New York Times Company (NYT)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 359,675 336,826 323,666 296,332 271,033 292,619 280,067 275,953 288,749 237,487 235,448 257,072 268,034 254,453 245,073 200,594 176,256 173,687 159,177 168,304
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,585,919 2,535,505 2,493,672 2,459,428 2,426,152 2,417,473 2,366,808 2,331,635 2,308,321 2,235,017 2,196,440 2,139,257 2,074,877 1,990,003 1,907,795 1,813,048 1,783,639 1,782,644 1,784,250 1,816,758
Operating profit margin 13.91% 13.28% 12.98% 12.05% 11.17% 12.10% 11.83% 11.84% 12.51% 10.63% 10.72% 12.02% 12.92% 12.79% 12.85% 11.06% 9.88% 9.74% 8.92% 9.26%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $359,675K ÷ $2,585,919K
= 13.91%

New York Times Company has shown a fluctuating trend in its operating profit margin over the past few years. Starting at 9.26% in March 2020, the margin decreased slightly to 8.92% in June 2020 before gradually improving to 9.88% by December 2020. The margin saw a significant increase to 12.85% by June 2021, indicating improved operational efficiency and profitability.

Subsequently, the operating profit margin remained relatively stable between 10.63% and 12.92% from September 2021 to December 2022. Notably, there was a peak at 13.91% in December 2024, reflecting a strong performance in generating profits from operations.

Overall, the company's operating profit margin has shown a generally positive trajectory with occasional fluctuations, indicating effective cost management and revenue generation strategies. The increasing trend in the latter years demonstrates the company's ability to enhance profitability and maximize operational efficiency, which bodes well for its financial performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
New York Times Company
NYT
13.91%
News Corp A
NWSA
-28.02%
News Corp B
NWS
-28.02%