NYTCommunication Services · PublishingThe 10 Wall Street analysts covering The New York Times Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $80 — +23.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 93 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores The New York Times Co. 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
Volatility (99): The share price has been relatively steady.
Value (58): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
Size (16): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NYT, 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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +23.5% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $66 → $63 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $92 → $85 |
| 24 June 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | $87 → $80 |
| 24 June 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 29 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 7 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 7 May 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 May 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 22 Apr 2026 | B of A Securities | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Feb 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Feb 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 5 Feb 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 23 Dec 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Nov 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 Nov 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 6 Nov 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 6 Nov 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 8 Aug 2025 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
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. NYT appears on the weeks it earns a place.
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 30% of US stocks
Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Cheaper than 21% of US stocks
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Higher than 56% of US stocks
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Higher than 92% of US stocks
Higher than 34% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| NYTThe New York Times Co. | $10.4B | 93 |
| WLYJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc. | $2.6B | 95 |
| TDAYUSA TODAY Co., Inc. | $1.0B | 88 |
| SCHLScholastic Corp. | $781.5M | 81 |
| GSATGlobalstar, Inc.* | $10.5B | 50 |
| LLYVKLiberty Live Holdings, Inc.* | $9.9B | 4 |
| MSGSMadison Square Garden Sports Corp.* | $9.8B | 68 |
* Nearest Communication Services names by size — few publishing companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own The New York Times Co. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →
Forbes published a guide for The New York Times' "Connections" puzzle for Sunday, August 16 (No. 1162), offering hints and the answers for the Yellow, Blue, Green, and Purple groups to help readers solve the daily game.
Why it matters — It highlights ongoing engagement with NYT's popular games franchise, a key driver of subscriber interest and retention.
The New York Times reported second-quarter revenue growth across subscriptions, advertising, and affiliate licensing. Executives highlighted investments in video, product development, and journalism as central to the company's long-term strategy.
Why it matters — The revenue growth across multiple streams and the stated focus on video, product, and journalism investments signal the direction of the company's strategy for NYT watchers.
The New York Times Co. reported second-quarter results showing digital strength, rising revenue and advertising gains, while subscriber growth moderated, pointing to challenges ahead.
Why it matters — A NYT watcher would care because the results balance continued digital growth and ad gains against slowing subscriber momentum, a central driver of the company's future performance.
Zacks Investment Research noted that NYT's digital growth, pricing power and subscription ecosystem bolster its long-term outlook, while slower subscriber additions and rising costs raise concerns about timing for investors.
Why it matters — The analysis highlights both the strengths and risks in NYT's business model, offering a balanced view of the company's trajectory that could inform how investors assess its growth against cost pressures.
NYT shares fell 12.8% in one month, with analysts weighing digital strength and pricing power against valuation concerns.
Why it matters — The sharp decline in NYT's stock price highlights investor anxiety about valuation even as the company's core digital business remains strong.
The 10 Wall Street analysts covering The New York Times Co. have a median 12-month price target of $80, with estimates ranging from $63 to $95. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 10 analysts covering The New York Times Co., 6 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks The New York Times Co. 93 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, The New York Times Co. ranks 93 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 Volatility (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +23.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The New York Times Co. 93 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering The New York Times Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NYT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $63 to $95 over the next 12 months.
The New York Times Co. returned +9.0% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
New York Times Co. is a media company that creates, collects, and distributes news and information through print and digital channels.
The most recent item we track (Forbes, 15 Aug 2026): "NYT ‘Connections' #1162 Hints And Answers For Sunday, August 16". Forbes published a guide for The New York Times' "Connections" puzzle for Sunday, August 16 (No. 1162), offering hints and the answers for the Yellow, Blue, Green, and Purple groups to help readers solve the daily game.
New York Times Co. is a media company that creates, collects, and distributes news and information through print and digital channels. The company’s portfolio includes The New York Times, NYTimes.com, mobile applications, podcasts, and interest-specific products such as Cooking, Games, and Audio. It also operates The Athletic, a sports media service focused on coverage and analysis for fans and subscribers. In addition to journalism, New York Times Co. offers related content and services designed to support subscription-based readership across consumer and professional audiences. Headquartered in New York City, the company plays a central role in the global news market by combining traditional reporting with digital media products and specialized content offerings.
CEO Ms. Meredith A. Kopit Levien · 6,000 employees · United States · https://www.nytco.com