MHConsumer Defensive · Education & Training ServicesThe 13 Wall Street analysts covering McGraw Hill, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $17 — +27.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 64 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores McGraw Hill, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (84): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Volatility (38): The share price moves around a lot.
Size (32): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MH, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +27.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sept 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | $17 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $16 → $17 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 14 Aug 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 Aug 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | $19 → $17 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $18 → $16 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 14 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $14 → $15 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | $19 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | $19 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 6 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $19 → $16 |
| 6 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 26 June 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 12 June 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 12 June 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 June 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 12 June 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. MH appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, McGraw Hill, Inc. returned +7.0% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 29% of US stocks
Cheaper than 65% of US stocks
Cheaper than 30% of US stocks
Cheaper than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 91% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
McGraw Hill, Inc. has a market value of $2.5B and an enterprise value of $4.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.1B. The latest quarter grew 2.6% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $92.7M, a 4.4% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.50.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $205.3M, after $223.1M of capital spending.
Trailing P/E: 26.5×; forward P/E: 6.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
McGraw Hill, Inc. employs 4,400 people — $481K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks says regulatory and cost pressures are weighing on the schools industry, while demand for career-focused education, healthcare and digital learning is supporting stocks including McGraw Hill (MH).
Why it matters — The item highlights industry pressures and areas of demand that could shape the backdrop for MH.
McGraw Hill announced it will report fiscal second quarter 2027 financial results for the period ended September 30, 2026, on November 5, 2026. The company will issue a press release before hosting a conference call via webcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Why it matters — The scheduled earnings release and webcast provide MH watchers with a confirmed date to access the company's fiscal second quarter results and management commentary.
McGraw Hill, Inc. announced a $50 million prepayment of principal under its term loan facility, further strengthening its balance sheet. Since its July 2025 initial public offering, the Company has made total principal prepayments under the Term Loan of $659 million, with aggregate prepayments of $699 million including other paydowns.
Why it matters — Ongoing debt reduction signals a strengthening balance sheet for McGraw Hill, a development watched by shareholders tracking the Company's deleveraging progress since its IPO.
McGraw Hill, Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, McGraw-Hill Education, Inc., intends to offer $500 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2033 in a private offering, subject to market conditions. The notes will be guaranteed by the Issuer's parent and certain of its subsidiaries.
Why it matters — The proposed note offering and related refinancing of credit facilities is a notable capital-structure event for McGraw Hill that could affect its debt profile and ongoing financing costs.
McGraw Hill announced that its Emerge! K-5 literacy program has been included on the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Curriculum Materials for Evidence-Based Reading Instruction list, a resource meant to help Pennsylvania's 500 school districts identify high-quality reading instructional materials.
Why it matters — Inclusion on Pennsylvania's state-approved list could increase visibility and potential adoption of McGraw Hill's K-5 literacy product among the state's school districts.
The 13 Wall Street analysts covering McGraw Hill, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $17, with estimates ranging from $15 to $24. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 13 analysts covering McGraw Hill, Inc., 12 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks McGraw Hill, Inc. 64 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 8 Oct 2026, McGraw Hill, Inc. ranks 64 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (84 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 13 analysts implies +27.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks McGraw Hill, Inc. 64 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering McGraw Hill, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for MH are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $15 to $24 over the next 12 months.
McGraw Hill, Inc. returned +7.0% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
McGraw Hill, Inc. is an education company that provides learning solutions for K-12, higher education, and professional markets.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 8 Oct 2026): "5 Schools Stocks Navigating Costs and Changing Education Demand". Zacks says regulatory and cost pressures are weighing on the schools industry, while demand for career-focused education, healthcare and digital learning is supporting stocks including McGraw Hill (MH).
McGraw Hill, Inc. is an education company that provides learning solutions for K-12, higher education, and professional markets. McGraw Hill develops textbooks, digital courseware, adaptive learning tools, and instructional materials used by students, educators, institutions, and professionals across subjects such as math, science, medicine, and engineering. Its products and services combine print and digital formats, including blended classroom resources, online platforms, assessment tools, and personalized learning experiences designed to support instruction and skill development. The company serves schools, colleges, universities, and professional learners in the United States and internationally, making it an important provider of curriculum and digital education content across multiple stages of the learning lifecycle.
CEO Mr. Philip D. Moyer · 4,400 employees · United States · https://www.mheducation.com
