribe to specific vertical products offered by The New York Times, often as standalone subscriptions or as part of a bundle. Examples include:
    • Games Subscribers: Individuals primarily interested in the company's digital games, such as the New York Times Crossword, Spelling Bee, and Sudoku.
    • Cooking Subscribers: Individuals who subscribe for access to a vast archive of recipes and culinary content.
    • The Athletic Subscribers: Sports enthusiasts who subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of professional and college sports.
  3. Non-Subscribing Readers/Users: This category encompasses individuals who engage with The New York Times' content without a paid subscription. They may access a limited number of free articles, listen to podcasts, browse Wirecutter recommendations, or interact with content on social media. While not direct paying customers, they represent a significant audience for advertising revenue and a funnel for future subscriber growth.

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Meredith Kopit Levien, Chief Executive Officer

Meredith Kopit Levien was appointed Chief Executive Officer of The New York Times Company in September 2020. She joined the company in 2013 as head of advertising, and then served as chief revenue officer from 2015 to 2017 and chief operating officer from 2017 to 2020. Before her tenure at The New York Times, Ms. Levien was the chief revenue officer at Forbes Media from 2011 to 2013, where she was responsible for the North American and European revenue operations across Forbes.com, the Forbes Magazine Group, and Forbes Conferences. Her earlier career included roles at Atlantic Media Company, the digital agency i33/AppNet, and The Advisory Board Company.

William Bardeen, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

William Bardeen became the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The New York Times Company in July 2023. Prior to this role, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer from 2018 to 2023. Mr. Bardeen joined The New York Times Company in 2004, holding various positions in corporate development, business development, and strategic planning, including Senior Vice President of Strategy and Development from 2013 to 2018. Before joining the company, he worked as a management consultant and with early-stage companies in the media and communications industry, starting his career at A.T. Kearney management consultancy in 1996.

A. G. Sulzberger, Chairman and Publisher

A. G. Sulzberger has served as the Chairman of The New York Times Company since 2021 and as Publisher of The New York Times since 2018. He was previously the Deputy Publisher from 2016 to 2017, and held roles as an Associate Editor and Assistant Editor earlier in his career. The Ochs-Sulzberger family has maintained control of The New York Times and related properties since Adolph S. Ochs purchased the newspaper in 1896.

Jacqueline M. Welch, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer

Jacqueline M. Welch joined The New York Times Company as Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer in November 2020. Before joining The Times, Ms. Welch was the Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Chief Diversity Officer at Freddie Mac, a role she held since 2016. In that position, she led efforts to improve and evolve all aspects of human resources, including equitable pay, talent acquisition, development, organizational development, performance enablement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

R. Anthony Benten, Senior Vice President, Treasurer, and Chief Accounting Officer

R. Anthony Benten has been the Chief Accounting Officer of The New York Times Company since 2019 and also serves as Senior Vice President and Treasurer since 2016. He previously held the position of Corporate Controller from 2007 to 2019 and Senior Vice President of Finance from 2008 to 2016 within the company.

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The New York Times Company (NYT) faces several key business risks, primarily stemming from the evolving media landscape and broader economic factors. The most significant risks include:
  • Changing News Consumption Habits and Competition: The ongoing shift in how people consume news, with many turning to free sources and social media, poses a substantial threat to subscriber growth and retention. This includes competition from various digital platforms and the potential for subscriber churn, particularly as the impact of major news cycles (like election years) may wane. The company is also navigating the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on content creation and distribution, as evidenced by its litigation to defend its business model and copyright against AI companies.
  • Macroeconomic Environment and its Impact on Revenue: Economic weakness, instability, and volatility, including factors such as inflation, high interest rates, and the potential for a recession, can adversely affect both digital and print advertising spending. These macroeconomic pressures can also lead to increased operating costs, impacting the company's financial performance.
  • Brand and Reputation: As a news organization, the New York Times' brand and reputation for high-quality, independent journalism are critical assets. Any incidents that erode consumer trust, create a perception of unreliable journalism, or lead to a decline in editorial quality could severely damage its brand, thereby adversely affecting its business, financial condition, and results of operations.

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The clear emerging threat to The New York Times Company (NYT) is the rapid advancement and widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) models capable of generating and summarizing textual content.

