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U.S. Publishing Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 01, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies12
  • 7D-1.7%
  • 3M1.6%
  • 1Y5.3%
  • YTDn/a

The Publishing industry has stayed flat over the last week. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 6.2% over the past 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 15% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Publishing Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 01 Jan 2026US$30.0bUS$16.9bUS$1.0b15.8x29.9x1.8x
Sat, 29 Nov 2025US$29.2bUS$16.9bUS$994.0m19.9x29.4x1.7x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025US$28.2bUS$16.8bUS$1.0b20.3x28.2x1.7x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025US$31.1bUS$17.0bUS$996.8m22.1x31.2x1.8x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025US$31.0bUS$17.0bUS$992.3m25.3x31.2x1.8x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025US$30.0bUS$18.8bUS$952.7m24.9x31.5x1.6x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025US$29.0bUS$18.9bUS$937.2m18.9x30.9x1.5x
Thu, 15 May 2025US$29.4bUS$18.8bUS$908.4m27.3x32.4x1.6x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025US$26.4bUS$18.8bUS$753.2m34.7x35.1x1.4x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025US$28.4bUS$18.8bUS$725.1m37x39.2x1.5x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025US$29.4bUS$18.7bUS$460.1m39.2x63.8x1.6x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025US$28.7bUS$18.7bUS$456.4m37.3x63x1.5x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024US$30.7bUS$18.8bUS$429.7m31.8x71.4x1.6x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024US$28.7bUS$18.7bUS$345.3m33.8x83x1.5x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024US$29.0bUS$18.7bUS$333.6m56.2x86.9x1.5x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024US$29.3bUS$18.8bUS$242.8m60.1x120.8x1.6x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024US$28.6bUS$18.6bUS$137.1m68.4x208.8x1.5x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024US$27.6bUS$18.7bUS$178.8m25.8x154.4x1.5x
Fri, 17 May 2024US$26.7bUS$18.8bUS$220.6m25.9x121x1.4x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024US$25.3bUS$18.8bUS$317.6m24.9x79.7x1.3x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024US$26.9bUS$18.9bUS$341.3m31.2x78.7x1.4x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024US$35.6bUS$18.9bUS$316.6m19.8x112.6x1.9x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024US$25.5bUS$18.9bUS$316.6m19.4x80.7x1.4x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023US$24.5bUS$18.9bUS$334.1m21.1x73.4x1.3x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023US$22.4bUS$18.9bUS$275.5m28.7x81.2x1.2x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023US$22.6bUS$18.9bUS$272.5m38.3x82.9x1.2x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023US$23.4bUS$19.0bUS$375.6m59.6x62.3x1.2x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023US$21.9bUS$19.3bUS$455.7m37.9x48.1x1.1x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023US$21.3bUS$19.2bUS$432.1m36.9x49.3x1.1x
Sat, 20 May 2023US$20.9bUS$19.3bUS$406.6m31x51.5x1.1x
Mon, 17 Apr 2023US$20.8bUS$19.4bUS$370.4m33.4x56.1x1.1x
Wed, 15 Mar 2023US$19.3bUS$19.4bUS$378.3m30.6x50.9x1x
Fri, 10 Feb 2023US$23.8bUS$20.5bUS$590.1m25.8x40.4x1.2x
Sun, 08 Jan 2023US$21.4bUS$20.4bUS$588.1m23.6x36.3x1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

36.3x


Total Market Cap: US$21.4bTotal Earnings: US$588.1mTotal Revenue: US$20.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Publishing Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 65.8x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Publishing industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 29.9x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 65.8x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.4x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.8x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Publishing industry have grown 20% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have declined 6.1% per year.
  • This means that less sales are being generated overall, but since cost of doing business is lower, profits have been increasing.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Publishing compare with similar industries?

US Market-1.43%
Telecom-0.39%
Media-0.26%
Publishing-1.67%
Cable and Satellite0.25%
Advertising0.069%
Broadcasting-1.57%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
SCHL ScholasticUS$29.632.0%
+US$14.8m		38.9%PS0.5x
LEE Lee EnterprisesUS$4.7930.2%
+US$7.0m		-67.6%PS0.05x

Latest News

LEE
US$4.79
Lee Enterprises
7D
30.2%
1Y
-67.6%
NWSA
US$26.12
News
7D
-1.2%
1Y
-5.2%

NWSA: Share Repurchases And Emerging Realty Tech Will Drive Future Upside

Narrative Update on Analyst Price Target Analysts have maintained their price target essentially unchanged at approximately 36.69 dollars. This reflects only negligible adjustments to discount rate, growth, and margin assumptions that leave their long term earnings multiple outlook intact.
SCHL
US$29.63
Scholastic
7D
2.0%
1Y
38.9%

Scholastic Corporation Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Dec 22
Scholastic Corporation Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
NYT
US$69.42
New York Times
7D
-2.2%
1Y
33.4%

NYT Visual Media Push And Subscription Durability Will Shape Future Returns

Analysts have nudged their price target on New York Times higher, lifting fair value by approximately $0.75 to about $65.75 as they factor in stronger long term revenue growth and sustained subscriber momentum, reflected in raised 2025 and 2026 forecasts. Analyst Commentary Analyst commentary on New York Times remains broadly constructive, with recent target increases reflecting confidence in the company’s ability to execute on its long term growth strategy.
WLY
US$30.63
John Wiley & Sons
7D
-2.2%
1Y
-29.9%
TDAY
US$5.15
USA TODAY
7D
-3.9%
1Y
1.8%

USA TODAY Co., Inc. (NYSE:TDAY) Surges 25% Yet Its Low P/S Is No Reason For Excitement

Nov 25
USA TODAY Co., Inc. (NYSE:TDAY) Surges 25% Yet Its Low P/S Is No Reason For Excitement