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Publishing - List & Prices (11 stocks)

NYT

The New York Times Company

$12.13B

Communication Services / Publishing

P/E 32.17
PSO

Pearson plc

$9.16B

Communication Services / Publishing

P/E 22.35
WLY

John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

$2.18B

Communication Services / Publishing

P/E 14.87
WLYB

John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

$2.08B

Communication Services / Publishing

P/E 14.16
TDAY

USA TODAY Co., Inc.

$1.14B

Communication Services / Publishing

P/E 42.94
SCHL

Scholastic Corporation

$753.67M

Communication Services / Publishing

P/E 16.95
LEE

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated

$216.07M

Communication Services / Publishing

Y.TO

Yellow Pages Limited

$168.79M

Communication Services / Publishing

P/E 9.87
GVC.TO

Glacier Media Inc.

$48.52M

Communication Services / Publishing

P/E 5.29
EDUC

Educational Development Corporation

$12.43M

Communication Services / Publishing

P/E 5.41
TNMG

TNL Mediagene

$2.20M

Communication Services / Publishing

Publishing Industry Overview

The Publishing industry, part of the Communication Services sector, includes 11 publicly traded companies with a combined market capitalization of $27.89B. The industry is led by The New York Times Company (NYT), Pearson plc (PSO), John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY).

Among the 11 listed Publishing companies, market capitalizations range from $12.13B (The New York Times Company) down to $1.14B (USA TODAY Co., Inc.), highlighting the wide size disparity across the industry. The average market cap across the industry is $2.54B, reflecting a mix of established large-cap players and smaller growth-oriented companies.

Publishing Industry Valuation

The Publishing industry currently trades at an average price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 18.2. This moderate valuation reflects reasonable investor expectations for the sector's earnings growth.

Publishing Dividend Profile

6 out of 11 Publishing companies (55%) currently pay dividends to shareholders. The average dividend yield across dividend-paying Publishing stocks is 3.39%. The high proportion of dividend payers suggests Publishing is a mature, cash-generating industry that rewards income-focused investors.

Largest Publishing Companies by Market Cap

Company Ticker Market Cap P/E Ratio
The New York Times Company NYT $12.13B 32.2
Pearson plc PSO $9.16B 22.4
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. WLY $2.18B 14.9
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. WLYB $2.08B 14.2
USA TODAY Co., Inc. TDAY $1.14B 42.9

The table above shows the top 5 Publishing companies ranked by market capitalization. P/E ratios reflect trailing twelve months earnings where available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the largest Publishing company? The largest Publishing company by market capitalization is The New York Times Company (NYT), valued at $12.13B. Use the full listing below to explore all Publishing companies and compare their financials.

How many Publishing stocks are there? There are 11 publicly traded Publishing companies listed on major US exchanges, ranging from The New York Times Company (NYT) to USA TODAY Co., Inc. (TDAY) by market capitalization. This directory spans 1 pages, with all companies sorted by market cap for easy comparison.

How many Publishing stocks pay dividends? 6 of the 11 Publishing companies (55%) currently distribute dividends. The average yield among payers is 3.39%. Dividend policies vary significantly across Publishing companies — browse individual stock pages for the latest yield and payout details.

What is the average P/E ratio for Publishing stocks? The average trailing P/E ratio for the Publishing industry is 18.2x. Individual company valuations can vary widely — click through to any stock page for detailed valuation metrics.

Explore Publishing Stocks on StockVS

StockVS provides detailed fundamental data, historical price charts, and side-by-side comparisons for all 11 Publishing companies. Browse individual stock pages for in-depth analysis, or use our comparison tool to evaluate two Publishing stocks head to head. All data is updated regularly to reflect the latest available financials.