New York Times (NYT) Projected to Announce Earnings on Wednesday

New York Times (NYSE:NYT) is projected to issue its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, August 5th. Analysts expect New York Times to announce earnings of $0.6630 per share and revenue of $752.0140 million for the quarter. Parties can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.

New York Times (NYSE:NYT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.61 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.49 by $0.12. New York Times had a return on equity of 22.02% and a net margin of 13.18%.The company had revenue of $712.24 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $699.93 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.41 EPS. New York Times’s quarterly revenue was up 12.0% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect New York Times to post $3 EPS for the current fiscal year and $3 EPS for the next fiscal year.

New York Times Price Performance

Shares of New York Times stock opened at $74.91 on Monday. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $73.86 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $76.25. New York Times has a 12 month low of $51.03 and a 12 month high of $87.10. The stock has a market capitalization of $12.12 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.15, a PEG ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 0.95.

New York Times Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, July 23rd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, July 8th were paid a $0.23 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, July 8th. This represents a $0.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.2%. New York Times’s payout ratio is currently 39.48%.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP William Bardeen sold 4,121 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $77.85, for a total value of $320,819.85. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 14,560 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,133,496. This trade represents a 22.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director David S. Perpich sold 9,000 shares of New York Times stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $77.06, for a total value of $693,540.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 28,469 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,193,821.14. The trade was a 24.02% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 17,121 shares of company stock worth $1,310,920 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Brown Advisory Inc. boosted its position in shares of New York Times by 1.1% during the 4th quarter. Brown Advisory Inc. now owns 17,944 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,246,000 after acquiring an additional 189 shares during the last quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC raised its stake in New York Times by 2.0% during the third quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 10,809 shares of the company’s stock worth $620,000 after purchasing an additional 207 shares during the period. UMB Bank n.a. raised its stake in New York Times by 12.9% during the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 2,026 shares of the company’s stock worth $141,000 after purchasing an additional 231 shares during the period. Larson Financial Group LLC boosted its holdings in New York Times by 59.6% in the 3rd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 656 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 245 shares during the last quarter. Finally, First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. boosted its holdings in New York Times by 1.4% in the 4th quarter. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. now owns 17,888 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,242,000 after purchasing an additional 255 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.37% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting New York Times

Here are the key news stories impacting New York Times this week:

• Positive Sentiment: NYT is publishing extensive coverage of high-interest events, including the expanding Iran conflict, Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, migration into Spain’s Ceuta territory, U.S. politics and artificial-intelligence risks. Such breaking-news and explanatory coverage can support traffic, subscriptions and engagement, although the articles do not disclose a measurable financial impact. Iran War Live Updates
• Neutral Sentiment: The company’s broad mix of politics, international affairs, science, culture and lifestyle journalism reinforces the value of its subscription bundle. However, the supplied articles contain no new subscriber, advertising or guidance figures, limiting their immediate importance for valuation.
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage of rising artificial-intelligence spending and an possible venture-capital bubble highlights both the opportunity and uncertainty facing digital media companies. AI could improve products and efficiency, but it may also intensify competition for audience attention and increase technology costs. In Silicon Valley, Some Say an A.I. Bubble Would Be Just Fine
• Negative Sentiment: The report that the economy is slowing is a potential concern for advertising demand, even though NYT’s subscription-led model may reduce its exposure relative to traditional broadcasters and newspapers. The Economy Slows
• Negative Sentiment: ABC’s formal dispute with the F.C.C. over television-license reviews underscores heightened regulatory and political pressure on U.S. media companies. The issue does not directly involve NYT, but it may contribute to a more cautious media-sector trading environment. ABC Formally Rebukes F.C.C. for Review of TV Licenses

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts recently commented on NYT shares. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $92.00 price target on shares of New York Times in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and issued a $95.00 price objective on shares of New York Times in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Bank of America dropped their target price on shares of New York Times from $87.00 to $80.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Barclays upped their target price on shares of New York Times from $60.00 to $66.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of New York Times from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 9th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have given a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, New York Times currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $83.22.

About New York Times

The New York Times Company is a publicly traded media organization best known for publishing The New York Times newspaper and operating the NYTimes.com digital platform. The company produces daily print and digital journalism covering national and international news, opinion pieces, feature stories, and multimedia content. Alongside its flagship newspaper, the firm offers a range of subscription-based services, including Times Cooking, NYT Games, podcasts and newsletters, designed to engage a broad audience of readers and advertisers.

Founded in 1851 by Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones, The New York Times has built a reputation for in-depth reporting and investigative journalism.