The chart below shows how NYT performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, NYT sees a -1.58% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.02% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.59%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Subscriber Milestone Achieved: The company surpassed 11 million total subscribers in the quarter, with more than 5 million now subscribing to the bundle or multiple products.
Digital Subscription Revenue Surge: Digital subscription revenue growth accelerated to more than 14% year-on-year, contributing to healthy growth in total revenue.
Audience Engagement Growth: The multi-product portfolio continued to attract tens of millions of people each week to read, listen, watch, learn, and play.
Digital Subscriber Growth: We added 260,000 net new digital subscribers in the quarter, putting us further along the path to our next milestone of 15 million total subscribers.
AOP Growth and Margin Expansion: AOP grew by approximately 16% year-over-year, and AOP margin expanded by approximately 130 basis points to 16.3%.
Negative
Digital Advertising Revenue Growth: Digital advertising revenue was up nearly 9% in the quarter, indicating a slowdown in growth compared to previous quarters.
Advertising Revenue Performance: Total advertising revenues for the quarter were $118 million, reflecting only a 1% increase, which is lower than expected.
Rising Operating Costs: Adjusted operating costs increased by approximately 5.4%, indicating rising expenses that could impact profitability.
Rising Cost of Revenue: Cost of revenue increased approximately 7%, which could pressure margins moving forward.
Increased Marketing Expenses: Sales and marketing costs increased approximately 10%, suggesting higher spending without a proportional increase in revenue.
The New York Times Company (NYT) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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