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Graham Holdings Company Reports 2025 and Fourth Quarter Earnings

MWN-AI** Summary

Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) released its financial results for the fourth quarter and the entire year of 2025, showing a modest revenue increase but significant changes in net income due to ongoing challenges in several divisions. For 2025, the company reported total revenues of $4.91 billion, a 3% increase from $4.79 billion in 2024. Operating income rose to $234.9 million, whereas adjusted operating cash flow fell to $407.1 million, reflecting declines in the television broadcasting and automotive sectors offset by gains in education, healthcare, and manufacturing.

In the fourth quarter alone, revenues reached $1.25 billion, a slight increase from $1.25 billion in Q4 2024. However, the company experienced a sharp decline in operating income to $47.6 million, down 34% year-over-year. Key factors included significant drops in political advertising and lower retransmission revenues in television broadcasting. Conversely, the healthcare division saw revenue increase by 28%, with CSI Pharmacy reporting particularly strong results.

Debt management remained a focus, as Graham Holdings issued $500 million in unsecured notes and entered into a $400 million revolving credit facility. The company's debt burden increased, reaching $880.8 million by year-end.

Net income attributable to common shareholders fell significantly: $292.3 million for 2025 compared to $724.6 million in 2024 and $108.7 million in Q4 2025 compared to $548.8 million in Q4 2024, largely impacted by non-operating items and marketable equity securities losses. The results underline a challenging year ahead, as the company aims to stabilize performance across its diverse business units while navigating economic headwinds.

MWN-AI** Analysis

Graham Holdings Company's 2025 annual report indicates a mixed performance across its diverse portfolio. Revenue rose by 3% to $4.91 billion, primarily driven by gains in education, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. However, declines in television broadcasting and automotive segments dampened overall performance.

For the fourth quarter specifically, revenue was stable at $1.25 billion, but the operating income plummeted by 34% to $47.6 million. The significant drop in net income—down 80% from Q4 2024—signals potential concerns. Notably, the television broadcasting segment experienced a staggering 32% fall in revenue, largely due to reduced political advertising and retransmission revenues.

Despite these challenges, the healthcare division showed strong momentum, with Q4 revenue increasing by 28%. This growth suggests that investments in healthcare services could be a positive strategic focus moving forward. Furthermore, manufacturing revenues saw a notable 24% increase, mainly attributed to the acquisition of Arconic.

It's important to consider the financial leverage indicated by a total debt of $880.8 million at an average interest rate of 5.7%. The recent issuance of $500 million in fixed-rate notes strengthens cash flow flexibility, but ongoing interest costs present a risk if operational cash flows continue to decline.

For investors, the mixed results suggest caution. While the healthcare sector presents opportunities for growth, the significant downturns in broadcasting and automotive sectors require scrutiny. A balanced approach focusing on sectors with growth potential, especially healthcare and certain manufacturing units, could mitigate risks. Investors should also watch for signs of cost management and operational efficiency improvements to bolster profitability in 2026 and beyond. As always, perform due diligence and consider diversifying interests to manage sector-specific risks effectively.

**MWN-AI Summary and Analysis is based on asking OpenAI to summarize and analyze this news release.

Source: Business Wire

Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025. The Company also filed its Form 10-K today for the year ended December 31, 2025 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Division Operating Results

Revenue for 2025 was $4,911.6 million, up 3% from $4,790.9 million in 2024. Revenues increased at education, healthcare, manufacturing and other businesses, partially offset by declines at television broadcasting and automotive. The Company reported operating income for 2025 of $234.9 million, compared to $215.5 million in 2024. Excluding goodwill and other long-lived asset impairment charges, operating results were down in 2025, due to declines at television broadcasting and automotive, partially offset by increases at education, healthcare, manufacturing and other businesses. The Company reported adjusted operating cash flow (non-GAAP) for 2025 of $407.1 million, compared to $447.0 million in 2024. Adjusted operating cash flow declined at television broadcasting and automotive, partially offset by increases at education, healthcare, manufacturing, and other businesses. Capital expenditures totaled $79.8 million and $93.1 million for 2025 and 2024, respectively.