These large language models (LLMs) pose a risk of disintermediating traditional news providers. Consumers may increasingly rely on AI chatbots or AI-enhanced search engines (such as Google's AI Overviews) to receive news summaries or answers to informational queries, rather than directly navigating to news websites like NYT.com. This directly threatens NYT's ability to drive traffic to its content, convert readers into subscribers, and maintain engagement with its platform.

Additionally, the potential for AI to generate plausible news articles or summaries quickly and at scale could dilute the perceived value and uniqueness of professionally reported, human-authored journalism, potentially undermining the willingness of consumers to pay for news subscriptions. The New York Times Company has already initiated legal action against AI developers for copyright infringement, underscoring its recognition of this direct challenge to its intellectual property and business model.

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The addressable markets for The New York Times Company's main products and services are substantial, reflecting the diverse nature of its offerings across news, lifestyle, and advertising segments.

  • Digital News Subscriptions: The global digital newspapers and magazines market was valued at approximately USD 25 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach around USD 45 billion by 2033, with North America holding the largest share at approximately 35%. Another estimate puts the global digital newspapers & magazines market at USD 36.18 billion in 2024, growing to USD 47.05 billion by 2030. The U.S. digital media subscription market, which includes news, was approximately USD 7.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand to USD 77.2 billion by 2034.

  • Print Newspaper Market: The global printed and digital newspaper market was valued at approximately USD 193 billion in 2023, with projections to reach USD 211 billion by 2032. More specifically, the global print newspapers & magazines market was estimated at USD 123.93 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to reach USD 105.24 billion by 2028, reflecting a decline. The U.S. newspaper market (combining print and digital revenue) was valued at USD 20.1 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to USD 20.28 billion by 2032.

  • Digital Advertising: The global digital advertising market was estimated at USD 488.40 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1,164.25 billion by 2030. Other sources estimate the global market at USD 479.08 billion in 2024, reaching USD 1481.90 billion by 2032. In the U.S. alone, the online advertising market reached USD 61.9 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 126.2 billion by 2033. The U.S. digital advertising market is forecasted to grow by USD 218.3 billion during 2024-2029.

  • Online Puzzle Games: The global puzzle video game market was valued at USD 12.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 23.8 billion by 2032. Separately, the explore puzzle games market is estimated at USD 2.5 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow significantly by 2033. In 2024, puzzle games generated over USD 21 billion in global revenue.

  • Digital Cooking/Recipe Apps: The global recipe apps market is projected to surge from USD 453.702 million in 2021 to USD 2,008.76 million by 2033. The digital recipe consumption market was valued at USD 625.91 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1,706.30 million by 2031. North America holds approximately 60% of the global recipe apps market share.

  • Digital Audio Content: The global digital audio market was valued at USD 23.99 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 73.79 billion by 2035. The global audio digital media market was valued at US$ 107.58 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow to US$ 214.92 billion by 2030. The broader global audio entertainment market, including podcasts, audiobooks, streaming music, and radio, is predicted to surpass US$75 billion in revenue in 2024.

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The New York Times Company (NYT) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through a multi-faceted digital-first strategy. Key drivers include:
  • Expanding Digital Subscriber Base and Bundling Strategy: The company aims to reach 15 million total subscribers by the end of 2027, driven significantly by the success of its multi-product bundles that include News, Games, Cooking, The Athletic, and Wirecutter. Initiatives such as the recently launched family subscription plan are designed to broaden the subscriber base and improve retention, as bundled subscribers tend to engage more, stay longer, and pay more over time.
  • Price Optimization and Growth in Average Revenue Per User (ARPU): The New York Times is focused on increasing its digital-only ARPU by transitioning subscribers from promotional offers to higher-priced plans and implementing price increases for long-term subscribers. This strategy has already shown positive results, with digital-only ARPU growing by 3.6% to $9.79 in Q3 2025.
  • Growth in Digital Advertising Revenue: Despite the primary focus on subscriptions, digital advertising is projected to be a strong revenue driver, with expectations for mid-to-high teens growth in Q4 2025. This growth is fueled by robust marketer demand, new advertising supply, and the introduction of innovative AI-powered ad products like Brand Match.
  • Enhancement of Digital Product Portfolio and Integration of AI/Video Content: The company continues to invest in and expand its diverse digital product offerings beyond core news, such as Games, Cooking, and The Athletic, which are crucial for attracting new subscribers and enhancing the value of its bundles. Additionally, strategic advancements in video journalism, the conversion of podcasts into video shows, a new watch tab, and AI-powered features for products like Cooking and Wirecutter are expected to drive engagement and create additional value.
  • Content Licensing and Affiliate Revenue: The New York Times is exploring new monetization pathways through content licensing deals and affiliate revenues, particularly from its product review site, Wirecutter. These revenue streams contribute to the overall growth and demonstrate the company's adaptability in an evolving media landscape.

