The New York Times Company (NYT) Shareholders & Insider Trades
New York Times shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of New York Times stock is Berkshire Hathaway Inc., with 15.7 million shares (9.78% of the company), worth about $1.06 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 55.3%.
In Q2 2026, 666 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $11.80 billion.
Insiders reported 94 transactions in the last two years: 17 sales worth $12.71 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from May 12, 2026 (Kopit Levien Meredith A, Chief Executive Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 12, 2026.
The New York Times Company
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest New York Times shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 15.7 million | 9.78% | $1.1B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 15.0 million | 9.35% | $1.0B |
| AQR Capital Management LLC | 9.1 million | 5.64% | $609.0M |
| The Linonia Partnership LP | 9.0 million | 5.63% | $608.0M |
| T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. | 8.1 million | 5.02% | $542.0M |
| The Linonia Partnership LP | 8.0 million | 4.98% | $538.0M |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 7.3 million | 4.57% | $493.0M |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 6.5 million | 4.04% | $436.0M |
| State Street Corporation | 5.0 million | 3.14% | $339.0M |
| Darsana Capital Partners LP | 5.0 million | 3.12% | $336.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
New York Times institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 666 | – | $11.8B |
| Q1 2026 | 656 | 163.0 million | $13.6B |
| Q4 2025 | 570 | 163.0 million | $11.3B |
| Q3 2025 | 557 | 157.0 million | $9.0B |
| Q2 2025 | 542 | 157.0 million | $8.8B |
| Q1 2025 | 497 | 152.0 million | $7.6B |
| Q4 2024 | 502 | 151.0 million | $7.9B |
| Q3 2024 | 474 | 146.0 million | $8.1B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
New York Times insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kopit Levien Meredith A | May 12, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 78.00 per share. | $760,500 |
| Bardeen William | May 12, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 77.85 per share. | $320,824 |
| Perpich David S | May 11, 2026 | Director | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Perpich David S | May 11, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 77.06 per share. | $693,540 |
| Subramanian Anuradha B | Apr 22, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Bronstein Manuel | Apr 22, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Mcandrews Brian P | Apr 22, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Rogers John W Jr | Apr 22, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Glaser Rachel C | Apr 22, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Bhutani Amanpal Singh | Apr 22, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Brooke Beth A | Apr 22, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Golden Arthur S. | Apr 22, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 94 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most New York Times stock?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., with 9.78% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: BlackRock Advisors LLC (9.35%) and AQR Capital Management LLC (5.64%).
How many institutions own New York Times stock?
666 institutional holdings reports listed New York Times shares in Q2 2026 worth $11.80 billion.
Are New York Times insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 17 sales and no purchases (94 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 12, 2026.
