New York Times stock falls 7.2 percent as earnings stay strong

Published on 09/23/2026 at 02:20 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

New York Times stock closed at USD 65.45 on September 22, 2026, down 7.2 percent from the prior session. Quarterly EPS reached USD 0.69.

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New York Times stock (ISIN US6501111073) closed at USD 65.45 on the NYSE on September 22, 2026, down 7.2 percent for the session. The decline came despite quarterly earnings of USD 0.69 per share and revenue of USD 762.46 million.

Revenue beats expectations

According to MarketBeat on September 22, 2026, the company reported quarterly EPS of USD 0.69 against a consensus estimate of USD 0.67. Revenue reached USD 762.46 million, compared with expectations of USD 752.01 million, while year-over-year revenue growth was 11.2 percent.

The earnings comparison is favorable on both measures: EPS exceeded the estimate by USD 0.02, and reported revenue was USD 10.45 million above consensus. EPS also rose from USD 0.58 in the comparable period, according to MarketBeat.

Price falls below recent range

The market reaction was sharply weaker than the quarterly comparison. NYT had previously closed at USD 70.53 on September 22, 2026 in the intraday snapshot cited by MarketBeat, while approximately 407,447 shares had traded by midday, 81 percent below the average daily volume of 2,139,318 shares.

The broader valuation picture remains measurable. MarketBeat reported a market capitalization of USD 10.42 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.14 in the September 22, 2026 snapshot. Another market update placed the 52-week range at USD 54.10 to USD 87.10, with the closing price at USD 65.45 on the same date.

Analyst target remains above price

According to MarketBeat on September 22, 2026, analysts held a Moderate Buy consensus with an average price target of USD 84.20. New Street Research set a USD 82.00 target on September 15, 2026.

The gap between the USD 65.45 closing price and the USD 84.20 average target is USD 18.75. MarketBeat also identified litigation and political conflict as risks that could increase legal, reputational and trading volatility.

New York Times stock closes at USD 65.45

New York Times stock closed at USD 65.45 on the NYSE on September 22, 2026, after falling 7.2 percent. The dated market range was USD 54.10 to USD 87.10, placing the close USD 21.65 below the high and USD 11.35 above the low.