Publisher Business · Briefing
New York Times Q2 2026: digital subscriptions supplied 75% of revenue growth
Digital-only subscriptions added $57.5 million of the company’s $76.6 million revenue increase; operating margin stayed about 15.5%.
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Revenue fell 8%, while company-reported adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization fell 24%. The comparison explains the lower margin.
Digital-only subscriptions added $57.5 million of the company’s $76.6 million revenue increase; operating margin stayed about 15.5%.
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