Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway increased its ownership stake in The New York Times Company during the second quarter of 2026.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway increased its ownership stake in The New York Times Company during the second quarter of 2026. The investment firm added more than 3.5% to its share count, bringing its total holdings to 15.7 million shares as of June 29, 2026.
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This position now represents 9.78% of the outstanding shares of The New York Times Company. This steady buying pattern follows a period of strong financial results for the publisher. During the second-quarter 2026 earnings call, Meredith Kopit Levien, President and CEO of The New York Times Company, reported that digital subscription revenues grew by 16%. The company also reported free cash flow of approximately $266 million for the first half of the year and returned $160 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. Meredith Kopit Levien noted that the company is expanding its video content and app features. While big tech platforms are sending less traffic to publishers, the company is focusing on original reporting and a bundle of products including news, games, and sports.