USA Today (NYSE:TDAY) Research Coverage Started at Rosenblatt Securities

Rosenblatt Securities initiated coverage on shares of USA Today (NYSE:TDAY) in a report released on Thursday morning, MarketBeat reports. The firm issued a buy rating and a $10.00 price objective on the stock.

A number of other equities analysts have also commented on the company. Weiss Ratings upgraded USA Today from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Citigroup reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of USA Today in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of USA Today from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 7th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $7.55.

USA Today Stock Down 1.5%

NYSE TDAY opened at $5.98 on Thursday. USA Today has a 12 month low of $2.55 and a 12 month high of $6.36. The company has a market capitalization of $879.72 million, a P/E ratio of 28.48 and a beta of 1.59. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $5.26 and its 200 day simple moving average is $4.61. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.66, a current ratio of 0.69 and a quick ratio of 0.67.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Kapitalo Investimentos Ltda bought a new position in shares of USA Today in the third quarter worth about $44,000. Principal Financial Group Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of USA Today in the third quarter worth $45,000. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of USA Today during the 4th quarter valued at $57,000. Cruiser Capital Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of USA Today during the 4th quarter valued at $57,000. Finally, Neuberger Berman Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of USA Today during the 4th quarter valued at $57,000. 76.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about USA Today

Here are the key news stories impacting USA Today this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Rosenblatt Securities initiated coverage with a “buy” and $10 price target, signaling institutional optimism and a large implied upside vs. the current price. This analyst call can attract buyers and increase interest. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Heavy sports and Olympics coverage (medal counts, hockey, soccer features like the Pulisic/AC Milan piece) likely drives short-term audience spikes and ad revenue during the Winter Games — a near-term traffic tailwind. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Feature journalism (e.g., “Restaurants of the Year”) and lifestyle pieces continue to broaden audience engagement and subscription/advertising opportunities beyond breaking news. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: USA TODAY Co. scheduled fourth-quarter 2025 results release and a management call for Feb. 26 — a clear near-term catalyst that could move the stock depending on revenue, margins and guidance. Investors should watch the print for digital/subscription metrics. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Routine event coverage (TV schedules, game previews) syndication across partners (MSN etc.) sustains steady pageviews but is an uncertain driver of outsized revenue gains. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Company fundamentals that may limit upside: relatively high leverage (debt-to-equity ~4.66) and low liquidity ratios (current ratio ~0.69). Those balance-sheet constraints increase risk if ad markets soften or growth disappoints.

About USA Today

Gannett Co, Inc (NYSE: GCI) is a media and marketing solutions company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. As the largest U.S. newspaper publisher by circulation, Gannett publishes USA Today alongside more than 260 local news brands. The company’s multimedia platforms include daily and weekly newspapers, websites, mobile apps and a network of subscription-based digital products.

In addition to journalism and content production, Gannett offers a suite of digital marketing services designed to help small and medium-sized businesses grow online.