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The New York Times’ fourth quarter was shaped by strong digital subscription and advertising momentum, but the market responded negatively, reflecting investor concerns about margins and cost trends. Management attributed revenue growth to robust subscriber engagement and a surge in digital advertising, particularly as new products and ad supply drove marketer demand. CEO Meredith Kopit Levien highlighted that “every part of our portfolio contributed,” with products like games, The Athletic, and Cooking helping expand the company’s reach. However, higher operating costs—mainly linked to incentive compensation from financial outperformance and stepped-up video production—drew scrutiny. CFO Will Bardeen acknowledged that expenses exceeded prior guidance, emphasizing the company’s ongoing investments in journalism and digital product experiences.
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Newspaper and digital media company The New York Times (NYSE:NYT) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 10.4% year on year to $802.3 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.89 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of newspaper and digital media company The New York Times (NYSE:NYT)
fell 8.6% in the afternoon session after its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report revealed a mixed performance, where misses on key profitability and subscriber metrics overshadowed a revenue beat.
Newspaper and digital media company The New York Times (NYSE:NYT) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 10.4% year on year to $802.3 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.89 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Newspaper and digital media company The New York Times (NYSE:NYT)
will be reporting results this Wednesday before market hours. Here’s what to look for.
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