The New York Times Company (NYT) Q4 2009 Earnings Results

New York Times Co Beats on EPS, Stock Down 9.0%

The New York Times Co reported a better-than-expected EPS, indicating strong performance in managing costs or generating income. However, the stock fell by 9.0%, likely due to investor concerns about revenue performance and broader market conditions. The lack of guidance may have also contributed to the stock's decline, as investors often look for direction on future performance.

The print

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Actual vs. consensus

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.48	N/A	+17.07%
Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A

Management

Management commentary

Tone: Cautiously Optimistic

Management expressed satisfaction with the EPS results, highlighting the company's focus on digital initiatives. However, they acknowledged ongoing challenges in the retail environment.

We are pleased with our EPS performance despite the challenging environment.

Our focus remains on digital growth and subscriber engagement.

New York Times Co Beats on EPS, Stock Down 9.0%

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Management commentary

The New York Times Company

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New York Times Co Beats on EPS, Stock Down 9.0%

Key numbers

Management commentary