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Gannett Co Inc (GCI)
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03/27/2025: GCI (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
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Below Average Performance
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -20.37% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 03/27/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 445.05M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 5.53 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 5.53 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1481950 | Beta 2.47 | 52 Weeks Range 2.23 - 5.93 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.23 - 5.93 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.18 |
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 - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -1.05% | Operating Margin (TTM) 3.27% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.47% | Return on Equity (TTM) -11.23% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 12.41 | Enterprise Value 1626058591 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.18 |
Enterprise Value 1626058591 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.18 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.65 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.87 | Shares Outstanding 147368992 | Shares Floating 110855935 |
Shares Outstanding 147368992 | Shares Floating 110855935 | ||
Percent Insiders 5.05 | Percent Institutions 81.45 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3.25 | Target Price 5.9 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy 1 |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy 1 | ||
Hold 1 | Sell - | Strong Sell 1 | |
Strong Sell 1 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Gannett Co Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Gannett Co., Inc. was founded in 1906. It has evolved from a chain of newspapers to a diversified media and marketing solutions company. Gannett went through a major restructuring in 2015 and acquired GateHouse Media in 2019.
Core Business Areas
- News Media: Provides local and national news through its newspapers, websites, and mobile apps. This includes USA TODAY and numerous local publications.
- Digital Marketing Solutions: Offers digital marketing services to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), including search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing, and website development.
- Publishing: Gannett also owns book publishing companies
Leadership and Structure
The CEO is Michael Reed. The company operates with a divisional structure, with separate teams managing news media and digital marketing services.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Local News Publications: Includes hundreds of local newspapers across the US. Competitors are other local news outlets, both print and digital.
- ReachLocal: Digital marketing solutions for SMBs. Competitors include companies like HubSpot, Semrush, and other local marketing agencies. Hard to quantify market share data without accessing proprietary data.
- USA TODAY: National newspaper and website providing news, sports, and entertainment. Competitors include The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Hard to quantify market share data without accessing proprietary data.
- UpCurve Cloud: Provides cloud-based services and consulting.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The news media industry is undergoing significant transformation due to the rise of digital media and changing consumer habits. The digital marketing services industry is highly competitive and growing.
Positioning
Gannett is positioned as a large, established player in the news media industry. It is also expanding its presence in the digital marketing services industry.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market is huge with digital media and marketing spend. Gannett is positioning itself to capture a portion of both TAMs, focusing on its regional strength and news background.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established brand recognition
- Large network of local news publications
- Diversified revenue streams
- Strong digital presence
Weaknesses
- Declining print newspaper circulation
- High debt load
- Intense competition
- Slow innovation in news format
Opportunities
- Expansion of digital marketing services
- Growth in digital advertising
- Partnerships with other media companies
- Growth in new markets
Threats
- Continued decline in print advertising revenue
- Increased competition from digital news sources
- Economic downturn
- Changes in consumer behavior
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NYT
- NWSA
- OMC
Competitive Landscape
Gannett faces intense competition from both traditional media companies and digital-native news providers. It needs to innovate to retain its competitive advantage.
Major Acquisitions
ReachLocal
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 156
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Gannett's digital marketing services capabilities.
GateHouse Media
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1400
- Strategic Rationale: This acquisition was to consolidate and synergize news media outlets.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been challenged by declines in print media and the need to adapt to digital formats.
Future Projections: Future projections are dependent on the company's ability to grow its digital revenues and manage its debt. Analyst estimates vary.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquisitions in the digital marketing space, cost-cutting measures, and investments in digital transformation.
Summary
Gannett faces significant challenges in a transforming media landscape, particularly in print news, while trying to expand digital revenue. While the company has a large network, its high debt is a risk factor. They are challenged with intense competition in both media and advertising, but are working to innovate. Gannett is a weak company as it needs to continue its efforts to adapt to the current industry landscape.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC filings
- Company reports
- Market research reports
- Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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 | Website https://www.gannett.com |
Full time employees 11700 | Website https://www.gannett.com | ||
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.
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