Graham Holdings Q2 revenue rises on segments growth

Graham Holdings

30/07/2026 13:45

Overview
U.S. conglomerate's Q2 revenue rose 7% yr/yr, with growth in most segments
Adjusted EPS for Q2 rose yr/yr; net income also increased
Company completed sale of Kaplan Languages Group, recording related charges

Outlook
Company did not provide specific guidance or forecasts for future quarters or full yr

Result Drivers
SEGMENT GROWTH - Revenue growth driven by increases in television broadcasting, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive and other businesses, partially offset by decline at education
OPERATING INCOME MIX - Operating income rose due to improved results at education, television broadcasting and other businesses, partially offset by declines at healthcare, manufacturing and automotive
NON-OPERATING GAINS AND CHARGES - Results affected by pension settlement gain, gains on marketable equity securities, and charges related to the sale of Kaplan Languages Group

Company press release: ID:nBw2jtLfpa

Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q2 Revenue
Beat
$1.30 bln
$1.28 bln (1 Analyst)
Q2 EPS
 
$64.86
 
Q2 Net Income
 
$282.38 mln
 
Q2 Pretax Profit
Beat
$317.48 mln
$92.40 mln (1 Analyst)
Q2 Operating Expenses
 
$1.19 bln
 
Q2 Operating Income
 
$83.63 mln
 

Analyst Coverage
The one available analyst rating on the shares is "sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the schools, colleges & universities peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Graham Holdings Co is $990.00, about 19.8% below its July 29 closing price of $1,233.96
The stock recently traded at 18 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 15 three months ago

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