The 6 Wall Street analysts covering USA TODAY Co., Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $10 — +63.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 77 of 100 as at 5 Nov 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores USA TODAY Co., 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
Accruals (94): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Revisions (36): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on TDAY, 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 +63.4% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $10 |
| 14 July 2026 | Citizens | Maintains | Market Outperform | $8.00 → $10 |
| 14 July 2026 | Citizens | Maintains | Market Outperform | — |
| 5 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 June 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Citizens | Maintains | Market Outperform | — |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Rosenblatt | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
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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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.
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Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 98% 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.
USA TODAY Co., Inc. has a market value of $898.5M and an enterprise value of $1.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.2B. The latest quarter shrank 8.3% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$40.3M, a −1.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.30.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $61.6M.
Trailing P/E: 48.1×; forward P/E: 18.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 24.80%, paying out 0% of earnings.
USA TODAY Co., Inc. employs 9,500 people — $235K of revenue per employee.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| TDAYUSA TODAY Co., Inc. | $898.5M | 77 |
| SCHLScholastic Corp. | $695.3M | 76 |
| WLYJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc. | $2.6B | 71 |
| LEELee Enterprises, Inc. | $155.7M | 53 |
| NYTThe New York Times Co. | $10.6B | 89 |
| MAXMediaAlpha, Inc.* | $885.3M | 90 |
| PLTKPlaytika Holding Corp.* | $881.1M | 74 |
* Nearest Communication Services names by size — few publishing companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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USA TODAY Co. held its third-quarter 2026 earnings call on November 5, 2026. The excerpt lists company representatives and participating analysts but provides no discussion of results or business developments.
Why it matters — The call is a company update for TDAY watchers, but this excerpt contains no financial or operating details to assess.
USA TODAY Co. reported third-quarter 2026 results and announced a $100 million cost-reduction program, along with plans to opportunistically repurchase shares. The company cited consumer-search changes and inflationary pressures, while noting signs of audience stabilization and engagement.
Why it matters — The results, cost-reduction program, and planned share repurchases are relevant to TDAY watchers assessing the company’s operations and capital-allocation plans.
USA TODAY Studio IX, Osprey Collective and SEICon announced the launch of Studio IX Collective, a national, year-round live event and content series focused on creating opportunities for women and girls and connecting audiences and brands with women's sports.
Why it matters — The initiative brings together USA TODAY Studio IX's reach and storytelling capabilities with partner organizations in a new women's sports-focused series.
USA TODAY Co. announced it will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results on November 5, 2026, before the NYSE opens. Management will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern that day to review the period’s financial and operating results.
Why it matters — TDAY watchers can note the scheduled results release and management call for updates on the company’s financial and operating performance.
USA TODAY Sports and PlayVS announced the launch of the USA TODAY Sports National High School Esports Championship. The event builds on their USA TODAY SUPER 25 Esports Rankings, launched in 2024, which recognize North America's top high school esports teams.
Why it matters — The championship is part of USA TODAY Sports’ expanding esports efforts, a development relevant to TDAY watchers tracking the company’s initiatives.
The 6 Wall Street analysts covering USA TODAY Co., Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $10, with estimates ranging from $5 to $10. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 6 analysts covering USA TODAY Co., Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks USA TODAY Co., Inc. 77 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 5 Nov 2026, USA TODAY Co., Inc. ranks 77 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 Accruals (94 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +63.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks USA TODAY Co., Inc. 77 out of 100 as at 5 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering USA TODAY Co., Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for TDAY are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $5 to $10 over the next 12 months.
USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media and digital marketing company that provides journalism, advertising, and business communication services across the United States and the United Kingdom.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 6 Nov 2026): "USA TODAY Co., Inc. (TDAY) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". USA TODAY Co. held its third-quarter 2026 earnings call on November 5, 2026. The excerpt lists company representatives and participating analysts but provides no discussion of results or business developments.
USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media and digital marketing company that provides journalism, advertising, and business communication services across the United States and the United Kingdom. Its portfolio includes the USA TODAY national brand, a broad network of local and regional news outlets, magazines, and niche publications, along with digital subscriptions, print offerings, and commercial printing services. The company also operates LocaliQ, a digital marketing solutions brand that helps small and medium-sized businesses manage online advertising and customer reach. Through its Newsquest operations, USA TODAY Co., Inc. serves local audiences in the U.K. with news and media content. The company plays a significant role in connecting communities, informing readers, and supporting advertisers through print, digital, and event-based media products.
CEO Mr. Michael E. Reed · 9,500 employees · United States · https://www.usatodayco.com
