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New York Times (NYT) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026
New York Times (NYT) reported revenue of $769M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +10% from a year earlier and +0.8% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 15.9%, net earnings $97.4M (12.7% of revenue).
New York Times, Q3 2026: revenue $769M (+10% year over year), operating margin 15.9%, net earnings $97.4M, operating cash flow $176M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $769M | +0.8% | +10% |
| Operating profit | $122M | +3% | +16% |
| Net earnings | $97.4M | +4% | +19% |
| Operating cash flow | $176M | -10% | -15% |
| Free cash flow | $170M | -8% | -15% |
What changed
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.
Questions
What was New York Times' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
New York Times (NYT) reported revenue of $769M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +10% from a year earlier and +0.8% from the quarter before.
Was New York Times profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $122M (15.9% of revenue) and net earnings $97.4M.
Source: New York Times 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.