For the fourth quarter of 2025, revenue was $1,251.0 million, up slightly from $1,245.8 million in 2024. Revenues increased at education, healthcare and manufacturing, partially offset by declines at television broadcasting, automotive and other businesses. The Company reported operating income of $47.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $72.5 million in 2024. Excluding goodwill and other long-lived asset impairment charges, operating results were down in the fourth quarter of 2025, due to declines at television broadcasting, manufacturing and automotive, partially offset by increases at healthcare, other businesses and education. The Company reported adjusted operating cash flow (non-GAAP) for the fourth quarter of 2025 of $97.6 million, compared to $139.6 million in 2024. Adjusted operating cash flow declined at television broadcasting, manufacturing, automotive and education, partially offset by increases at healthcare and other businesses. Capital expenditures totaled $25.7 million and $27.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Acquisitions and Dispositions of Businesses

On October 21, 2025, the Company acquired a Honda automotive dealership in Woodbridge, VA, including the real property for the dealership operations.

Debt, Cash and Marketable Equity Securities

On November 24, 2025, the Company issued $500 million of 5.625% unsecured eight-year fixed-rate notes due December 1, 2033. Also on November 24, 2025, the Company entered into an Amendment and Restatement Agreement providing for a U.S. $400 million five-year revolving credit facility. In connection with these activities, on November 24, 2025, the Company used the net proceeds from the sale of the notes, together with the borrowings under the revolving credit agreement, to (i) redeem the $400 million of 5.75% notes due June 1, 2026, (ii) refinance outstanding revolving loans under the existing revolving credit facility, and (iii) repay all amounts outstanding under the Company's existing $150 million term loan. On October 21, 2025, the automotive subsidiary borrowed $38.7 million under the delayed draw term loan to finance the acquisition of a Honda automotive dealership, including the real property for the dealership operations.

At December 31, 2025, the Company had $880.8 million in borrowings outstanding at an average interest rate of 5.7%, including $222.5 million outstanding on its $400 million revolving credit facility. Cash, marketable equity securities and other investments totaled $1,400.4 million at December 31, 2025.

At December 31, 2024, the Company had $748.2 million in borrowings outstanding at an average interest rate of 6.0%, including $62.8 million outstanding on its $300 million revolving credit facility. Cash, marketable equity securities and other investments totaled $1,156.6 million at December 31, 2024.

The Company recognized $83.1 million and $27.0 million in net gains on marketable equity securities in the fourth quarter of 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Common Stock Repurchases

During 2025, the Company purchased a total of 3,978 shares of its Class B common stock at a cost of $3.5 million. At December 31, 2025, there were 4,360,943 shares outstanding. On September 12, 2024, the Board of Directors authorized the Company to acquire up to 500,000 shares of Class B common stock; the Company has remaining authorization for 462,482 shares as of December 31, 2025.

Pension Plan

At December 31, 2025, the Company had a pension surplus of $2,772.4 million, reported in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet as Prepaid Pension Cost, an increase from $2,510.5 million at December 31, 2024.

Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest

The Company recorded a credit to interest expense of $13.8 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025 to adjust the fair value of the mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest at the healthcare division.

Overall Company Results

The Company reported net income attributable to common shares of $292.3 million ($66.47 per share) for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $724.6 million ($163.40 per share) for the year ended December 31, 2024. For the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company reported net income attributable to common shares of $108.7 million ($24.69 per share), compared to $548.8 million ($125.55 per share) for the fourth quarter of 2024.

The results for 2025 and 2024 were affected by a number of items as described in the Non-GAAP Financial Information schedule attached to this release. Excluding these items, net income attributable to common shares was $226.5 million ($51.50 per share) for 2025, compared to $282.2 million ($63.63 per share) for 2024. Excluding these items, net income attributable to common shares was $50.4 million ($11.45 per share) for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $98.7 million ($22.58 per share) for the fourth quarter of 2024.

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Additional Commentary on Fourth Quarter 2025 Results

Division Results

Education

For the fourth quarter of 2025, education division revenue totaled $410.1 million, up slightly from $408.2 million for the same period of 2024. Kaplan reported operating income for the fourth quarter of 2025 of $24.6 million, compared to $0.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Excluding a long-lived asset impairment charge recorded in the fourth quarter of 2024, operating income increased.

