On Oct. 19, New York Times (NYSE:NYT) released Q3 earnings for the period ended Sept. 30.

  • Revenues and earnings per share missed analyst estimates by 6.35% and 17%, respectively.
  • The broadcast media group was divested during the quarter and reported as a discontinued operation.

(Figures in millions, except per-share data)

Income Statement Highlights

Avg. Est.

Q3 2006

Q3 2005

Change

Sales

$787

$740

$758

(2.4%)

Net Profit*

--

$14

$23

(39.1%)

EPS*

$0.12

$0.10

$0.16

(37.5%)

Diluted Shares

--

145

146

(0.7%)

*Net Profit and EPS include income from discontinued operations associated with the Broadcast Media Group.

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Margin Checkup

Q3 2006

Q3 2005

Change*

Operating Margin

2.77%

5.20%

(2.43)

Net Margin

1.90%

3.05%

(1.15)

*Expressed in percentage points.

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  • Tribune (NYSE:TRB)
  • Washington Post (NYSE:WPO)
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