Gannett Co Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Gannett (NYSE: GCI) reported third-quarter 2025 results and an AI licensing deal with Microsoft. Q3 total revenues were $560.8M (down 8.4% YoY) with digital revenues of $262.7M (46.9% of total). The company recorded a net loss attributable to Gannett of $39.2M and Total Adjusted EBITDA of $57.2M. Average monthly unique visitors were 187M. Cash and cash equivalents were $75.2M and total principal debt fell below $1.0B to $996.4M, with first lien net leverage of 2.69x. Management updated full‑year 2025 outlook, expects stronger Q4 digital revenue and >30% growth in cash provided by operations and free cash flow versus prior year.

Gannett (NYSE: GCI) will release third quarter 2025 results on Thursday, October 30, 2025 before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. Management will host a conference call the same day at 8:30 A.M. ET to review financial and operating results; a webcast will be available on the company investor site at investors.gannett.com.

Dial-in numbers, access codes, and replay details are provided for domestic and international participants. The earnings release will be posted on the Investor Relations section of the company website.

USA TODAY (NYSE: GCI) launched USA TODAY PLAY on October 15, 2025, a unified digital hub for casual entertainment and gaming including puzzles, comics, horoscopes, and forthcoming quizzes.

PLAY offers both a free ad-supported tier and an ad-free subscription with benefits such as unlimited puzzle hints and reveals, archive access to puzzles and comics, and early access to select features. The hub is designed to align with daily reader habits and broaden audience engagement across USA TODAY’s digital reach of about 73 million monthly unique visitors (Dec 2024 Comscore).

Gannett (NYSE: GCI) announced that Ghirardelli Chocolate Company will be the naming sponsor for the 2025-2026 SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run's Cocoa Club. The VIP experience, priced at $60 per registration, will feature Ghirardelli's relaunched Hot Cocoa Mix and exclusive perks including a tote bag, $35 Merch Gift Card, preferred corral placement, and access to upgraded amenities.

The event series will span 17 cities across the United States, starting October 5th in Denver and concluding April 4, 2026, in Philadelphia. The runs will offer multiple distance options including 5K, 10K, 15K, and 10 Mile, along with virtual race options throughout the season.

Gannett (NYSE:GCI), owner of USA TODAY, has fully implemented Taboola's DeeperDive AI answer engine across its platform, reaching over 195 million monthly unique visitors. The industry-first GenAI technology provides AI-generated responses using exclusively licensed content from USA TODAY and USA TODAY Network.

The partnership aims to enhance reader engagement by delivering trusted, relevant content while creating a new revenue stream through curated ads and increased subscriber conversion. Following a successful beta launch in June, DeeperDive will begin testing advertising LLM experiences with major brand partners in Q4, with future plans to implement purchasing capabilities through embedded agents.

Gannett (NYSE: GCI) announced a multi-year partnership naming Skechers as the title sponsor of the Hot Chocolate Run series. The newly branded SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run will kick off on October 5th in Denver, spanning 17 cities nationwide, including a new location in Louisville, KY.

The event offers multiple race distances including 5K, 10K, 15K, and 10 Mile options, plus virtual racing. Skechers will showcase their AERO Series technical running footwear at the events, featuring on-course activations, expo experiences, and early access to new running shoes launching in spring 2026. Participants will receive exclusive branded merchandise, finisher medals, and access to post-run festivities featuring chocolate treats.

USA TODAY Sports, a division of Gannett Co. (NYSE: GCI), has announced the revival of its prestigious ALL-USA Football Teams program for 2025, recognizing the nation's top high school football athletes. The program, which last appeared in 2019, leverages USA TODAY Network's extensive coverage across more than 200 publications nationwide.

The program features regional watchlists for the East, West, Midwest, Southeast, and Southwest regions, with selections made by USA TODAY Network journalists based on 2024 performances and 2025 projections. Notable past honorees include NFL stars Trevor Lawrence, Christian McCaffrey, and Kyler Murray. Final ALL-USA Teams will be announced in December, including regional teams and a National ALL-USA Team.

Gannett (NYSE: GCI) reported Q2 2025 financial results showing sequential improvements across key metrics. Total revenue was $584.9 million, down 8.6% year-over-year, while net income reached $78.4 million. The company announced a $100 million cost reduction program and improved Total Adjusted EBITDA margin to 11% from 9% in Q1.

Digital performance showed strength with 181 million average monthly unique visitors and digital advertising growth of 4% in Q2. The company continued its debt reduction efforts, repaying $23.4 million in Q2 and expecting to exceed initial projections by repaying over $135 million by year-end 2025.

Gannett highlighted progress in AI initiatives, including a licensing deal with Perplexity and the launch of Taboola's DeeperDive on USA TODAY. The company updated its 2025 outlook, expecting digital revenues to grow 3-5% in H2 2025.

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI) has announced a strategic content licensing partnership with Perplexity, an AI-powered answer engine. Through this agreement, Perplexity will gain access to premium content from USA TODAY and over 200 local USA TODAY Network publications for integration into its AI search experiences, including its new Comet web browser.

The partnership will integrate Gannett's trusted journalism into Perplexity's platform, with Comet expected to be widely available by September 2025. As part of the deal, Gannett will receive advertising revenue sharing and access to Perplexity's technology, including Sonar API and Enterprise Pro for all employees. The financial terms remain undisclosed.