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Mar 31

NYT Q1 2025 Earnings Report

The New York Times Company reported strong digital growth in Q1 2025, with increased digital-only subscriptions and advertising revenue driving higher profitability.

Key Takeaways

The New York Times Company delivered a solid Q1 2025, led by 14.4% growth in digital-only subscription revenue and 12.4% growth in digital advertising revenue, with improved operating profit and net income.

Digital-only subscription revenue rose 14.4% to $335 million.

Digital advertising revenue increased 12.4% to $70.9 million.

Net income grew 22.6% to $49.6 million.

Adjusted operating profit rose 21.9% to $92.7 million.

Total Revenue
$636M
Previous year: $594M
+7.1%
EPS
$0.41
Previous year: $0.31
+32.3%
Digital-only subscribers
11.06M
Previous year: 9.91M
+11.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$902M
Previous year: $686M
+31.5%
Free Cash Flow
$89.9M
Previous year: $46.7M
+92.4%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects continued growth in digital subscriptions and revenue, with adjusted operating costs also increasing moderately.

Positive Outlook

  • Digital-only subscription revenues expected to grow 13-16%.
  • Total subscription revenues expected to grow 8-10%.
  • Digital advertising revenues expected to grow at high single digits.
  • Affiliate, licensing and other revenues expected to grow mid-single digits.
  • Interest income and strong cash position projected to remain healthy.

Challenges Ahead

  • Adjusted operating costs expected to increase 5-6%.
  • Flat to low-single-digit growth expected in total advertising revenues.
  • No improvement expected in print advertising trends.
  • Continued costs related to Generative AI litigation anticipated.
  • Capital expenditures expected to rise to approximately $40 million in 2025.