Is NYT stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Based on our analysis, NYT is currently a WAIT with low confidence. 📊 MIXED SIGNALS: NYT shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.

What is the fair value of NYT stock?

Our analysis estimates the fair value range for NYT to be between $64.15 and $69.76. The current price is $62.70.

What is the analyst price target for NYT?

The average Wall Street analyst price target for NYT is $78.56. This implies a potential upside of 25.3% from current levels.

New York Times (NYT) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

NYT - New York Times Co.

NEWSPAPERS: PUBLISHING OR PUBLISHING & PRINTING

$62.70

-1.01 (-1.59%) ▼

5d: -1.77%

30d: -7.36%

90d: -14.43%

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LOW Confidence

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Analysis Updated: Oct 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET

Earnings: Nov 04, 2026 29d

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Signal fired Sep 29, 2026 at $62.32 · last confirmed Sep 30, 2026

Strength: 6.6/10

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Bottom Line:
📊 MIXED SIGNALS: NYT shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.

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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

Adjust Growth Assumption: 9.7%

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)

EST. PRICE IN 2031

$106.18

Based on 6.8% avg growth

INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY

$65.93

4.9% Margin of Safety

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 24.3x Exit PE.

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In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: NYT is currently trading at $62.70, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $64.15 to $69.76. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 20.0) compared to its historical average (24.3). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 6.4% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 14.0% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.

Technical Outlook: Technically, NYT is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $58.95, while resistance sits at $70.78.

Market Sentiment: NYT scores 28/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $78.56 (+25.3%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position OVERSOLD

Historical Trading Range $64.15 - $69.76

Company Quality Score 39/100 (SELL)

Volume Confirmation HIGH

Confidence Score 57.1%

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All Signals

BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
BEARISH: Weak technical setup (28/100)
BULLISH: High volume confirmation
BULLISH: Trading 25.3% below Wall St target ($78.56)
WARNING: Composite score 39/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $64.15 - $69.76

Current vs Trading Range OVERSOLD

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $58.95

Resistance Level $70.78

Current Trend Strong Downtrend

Technical data as of Oct 2, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 19.97

Wall Street Target $78.56 (+25.3%)

Revenue Growth (YoY) 11.3%

Earnings Growth (YoY) 14.0%

Profit Margin 13.3%

Valuation Discount vs History -6.4% cheaper

PE vs Historical 20.0 vs 24.3 CHEAP

Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists

Implied Growth (YoY): -6.4% (market-implied from PE analysis)

1-Year Target $58.69 (-6%)

2-Year Target $54.93 (-12%)

3-Year Target $51.42 (-18%)

3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 20→24) $62.57 (0%)

3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth

Bull: (PE: 20.4, Growth: 9.7%) $84.60 (+35%)

Base: (SPY PE: 20.0, Growth: 9.7%) $82.80 (+32%)

Bear: (PE: 17.0, Growth: 9.7%) $70.38 (+12%)

📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings

RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (27x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (20x PE) as earnings recover.

Trailing PE: 26.55 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.40

Bull Case $91.69 (+46%)

Analyst growth 30.8%, PE expands to 29.2

Base Case $83.36 (+33%)

Market implied 30.8%, PE stable at 26.6

Bear Case $43.32 (-31%)

Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 22.6

These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.

💡 Upside Surprise Potential

If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 20.0 to 24.3

Stabilization Target: $76.30 (+21.7%)

PE Expansion Potential: +21.7%

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