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Dec 31, 2022

NYT Q4 2022 Earnings Report

NYT's Q4 2022 earnings were reported, with diluted EPS at $0.43 and adjusted diluted EPS at $0.59. The company saw a revenue increase of 12.3% to $667.5 million, driven by digital subscription growth. Subscriber growth continued, with 240,000 net digital-only subscriber additions.

Key Takeaways

The New York Times Company reported a 12.3% increase in total revenue for Q4 2022, reaching $667.5 million. Diluted EPS was $0.43, and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.59. The company added 240,000 net digital-only subscribers during the quarter, ending with 9.55 million total subscribers.

Total revenue increased by 12.3% year-over-year to $667.5 million.

Digital-only subscription revenue grew by 31.0% year-over-year to $269.2 million.

The company added 240,000 net digital-only subscribers in Q4 2022.

Adjusted operating profit increased to $141.8 million from $109.3 million in the prior year.

Total Revenue
$668M
Previous year: $594M
+12.3%
EPS
$0.59
Previous year: $0.43
+37.2%
Digital-Only Subscribers
2.68M
Previous year: 8.01M
-66.5%
Gross Profit
$335M
Previous year: $314M
+6.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$486M
Previous year: $1.07B
-54.6%
Free Cash Flow
$56.5M
Previous year: $48.7M
+16.1%
Total Assets
$2.53B
Previous year: $2.56B
-1.2%

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Forward Guidance

The company provided guidance for the first quarter of 2023, expecting digital-only subscription revenues to increase by 13-16% and total subscription revenues to increase by 6-9%. Total and digital advertising revenues are expected to decrease in the low-single digits. Operating costs are projected to increase by 6-8%.

Positive Outlook

  • Digital-only subscription revenues to increase 13 - 16%
  • Total subscription revenues to increase 6 - 9%
  • Other revenue to increase mid-single digits
  • Depreciation and amortization: approximately $90 million
  • Interest income and other, net: approximately $9 million to $11 million

Challenges Ahead

  • Total advertising revenues to decrease low-single digits
  • Digital advertising revenues to decrease low-single digits
  • Operating costs to increase 6 - 8%
  • Adjusted operating costs to increase 6 - 8%
  • Capital expenditures: approximately $50 million

Revenue & Expenses

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