Company / Operating Margin
USA TODAY Co., Inc. Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2024 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
-1.7%
FY2024
5-year range
-13.2% / 3.2%
FY2020-FY2024
Trend
-152.8%
vs FY2023
Sector context
#47 of 62
Communication Services
What the data says
USA TODAY Co., Inc.'s operating margin of -1.7% is lower than 76% of companies in the Communication Services sector (FY2024). Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 9 years, ranging from -13.2% in FY2022 to 17.1% in FY2018.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-1.7% in FY2024 with a 5-year CAGR of +6.2%.
Improved from -13.2% to -1.7% over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +6.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- +6.2pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Bottom 24% in Communication ServicesTop 76% of 62This company -1.7% Sector average 3.2%
▼
-154.0% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2024, operating margin decreased 152.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 4.9pp below the Communication Services sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2018.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.75 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | - | - |
| FY2024 | -1.7% | -152.8% |
| FY2023 | 3.2% | +124.6% |
| FY2022 | -13.2% | -67.1% |
| FY2021 | -7.9% | +40.2% |
| FY2020 | -13.2% | -67.1% |
| FY2019 | -7.9% | -146.1% |
| FY2018 | 17.1% | +577.0% |
| FY2017 | 2.5% | -47.8% |
| FY2016 | 4.8% | -44.2% |
As of FY2024 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026