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New York Times (NYT) Stock Analysis

Communication Services Updated September 20, 2026
$70.17
52W $54.10 – $87.10
66/100
$11.40B
29.0
0.91
AI Committee Verdict
Buy
66/100
Conviction: Moderate · 67% agreement · 6 analysts
+11.2%
-2.3%
4.81:1
Moderate

Is NYT Bullish or Bearish?

Bullish. Innellis AI committee rates New York Times Company (NYT) Buy with a composite score of 66/100 , based on 6 analysts with 67% agreement. Last updated September 20, 2026.

What Would Change This View

Upgrade to Strong Buy
Requires a committee score of 75.0 — +9.30 from today. Applies on the first day at or above the line; upgrades are never dampened.
Downgrade to Watch
Requires the score to fall below 55.0 — -10.70 from today. The band boundary is 60.0, but a one-step downgrade must clear a further margin first. A score oscillating around the line should not change the rating every night.

Executive Summary

The primary driver is low leverage (debt-to-equity 0.00) -- balance sheet can absorb a shock. The main limiting factor is p/e of 28.8 is moderate-to-rich. The committee is constructive but not yet at full conviction.

Bull & Bear Case

Bull Case
  • ROE of 19.5% shows genuine earnings power backing the valuation — Value
  • 5 consecutive earnings beats -- consistent execution — Growth
  • Quarter-over-quarter growth rate is ACCELERATING, not just positive — Growth
  • MACD histogram positive -- bullish momentum — Technical
  • Weekly trend (sideways) confirms the daily trend -- multi-timeframe agreement — Technical
  • Low leverage (debt-to-equity 0.00) -- balance sheet can absorb a shock — Risk
Bear Case
  • P/E of 28.8 is moderate-to-rich — Value
  • Price-to-book of 5.5x prices in significant intangible value — Value
Both cases are generated from quantitative data signals, not qualitative or forward-looking judgement. They summarise what the numbers say today.
Price History (6M)

AI Investment Committee

Committee Consensus As of September 20, 2026
Overall Committee Score
66/100
Agreement
67%
Analysts
6
Conviction
Moderate
Sector Rank
Top 3%
of 55 Communication Services peers
Value Analyst neutral
54 / 100 · High confidence
Fair value -- neither a bargain nor obviously overpriced
+ ROE of 19.5% shows genuine earnings power backing the valuation
− P/E of 28.8 is moderate-to-rich
Growth Analyst bullish
77 / 100 · High confidence
Strong, accelerating growth with consistent execution
+ 5 consecutive earnings beats -- consistent execution
Technical Analyst bullish
61 / 100 · High confidence
Price action is constructive -- trend and momentum agree
+ MACD histogram positive -- bullish momentum
Risk Analyst bullish
80 / 100 · Low confidence
Risk profile is manageable -- leverage, volatility, and event exposure all look contained
+ Low leverage (debt-to-equity 0.00) -- balance sheet can absorb a shock
Macro Analyst bullish
65 / 100 · Low confidence
Macro backdrop is supportive of risk assets generally, and this name's beta works in its favor
News Analyst neutral
58 / 100 · Low confidence
News flow is mixed or quiet -- no strong signal either way right now
Portfolio Manager neutral
45 / 100 · High confidence
Portfolio-level factors are mixed -- worth a deliberate sizing decision, not a default-size position
+ Portfolio position concentration is currently healthy
− Sector concentration is already high (HHI 2518.64)
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Investment Thesis Evolution

Committee score moved marginally from 65.7 to 65.7.

Analyst-level changes:
  • Value Analyst: +1 bearish signal(s).

Comparing 2026-09-19 to 2026-09-20 (1 day apart).

Technical Analysis

RSI (14)
58.3
Neutral
MACD Histogram
0.546
Bullish Momentum
Trend Direction
Sideways
Weekly: Sideways
Market Structure
Lh Ll
Support
$68.53
Resistance
$78.00
Bollinger %B
0.77
Inside Bands
Price vs Moving Averages
EMA 9
$69.58 Above
EMA 21
$68.75 Above
EMA 50
$69.58 Above
EMA 200
$70.57 Below

Fundamental Analysis

Valuation
57
Growth
83
Profitability
82
Financial Health
82
Cash Flow
70
Valuation
P/E Ratio 29.0×
P/B Ratio 5.56×
PEG Ratio 1.20
Dividend Yield 1.17%
52W High $87.10
52W Low $54.10
Quality & Growth
ROE 1685.1%
ROA 1147.7%
Gross Margin 5168.7%
Operating Margin 1628.7%
Revenue Growth YoY
Debt / Equity 0.00
AI Fundamental Assessment
P/E ratio of 29.0 (moderate relative to a 15-40x range); Price-to-book of 5.6x; PEG ratio of 1.2 (under 1.0 suggests growth is undervalued relative to price); Return on equity of 16.9%; Return on assets of 11.5%; Net margin of 13.2%; Gross margin of 51.7%; Current ratio of 1.58 (healthy short-term liquidity); Debt-to-equity of 0.00; Free cash flow per share is positive (3.84); Most recent quarter beat estimates by 2.7%; 5 consecutive earnings beats; EPS growth accelerating (-31.5% -> +13.1% QoQ); Average YoY EPS growth of 19.0%; Analyst estimates falling over recent quarters
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