(NYT) New York Times - Overview

Sector: Communication Services | Industry: Publishing | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 12.221m USD | Total Return: 35.7% in 12m

Digital News, Printed Newspapers, Games, Recipes, Sports Media
Total Rating 85
Safety 90
Buy Signal 0.01
Publishing
Industry Rotation: +3.5
Market Cap: 12.2B
Avg Turnover: 148M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility25.0%
VaR 5th Pctl3.95%
VaR vs Median-5.07%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio1.06
Rel. Str. IBD66.9
Rel. Str. Peer Group71.9
Character TTM
Beta0.215
Beta Downside0.057
Hurst Exponent0.480
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD19.67%
CAGR/Max DD1.48
CAGR/Mean DD6.03
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of NYT over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-03": 0.26, "2021-06": 0.36, "2021-09": 0.23, "2021-12": 0.43, "2022-03": 0.19, "2022-06": 0.24, "2022-09": 0.21, "2022-12": 0.59, "2023-03": 0.19, "2023-06": 0.38, "2023-09": 0.37, "2023-12": 0.7, "2024-03": 0.31, "2024-06": 0.45, "2024-09": 0.45, "2024-12": 0.8, "2025-03": 0.41, "2025-06": 0.58, "2025-09": 0.59, "2025-12": 0.89, "2026-03": 0.61,
EPS CAGR: 28.24%
EPS Trend: 69.8%
Last SUE: 4.00
Qual. Beats: 1
Revenue Revenue of NYT over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-03: 473.045, 2021-06: 498.497, 2021-09: 509.103, 2021-12: 594.232, 2022-03: 537.425, 2022-06: 555.68, 2022-09: 547.68, 2022-12: 667.536, 2023-03: 560.739, 2023-06: 590.853, 2023-09: 598.345, 2023-12: 676.215, 2024-03: 594.015, 2024-06: 625.097, 2024-09: 640.178, 2024-12: 726.629, 2025-03: 635.91, 2025-06: 685.873, 2025-09: 700.821, 2025-12: 802.314, 2026-03: 712.236,
Rev. CAGR: 6.84%
Rev. Trend: 80.5%
Last SUE: 1.55
Qual. Beats: 4

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

Pead

Description: NYT New York Times

The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) is a global media organization operating through two primary segments: The New York Times Group and The Athletic. Its business model has transitioned from a traditional print-heavy focus to a multi-product digital subscription ecosystem. This portfolio includes the core news product alongside specialized offerings such as Cooking, Games, Wirecutter, and Audio.

The company generates revenue through three main channels: subscriptions, advertising, and content licensing. In the broader publishing sector, media firms are increasingly prioritizing bundle strategies to increase user retention and lifetime value. NYT also leverages its brand through commercial printing services and the licensing of intellectual property for use in film, television, and academic databases.

