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Mar 31, 2024
NYT Q1 2024 Earnings Report
NYT's Q1 2024 performance reflected growth in digital subscriptions and ARPU, offset by advertising revenue decline.
Key Takeaways
The New York Times Company reported a 5.9% increase in total revenues, driven by digital subscription growth, while advertising revenues saw a slight decrease. Operating profit increased significantly due to higher digital subscription and other revenues, partially offset by increased operating costs.
Added approximately 210,000 net digital-only subscribers compared to Q4 2023.
Total digital-only ARPU increased 1.9 percent year-over-year to $9.21.
Digital subscription revenues increased 13.2 percent year-over-year.
Operating profit increased 73.2 percent year-over-year to $48.3 million.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
The company provided guidance for the second quarter of 2024, expecting growth in digital-only and total subscription revenues, as well as increases in digital and total advertising revenues. Adjusted operating costs are also expected to increase.
Positive Outlook
- Digital-only subscription revenues are expected to increase by 11-14%.
- Total subscription revenues are projected to increase by 6-8%.
- Digital advertising revenues are expected to increase by a high-single-digit percentage.
- Total advertising revenues are anticipated to increase by a low-single-digit percentage.
- Other revenue is expected to remain flat to increase by a low-single-digit percentage.
Challenges Ahead
- Adjusted operating costs are projected to increase by 4-5%.
- Depreciation and amortization are expected to be approximately $80 million on a pre-tax basis for the year.
- Capital expenditures are projected to be approximately $40 million for the year.
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