Graham Holdings Q1 revenue rises 6% to $1,236.0 million; diluted EPS $6.62
Graham Holdings reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $1,236.0 million, up 6%, and operating income of $57.8 million, up from $47.5 million a year earlier. Net income attributable to common stockholders rose to $29.1 million ($6.62 per diluted share) from $23.9 million ($5.45), but results were affected by a $68.9 million net loss on marketable equity securities and a $19.0 million impairment tied to the planned sale of the Kaplan Languages Group.
Key points
- Revenue of $1,236.0 million, up 6% from $1,165.9 million in Q1 2025, with gains at education, television broadcasting, healthcare and manufacturing
- Operating income of $57.8 million versus $47.5 million in Q1 2025
- Net loss of $68.9 million on marketable equity securities, compared with net gains of $43.8 million a year earlier
- Agreement to sell Kaplan Languages Group, with an expected closing date of May 1, 2026, and a $19.0 million pre-tax impairment charge
The filing
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