For a deeper look into the companys valuation metrics and historical performance, consider reviewing the detailed data available on ValueRay. Founded in 1851, the company remains a central figure in the domestic publishing industry, utilizing a diverse advertising suite that spans digital display, audio, and live events.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Digital subscription growth in Games and Cooking offsets print advertising revenue decline
  • Bundle adoption rates drive higher average revenue per user and retention metrics
  • The Athletic segment path to profitability influences overall corporate operating margins
  • Advertising revenue sensitivity to macroeconomic conditions and luxury brand marketing spend
  • Strategic reliance on direct-to-consumer digital platforms reduces third-party distribution dependency
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict) 8.5
Net Income: 382.4m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: 0.19 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 3.44 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: 12.04% < 20% (prev 9.39%; Δ 2.65% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.20 > 3% & CFO 577.6m > Net Income 382.4m
Net Debt (-545.8m) to EBITDA (576.7m): -0.95 < 3
Current Ratio: 1.60 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (163.7m) vs 12m ago -0.73% < -2%
Gross Margin: 51.41% > 18% (prev 0.49%; Δ 5.09k% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 103.7% > 50% (prev 96.08%; Δ 7.64% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: 496.4 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 576.7m / Interest Expense TTM 976k)
Altman Z'' 7.69
A: 0.12 (Total Current Assets 927.2m - Total Current Liabilities 577.9m) / Total Assets 2.86b
B: 0.91 (Retained Earnings 2.60b / Total Assets 2.86b)
C: 0.17 (EBIT TTM 484.5m / Avg Total Assets 2.80b)
D: 2.63 (Book Value of Equity 2.25b / Total Liabilities 857.9m)
Altman-Z'' Score: 7.69 = AAA
Beneish M -2.99
DSRI: 1.10 (Receivables 234.9m/192.5m, Revenue 2.90b/2.63b)
GMI: 0.96 (GM 51.41% / 49.49%)
AQI: 0.97 (AQ_t 0.51 / AQ_t-1 0.53)
SGI: 1.10 (Revenue 2.90b / 2.63b)
TATA: -0.07 (NI 382.4m - CFO 577.6m) / TA 2.86b)
Beneish M-Score: -2.99 (Cap -4..+1) = A
What is the price of NYT shares? As of May 17, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 74.48 with a total of 1,854,812 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -6.21%, over one month by -8.16%, over three months by +0.89% and over the past year by +35.67%.
Is NYT a buy, sell or hold? New York Times has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.10. Therefore, it is recommended to buy NYT.
  • StrongBuy: 5
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 4
  • Sell: 0
  • StrongSell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the NYT price?
Analysts Target Price 84 12.8%
New York Times (NYT) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 16 May 2026
P/E Trailing = 32.4034
P/E Forward = 29.4118
P/S = 4.2519
P/B = 6.422
P/EG = 3.7947
Revenue TTM = 2.90b USD
EBIT TTM = 484.5m USD
EBITDA TTM = 576.7m USD
Long Term Debt = 36.6m USD (from capitalLeaseObligations, last fiscal year)
Short Term Debt = 12.1m USD (from shortTermDebt, last fiscal year)
Debt = 48.7m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last fiscal year)
Net Debt = -545.8m USD (recalculated: Debt 48.7m - CCE 594.5m)
Enterprise Value = 11.67b USD (12.22b + Debt 48.7m - CCE 594.5m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 496.4 (Ebit TTM 484.5m / Interest Expense TTM 976k)
EV/FCF = 21.53x (Enterprise Value 11.67b / FCF TTM 542.2m)
FCF Yield = 4.64% (FCF TTM 542.2m / Enterprise Value 11.67b)
FCF Margin = 18.69% (FCF TTM 542.2m / Revenue TTM 2.90b)
Net Margin = 13.18% (Net Income TTM 382.4m / Revenue TTM 2.90b)
Gross Margin = 51.41% ((Revenue TTM 2.90b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.41b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 46.16% (prev 54.23%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 4.08 (Enterprise Value 11.67b / Total Assets 2.86b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.60% (Interest Expense 290k / Debt 48.7m)
Taxrate = 10.57% (10.4m / 98.3m)
NOPAT = 433.2m (EBIT 484.5m * (1 - 10.57%))
Current Ratio = 1.60 (Total Current Assets 927.2m / Total Current Liabilities 577.9m)
Debt / Equity = 0.02 (Debt 48.7m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 2.00b)
Debt / EBITDA = -0.95 (Net Debt -545.8m / EBITDA 576.7m)
Debt / FCF = -1.01 (Net Debt -545.8m / FCF TTM 542.2m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.99b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 13.67% (Net Income 382.4m / Total Assets 2.86b)
RoE = 19.22% (Net Income TTM 382.4m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.99b)
RoCE = 23.91% (EBIT 484.5m / Capital Employed (Equity 1.99b + L.T.Debt 36.6m))
RoIC = 21.82% (NOPAT 433.2m / Invested Capital 1.99b)
WACC = 6.72% (E(12.22b)/V(12.27b) * Re(6.74%) + D(48.7m)/V(12.27b) * Rd(0.60%) * (1-Tc(0.11)))
Discount Rate = 6.74% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + 0.7*ERP = 7.92%
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: -68.89 | Cagr: -0.58%
[DCF] Terminal Value 85.91% ; FCFF base≈495.1m ; Y1≈610.8m ; Y5≈1.04b
[DCF] Fair Price = 154.2 (EV 24.30b - Net Debt -545.8m = Equity 24.84b / Shares 161.1m; r=6.72% [WACC]; 5y FCF grow 25.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 69.84 | EPS CAGR: 28.24% | SUE: 4.0 | # QB: 1
Revenue Correlation: 80.49 | Revenue CAGR: 6.84% | SUE: 1.55 | # QB: 4
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=0.66 | Chg30d=-1.36% | Revisions=-20% | Analysts=7
EPS next Quarter (2026-09-30): EPS=0.67 | Chg30d=+1.91% | Revisions=+25% | Analysts=7
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=2.85 | Chg30d=+4.88% | Revisions=+64% | GrowthEPS=+15.7% | GrowthRev=+9.7%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=3.18 | Chg30d=+1.73% | Revisions=+64% | GrowthEPS=+11.8% | GrowthRev=+6.9%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: +64%