NYSE: NYT
The New York Times Company
Communication Services · Publishing
After hours: $64.01(+0.09%) · as of 8:00 PM ET
Market Cap
$10.39B
52w High
$87.10
52w Low
$54.10
P/E
26.54
Volume
1.86M
Outstanding Shares
162.40M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock rose 10.24% over the last year. Revenue grew 10.76% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 14.45% to 16.29%. Free cash flow grew 36.86% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved higher against modestly improving underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 16.29%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 10.76% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
The New York Times Company, in conjunction with its subsidiaries, furnishes news and vital information to a worldwide readership and viewership through a diverse array of digital and traditional media.
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 1 shares became 2
Every 1 shares became 2
Every 1 shares became 3
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
5
Buy
11
Hold
1
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Nov 4, 2026
Q4 FY26 · EPS est $0.68 · Revenue est $768.18M
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Dividends
$0.82/shareQuarterlyDividend Achiever · 12yrSafeNYT pays a dividend with a 1.28% dividend yield, 12 consecutive years of growth, growing at 25.83% annually, covered 5.0× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
1.28%
Annual Div / Share
$0.82
5yr CAGR
+25.83%
Doubles every ~3.0yr
Payout Ratio
32.14%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+27.03%
5yr CAGR
+25.83%
10yr CAGR
+17.75%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$1/mo
In 5 yrs
$2/mo
In 10 yrs
$3/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$13/yr $1/mo | $23/yr+76% $2/mo | $40/yr+211% $3/mo |
Long-range projections use a capped 12% annual growth assumption.
Yield-on-cost grows from 1.28% → 3.98% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Achiever
NYT has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Achiever, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 5.0× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 25.83% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.