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Capital Allocation Decisions (2020-2025)

Share Repurchases
  • The Board of Directors approved a $250.0 million Class A share repurchase program in February 2023.
  • An additional $350.0 million Class A share repurchase program was approved by the Board in February 2025.
  • In the first nine months of 2025, share repurchases totaled approximately $109.8 million.
Share Issuance
  • The number of Class A shares outstanding declined by 0.83% in 2022 from 2021, and by 0.88% in 2023 from 2022, with a further 0.87% decline year-over-year for the quarter ending September 30, 2025.
Inbound Investments
  • In August 2022, ValueAct Capital took a stake in the company to advocate for increasing bundled subscriptions.
  • Activist investor Fivespan Partners acquired a stake in August 2025, proposing strategies to leverage artificial intelligence for subscription base expansion.
Outbound Investments
  • The New York Times Company acquired the puzzle game Wordle in February 2022 for a price in the "low seven figures".
  • In January 2022, the company acquired The Athletic, a subscription-based sports news website, for an all-cash purchase price of $550 million.
  • The company acquired the subscription-based audio app Audm in March 2020, and podcast production company Serial Productions in July 2020.
Capital Expenditures
  • Capital expenditures were approximately $23 million in 2023 and $29 million in 2024.
  • Expected capital expenditures for 2025 are approximately $40 million, to be funded from cash on hand.
  • The primary focus of capital expenditures in 2024 was on improvements to the Company Headquarters and the College Point, N.Y., printing and distribution facility.

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Financials

NYTNWSAFOXAWBDTRILEEMedian
NameNew York.News Fox Warner B.Thomson .Lee Ente. 
Mkt Price71.0126.4473.9129.23133.003.6850.12
Mkt Cap11.614.933.072.559.80.024.0
Rev LTM2,7498,50016,47437,8637,3765627,938
Op Inc LTM4329663,2431,4122,128201,189
FCF LTM5375802,6654,1341,822-91,201
FCF 3Y Avg3905081,8344,9251,869-81,171
CFO LTM5729933,0365,2302,459-61,726
CFO 3Y Avg4199212,1886,0712,456-31,554

Growth & Margins

NYTNWSAFOXAWBDTRILEEMedian
NameNew York.News Fox Warner B.Thomson .Lee Ente. 
Rev Chg LTM8.4%2.2%14.9%-4.3%3.0%-8.0%2.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg7.2%-5.6%5.6%17.2%3.9%-10.4%4.7%
Rev Chg Q9.5%2.3%4.9%-6.0%3.4%-12.3%2.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.3%0.6%1.1%-1.5%0.8%-3.3%0.7%
Op Mgn LTM15.7%11.4%19.7%3.7%28.9%3.5%13.5%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg13.5%10.0%18.4%-0.5%26.9%5.0%11.8%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.6%0.1%-0.1%1.2%2.3%0.2%0.4%
CFO/Rev LTM20.8%11.7%18.4%13.8%33.3%-1.0%16.1%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg16.1%11.1%14.2%15.2%34.6%-0.4%14.7%
FCF/Rev LTM19.5%6.8%16.2%10.9%24.7%-1.6%13.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg15.0%6.1%11.9%12.3%26.4%-1.4%12.1%

Valuation

NYTNWSAFOXAWBDTRILEEMedian
NameNew York.News Fox Warner B.Thomson .Lee Ente. 
Mkt Cap11.614.933.072.559.80.024.0
P/S4.21.82.01.98.10.02.0
P/EBIT26.314.410.519.725.2-10.517.1
P/E34.312.716.2149.434.0-0.625.1
P/CFO20.215.010.913.924.3-4.114.4
Total Yield3.8%9.2%7.0%0.7%4.6%-166.5%4.2%
Dividend Yield0.9%1.3%0.9%0.0%1.7%0.0%0.9%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg4.5%3.4%8.5%18.3%2.8%-18.5%4.0%
D/E0.00.20.20.50.021.30.2
Net D/E-0.10.00.10.40.020.90.1

