McGraw Hill (NYSE:MH) Given New $17.00 Price Target at BMO Capital Markets

McGraw Hill (NYSE:MH) had its target price lifted by stock analysts at BMO Capital Markets from $16.00 to $17.00 in a research note issued on Friday, Marketbeat.com reports. The brokerage currently has an “outperform” rating on the stock. BMO Capital Markets’ price target points to a potential upside of 26.10% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other brokerages also recently weighed in on MH. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $16.00 target price on shares of McGraw Hill in a research note on Friday, June 12th. Morgan Stanley dropped their price objective on shares of McGraw Hill from $21.00 to $18.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. The Goldman Sachs Group reduced their price objective on McGraw Hill from $19.00 to $17.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, June 11th. Wall Street Zen lowered McGraw Hill from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised McGraw Hill from a “sell (d-)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research note on Friday, June 12th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $18.38.

McGraw Hill Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:MH opened at $13.48 on Friday. The business has a fifty day moving average of $10.60 and a 200-day moving average of $12.28. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.53, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a current ratio of 0.77. McGraw Hill has a twelve month low of $8.94 and a twelve month high of $18.00. The firm has a market cap of $2.58 billion and a PE ratio of 67.41.

McGraw Hill (NYSE:MH) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 13th. The company reported $0.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.48 by $0.11. McGraw Hill had a net margin of 1.68% and a return on equity of 57.92%. The business had revenue of $549.90 million for the quarter. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts predict that McGraw Hill will post 1.86 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On McGraw Hill

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of MH. MetLife Investment Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of McGraw Hill by 7.0% during the 4th quarter. MetLife Investment Management LLC now owns 15,404 shares of the company’s stock valued at $254,000 after purchasing an additional 1,008 shares in the last quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company raised its holdings in McGraw Hill by 13.7% during the 4th quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 11,566 shares of the company’s stock worth $191,000 after buying an additional 1,398 shares during the period. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. bought a new position in McGraw Hill in the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey boosted its holdings in shares of McGraw Hill by 48.5% in the fourth quarter. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey now owns 7,360 shares of the company’s stock valued at $121,000 after buying an additional 2,404 shares during the period. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc bought a new stake in shares of McGraw Hill during the third quarter worth $30,000.

McGraw Hill News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting McGraw Hill this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded expectations: McGraw Hill reported fiscal Q1 EPS of $0.59, well above the $0.48 consensus estimate and break-even earnings in the prior-year period. Revenue increased approximately 2.6% to 2.7% year over year to $549.9 million, supported by performance in its Higher Education and K-12 businesses. McGraw Hill shares rise nearly 4% after Q1 earnings and revenue beat forecasts
• Positive Sentiment: Recurring revenue and AI initiatives provided a growth signal: Management highlighted recurring revenue growth of about 10%, suggesting improved revenue visibility. Investors also focused on the company’s use of artificial intelligence as a potential long-term driver of product innovation and efficiency. McGraw Hill Q1 2027 earnings call highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year revenue outlook was maintained or updated favorably: McGraw Hill guided to fiscal 2027 revenue of $2.1 billion to $2.2 billion, compared with consensus expectations near $2.1 billion. The range leaves room for upside if the company sustains its first-quarter momentum. McGraw Hill reports strong fiscal first-quarter 2027 results
• Neutral Sentiment: Shareholders elected the company’s proposed directors at the August 11 annual meeting, producing no major governance change or immediate financial impact. McGraw Hill reports strong fiscal Q1 2027 results
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the earnings beat, revenue growth remained modest, while McGraw Hill’s elevated leverage and weak liquidity metrics could limit flexibility. With a high valuation relative to earnings, the stock may require continued execution and stronger growth to sustain its gains.

McGraw Hill Company Profile

McGraw Hill (NYSE:MH) is a global learning science company specializing in educational content, digital learning platforms, and assessment solutions. The company offers textbooks and course materials for K-12 and higher education, along with professional development resources for corporate and workforce training. Its digital solutions—including adaptive learning platforms and analytics-driven tools—support personalized instruction, progress tracking, and interactive engagement in both classroom and remote environments.

Founded in 1888 in New York City, McGraw Hill has evolved from a technical periodical publisher into one of the world’s leading providers of educational content and technology.