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USA Today(NYSE) TDAY

Market Cap$1.27BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2014)+41%
5 Year+51%
1 Year+128%
1 Month-2%
$8.70
-0.17%
-0.01Today
After hours$8.69-$0.01 (-0.11%)
USA Today last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 8.692026-07-31
USA Today stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+3.45%USD 8.402026-07-24
1 month-1.92%USD 8.862026-07-01
3 month+17.75%USD 7.382026-05-01
Year to date+68.74%USD 5.152025-12-31
1 year+128.08%USD 3.812025-07-31
3 year+209.25%USD 2.812023-08-01
5 year+50.61%USD 5.772021-07-30
Since inception+41.25%USD 6.152014-02-04

USA Today Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$1.27BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$2.28B

Net Income (TTM)

$28.97M

EPS (TTM)

$0.04

P/E Ratio

195.72

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

1.34 (Average)

Price

$8.70

Volume

1,200,192

Open

$8.65

Previous Close

$8.69

Daily Range

$8.51 - $8.97

52-Week Range

$3.42 - $9.01

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 6, 2026

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About USA Today

USA TODAY helps people find news from their own neighborhoods. It also makes digital marketing tools for small businesses. Stories are shared through websites, apps, and print newspapers.

Beyond the Daily Paper

  • USA TODAY Media: Local and national news publishing through digital and print channels; generated $416.1 million in segment revenue in Q1 2026.
  • LocaliQ: Digital marketing platform providing search, social media, and website solutions for small businesses; contributed $99.7 million in segment revenue in Q1 2026.
  • Newsquest: Regional news publisher and commercial printer operating in the United Kingdom; accounted for $59.8 million in segment revenue in Q1 2026.

Recent Strategic Moves

  • Transferred The Detroit News from MediaNews Group on January 31, 2026, to expand its local media footprint.
  • Completed the sale of the Austin American-Statesman on February 28, 2025, which resulted in a $20.8 million gain.
  • Changed its corporate name from Gannett Co., Inc. in October 2025 to better align with its primary brand.

National Reach, Local Impact

USA TODAY reaches audiences at both national and local levels through a network of news properties and digital marketing solutions. The company operates across the United States and the United Kingdom, focusing on digital subscriptions and marketing automation for small businesses.

Performance by the Numbers

  • Total revenue was $548.5 million in Q1 2026, down 4% from Q1 2025.
  • Operating income reached $39.2 million in Q1 2026, up from $490,000 in Q1 2025.
  • Net income turned positive at $19.9 million in Q1 2026, improved from a loss in Q1 2025.
  • Digital revenue grew 5% year-over-year to $261.9 million in Q1 2026.

Evolution Summary

USA TODAY has transitioned from a traditional newspaper publisher into a digital-led media and marketing company. Its focus on digital subscriptions and small business services has helped return the business to profitability.

AI Generated • May 2, 2026

Industry

Media

Employees

9,500

CEO

Michael E. Reed

Headquarters

Pittsford, NY 14534-4560, US

TDAY Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

34.48%

Operating Margin

5.27%

Net Income Margin

1.27%

Return on Equity

15.92%

Return on Capital

6.67%

Return on Assets

1.61%

Earnings Yield

0.51%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$1.27BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

146.70M

Volume

1.20M

Avg. Volume

1.59M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$785.95M

Operating Income

$120.14M

EBITDA

$291.09M

Operating Cash Flow

$110.36M

Capital Expenditure

-$50.85M

Free Cash Flow

$59.52M

Cash & ST Invst.

$85.17M

Total Debt

$1.13B

USA Today Performance Analysis

USA Today annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 2,945,303,000-8.2%
20232023-12-31USD 2,663,550,000-9.6%
20242024-12-31USD 2,509,315,000-5.8%
20252025-12-31USD 2,302,226,000-8.3%
USA Today sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-302.3%
Q32025-09-30-4.1%
Q42025-12-314.3%
Q12026-03-31-6.2%
USA Today annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -0.57-43.1%
20232023-12-31USD -0.20-65.1%
20242024-12-31USD -0.18-7.1%
20252025-12-31USD 0.01N/A
USA Today sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-301176.3%
Q32025-09-30-149.1%
Q42025-12-3125.9%
Q12026-03-31160.0%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$548.49M

-4.0%

Gross Profit

$189.94M

+10.2%

Gross Margin

34.63%

N/A

Market Cap

$1.27BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$134.19K

N/A

Employees

9,500

N/A

Net Income

$19.89M

+371.3%

EBITDA

$83.11M

+52.3%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$85.17M

-0.9%

Total Debt

$1.13B

-6.0%

Accounts Receivable

$226.51M

+1.6%

Inventory

$11.01M

-41.2%

Long Term Debt

$1.03B

-6.1%

Short Term Debt

$100.94M

-4.7%

Return on Assets

1.61%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

9.23%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$6.38M

-34.7%

Operating Cash Flow

$19.28M

-17.3%

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Questions About TDAY

What is the current price of USA Today?

USA Today is trading at $8.69 per share.

What is the 52-week range for USA Today?

Over the past 52 weeks, USA Today has traded between $3.42 and $9.01.

How much debt does USA Today have?

As of the most recent reporting period, USA Today reported total debt of $1.13B.

How much cash does USA Today have on hand?

USA Today reported $85.20M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is USA Today’s dividend yield?

USA Today does not currently have a dividend yield.

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