What one share of The New York Times holds
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The New York Times’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $18.13 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $2.39 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.21 |
| Free cash flow | $3.79 |
| Dividends | $0.82 |
| Cash and investments | $4.86 |
| Book value | $12.64 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $20.45 | −$0.40 | $1.16 | $0.55 | $0.75 | $3.53 |
| 2009 | $16.67 | $0.14 | $0.35 | $1.34 | $0.00 | $4.19 |
| 2010 | $12.98 | $0.71 | $0.22 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $4.53 |
| 2011 | $10.23 | −$0.25 | $0.30 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $3.44 |
| 2012 | $10.45 | $0.89 | $0.23 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $4.47 |
| 2013 | $10.00 | $0.41 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.08 | $5.63 |
| 2014 | $9.85 | $0.20 | $0.22 | $0.28 | $0.16 | $4.82 |
| 2015 | $9.49 | $0.38 | $0.16 | $0.91 | $0.16 | $5.03 |
| 2016 | $9.55 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.45 | $0.16 | $5.26 |
| 2017 | $10.20 | $0.03 | $0.52 | $0.01 | $0.16 | $5.54 |
| 2018 | $10.47 | $0.75 | $0.46 | $0.48 | $0.16 | $6.31 |
| 2019 | $10.82 | $0.84 | $0.27 | $0.86 | $0.20 | $7.06 |
| 2020 | $10.61 | $0.60 | $0.20 | $1.57 | $0.24 | $7.94 |
| 2021 | $12.31 | $1.31 | $0.21 | $1.39 | $0.28 | $9.16 |
| 2022 | $13.81 | $1.04 | $0.22 | $0.68 | $0.36 | $9.58 |
| 2023 | $14.65 | $1.40 | $0.14 | $2.04 | $0.44 | $10.70 |
| 2024 | $15.60 | $1.77 | $0.18 | $2.30 | $0.52 | $11.72 |
| 2025 | $17.13 | $2.09 | $0.21 | $3.34 | $0.72 | $12.51 |
Common questions about The New York Times
How much does one share of The New York Times earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of The New York Times earned $2.39 of profit on $18.13 of sales, keeping about 13¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does The New York Times pay a dividend?
Yes. The New York Times paid $0.82 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 34¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is The New York Times’s book value per share?
The New York Times’s book value is $12.64 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of The New York Times have?
Each share of The New York Times has $4.86 of cash and investments, as of June 30, 2026.
What is The New York Times’s free cash flow per share?
$3.79 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
Has The New York Times bought back shares?
The New York Times’s share count rose about 15% from 2008 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
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