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USA Today (TDAY) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026
USA Today (TDAY) reported revenue of $519M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -7% from a year earlier and -3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was -1.1%, net loss $4.6M (0.9% of revenue).
USA Today, Q3 2026: revenue $519M (-7% year over year), operating margin -1.1%, net loss $4.6M, operating cash flow $16.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $519M | -3% | -7% |
| Operating profit | −$5.8M | -140% | — |
| Net earnings | −$4.6M | -150% | — |
| Operating cash flow | $16.7M | -53% | +10% |
| Free cash flow | $4.3M | — | -11% |
What changed
Revenue was $519.2M in Q3 2026, down 7% year over year and down 3% from the previous quarter. Print circulation was the largest line at 23% of revenue. Print circulation lost $18.1M year over year (down 13%), 44% of the total change.
Operating costs exceeded revenue by $5.8M, an operating margin of -1.1%. Total costs fell 10% while revenue fell 7%. The quarter ended with a net loss of $4.6M, after a profit of $9.1M the previous quarter.
Operating cash flow was $16.7M (up 10% year over year). Non-cash charges added back $31.5M of depreciation and amortization and $2.6M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $12.8M. After capital expenditures, net ($12.3M), free cash flow as the company reports it was $4.3M.
Questions
What was USA Today's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
USA Today (TDAY) reported revenue of $519M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -7% from a year earlier and -3% from the quarter before.
Was USA Today profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating loss was $5.8M (-1.1% of revenue) and net loss $4.6M.
Source: USA Today 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.