NYSE$NYT

The New York Times Co · Q1 2022 earnings

Q1 2022 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

The New York Times Company reported strong Q1 2022 results, marked by subscription growth and the acquisition of The Athletic.

The New York Times Company's Q1 2022 saw a 13.6% increase in total revenue, driven by growth in digital subscriptions and advertising. The acquisition of The Athletic contributed to subscription numbers but also resulted in operating losses. The company ended the quarter with 9.1 million total subscribers and 10.4 million subscriptions.

  • Added 387,000 net digital subscribers, including The Athletic's additions.
  • Total subscribers reached 9.1 million, with 10.4 million subscriptions.
  • Overall revenue increased by 13.6%, with digital subscription revenue up approximately 26%.
  • Operating profit decreased due to acquisition costs and losses at The Athletic.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$537M

Previous: $473M+13.6%
EPS (adj)

$0.19

Previous: $0.26-26.9%
Capital Expenditures

-$8.58M

Previous: -$6.39M-34.2%
Free Cash Flow

-$3.86M

Previous: $34.7M-111.1%
Net Income

$4.73M

Previous: $41.1M-88.5%
Operating Income

$60.9M

Previous: $51.7M+17.9%
Gross Profit

$6.28M

Previous: -$263M+102.4%
Cash & Equivalents

$475M

Previous: $891M-46.7%
Total Assets

$2.53B

Previous: $2.28B+10.8%
Stock-Based Comp

$7.05M

Previous: $4.19M+68.6%

Revenue & EPS history

NYT · Revenue · Quarterly

$537M

Q1 2022+13.6%vs Q1 2021
Beat estimate in 15 of 16 quarters(94%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

NYT · $343M total across 3 segments · Q1 2022

  • Digital-only subscription
    $227M+26.3%
  • Digital advertising
    $67M+12.6%
  • Print advertising
    $49.3M+30.9%

Forward guidance

The company provided guidance for Q2 2022, including revenue and operating cost expectations for The New York Times Group and The Athletic.

Tailwinds

  • Digital-only subscription revenues for NYT Group are expected to increase 16% - 18%.
  • Total subscription revenues for NYT Group are expected to increase 7% - 9%.
  • Total advertising revenues for NYT Group are expected to increase 2% - 5%.
  • Other revenue for NYT Group is expected to increase mid-to-high single digits.
  • Digital-only subscription revenues for The New York Times Company are expected to increase 23% - 27%.

Headwinds

  • Digital advertising revenues for NYT Group are expected to be flat to down low single-digits.
  • Operating costs for The New York Times Company are expected to increase 19% - 23%.
  • Adjusted operating costs for The New York Times Group are expected to increase approximately 12% to 15%.
  • The Athletic is currently forecast a slight improvement in operating losses in 2022.
  • Adjusted operating costs for The New York Times Company are expected to increase 18% - 22%.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2022

Historical avgQ1 2022

-0.1%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.8%

Avg return

5 days after

+3.8%

Avg return

30 days after

43%

29 / 68 earnings

Positive

+17.1%

Q1 2017

Best reaction

-23.1%

Q3 2012

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+6.8%+0.0%-0.5%
Q4 2025-6.3%-4.9%+11.4%
Q3 2025-0.3%+8.4%+12.1%
Q1 2025-0.1%+3.0%+6.0%
Q4 2024-11.9%-11.9%-11.9%
Q3 2024-6.3%-1.0%-3.9%
Q2 2024+3.0%+3.3%+1.6%
Q1 2024+3.8%+3.9%+8.7%
Q4 2023-9.9%-8.7%-10.8%
Q3 2023+3.6%+4.4%+12.2%
Q2 2023+7.5%+8.6%+9.3%
Q1 2023-7.7%-6.5%-6.0%
Q4 2022+9.3%+7.4%-0.6%
Q3 2022+12.5%+16.2%+21.5%
Q2 2022-0.9%-0.5%-1.6%
Q1 2022-7.8%-13.8%-11.8%
Q4 2021+0.8%-1.4%+11.5%
Q3 2021-8.2%-11.4%-14.9%
Q2 2021+8.6%+9.8%+19.7%
Q1 2021-1.2%-0.2%-6.8%
Q4 2020-0.6%-2.7%-0.8%
Q3 2020-4.6%-7.6%+14.0%
Q2 2020-0.7%-4.9%-7.4%
Q1 2020+5.2%+8.2%+24.3%
Q4 2019+9.4%+13.0%+9.6%
Q3 2019-5.4%-2.3%+1.3%
Q2 2019-14.4%-20.2%-14.7%
Q1 2019+5.9%-0.5%-1.1%
Q4 2018+13.7%+16.1%+23.9%
Q3 2018+5.4%+2.0%+1.6%
Q2 2018-6.0%-6.4%-6.0%
Q1 2018-0.9%-0.9%+0.0%
Q4 2017+8.8%+9.0%+11.7%
Q3 2017-6.5%-9.4%-2.4%
Q2 2017+5.2%+4.1%-0.5%
Q1 2017+17.1%+18.9%+23.1%
Q4 2016+5.9%+8.1%+7.7%
Q3 2016-0.9%+1.8%+17.4%
Q2 2016+1.5%-0.1%+2.0%
Q1 2016-4.3%
Q4 2015-2.3%
Q3 2015+1.8%
Q2 2015+0.0%
Q1 2015+6.2%
Q4 2014+9.2%
Q3 2014-4.2%
Q2 2014-9.3%
Q1 2014-1.6%
Q4 2013+4.2%
Q3 2013-0.3%
Q2 2013-2.1%
Q1 2013-0.9%
Q4 2012+5.2%
Q3 2012-23.1%
Q2 2012+9.3%
Q1 2012-2.0%
Q2 2011+0.8%
Q4 2011+0.8%
Q3 2011-0.8%
Q1 2011+0.0%
Q1 2010+0.0%
Q2 2010-7.3%
Q4 2008-7.3%
Q4 2010-7.3%
Q3 2010+0.5%
Q3 2009+0.5%
Q2 2009-3.4%
Q4 2009-3.4%

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