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The New York Times Company (NYT)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US6501111073
CUSIP
650111107
Industry
Publishing
IPO Date
May 3, 1973

Highlights

Market Cap
$13.77B
Enterprise Value
$13.51B
EPS (TTM)
$2.09
PE Ratio
40.02
PEG Ratio
2.68
Total Revenue (TTM)
$2.82B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$1.44B
EBITDA (TTM)
$541.86M
Year Range
$44.83 - $85.61
Target Price
$67.00
ROA (TTM)
11.48%
ROE (TTM)
16.85%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in The New York Times Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

The New York Times Company (NYT) has returned 20.92% so far this year and 70.96% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, NYT has achieved an annualized return of 21.81%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


The New York Times Company

1D
0.58%
1M
4.94%
YTD
20.92%
6M
46.73%
1Y
70.96%
3Y*
30.59%
5Y*
11.76%
10Y*
21.81%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 3, 1973, NYT's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.19%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.9 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Dec 2009 with a return of +46.5%, while the worst month was Jan 2009 at -32.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, NYT closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 24, 2008 with a return of +24.3%, while the worst single day was Oct 25, 2012 at -22.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.88%8.84%4.94%20.92%
20254.58%-11.44%3.14%5.34%9.72%-2.00%-7.01%15.32%-4.08%-0.39%13.18%7.63%35.06%
2024-0.65%-8.81%-2.39%-0.14%18.99%0.02%4.91%2.50%1.35%0.54%-2.83%-4.07%7.33%
20237.63%10.51%0.99%2.53%-10.89%11.18%3.79%8.61%-6.93%-1.90%16.57%4.26%52.60%
2022-17.00%9.89%4.21%-16.24%-9.99%-19.11%14.86%-4.57%-5.71%1.03%26.55%-11.43%-32.16%
2021-4.09%3.19%-1.07%-10.17%-5.70%1.70%0.69%15.99%-2.97%10.95%-12.99%1.68%-6.18%

Benchmark Metrics

The New York Times Company has an annualized alpha of 7.37%, beta of 0.88, and R² of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 04, 1973.

  • This stock captured 111.19% of S&P 500 Index gains and 103.01% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.19 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
7.37%
Beta
0.88
0.19
Upside Capture
111.19%
Downside Capture
103.01%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

NYT ranks 96 for risk / return — in the top 96% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


NYT Risk / Return Rank: 9696
Overall Rank
NYT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9595
Sharpe Ratio Rank
NYT Sortino Ratio Rank: 9696
Sortino Ratio Rank
NYT Omega Ratio Rank: 9696
Omega Ratio Rank
NYT Calmar Ratio Rank: 9696
Calmar Ratio Rank
NYT Martin Ratio Rank: 9595
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The New York Times Company (NYT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


NYTBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.65

0.90

+1.76

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

3.83

1.39

+2.44

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.57

1.21

+0.36

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

6.37

1.40

+4.97

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

16.30

6.61

+9.70

Explore NYT risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

The New York Times Company provided a 0.86% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.72 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.


0.40%0.60%0.80%1.00%1.20%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50$0.60$0.7020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.72$0.67$0.50$0.42$0.34$0.27$0.23$0.19$0.16$0.16$0.16$0.16

Dividend yield

0.86%0.97%0.96%0.86%1.05%0.56%0.44%0.59%0.72%0.86%1.20%1.19%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The New York Times Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.18
2025$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.67
2024$0.11$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.50
2023$0.09$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.00$0.00$0.42
2022$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.00$0.34
2021$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.27

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

The New York Times Company has a dividend yield of 0.86%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

The New York Times Company has a payout ratio of 32.08%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that The New York Times Company strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The New York Times Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the The New York Times Company was 92.09%, occurring on Feb 19, 2009. Recovery took 2849 trading sessions.

The current The New York Times Company drawdown is 1.69%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-92.09%Jun 21, 20021678Feb 19, 20092849Jun 15, 20204527
-62.54%Jun 18, 1987854Oct 31, 19901573Jan 21, 19972427
-56.68%Oct 15, 1973293Dec 10, 1974305Feb 25, 1976598
-49.93%Jan 27, 2021360Jun 30, 2022516Jul 22, 2024876
-47.97%Jul 15, 199861Oct 8, 1998193Jul 16, 1999254

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The New York Times Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how The New York Times Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Publishing industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for NYT, comparing it with other companies in the Publishing industry. Currently, NYT has a P/E ratio of 40.0. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for NYT compared to other companies in the Publishing industry. NYT currently has a PEG ratio of 2.7. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for NYT relative to other companies in the Publishing industry. Currently, NYT has a P/S ratio of 4.9. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for NYT in comparison with other companies in the Publishing industry. Currently, NYT has a P/B value of 6.7. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items