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Quarterly ResultAug 5, 2026, 07:07 AM

New York Times Q2 Revenue $762.5M, EPS $0.57; Digital Subs 12.8M

AI Summary

The New York Times Company reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with total revenues increasing 11.2% to $762.5 million and diluted EPS rising 14.0% to $0.57. Digital-only subscription revenues grew 16.4% year-over-year, driven by an addition of approximately 280,000 net digital-only subscribers, bringing the total to 12.8 million. Digital advertising revenues also saw a significant increase of 20.7%. The company provided a positive outlook for Q3 2026, expecting continued growth in digital subscriptions and advertising.

Key Highlights

  • Total revenues increased 11.2% year-over-year to $762.5 million.
  • Diluted EPS rose 14.0% year-over-year to $0.57.
  • Digital-only subscription revenues grew 16.4% year-over-year to $407.9 million.
  • Added 280,000 net digital-only subscribers, reaching 12.8 million total.
  • Digital advertising revenues increased 20.7% year-over-year to $114.0 million.
  • Operating profit increased 10.8% year-over-year to $118.0 million.
  • Repurchased $35.4 million of Class A Common Stock in Q2 2026.
  • Q3 2026 guidance: Digital-only subscription revenues to increase 12-15%.