Kaplan International revenue decreased 3% in the fourth quarter of 2025 (7% on a constant currency basis). The decrease is due largely to lower revenue at Pathways, partially offset by growth at UK Professional and Singapore. Kaplan International reported operating income of $24.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, a 29% increase from $19.0 million in 2024. The increase is due primarily to improvement at UK Professional.

Higher Education revenue in the fourth quarter of 2025 increased 7% compared to the same period of 2024 due to an increase in fees from Purdue Global and growth in other higher education programs. Kaplan recorded $17.4 million and $14.6 million in fees from Purdue Global in its Higher Education operating results for the fourth quarters of 2025 and 2024, respectively. Higher Education results improved in the fourth quarter of 2025 due to an increase in the Purdue Global fee recorded.

Supplemental Education revenue increased 7% in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by growth in most program offerings. Operating results were down in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to 2024 due to increased employee healthcare and incentive compensation expense, partially offset by revenue growth.

Kaplan corporate and other expenses were up in the fourth quarter of 2025 due to increased information technology and legal costs, and higher incentive compensation and employee healthcare costs compared to the fourth quarter of 2024.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, Kaplan recorded an intangible asset impairment charge of $22.9 million related to one of the Kaplan International business units.

Television Broadcasting

For the fourth quarter of 2025, revenue decreased 32% to $110.5 million, from $161.7 million in 2024, due primarily to a $48.4 million decrease in political advertising revenue, a $3.9 million decrease in retransmission revenues, and a decline in digital advertising revenue, partially offset by an increase in local and national advertising revenue. Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2025 declined 58% to $33.2 million, from $78.5 million in the same period of 2024, due to decreased revenues, partially offset by lower overall costs.

Healthcare

Healthcare division revenues increased 28% in the fourth quarter of 2025, while operating income increased 77%. Adjusted operating cash flow (non-GAAP) at Healthcare increased to $36.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, from $24.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

CSI Pharmacy Holding Company, LLC (CSI) revenue increased 44% and operating results were up from an expansion of infusion treatment offerings and patient service areas.

Home health and hospice and other healthcare revenue increased 9% due to growth in home health and hospice services and at all the other healthcare businesses. Operating results improved significantly at home health and hospice due to revenue growth and a reduction in incentive compensation and pension expense in the fourth quarter of 2025. Operating results declined modestly at the other healthcare businesses.

The healthcare division recorded equity in earnings of $4.1 million and $3.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 and 2024, respectively, related to its interests in home health and hospice joint ventures.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing revenues increased 24% in the fourth quarter of 2025 due to higher revenues at Hoover, Dekko and Joyce, partially offset by lower revenues at Forney. The revenue increase at Hoover is due largely to the Arconic acquisition, partially offset by a decline in overall product demand. Operating results were down in the fourth quarter of 2025 due largely to a significant decline in results at Hoover and a small decline in results at Joyce, partially offset by improved results at Dekko and Forney. Hoover results in the fourth quarter of 2025 included transition and intangible asset amortization costs related to the Arconic transaction, along with a substantial decline in Hoover’s core fire-retardant wood products business from the continued sluggish multi-family housing market.

Automotive

Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2025 decreased 6% due to the closure of the Ourisman Jeep of Bethesda dealership in September 2025, and declines in new and used vehicle sales and sales of finance and insurance product offerings that was partly related to the adverse impacts of the federal government shutdown in the fourth quarter of 2025. This decline was partially offset by the Honda of Woodbridge acquisition in October 2025 and sales growth for services and parts. Operating results for the fourth quarter of 2025 declined due to lower sales and overall gross margins on new and used vehicles and a decline in finance and insurance product sales, partially offset by the Honda of Woodbridge acquisition and higher gross profit on services and parts. In addition, as a result of underperformance at the Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram automotive dealership from a continued decline in revenues, the Company recorded a $10.1 million intangible asset impairment charge in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Other Businesses

A summary of revenue by category for other businesses:

Three Months Ended

December 31

%

(in thousands)

2025

2024

Change

Operating Revenues

Specialty (1)

$

45,639

$

46,853

(3

)

Retail (2)

37,182

32,998

13

Media (3)

17,757

22,916

(23

)

$

100,578

$

102,767

(2

)

