Guggenheim upgrades New York Times stock to Buy at USD 82.00

Published on 10/08/2026 at 20:20 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

New York Times stock trades at EUR 59.24 on October 8, 2026 versus EUR 57.97, plus 2.19 percent. Q2 revenue rose 11.20 percent to USD 762.46 million.

Key points in brief

Guggenheim upgraded New York Times to Buy and raised its target from USD 70.00 to USD 82.00 on September 15, 2026.
Second-quarter 2026 revenue rose 11.20 percent to USD 762.46 million, while digital subscription revenue increased 16.40 percent.
The Lang & Schwarz price was EUR 59.24 on October 8, 2026, up 2.19 percent from EUR 57.97.
The company declared a USD 0.23 quarterly dividend payable on October 22, 2026, and next earnings are scheduled for November 11, 2026.

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The New York Times Company (ISIN US6501111073) was trading at EUR 59.24 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026, up 2.19 percent from the prior close of EUR 57.97. According to Investing.com on September 15, 2026, Guggenheim upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and raised its price target from USD 70.00 to USD 82.00.

Why the target moved higher

The analyst action followed a second-quarter performance led by digital subscriptions and advertising. ScanX News reported that revenue reached USD 762.46 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 11.20 percent year over year.

Digital subscription revenue increased 16.40 percent to USD 408.00 million in the second quarter of 2026, while digital advertising revenue rose 20.70 percent to USD 114.00 million. The company added 280,000 net digital subscribers and ended the quarter with 13.40 million, giving the digital model the clearest numerical support for the higher target.

Three milestones in twelve months

ScanX News reported USD 762.46 million of revenue for the second quarter of 2026 on August 5, 2026. FT Markets reported the USD 0.23 dividend declaration on September 25, 2026. The same distribution reached its October 7, 2026 record date, with payment set at USD 0.23 per share.

What does the outlook mean for margins?

Third-quarter 2026 guidance calls for digital-only subscription revenue growth of 12.00 percent to 15.00 percent and adjusted operating-cost growth of 8.00 percent to 9.00 percent, according to ScanX News. The comparison matters because second-quarter adjusted operating costs rose 10.00 percent, above the earlier 8.00 percent to 9.00 percent range.

Next dates for shareholders

FT Markets lists October 22, 2026 as the payment date for the USD 0.23 quarterly dividend. Investing.com lists November 11, 2026 as the next earnings date.

NYT stock trades above its prior close

At Lang & Schwarz, New York Times stock was trading at EUR 59.24 on October 8, 2026, up 2.19 percent versus the EUR 57.97 prior close. The primary listing is on the NYSE, where the finance quote showed USD 66.22 on October 8, 2026, and a 52-week range of USD 50.17 to USD 87.10.

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