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Graham Holdings Company Q2 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2025 earnings summary30 Jul, 2025
Executive summary
Q2 2025 revenue rose 3% year-over-year to $1,215.8M, driven by education and healthcare, offset by declines in television broadcasting, manufacturing, and automotive.
Net income attributable to common shares was $36.7M ($8.35/share) in Q2 2025, reversing a net loss of $21.0M ($4.79/share) in Q2 2024.
Operating income for Q2 2025 was $72.8M, up from $25.9M in Q2 2024; six-month operating income was $120.2M, up from $61.4M year-over-year.
Excluding non-recurring items, adjusted net income was $63.1M ($14.33/share) in Q2 2025, up from $56.9M ($12.70/share) in Q2 2024.
Significant non-recurring items in Q2 2025 included $6.0M in separation incentive expenses, $1.2M in interest expense for mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest, $11.5M net losses on marketable equity securities, and a $12.7M impairment on a cost method investment.
Financial highlights
Q2 2025 revenue: $1,215.8M (+3% year-over-year); six months: $2,381.7M (+2%).
Q2 2025 net income attributable to common shareholders: $36.7M ($8.35/share); Q2 2024: net loss of $21.0M ($4.79/share).
Six-month net income: $60.6M ($13.81/share) vs. $103.3M ($23.11/share) prior year.
Adjusted operating cash flow for the first six months of 2025 was $199.4M, up from $181.3M year-over-year.
Net losses on marketable equity securities were $11.5M in Q2 2025, compared to gains of $19.6M in Q2 2024.
Outlook and guidance
Management expects sufficient financial resources to meet business needs over the next 12 months, including working capital, capex, interest, acquisitions, dividends, and repurchases.
2025 capital expenditures are estimated at $85M–$95M.
Dividend expected at $7.20/share for 2025.
Retransmission revenue net of network fees in television broadcasting expected to decline in 2025 and beyond due to cord cutting.
Management highlighted risks and uncertainties related to acquisitions, business strategies, and future financial performance, as detailed in the annual report.
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Graham Holdings Company is a diversified holding company with operations spanning various industries. It primarily provides educational services, including test preparation, professional training, and online education through subsidiaries like Kaplan. The company is also involved in television broadcasting, publishing online news through platforms such as Slate and Foreign Policy, and managing automotive dealerships. Additionally, it offers home health and hospice care services, operates restaurants and entertainment venues, and manufactures industrial products like burners and lifting systems. Graham Holdings is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.
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