____________

(1)

Includes Clyde’s Restaurant Group, Decile and Supporting Cast

(2)

Includes Framebridge, Saatchi Art and Society6

(3)

Includes Slate, Foreign Policy, Code3, City Cast and World of Good Brands

Overall, revenue from other businesses decreased 2% in the fourth quarter of 2025. Specialty revenue decreased due to declines at Clyde’s Restaurant Group (CRG) partly related to the adverse impacts of the federal government shutdown in the fourth quarter of 2025. This decline was partially offset by revenue growth at Supporting Cast. Retail revenue increased due to revenue growth at Framebridge and Saatchi Art, partially offset by lower revenue at Society6. Media revenue declined due to lower revenue at World of Good Brands (WGB), Slate and Code3, partially offset by revenue growth at City Cast and Foreign Policy.

Operating results improved in the fourth quarter of 2025 due to a reduction in losses at WGB, Society6, Saatchi Art, Decile and Supporting Cast and improved results at Code3, partially offset by increased losses at City Cast and Foreign Policy, a decline in results at Slate and a small decline in results at CRG. Framebridge operating losses were up slightly; operating results include ongoing expansion investments from new retail store openings and the new manufacturing facility in Nevada. Adjusted operating cash flow losses (non-GAAP) at other businesses improved to $12.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, from $16.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company offered Separation Incentive Programs (SIPs) to certain employees at WGB and Decile; $0.3 million in related non-operating pension expense was recorded.

Equity in Earnings of Affiliates

Overall, the Company recorded equity in earnings of affiliates of $5.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $5.2 million for 2024. These amounts include $1.4 million in net gains for both 2025 and 2024 from affiliates whose operations are not managed by the Company.

Net Interest Income (Expense)

The Company reported net interest income of $0.8 million and incurred net interest expense of $46.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 and 2024, respectively. The Company recorded a credit to interest expense of $13.8 million and interest expense of $34.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and 2024, respectively, to adjust the fair value of the mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest at GHG. Excluding these adjustments, the net interest expense increased modestly for the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to 2024.

Non-Operating Pension and Postretirement Benefit Income, Net

The Company recorded net non-operating pension and postretirement benefit income of $33.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $689.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2024.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company recorded a pre-tax, noncash pension settlement gain of $653.4 million in connection with the purchase of an irrevocable group annuity contract from an insurance company. Also in the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company recorded $0.5 million in expenses related to non-operating SIPs at Kaplan, manufacturing and other businesses. The SIPs were funded by the assets of the Company’s pension plan.

Other Non-Operating Income

For the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company recorded other non-operating income, net, of $1.7 million, compared to $9.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. The 2025 amounts included $4.7 million in gains on sales of cost method investments, partially offset by $2.3 million in foreign currency losses and other items. The 2024 amounts included $11.1 million in foreign currency gains and other items, partially offset by a $1.7 million decrease in the fair value of a cost method investment.

Earnings Per Share

The calculation of diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2025 was based on 4,378,973 weighted average shares outstanding compared to 4,341,412 for the fourth quarter of 2024.

Forward-Looking Statements

All public statements made by the Company and its representatives that are not statements of historical fact, including certain statements in this press release, in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company’s 2025 Annual Report to Stockholders, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on expectations, forecasts, and assumptions by the Company’s management and involve a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ from those stated, including, without limitation, comments about expectations related to acquisitions or dispositions or related business activities, the Company’s business strategies and objectives, the prospects for growth in the Company’s various business operations, the Company’s future financial performance, and the risks and uncertainties described in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statement made by or on behalf of the Company. Any forward-looking statements made in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement after the date on which such statement is made, even if new information subsequently becomes available.

