New York Times Q2 revenue rose 11.2% to $762.5 million; diluted EPS $0.57
The New York Times reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $762.5 million, up 11.2% from a year earlier, with operating profit up 10.8% to $118.0 million and diluted EPS of $0.57 versus $0.50. Digital-only subscription revenue rose 16.4% and digital advertising revenue rose 20.7%, while operating costs rose 11.2%. The company also gave third-quarter 2026 guidance calling for digital-only subscription revenues to rise 12% to 15% and adjusted operating costs to rise 8% to 9%.
Key points
- Total revenues $762.5 million, up 11.2% from $685.9 million; digital-only subscribers reached 12.80 million, with 280,000 net additions in the quarter
- Operating profit $118.0 million, up 10.8%; operating profit margin flat at 15.5%
- Diluted EPS $0.57 versus $0.50; adjusted diluted EPS $0.69 versus $0.58
- Q3 2026 guidance: digital-only subscription revenues up 12% to 15%, adjusted operating costs up 8% to 9% versus Q3 2025
The filing
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