USA TODAY (TDAY) AI Stock Analysis

• Market Cap: $870.88M
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Average Volume (3M): 1.40M
• Price to Earnings (P/E): 11.4
• Beta (1Y): 1.11
• Revenue Growth: -8.56%
• EPS Growth: N/A
• Country: US
• Employees: 11,700
• Sector: Communication Services
• Sector Strength: 97
• Industry: Publishing
• EPS (TTM): -0.21
• Shares Outstanding: 147,108,750
• 10 Day Avg. Volume: 1,264,176
• 30 Day Avg. Volume: 1,402,993
• PEG Ratio: 2.74
• Price to Book (P/B): 4.71
• Price to Sales (P/S): 0.29
• P/FCF Ratio: 14.20
• Enterprise Value/Market Cap: 2.24
• Enterprise Value/Revenue: 0.83
• Enterprise Value/Gross Profit: 2.29
• Enterprise Value/Ebitda: 7.52
• 1Y Price Target: $6.10
• Price Target Upside: 3.04% Upside
• Rating Consensus: Hold
• Number of Analyst Covering: 1
• EPS Forecast (FY): N/A
• Revenue Forecast (FY): N/A

• Rating: 52 Neutral
• Price Target: $6.00 ▲(1.35% Upside)

Overall score is held back primarily by weak financial performance—declining revenue, sharply lower free cash flow, and very high leverage—despite modest profitability. Technicals are notably stronger with an uptrend and positive momentum, while valuation is moderate (P/E 11.62). The latest earnings call adds support via debt reduction progress and improving digital mix, but near-term revenue pressure remains a key risk.

USA TODAY Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description

USA TODAY Co., Inc. operates as a media and digital marketing solutions company in the United States. It operates through three segments: Domestic Gannett Media, Newsquest, and Digital Marketing Solutions. The company's print offerings include home delivery on a subscription basis; single copy; and non-daily publications, such as shoppers and niche publications. It also provides digital-only subscription, including local media brands, USA TODAY NETWORK community events platform, magazines, sports, and games; and E-newspapers; and digital advertising and marketing services. In addition, the company offers digital news and media brands; daily and weekly newspapers; digital advertising and marketing products and solutions under the LocaliQ brand; cloud-based platform that offers a suite of products and solutions for marketing automation, AI-driven advertising optimization, and customizable reporting; commercial printing and distribution arrangements services; and prints commercial materials, including flyers, business cards, and invitations. The company was formerly known as Gannett Co., Inc. and changed its name to USA TODAY Co., Inc. in October 2025. USA TODAY Co., Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

How the Company Makes Money

Gannett generates revenue through several key streams. The primary source is advertising revenue, which includes both print and digital advertising placements in its newspapers and online platforms. Additionally, Gannett earns money from subscription fees for its digital content and print publications. The company has also expanded its revenue model to include digital marketing solutions, offering services such as search engine optimization, social media marketing, and web development to local businesses. Partnerships with technology firms and advertising networks further enhance its revenue capabilities. The shift towards digital media consumption has led Gannett to focus on expanding its digital subscriptions and advertising, which has become increasingly vital for its financial growth.

USA TODAY Financial Statement Overview

Summary

Financial profile is pressured by declining revenue (-2.16% TTM) and weakening free cash flow (-34.49% TTM), while leverage is very high (debt-to-equity 5.96). Profitability exists (net margin 4.11% TTM; EBITDA margin 11.13% TTM) but remains modest and constrained by the balance sheet risk.

Income Statement

Gannett's income statement shows declining revenue with a negative growth rate of -2.16% TTM, indicating challenges in maintaining sales. The gross profit margin of 36.40% TTM is relatively stable, but the net profit margin of 4.11% TTM suggests limited profitability. The EBIT and EBITDA margins are modest at 3.95% and 11.13% TTM, respectively, reflecting operational efficiency challenges.

Balance Sheet

The balance sheet reveals a high debt-to-equity ratio of 5.96 TTM, indicating significant leverage and potential financial risk. The return on equity is strong at 52.36% TTM, but this is primarily due to low equity levels. The equity ratio is low, suggesting limited financial stability and higher reliance on debt financing.

Cash Flow

Cash flow analysis indicates a decline in free cash flow growth by -34.49% TTM, highlighting cash generation challenges. The operating cash flow to net income ratio is 0.15 TTM, suggesting limited cash conversion efficiency. The free cash flow to net income ratio of 0.35 TTM indicates some ability to generate cash relative to net income.

Breakdown	TTM	Dec 2024	Dec 2023	Dec 2022	Dec 2021	Dec 2020
Income Statement
Total Revenue	2.34B	2.51B	2.66B	2.95B	3.21B	3.41B
Gross Profit	851.12M	963.73M	971.52M	1.08B	1.31B	1.37B
EBITDA	259.39M	183.31M	261.53M	213.48M	251.78M	-213.51M
Net Income	96.13M	-26.35M	-27.79M	-78.00M	-134.96M	-670.48M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets	1.92B	2.04B	2.18B	2.39B	2.83B	3.11B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments	75.25M	106.30M	100.18M	94.25M	130.76M	170.72M
Total Debt	1.16B	1.29B	1.29B	1.43B	1.49B	1.87B
Total Liabilities	1.73B	1.89B	1.86B	2.10B	2.30B	2.75B
Stockholders Equity	194.01M	153.14M	317.79M	295.74M	532.10M	364.11M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow	28.29M	50.78M	56.46M	-4.60M	87.89M	20.80M
Operating Cash Flow	80.02M	100.31M	94.57M	40.78M	127.45M	57.77M
Investing Cash Flow	6.73M	-27.95M	46.98M	22.12M	70.65M	160.14M
Financing Cash Flow	-117.05M	-68.85M	-135.51M	-102.87M	-261.17M	-201.34M

USA TODAY Technical Analysis

• Last Price: 5.92

Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TDAY, the sentiment is undefined. The current price of 5.92 is equal to the 20-day moving average (MA) of ―, equal to the 50-day MA of ―, and equal to the 200-day MA of ―, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of ― indicates undefined momentum. The RSI at ― is undefined, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of ― is undefined, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a undefined sentiment for TDAY.

USA TODAY Peers Comparison

Name	Overall Rating	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	ROE	Dividend Yield	Revenue Growth	EPS Growth
Sector *	60 Neutral	$48.67B	4.58	-11.27%	4.14%	2.83%	-41.78%