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Gannett Co Inc (GCI)

Gannett Co Inc (GCI) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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11/14/2025: GCI (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

2 star rating from financial analysts

5 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $6.02

1 Year Target Price $6.02

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$6.02 Target price
52w Low $2.55
Current$4.64
52w High $5.69

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -0.14%
Avg. Invested days 41
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 716.42M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 6.93
1Y Target Price 6.02
Price to earnings Ratio 6.93
1Y Target Price 6.02
Volume (30-day avg) 5
Beta 1.54
52 Weeks Range 2.55 - 5.69
Updated Date 11/15/2025
52 Weeks Range 2.55 - 5.69
Updated Date 11/15/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.67

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-10-30
When -
Estimate -0.0095
Actual -0.27

Profitability

Profit Margin 4.11%
Operating Margin (TTM) 2.06%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.57%
Return on Equity (TTM) 44.36%

Valuation

Trailing PE 6.93
Forward PE 48.78
Enterprise Value 1796554612
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.31
Enterprise Value 1796554612
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.31
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.77
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.93
Shares Outstanding 147108750
Shares Floating 101417140
Shares Outstanding 147108750
Shares Floating 101417140
Percent Insiders 5.1
Percent Institutions 85.16

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Gannett Co Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Gannett Co., Inc. was founded in 1906. Initially focused on newspapers, it grew through acquisitions to become a major media conglomerate. In 2019, New Media Investment Group acquired Gannett, adopting the Gannett name.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • USA TODAY Network: National news and information delivered through USA TODAY and its digital platforms.
  • Local Media: Local news and information delivered through community newspapers and digital sites across the U.S.
  • Digital Marketing Solutions: Provides digital marketing services to local businesses.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The CEO of Gannett is Michael Reed. The company operates with a decentralized structure, with local media organizations having significant autonomy.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • USA TODAY: National newspaper and website. Market share within national newspapers is estimated to be around 10-15%, competing with The New York Times (NYT), The Wall Street Journal (NWSA), and The Washington Post (privately held by Jeff Bezos).
  • Local News Websites: Over 250 local news websites across the US. Market share varies greatly depending on the local market. Competitors include local TV stations, radio stations, and other local news outlets.
  • Reach Local: Digital marketing services for local businesses. Competitors include Yelp (YELP), Yext (YEXT), and various local marketing agencies.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The media industry is undergoing significant transformation, with a shift towards digital consumption. Print media is facing declining circulation and advertising revenue, while digital advertising is dominated by large tech companies.

Positioning

Gannett is positioned as a local and national news provider with a growing digital marketing services business. Its competitive advantages include its brand recognition, large subscriber base, and local market presence.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for news and information is substantial, encompassing both print and digital advertising, subscription revenue, and digital marketing services. Estimated TAM is in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Gannett is focused on capturing a larger share of the digital TAM.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand recognition
  • Extensive local presence
  • Large subscriber base
  • Growing digital marketing services

Weaknesses

  • Declining print revenue
  • High debt load
  • Competition from digital giants
  • Transitioning to a digital-first model

Opportunities

  • Expanding digital subscriptions
  • Acquiring local media companies
  • Growing digital marketing services
  • Leveraging data and analytics

Threats

  • Continued decline in print revenue
  • Increased competition from digital platforms
  • Economic downturn
  • Changing consumer preferences

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • NYT
  • NWSA
  • YELP
  • YEXT

Competitive Landscape

Gannett faces intense competition from established media companies and digital platforms. Its advantages include its local presence and brand recognition, while its disadvantages include its high debt load and declining print revenue.

Major Acquisitions

ReachLocal

  • Year: 2016
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 156
  • Strategic Rationale: To expand its digital marketing services offerings.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Gannett's historical growth has been challenged by the decline in print media and the shift to digital. Revenue has generally declined in recent years.

Future Projections: Future growth is expected to come from digital subscriptions and digital marketing services. Analyst estimates vary depending on the success of these initiatives.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include launching new digital products, expanding digital marketing services, and streamlining operations.

Summary

Gannett is facing significant challenges due to the decline in print media. While they are attempting to move forward with digital efforts, intense competition is a hurdle. The company's high debt and restructuring initiatives are making the process longer than expected. Focus is on continuing to streamline operations and grow digital revenues in the USA Today Network and its local properties as well as invest in digital marketing services for small and medium-sized businesses.

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About Gannett Co Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters New York, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 2014-02-04
Chairman, CEO & President Mr. Michael E. Reed
Sector Communication Services
Industry Publishing
Full time employees 11700
Full time employees 11700

Gannett 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 New Media Investment Group Inc. and changed its name to Gannett Co., Inc. in November 2019. Gannett Co., Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, New York.