GRAHAM HOLDINGS COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

December 31

%

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

2025

2024

Change

Operating revenues

$

1,251,017

$

1,245,800

0

Operating expenses

1,165,185

1,120,823

4

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

20,862

21,014

(1

)

Amortization of intangible assets

7,283

7,925

(8

)

Impairment of intangible and other long-lived assets

10,100

23,535

(57

)

Operating income

47,587

72,503

(34

)

Equity in earnings of affiliates, net

5,928

5,167

15

Interest income

2,032

3,302

(38

)

Interest expense

(1,240

)

(49,542

)

(97

)

Non-operating pension and postretirement benefit income, net

33,273

689,570

(95

)

Gain on marketable equity securities, net

83,144

27,019

Other income, net

1,661

9,573

(83

)

Income before income taxes

172,385

757,592

(77

)

Provision for income taxes

61,500

206,000

(70

)

Net income

110,885

551,592

(80

)

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

(2,162

)

(2,801

)

(23

)

Net Income Attributable to Graham Holdings Company Common Stockholders

$

108,723

$

548,791

(80

)

Per Share Information Attributable to Graham Holdings Company Common Stockholders

Basic net income per common share

$

24.93

$

126.63

(80

)

Basic average number of common shares outstanding

4,336

4,305

Diluted net income per common share

$

24.69

$

125.55

(80

)

Diluted average number of common shares outstanding

4,379

4,341

GRAHAM HOLDINGS COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

Twelve Months Ended

December 31

%

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

2025

2024

Change

Operating revenues

$

4,911,563

$

4,790,904

3

Operating expenses

4,551,875

4,401,413

3

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

80,366

87,046

(8

)

Amortization of intangible assets

32,040

37,119

(14

)

Impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets

12,335

49,822

(75

)

Operating income

234,947

215,504

9

Equity in gains (losses) of affiliates, net

16,394

(3,303

)

Interest income

8,257

9,868

(16

)

Interest expense

(118,787

)

(186,149

)

(36

)

Non-operating pension and postretirement benefit income, net

127,539

794,949

(84

)

Gain on marketable equity securities, net

200,170

181,295

10

Other (expense) income, net

(18,853

)

12,546

Income before income taxes

449,667

1,024,710

(56

)

Provision for income taxes

146,400

292,100

(50

)

Net income

303,267

732,610

(59

)

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

(10,976

)

(7,976

)

38

Net Income Attributable to Graham Holdings Company Common Stockholders

$

292,291

$

724,634

(60

)

Per Share Information Attributable to Graham Holdings Company Common Stockholders

Basic net income per common share

$

67.11

$

164.62

(59

)

Basic average number of common shares outstanding

4,331

4,372

Diluted net income per common share

$

66.47

$

163.40

(59

)

Diluted average number of common shares outstanding

4,373

4,405

GRAHAM HOLDINGS COMPANY

BUSINESS DIVISION INFORMATION

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 31

%

December 31

%

(in thousands)

2025

2024

Change

2025

2024

Change

Operating Revenues

Education

$

410,126

$

408,191

0

$

1,744,332

$

1,691,778

3

Television broadcasting

110,481

161,720

(32

)

425,106

535,678

(21

)

Healthcare

230,674

179,967

28

815,049

611,109

33

Manufacturing

117,799

94,728

24

436,279

395,642

10

Automotive

281,362

298,431

(6

)

1,133,153

1,200,477

(6

)

Other businesses

100,578

102,767

(2

)

357,660

356,520

0

Corporate office

618

575

7

2,479

2,302

8

Intersegment elimination

(621

)

(579

)

(2,495

)

(2,602

)

$

1,251,017

$

1,245,800

0

$

4,911,563

$

4,790,904

3

Operating Expenses

Education

$

385,523

$

408,116

(6

)

$

1,584,459

$

1,590,949

0

Television broadcasting

77,323

83,230

(7

)

312,836

334,513

(6

)

Healthcare

199,111

162,170

23

719,080

560,224

28

Manufacturing

118,919

88,187

35

417,658

377,272

11

Automotive

286,075

289,335

(1

)

1,115,773

1,162,462

(4

)

Other businesses

118,829

126,809

(6

)

459,459

491,372

(6

)

Corporate office

18,271

16,029

14

69,846

61,210

14

Intersegment elimination

(621

)

(579

)

(2,495

)

(2,602

)

$

1,203,430

$

1,173,297

3

$

4,676,616

$

4,575,400

2

Operating Income (Loss)

Education

$

24,603

$

75

$

159,873

$

100,829

59

Television broadcasting

33,158

78,490

(58

)

112,270

201,165

(44

)

Healthcare

31,563

17,797

77

95,969

50,885

89

Manufacturing

(1,120

)

