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New York Times (NYT) earnings and revenue breakdown
Latest: Q3 2026 · 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026 · New York Times (NYT) Q3 2026 earnings results →
Q3 2026 Revenue up 10% year over year to $769M · 13¢ of every $1 of revenue kept as net profit · operating margin 15.9%
New York Times made $769M in Q3 2026 (+10% Y/Y): Subscription $548M, Advertising $143M, Affiliate, licensing and other $78.4M. Operating margin 15.9%, net earnings $97.4M. See where every dollar goes — costs, profit and cash — as a Sankey from the 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026.
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What changed this quarter
Revenue was $768.5M in Q3 2026, up 10% year over year and up 1% from the previous quarter. Subscription was the largest line at 71% of revenue. Subscription added $52.9M year over year (up 11%), 78% of the total change.
Operating profit was $121.9M, a 15.9% margin (up 0.9 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 25% reached operating profit, above the 15% margin then. Total costs grew 8% against revenue growth of 10%. The fastest-growing cost line was General & admin (+13%). Net earnings were $97.4M, up 19% year over year. The effective tax rate was 25.0%.
Operating cash flow was $175.7M (down 15% year over year), 181% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $21.1M of depreciation and amortization and $19.1M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $38.1M. Capital expenditures of $5.6M left free cash flow of $170.1M.
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Form | Filed | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin | Net earnings | Op. cash flow |
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| Q3 2026 | 10-Q | Nov 4, 2026 | $769M | +10% | 15.9% | $97.4M | $176M |
| Q2 2026 | 10-Q | Aug 5, 2026 | $762M | +11% | 15.5% | $93.4M | $194M |
| Q1 2026 | 10-Q | May 6, 2026 | $712M | +12% | 12.7% | $87.9M | $92.2M |
| Q4 2025 | 10-K | Feb 27, 2026 | $802M | +10% | 20.1% | $130M | $164M |
| Q3 2025 | 10-Q | Nov 5, 2025 | $701M | +10% | 15.0% | $81.6M | $208M |
| Q2 2025 | 10-Q | Aug 6, 2025 | $686M | +10% | 15.5% | $82.9M | $114M |
| Q1 2025 | 10-Q | May 7, 2025 | $636M | +7% | 9.2% | $49.6M | $99.1M |
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About New York Times
The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) is a trusted source of quality, independent journalism whose mission is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. With more than 13 million subscribers across a diverse array of print and digital products — including news, games, sports, cooking and shopping advice— The Times has evolved from a local and regional news leader into a diversified media company with curious readers, listeners and viewers around the globe. Follow news about the company at NYTCo.com.
In its own words, from its 8-K, filed Aug 5, 2026.
New York Times against its Newspapers: Publishing or Publishing & Printing peers
The largest companies of the same SEC industry, each at its latest quarter. Revenue growth: +10% against the peers' median +6%. Operating margin: 15.9% against the peers' median 13.0%.
| Company | Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYT New York Times | Q3 2026 | $769M | +10% | 15.9% |
| NWSA News | Q1 FY27 | $2.3B | +6% | 13.0% |
| TDAY USA Today | Q3 2026 | $519M | -7% | -1.1% |
| LEE LEE Enterprises | Q3 FY26 | $126M | -11% | 6.9% |
| DJCO Daily Journal | Q3 FY26 | $27.0M | +15% | 19.5% |
Source: New York Times 10-Q on SEC EDGAR · CIK 71691 · Newspapers: Publishing or Publishing & Printing
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