Returns

NYTNWSAFOXAWBDTRILEEMedian
NameNew York.News Fox Warner B.Thomson .Lee Ente. 
1M Rtn9.9%4.1%14.2%27.3%-0.5%-15.4%7.0%
3M Rtn23.2%-12.4%22.7%47.8%-15.4%-33.0%5.2%
6M Rtn27.9%-10.2%31.0%162.2%-32.0%-44.8%8.9%
12M Rtn34.7%-5.7%49.2%177.1%-17.3%-74.9%14.5%
3Y Rtn122.3%48.2%150.1%218.8%22.5%-79.0%85.3%
1M Excs Rtn7.8%1.4%11.6%24.5%-3.0%-16.8%4.6%
3M Excs Rtn18.3%-17.3%17.8%42.8%-20.4%-37.9%0.2%
6M Excs Rtn15.0%-23.1%18.1%149.3%-44.9%-57.7%-4.0%
12M Excs Rtn19.1%-21.3%33.8%156.6%-33.7%-92.6%-1.1%
3Y Excs Rtn47.6%-25.9%79.3%134.4%-57.4%-158.1%10.8%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
New York Times Group (NYTG)2,2962,2242,075  
The Athletic13185   
Intersegment Eliminations (I/E)-10   
Advertising   392531
Other   196198
Subscription   1,1951,084
Total2,4262,3082,0751,7841,812


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$71.01 
Market Cap ($ Bil)11.6 
First Trading Date05/03/1973 
Distance from 52W High0.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$62.73$56.34
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA13.2%26.0%
 3M1YR
Volatility19.0%28.2%
Downside Capture-75.7827.35
Upside Capture39.3352.71
Correlation (SPY)-6.8%29.8%
NYT Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.24-0.09-0.030.340.450.57
Up Beta0.290.690.950.980.620.64
Down Beta-1.21-0.12-0.28-0.490.220.41
Up Capture84%21%6%49%39%34%
Bmk +ve Days13263974142427
Stock +ve Days13253465138403
Down Capture-89%-71%-45%40%49%79%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days7172860110342

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of NYT With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 NYTSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return35.0%22.6%19.2%71.9%8.9%6.0%-10.1%
Annualized Volatility28.0%18.5%19.5%19.3%15.3%17.1%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio1.050.960.782.690.360.18-0.12
Correlation With Other Assets 34.3%29.5%3.9%10.8%24.1%10.5%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLC, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of NYT With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 NYTSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return8.4%13.0%14.9%18.7%11.7%4.8%32.7%
Annualized Volatility30.0%20.9%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.7%
Sharpe Ratio0.310.530.700.970.510.170.60
Correlation With Other Assets 42.9%41.4%6.4%10.7%34.7%19.4%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLC, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of NYT With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 NYTSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return19.0%13.2%14.7%14.9%6.9%5.2%69.3%
Annualized Volatility30.5%22.6%18.0%14.8%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.640.540.700.830.310.220.90
Correlation With Other Assets 44.9%44.3%1.8%18.2%34.6%12.8%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLC, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12152025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity7,933,498
Short Interest: % Change Since 11302025-4.4%
Average Daily Volume1,844,197
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.30
Basic Shares Quantity163,022,000
Short % of Basic Shares4.9%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/5/2025-0.2%9.1%12.1%
8/6/202515.5%8.2%10.4%
5/7/2025-0.0%3.9%5.9%
2/5/2025-11.9%-11.3%-15.2%
11/4/2024-7.7%-1.0%-5.1%
8/7/20243.4%4.7%3.8%
5/8/20243.2%4.0%10.1%
2/7/2024-7.3%-9.0%-10.7%
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SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141213
# Negative101211
Median Positive5.2%8.4%10.4%
Median Negative-6.3%-7.0%-6.1%
Max Positive15.5%18.7%23.6%
Max Negative-11.9%-14.6%-15.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251105202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025806202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025507202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024227202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241104202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024807202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024508202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023220202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231108202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023808202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023510202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022228202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221102202210-Q 9/25/2022
6302022803202210-Q 6/26/2022
3312022504202210-Q 3/27/2022
12312021223202210-K 12/26/2021