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Sep 27, 2020
NYT Q3 2020 Earnings Report
NYT's Q3 2020 earnings were reported, showing a mix of growth in digital subscriptions and declines in advertising revenue.
Key Takeaways
The New York Times Company reported a decrease in total revenues by 0.4% to $426.9 million. However, digital-only subscription revenue exceeded print subscription revenue for the first time. The company ended the quarter with approximately 6.9 million total subscriptions.
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was $0.20, compared to $0.10 in the same period of 2019.
Operating profit increased to $39.6 million, up from $25.1 million in the prior year.
Total digital revenue exceeded print revenue for the second consecutive quarter.
The company had approximately 6.9 million total subscriptions at the end of the quarter, crossing 7 million in October.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
The company provided outlook for the fourth quarter of 2020.
Positive Outlook
- Total subscription revenues are expected to increase approximately 14 percent compared with the fourth quarter of 2019.
- Digital-only subscription revenue is expected to increase approximately 35 percent.
Challenges Ahead
- Total advertising revenues are expected to decline approximately 30 percent compared with the fourth quarter of 2019.
- Digital advertising revenue is expected to decrease in the mid-teens, largely due to the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Other revenues are expected to decrease approximately 15 percent compared with the fourth quarter of 2019 as a result of fewer television episodes and lower revenues from live events.
- Operating costs and adjusted operating costs are expected to be flat or to decrease in the low single digits.
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