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U.S. Publishing Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 29, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D1.8%
  • 3M9.1%
  • 1Y7.2%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Publishing industry has risen 2.5%, driven by gains in New York Times and News of 2.4% and 1.8%, respectively. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 7.3%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 16% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 29 Jan 2026US$31.0bUS$16.9bUS$1.0b16.2x30.8x1.8x
Sat, 27 Dec 2025US$30.3bUS$16.9bUS$1.0b16.1x30.2x1.8x
Mon, 24 Nov 2025US$28.9bUS$16.9bUS$994.0m19.2x29.1x1.7x
Wed, 22 Oct 2025US$28.0bUS$16.8bUS$1.0b20.6x28x1.7x
Fri, 19 Sep 2025US$30.9bUS$17.0bUS$1.0b22.5x30.8x1.8x
Sun, 17 Aug 2025US$31.0bUS$17.0bUS$992.3m25.1x31.2x1.8x
Tue, 15 Jul 2025US$30.5bUS$18.8bUS$952.7m26.9x32x1.6x
Thu, 12 Jun 2025US$29.5bUS$18.8bUS$909.5m27.3x32.4x1.6x
Sat, 10 May 2025US$29.2bUS$18.8bUS$908.4m28x32.1x1.6x
Mon, 07 Apr 2025US$25.7bUS$18.8bUS$753.2m32.5x34.2x1.4x
Wed, 05 Mar 2025US$28.0bUS$18.8bUS$634.1m31.6x44.2x1.5x
Fri, 31 Jan 2025US$29.3bUS$18.7bUS$456.4m38.3x64.1x1.6x
Sun, 29 Dec 2024US$29.1bUS$18.7bUS$456.4m37.8x63.8x1.6x
Tue, 26 Nov 2024US$30.7bUS$18.8bUS$429.7m32.2x71.4x1.6x
Thu, 24 Oct 2024US$28.6bUS$18.7bUS$345.3m33.2x82.8x1.5x
Sat, 21 Sep 2024US$28.8bUS$18.7bUS$333.6m56.4x86.4x1.5x
Mon, 19 Aug 2024US$29.0bUS$18.8bUS$242.8m58.5x119.5x1.5x
Wed, 17 Jul 2024US$29.2bUS$18.7bUS$176.9m35.3x165.1x1.6x
Fri, 14 Jun 2024US$27.9bUS$18.8bUS$221.9m25.6x125.6x1.5x
Sun, 12 May 2024US$26.1bUS$18.8bUS$220.6m25.5x118.4x1.4x
Tue, 09 Apr 2024US$25.7bUS$18.8bUS$317.6m25.3x80.8x1.4x
Thu, 07 Mar 2024US$26.0bUS$18.9bUS$383.8m30.4x67.6x1.4x
Sat, 03 Feb 2024US$26.3bUS$18.9bUS$316.6m19.7x83.1x1.4x
Mon, 01 Jan 2024US$26.2bUS$18.9bUS$316.6m20.4x82.8x1.4x
Wed, 29 Nov 2023US$24.4bUS$18.9bUS$334.1m20.7x72.9x1.3x
Fri, 27 Oct 2023US$22.3bUS$18.9bUS$275.5m28.8x80.8x1.2x
Sun, 24 Sep 2023US$22.3bUS$18.9bUS$272.5m38.6x81.9x1.2x
Tue, 22 Aug 2023US$23.5bUS$19.0bUS$375.6m59.3x62.5x1.2x
Thu, 20 Jul 2023US$22.8bUS$19.2bUS$432.1m39.6x52.7x1.2x
Sat, 17 Jun 2023US$21.5bUS$19.2bUS$431.8m37.2x49.8x1.1x
Mon, 15 May 2023US$20.7bUS$19.3bUS$369.4m31.5x56x1.1x
Wed, 12 Apr 2023US$20.9bUS$19.4bUS$370.4m33.8x56.4x1.1x
Fri, 10 Mar 2023US$19.9bUS$19.4bUS$382.6m31.3x52.1x1x
Sun, 05 Feb 2023US$23.7bUS$20.4bUS$589.2m26.8x40.3x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

40.3x


Total Market Cap: US$23.7bTotal Earnings: US$589.2mTotal Revenue: US$20.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Publishing Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 65.6x202420252026
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 30.8x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 65.6x.
  • 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 Market0.90%
Telecom2.95%
Media-1.01%
Publishing1.76%
Cable and Satellite1.04%
Broadcasting-2.24%
Advertising-3.92%
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
NYT New York TimesUS$72.572.4%
+US$272.7m		34.5%PE34.9x
NWSA NewsUS$26.591.8%
+US$242.5m		-5.7%PE31.2x
SCHL ScholasticUS$34.901.3%
+US$11.7m		72.6%PS0.5x

Latest News

TDAY
US$5.83
USA TODAY
7D
-1.5%
1Y
27.3%

TDAY: Google Case Optionality And Name Change Will Shape Future Balance

Narrative Update Analysts have lifted their price target on Gannett to US$5.10 from US$4.30, citing updated models following Q3 results and assigning a 50% probability that the company secures a US$230m award in its case against Google as a key factor behind the higher valuation range. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around USA TODAY parent Gannett focuses heavily on how the ongoing case against Google feeds into the valuation range, alongside updated assumptions after Q3 results.
SCHL
US$34.90
Scholastic
7D
1.3%
1Y
72.6%
NWSA
US$26.59
News
7D
1.8%
1Y
-5.7%

NWSA: Share Repurchases And Product Launch Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate to $43 from $45, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Stockholders approved amendments to the Certificate of Incorporation to limit the liability of certain officers, eliminate an obsolete corporate opportunity waiver, add a federal forum selection provision for Securities Act of 1933 claims, and clarify the existing Delaware forum selection provision at the November 19, 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (Changes in Company Bylaws/Rules).
NYT
US$72.57
New York Times
7D
2.4%
1Y
34.5%

NYT: Future Upside Will Depend On Sustained Subscriber Monetization Execution

Narrative Update on New York Times The analyst fair value estimate for New York Times has moved from US$52.00 to US$55.00. This change is supported by analysts highlighting strong recent quarters, a long runway for subscriber and engagement growth, improved monetization, and higher revenue forecasts for 2025 and 2026.
WLY
US$31.36
John Wiley & Sons
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-23.3%
LEE
US$5.41
Lee Enterprises
7D
-3.7%
1Y
-59.5%