Graham Holdings Q4 revenue up 7% to $1.2 billion; diluted EPS $125.55
Graham Holdings reported fourth-quarter 2024 revenue of $1.2 billion, up 7%, and diluted earnings per share of $125.55, compared with $11.72 a year earlier. The EPS figure includes a one-time, noncash $653.4 million pension settlement gain; excluding certain items, fourth-quarter EPS was $22.58 versus $10.94. On February 25, 2025, the company also agreed to settle a significant portion of a mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest for $205 million.
Key points
- Q4 2024 revenue was $1,245.8 million, up 7% from $1,166.8 million; operating income was $72.5 million versus $40.8 million.
- Q4 diluted EPS was $125.55 versus $11.72; excluding certain items, EPS was $22.58 versus $10.94.
- A $653.4 million pre-tax, noncash pension settlement gain was recorded in Q4 2024 after a group annuity purchase; the February 25, 2025 settlement totals $205 million, including $186.25 million in cash and $18.75 million in Class B stock.
The filing
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