USA TODAY Co. swings to Q1 profit, adds AI revenue stream, cuts debt by $42M

Filed April 30, 2026 · Period ending March 31, 2026 · Compared to 10-Q May 1, 2025 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  Net income of $19.9M in Q1 2026 vs. $7.3M loss in Q1 2025, driven by 90% jump in segment EBITDA, 19% lower interest expense, and new AI partnership revenues.

  MD&A: Results of Operations verify on EDGAR →
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  Digital-only subscription ARPU surged 48% to $10.80, offsetting 28% subscriber decline; AI partnerships drove new 'digital other' revenue growth after prior-year declines.

  MD&A: USA TODAY Media Revenue verify on EDGAR →
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  Acquired Detroit News for $15M in incremental debt; amended term loan to cut interest rate 50bp (now SOFR+4.5%) and extend quarterly amortization to $17.7M.

  MD&A: Detroit News Transaction & Debt verify on EDGAR →