5 Best Low Leverage Stocks to Buy

4. The New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT)

On May 7, 2026, Deutsche Bank analyst Benjamin Soff raised the firm’s price target on The New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT) to $95 from $75 while maintaining a Buy rating on the shares following the company’s earnings report. The firm said digital advertising growth continues to outperform expectations.

On May 6, 2026, The New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT) reported Q1 adjusted EPS of 61c, versus the consensus estimate of 47c. Revenue totaled $712.2M, compared to the consensus estimate of $700.25M. Digital-only subscription revenue increased 16.1% year over year, supported by growth in both digital-only subscribers and average revenue per user. The company added approximately 310,000 net digital-only subscribers during the quarter, bringing its total subscriber base to 13.08 million. Digital-only ARPU rose 2.4% year over year to $9.77. President and CEO Meredith Kopit Levien said the quarter reflected continued demand for the company’s journalism and premium lifestyle content offerings. Levien added that The New York Times remains focused on building direct consumer relationships and daily engagement habits across its subscriber base.

The company said it remains confident that 2026 will deliver another year of revenue growth, adjusted operating profit growth, margin expansion, and strong free cash flow generation. For Q2, The New York Times expects total subscription revenue growth of 10%-12%, with digital-only subscription revenue growth of 14%-17%. The company also expects advertising revenue growth in the high-single-digit range and digital advertising growth in the high-teens, while adjusted operating costs are projected to increase 8%-9%.

The New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT) creates and distributes news and information products globally through The New York Times Group and The Athletic segments.