6,541

18,621

18,370

1

Automotive

(4,713

)

9,096

17,380

38,015

(54

)

Other businesses

(18,251

)

(24,042

)

24

(101,799

)

(134,852

)

25

Corporate office

(17,653

)

(15,454

)

(14

)

(67,367

)

(58,908

)

(14

)

$

47,587

$

72,503

(34

)

$

234,947

$

215,504

9

Amortization of Intangible Assets and Impairment of Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets

Education

$

901

$

25,150

(96

)

$

6,123

$

33,417

(82

)

Television broadcasting

1,360

1,360

0

5,440

5,430

0

Healthcare

125

118

6

1,455

1,511

(4

)

Manufacturing

3,743

2,431

54

13,047

10,818

21

Automotive

10,105

4

10,675

14

Other businesses

1,149

2,397

(52

)

7,635

35,751

(79

)

Corporate office

$

17,383

$

31,460

(45

)

$

44,375

$

86,941

(49

)

Operating Income (Loss) before Amortization of Intangible Assets and Impairment of Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets

Education

$

25,504

$

25,225

1

$

165,996

$

134,246

24

Television broadcasting

34,518

79,850

(57

)

117,710

206,595

(43

)

Healthcare

31,688

17,915

77

97,424

52,396

86

Manufacturing

2,623

8,972

(71

)

31,668

29,188

8

Automotive

5,392

9,100

(41

)

28,055

38,029

(26

)

Other businesses

(17,102

)

(21,645

)

21

(94,164

)

(99,101

)

5

Corporate office

(17,653

)

(15,454

)

(14

)

(67,367

)

(58,908

)

(14

)

$

64,970

$

103,963

(38

)

$

279,322

$

302,445

(8

)

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 31

%

December 31

%

(in thousands)

2025

2024

Change

2025

2024

Change

Depreciation

Education

$

7,216

$

8,322

(13

)

$

29,477

$

35,058

(16

)

Television broadcasting

2,461

2,680

(8

)

10,311

11,174

(8

)

Healthcare

1,957

1,828

7

7,303

6,859

6

Manufacturing

3,905

2,756

42

12,481

10,983

14

Automotive

1,806

1,756

3

6,961

6,959

0

Other businesses

3,346

3,583

(7

)

13,159

15,492

(15

)

Corporate office

171

89

92

674

521

29

$

20,862

$

21,014

(1

)

$

80,366

$

87,046

(8

)

Pension Expense

Education

$

4,317

$

4,466

(3

)

$

17,271

$

17,733

(3

)

Television broadcasting

1,475

1,472

0

5,901

6,055

(3

)

Healthcare

2,496

4,890

(49

)

9,984

19,303

(48

)

Manufacturing

865

980

(12

)

3,461

2,877

20

Automotive

16

30

(47

)

63

116

(46

)

Other businesses

1,805

1,940

(7

)

7,673

7,517

2

Corporate office

763

894

(15

)

3,047

3,937

(23

)

$

11,737

$

14,672

(20

)

$

47,400

$

57,538

(18

)

Adjusted Operating Cash Flow (non-GAAP) (1)

Education

$

37,037

$

38,013

(3

)

$

212,744

$

187,037

14

Television broadcasting

38,454

84,002

(54

)

133,922

223,824

(40

)

Healthcare

36,141

24,633

47

114,711

78,558

46

Manufacturing

7,393

12,708

(42

)

47,610

43,048

11

Automotive

7,214

10,886

(34

)

35,079

45,104

(22

)

Other businesses

(11,951

)

(16,122

)

26

(73,332

)

(76,092

)

4

Corporate office

(16,719

)

(14,471

)

(16

)

(63,646

)

(54,450

)

(17

)

$

97,569

$

139,649

(30

)

$

407,088

$

447,029

(9

)

____________

(1)

Adjusted Operating Cash Flow (non-GAAP) is calculated as Operating Income (Loss) before Amortization of Intangible Assets and Impairment of Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets plus Depreciation Expense and Pension Expense.

