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NY Times (NYT) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

The New York Times (NYT) reported Q3 2026 earnings with total revenue of $768.5M, up 9.7% YoY. Digital subscriptions grew 14.6% to $421.3M, with 420K new subscribers. Digital ad revenue rose 12.0% to $109.9M. Adjusted EPS was $0.68, up from $0.59. Q4 guidance expects 9-11% total subscription growth and 6-8% cost increase. The company faces risks from tech company traffic impacts and variable compensation costs.

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Published Nov 4, 2026, 4:57 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$NYTBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat and upbeat guidance suggest upside potential, but cost inflation and print decline warrant caution.

02

Market read

First‑time earnings disclosure for a major U.S. media company; provides fresh data for traders.

03

What to watch

Potential headwinds from AI‑related litigation costs and competitive pressure from streaming services.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 9/10Timing: after market close

Background

The New York Times Company reported its Q3 2026 results, highlighting digital subscription growth and providing Q4 guidance.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$NYTBullishHigh confidence
Context

Q3 2026 earnings released with revenue up 9.7% YoY, adjusted EPS $0.68 and guidance for Q4 subscription growth.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as investors price in higher digital revenue and solid free cash flow.

Evidence & confidence

First‑time disclosure of earnings and guidance for a large‑cap media company; numbers beat prior year and indicate continued subscriber growth.

Market effects

Sector

Signals strength in digital media subscriptions, may benefit peer digital publishers.

Regional

U.S. media sector could see modest gains.

Global

Limited to U.S. equities; no direct global macro impact.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Higher operating costs and declining print revenue could pressure margins if digital growth slows.

Key entities

  • Executive
    Meredith Kopit Levien

    CEO who reaffirmed subscriber growth targets.

  • Executive
    William Bardeen

    CFO who discussed cost outlook and AI litigation expenses.

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