New York Times Company's stock surged 6.26% in pre-market trading following the release of better-than-expected first-quarter 2026 financial results.
The news-and-media company reported adjusted earnings of 61 cents per share, significantly beating analyst estimates of 47 cents. Revenue climbed 12% to $712.2 million, also exceeding Wall Street expectations. The strong performance was driven by substantial growth in digital subscriptions and advertising revenue.
Digital-only subscription revenue increased 16.1% year-over-year, with the company adding approximately 310,000 net digital-only subscribers during the quarter, surpassing analyst estimates. Digital advertising revenue jumped 31.6% due to strong marketer demand and growth in advertising supply. The company also provided positive guidance for the second quarter, expecting continued subscription and advertising revenue growth.
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