The earnings call presented a mix of positive and negative aspects. On the positive side, Gannett reported growth in digital advertising revenue, a strategic AI content licensing agreement, significant debt reduction, and an impactful cost reduction program. However, these highlights were balanced by revenue declines in total revenues and digital revenues, as well as ongoing challenges in print and commercial revenue declines. The company is optimistic about future growth, driven by their digital transformation and cost reduction strategies.

Company Guidance

During the Gannett Company Q2 2025 Earnings Call, significant guidance was provided for the upcoming fiscal periods. The company anticipates same-store digital revenue growth between 3% and 5% year-over-year in the second half of 2025. They also expect meaningful total adjusted EBITDA growth, with a reported $64.2 million in Q2, marking a 27% sequential increase. Free cash flow grew by 73% sequentially, reaching $17.6 million. Gannett announced a $100 million cost reduction program and emphasized strategic initiatives like a new AI content licensing agreement with Perplexity. These measures aim to drive stronger financial performance and position the company for further growth, including a projected flat revenue trend in early 2026. Gannett repaid $23.4 million of debt in Q2, contributing to nearly $100 million in debt reduction in the first half of the year.

Digital Advertising Revenue Growth

In Q2, digital advertising revenues grew 4% year-over-year, compared to a slight decline in the first quarter, driven by improved page views, programmatic revenue, and direct sales.

Strategic AI Content Licensing Agreement

Gannett announced a strategic AI content licensing agreement with Perplexity, expected to provide licensing fees and advertising revenue share, reflecting a fair value for their content.

Debt Reduction

Gannett repaid $23.4 million of debt in Q2 and nearly $100 million in the first half of the year, aiming for $135 million in debt paydown for the year.

Cost Reduction Program

A $100 million annualized cost reduction program was implemented, expected to drive adjusted EBITDA growth for the full year of 2025 and 2026.

Improvements in Digital Subscriber ARPU

Digital-only subscription ARPU increased to $7.79 in Q2, growing both sequentially and year-over-year, marking the first sequential growth since Q3 of 2024.

Gannett (GCI) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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GCI Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 30, 2025	2025 (Q3)	-0.06 / -	-0.012	―	―	―
Aug 07, 2025	2025 (Q2)	-0.06 / 0.45	0.09	403.33% (+0.36)
May 01, 2025	2025 (Q1)	-0.14 / -0.09	-0.6	85.17% (+0.51)
Feb 20, 2025	2024 (Q4)	-0.01 / 0.07	-0.16	141.25% (+0.23)
Oct 31, 2024	2024 (Q3)	-0.06 / -0.01	-0.176	93.18% (+0.16)
Aug 01, 2024	2024 (Q2)	-0.04 / 0.09	-0.042	314.29% (+0.13)
May 02, 2024	2024 (Q1)	-0.36 / -0.60	0.03	-2100.00% (-0.63)
Feb 22, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.06 / -0.16	0.276	-157.97% (-0.44)
Nov 02, 2023	2023 (Q3)	>-0.01 / -0.18	0.349	-150.43% (-0.52)
Aug 03, 2023	2023 (Q2)	-0.05 / -0.04	-0.003	-1300.00% (-0.04)

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GCI Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 07, 2025	$4.12	$4.03	-2.18%
May 01, 2025	$3.20	$3.09	-3.44%
Feb 20, 2025	$4.80	$4.62	-3.75%
Oct 31, 2024	$5.81	$4.69	-19.28%

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GCI EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is -0.06.

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