GRAHAM HOLDINGS COMPANY

EDUCATION DIVISION INFORMATION

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 31

%

December 31

%

(in thousands)

2025

2024

Change

2025

2024

Change

Operating Revenues

Kaplan international

$

251,851

$

260,374

(3

)

$

1,079,570

$

1,074,207

0

Higher education

83,824

77,997

7

349,211

324,815

8

Supplemental education

74,916

70,241

7

317,159

291,630

9

Kaplan corporate and other

270

22

585

5,761

(90

)

Intersegment elimination

(735

)

(443

)

(2,193

)

(4,635

)

$

410,126

$

408,191

0

$

1,744,332

$

1,691,778

3

Operating Expenses

Kaplan international

$

227,341

$

241,349

(6

)

$

966,168

$

972,508

(1

)

Higher education

72,876

68,505

6

292,801

284,065

3

Supplemental education

69,877

64,745

8

283,767

264,696

7

Kaplan corporate and other

15,457

8,813

75

37,973

40,909

(7

)

Amortization of intangible assets

901

2,220

(59

)

6,123

10,487

(42

)

Impairment of long-lived assets

22,930

22,930

Intersegment elimination

(929

)

(446

)

(2,373

)

(4,646

)

$

385,523

$

408,116

(6

)

$

1,584,459

$

1,590,949

0

Operating Income (Loss)

Kaplan international

$

24,510

$

19,025

29

$

113,402

$

101,699

12

Higher education

10,948

9,492

15

56,410

40,750

38

Supplemental education

5,039

5,496

(8

)

33,392

26,934

24

Kaplan corporate and other

(15,187

)

(8,791

)

(73

)

(37,388

)

(35,148

)

(6

)

Amortization of intangible assets

(901

)

(2,220

)

59

(6,123

)

(10,487

)

42

Impairment of intangible assets

(22,930

)

(22,930

)

Intersegment elimination

194

3

180

11

$

24,603

$

75

$

159,873

$

100,829

59

Operating Income (Loss) before Amortization of Intangible Assets and Impairment of Intangible Assets

Kaplan international

$

24,510

$

19,025

29

$

113,402

$

101,699

12

Higher education

10,948

9,492

15

56,410

40,750

38

Supplemental education

5,039

5,496

(8

)

33,392

26,934

24

Kaplan corporate and other

(15,187

)

(8,791

)

(73

)

(37,388

)

(35,148

)

(6

)

Intersegment elimination

194

3

180

11

$

25,504

$

25,225

1

$

165,996

$

134,246

24

Depreciation

Kaplan international

$

6,140

$

6,948

(12

)

$

25,154

$

28,683

(12

)

Higher education

272

534

(49

)

1,425

2,825

(50

)

Supplemental education

795

834

(5

)

2,871

3,487

(18

)

Kaplan corporate and other

9

6

50

27

63

(57

)

$

7,216

$

8,322

(13

)

$

29,477

$

35,058

(16

)

Pension Expense

Kaplan international

$

143

$

177

(19

)

$

571

$

704

(19

)

Higher education

1,848

1,891

(2

)

7,394

7,620

(3

)

Supplemental education

1,930

1,974

(2

)

7,718

7,848

(2

)

Kaplan corporate and other

396

424

(7

)

1,588

1,561

2

$

4,317

$

4,466

(3

)

$

17,271

$

17,733

(3

)

Adjusted Operating Cash Flow (non-GAAP) (1)

Kaplan international

$

30,793

$

26,150

18

$

139,127

$

131,086

6

Higher education

13,068

11,917

10

65,229

51,195

27

Supplemental education

7,764

8,304

(7

)

43,981

38,269

15

Kaplan corporate and other

(14,782

)

(8,361

)

(77

)

(35,773

)

(33,524

)

(7

)

Intersegment elimination

194

3

180

11

$

37,037

$

38,013

(3

)

$

212,744

$

187,037

14

____________

(1)

Adjusted Operating Cash Flow (non-GAAP) is calculated as Operating Income (Loss) before Amortization of Intangible Assets and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets plus Depreciation Expense and Pension Expense.

