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The New York Times Company Reports Strong Second-Quarter Results and Positive Outlook for Q3
The New York Times Company (NYT) has announced its financial results for the second quarter, showcasing a robust performance and a promising outlook for the third quarter. The data for these financial figures was compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
The company's second-quarter revenue grew by almost 10% year over year, amounting to nearly $686 million. This growth was primarily driven by an increase in digital ad revenue and online subscriptions. Notably, the company notched twin beats in the second quarter, with revenue exceeding the average analyst expectation of $670 million, and the adjusted net income for the quarter also surpassing the average analyst expectation of $0.52 per share.
The management of The New York Times Company expects an increase in digital subscriptions of 13% to 16% year over year in the third quarter. Additionally, they anticipate a low-double-digit increase in digital ad revenue for the third quarter. This optimistic outlook suggests continued growth in digital subscriptions and ad revenue for the company.
The per-share, non-GAAP (adjusted) profitability for the second quarter rose to $0.58 from $0.45. Meanwhile, GAAP net income for the quarter increased by 27% to slightly under $83 million.
Two analysts, Curry Baker from Guggenheim and Craig Huber from Huber Research, have raised their price targets for The New York Times Company. Craig Huber's new fair value assessment for NYT is $62 per share, while Curry Baker's assessment is $56 per share. Baker maintains a neutral stance for NYT, while Huber keeps his overweight (buy) rating for the company.
The New York Times Company's stock has experienced a 11% increase in share value week to date, influenced by a clutch of analyst price target raises. The stock, known in the media as "The Gray Lady," has seen its upward trend continue, but no new information about its symbol or its performance beyond the raised price targets was provided.
It's important to note that no new information about the data source or analyst expectations for the third quarter was provided in this announcement. Furthermore, no further information about GAAP net income, per-share non-GAAP profitability, or revenue for the third quarter was provided.
As The New York Times Company continues to innovate and adapt to the digital age, its strong second-quarter results and positive outlook for the third quarter bode well for the future of the company.
