The New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT) is included among the 15 Dividend Growth Stocks with the Highest Growth Rates.
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The New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT) stands out as one of the few traditional newspapers that has successfully adapted to the digital age. Though the transition came with challenges, the company now earns most of its revenue from digital subscriptions and online advertising, even though digital ads tend to be less profitable than print.
Its main priorities include expanding its subscriber base, boosting reader engagement, effectively monetizing its digital platforms, and maintaining the high journalistic standards that define its brand. Ongoing investments in technology and product development continue to strengthen its position in the competitive digital media landscape.
In the second quarter of 2025, The New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT) added around 230,000 net new digital-only subscribers, bringing the total to 11.88 million. Average revenue per digital subscriber rose 3.2% year over year to $9.64, largely due to price adjustments and subscribers moving from promotional to regular pricing. This growth in both subscriber count and revenue per user fueled a 15.1% year-over-year increase in digital subscription revenue. Digital advertising revenue also climbed 18.7%, supported by strong demand from marketers in key segments.
Beyond its digital expansion, The New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT) continues to attract investors with steady shareholder returns and a history of consistent dividend growth. In the past five years, the company has raised its dividends at an annual average growth rate of nearly 24%. Moreover, it has been rewarding shareholders with growing dividends for the past seven years. The NYT offers a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.27%, as of October 30.
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