Republic parent company USA TODAY Co. acquires Arizona Daily Star
In the newspaper deal, Lee Enterprises assumes ownership of three South Dakota properties and the Great Falls Tribune.
Model output · Signal date 2026-10-14
Usa Today Co., Inc. (TDAY) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Rating · 90D
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Alpha
Rank in coverage
Top 35%
of 5379 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
n/a
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Market Cap
$1.06B
small-cap · #3 of 5 peers
Summary
Usa Today Co., Inc. (TDAY) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Usa Today Co., Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Usa Today Co., Inc. is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $1.06B. It ranks number 3 by market capitalization among the 5 Newspapers: Publishing or Publishing & Printing issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for TDAY is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How TDAY ranks among 5379 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals
Usa Today Co., Inc. (TDAY) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Newspapers: Publishing or Publishing & Printing peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | TDAY | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.06B | 3/5 |
| P/B Ratio | 6.89x | – |
| EPS | $-0.35 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $1.05 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $15.19 | – |
| FCF/Share | $0.42 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | TDAY | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | -26.2% | – |
| ROA | -2.2% | – |
| ROIC | 1.3% | – |
| Gross Margin | 39.5% | – |
| Operating Margin | 0.8% | – |
| Net Margin | -1.8% | – |
| EBT Margin | 3.0% | 3/5 |
| Tax Rate | 160.0% | – |
The effective tax rate is outside the normal band, which points to a large non-recurring tax item in the trailing twelve months; headline net income, net margin and P/E are affected by it.
Financial Health
| Metric | TDAY | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.81x | – |
| Quick Ratio | 0.78x | – |
| D/E Ratio | 10.65x | – |
| Financial Leverage | 11.65x | – |
| Interest Coverage | 1.2x | – |
| Working Capital | -$94M | – |
Cash Flow
| Metric | TDAY | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $113M | 3/5 |
| Free Cash Flow | $62M | – |
| Capital Spending | -$52M | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | 14.8% | 3/5 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 42.6% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 2.8% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.3% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | TDAY | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.25x | – |
| Receivables Turnover | 10.1x | – |
| Inventory Turnover | 106.3x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 13.6x | – |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 36 days | – |
| Days Inventory | 3 days | – |
| Payables Period | 39 days | – |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 0 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | TDAY | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $2.23B | – |
| Operating Income | $16M | – |
| Net Income | -$40M | – |
| SG&A Expense | $609M | – |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.35B | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | TDAY | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 147M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $403M | 22.5% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $87M | 4.8% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $222M | 12.4% of assets |
| Inventory | $13M | 0.7% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $1.64B | 91.4% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $352M | 19.6% of assets |
Quarterly Financial Reports
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Industry Peers · Newspapers: Publishing or Publishing & Printing
Usa Today Co., Inc. (TDAY) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Usa Today Co., Inc. (Newspapers: Publishing or Publishing & Printing): 5 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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News
Usa Today Co., Inc. (TDAY) stock news
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FAQ
Usa Today Co., Inc. (TDAY) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Usa Today Co., Inc. (TDAY) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Usa Today Co., Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Usa Today Co., Inc. stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for TDAY is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Usa Today Co., Inc. forecasts updated?
Usa Today Co., Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Usa Today Co., Inc.'s industry peers?
5 issuers in our coverage, TDAY included, share the SEC industry code Newspapers: Publishing or Publishing & Printing. The largest are: News Corp (NWS), New York Times Co (NYT), Daily Journal Corp (DJCO), Lee Enterprises, Inc (LEE).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.