New York Times misses revenue estimates on slowing ad spends | Inquirer Business

New York Times misses revenue estimates on slowing ad spends

/ 07:44 PM November 02, 2022

New York Times earnings

The New York Times building is seen in Manhattan, New York, U.S., Aug 3, 2020. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

The New York Times Co missed analysts’ estimates for quarterly revenue on Wednesday as brands cut back on ad spending against the backdrop of a looming recession.

Dire results from tech giants such as Meta Platforms Inc and Google-parent Alphabet Inc have cast a shadow over the online advertising market, with brands curbing spending and cutting costs to grapple with decades-high inflation.

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The Times’ digital advertising revenue grew about 5 percent in the third quarter.

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The company’s total revenue rose 7.6 percent to $547.7 million in the quarter, compared with estimates of $548.6 million, according to Refinitiv data.

Net income attributable to the company’s common stockholders fell to $36.62 million, or 22 cents per share, in the quarter, from $54.66 million, or 33 cents per share, a year earlier.

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The Times said it expects digital advertising revenue to fall in the fourth quarter.

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