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New York Times Company (The) (NYT) Stock Analysis

SellVALUE-TRAP 2/5High Confidence

Communication Services · Publishing

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $75.26 — A.R:R is negative (-0.4) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Sector modifier (Communication Services): -0.8.

The New York Times Company is a global media organization operating digital and print news, sports (The Athletic), cooking, games, and audio products. It generates revenue primarily from 12.78 million subscribers as of December 31, 2025, supplemented by digital advertising (73%... Read more

$75.26+13.3% A.UpsideScore 5.7/10#2 of 4 Publishing
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield3.20%
IncomeYield1.20%(5y avg 0.91%)Payout40.77%sustainable
Stop $71.89Target $85.26(resistance)A.R:R -0.4:1
Analyst target$84.00+11.6%9 analysts
$85.26our TP
$75.26price
$84.00mean
$66
$95

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $75.26 — A.R:R is negative (-0.4) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Sector modifier (Communication Services): -0.8. Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Score 5.7/10, high confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 78d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

Recent Developments — New York Times Company (The)

Generated 2026-05-20T20:21:21Z.

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Strong growth profile
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Sector modifier (Communication Services): -0.8
Leverage penalty (D/E 2.4): -1.5

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)32.9
P/E (Fwd)24.0
Mkt Cap$12.4B
EV/EBITDA21.7
Profit Mgn13.3%
ROE19.7%
Rev Growth12.1%
Beta0.98
Dividend1.20%
Rating analysts16

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C1.54bearish
IV36%normal

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • MEDIUMSupplierDomtar Corporation
    10-K Item 1: 'A significant portion of our newsprint is purchased from Domtar Corporation, a large global manufacturer and distributor of paper, market pulp and wood products.'

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Momentum below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Macd
0.0
Obv
1.0
Volume
2.9
Ma Position
4.0
Rsi
5.5
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Above 200-day MA
GatesMomentum 2.7<4.5A.R:R -0.4=NEGATIVEInsider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 78d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
42 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $74.11Resistance $87.00

Price Targets

$72
$85
A.Upside+13.3%
A.R:R-0.4:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-2.9% upside)
! Momentum score 2.7/10 — below 4.5 minimum
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-05 (78d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NYT stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $75.26 — A.R:R is negative (-0.4) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Sector modifier (Communication Services): -0.8. Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Prior stop was $71.89. Score 5.7/10, high confidence.

What is the NYT stock price target?

Take-profit target: $85.26 (+13.3% upside). Prior stop was $71.89. Stop-loss: $71.89.

What are the risks of investing in NYT?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Sector modifier (Communication Services): -0.8; Leverage penalty (D/E 2.4): -1.5.

Is NYT overvalued or undervalued?

New York Times Company (The) trades at a P/E of 32.9 (forward 24.0). TrendMatrix value score: 5.4/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about NYT?

16 analysts cover NYT with a consensus score of 3.8/5. Average price target: $84.

What does New York Times Company (The) do?The New York Times Company is a global media organization operating digital and print news, sports (The Athletic),...

The New York Times Company is a global media organization operating digital and print news, sports (The Athletic), cooking, games, and audio products. It generates revenue primarily from 12.78 million subscribers as of December 31, 2025, supplemented by digital advertising (73% of ad revenue), licensing, and affiliate referrals.

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