NYT
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The New York Times Company (NYT) closed at $68.11 as of 2026-02-02, trading 49.8% above its 200-week moving average of $45.48. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 61.6% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 74, NYT is in overbought territory.
Over the past 2705 weeks of data, NYT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 25 times. On average, these episodes lasted 32 weeks. Historically, investors who bought NYT at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +15.5%.
With a market cap of $11.1 billion, NYT is a large-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 17.6%, a solid level. The stock trades at 5.6x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NYT would have grown to $729, compared to $2849 for the S&P 500. NYT has returned 6.2% annualized vs 10.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 17.6% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Growth of $100: NYT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After NYT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 14 historical episodes, buying NYT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +21.9% after 12 months (median +12.0%), compared to +17.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 57% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +40.2% vs +40.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment NYT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
NYT has crossed below its 200-week MA 25 times with an average 1-year return of +15.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1974 | May 1974 | 6 | 14.8% | +3.5% | +13302.9% |
| Jun 1974 | Mar 1975 | 38 | 38.7% | -14.6% | +11767.1% |
| May 1975 | Jun 1975 | 4 | 6.8% | +18.8% | +13302.9% |
| Oct 1975 | Nov 1975 | 3 | 1.5% | +17.0% | +12846.0% |
| Nov 1975 | Dec 1975 | 2 | 4.9% | +35.2% | +12846.0% |
| Mar 1980 | May 1980 | 11 | 13.3% | +47.3% | +6721.8% |
| Nov 1987 | Dec 1987 | 3 | 10.9% | -3.0% | +778.2% |
| Jan 1988 | Feb 1988 | 3 | 1.3% | -2.3% | +728.5% |
| Apr 1988 | May 1989 | 57 | 18.7% | +1.0% | +711.4% |
| Jun 1989 | Jul 1989 | 3 | 3.1% | -19.0% | +642.6% |
| Jul 1989 | Dec 1991 | 126 | 40.3% | -32.5% | +633.7% |
| Oct 1992 | Oct 1992 | 1 | 1.1% | +6.4% | +798.1% |
| Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 | 1 | 0.4% | +6.5% | +785.1% |
| Sep 1993 | Sep 1993 | 2 | 2.3% | +6.1% | +798.8% |
| Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 | 1 | 0.8% | +1.7% | +794.0% |
| Jun 1994 | Aug 1994 | 8 | 2.5% | +0.9% | +761.1% |
| Sep 1994 | Jul 1995 | 45 | 14.8% | +8.8% | +747.4% |
| Jul 2004 | Aug 2012 | 421 | 79.6% | -25.3% | +110.0% |
| Nov 2012 | Dec 2012 | 3 | 1.7% | +69.4% | +853.6% |
| Dec 2012 | Dec 2012 | 1 | 0.8% | +87.6% | +832.7% |
| May 2016 | Jul 2016 | 7 | 3.5% | +45.3% | +515.1% |
| Sep 2016 | Nov 2016 | 10 | 12.4% | +58.1% | +503.6% |
| May 2022 | Feb 2023 | 40 | 26.9% | +17.7% | +106.8% |
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 | 3 | 5.8% | +19.9% | +93.1% |
| May 2023 | Jun 2023 | 7 | 7.6% | +32.2% | +91.5% |
| Average | 32 | — | +15.5% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02