GRAHAM HOLDINGS COMPANY

HEALTHCARE DIVISION INFORMATION

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 31

%

December 31

%

(in thousands)

2025

2024

Change

2025

2024

Change

Operating Revenues

CSI

$

141,463

$

98,084

44

$

465,508

$

299,598

55

Other Healthcare

89,211

81,883

9

349,541

311,511

12

$

230,674

$

179,967

28

$

815,049

$

611,109

33

Operating Expenses

CSI

$

125,266

$

84,015

49

$

412,274

$

260,508

58

Other Healthcare

73,845

78,155

(6

)

306,806

299,716

2

$

199,111

$

162,170

23

$

719,080

$

560,224

28

Operating Income

CSI

$

16,197

$

14,069

15

$

53,234

$

39,090

36

Other Healthcare

15,366

3,728

42,735

11,795

$

31,563

$

17,797

77

$

95,969

$

50,885

89

Amortization of Intangible Assets and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

CSI

$

43

$

33

30

$

150

$

133

13

Other Healthcare

82

85

(4

)

1,305

1,378

(5

)

$

125

$

118

6

$

1,455

$

1,511

(4

)

Operating Income before Amortization of Intangible Assets and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

CSI

$

16,240

$

14,102

15

$

53,384

$

39,223

36

Other Healthcare

15,448

3,813

44,040

13,173

$

31,688

$

17,915

77

$

97,424

$

52,396

86

Depreciation

CSI

$

284

$

166

71

$

829

$

586

41

Other Healthcare

1,673

1,662

1

6,474

6,273

3

$

1,957

$

1,828

7

$

7,303

$

6,859

6

Pension Expense

CSI

$

$

$

$

Other Healthcare

2,496

4,890

(49

)

9,984

19,303

(48

)

$

2,496

$

4,890

(49

)

$

9,984

$

19,303

(48

)

Adjusted Operating Cash Flow (non-GAAP) (1)

CSI

$

16,524

$

14,268

16

$

54,213

$

39,809

36

Other Healthcare

19,617

10,365

89

60,498

38,749

56

$

36,141

$

24,633

47

$

114,711

$

78,558

46

____________

(1)

Adjusted Operating Cash Flow (non-GAAP) is calculated as Operating Income (Loss) before Amortization of Intangible Assets and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets plus Depreciation Expense and Pension Expense.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

GRAHAM HOLDINGS COMPANY

(Unaudited)

In addition to the results reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) included in this press release, the Company has provided information regarding Adjusted Operating Cash Flow and Net income excluding certain items described below, reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Management believes that these non-GAAP measures, when read in conjunction with the Company’s GAAP financials, provide useful information to investors by offering:

  • the ability to make meaningful period-to-period comparisons of the Company’s ongoing results;
  • the ability to identify trends in the Company’s underlying business; and
  • a better understanding of how management plans and measures the Company’s underlying business.

Adjusted Operating Cash Flow and Net income, excluding certain items, should not be considered substitutes or alternatives to computations calculated in accordance with and required by GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures should be read only in conjunction with financial information presented on a GAAP basis.

The gains and losses on marketable equity securities relate to the change in the fair value (quoted prices) of its portfolio of equity securities. The mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest represents the ownership portion of a group of minority shareholders at a subsidiary of the Company's Healthcare business. The Company measures the redemption value of this minority ownership on a quarterly basis with changes in the fair value recorded as interest expense or income, which is included in net income for the period. The effect of gains and losses on marketable equity securities and net interest expense related to fair value adjustments of the mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest are not directly related to the core performance of the Company’s business operations since these items do not directly relate to the sale of the Company’s services or products. GAAP requires that the Company include the gains and losses on marketable equity securities and net interest expense related to fair value adjustments of the mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest in net income on the Statements of Operations. The Company excludes the gains and losses on marketable equity securities and net interest expense related to fair value adjustments of the mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest from the non-GAAP adjusted net income because these items are independent of the Company’s core operations and not indicative of the performance of the Company’s business operations.

The following tables reconcile the non-GAAP financial measures for Net income, excluding certain items, to the most directly comparable GAAP measures:

Three Months Ended December 31

2025

2024

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Income

before

income

taxes

Income

Taxes

Net

Income

Income

before

income

taxes

Income

Taxes

Net

Income

Amounts attributable to Graham Holdings Company Common Stockholders

As reported

$

172,385

$

61,500

$

110,885

$

757,592

$

206,000

$

551,592

Attributable to noncontrolling interests

(2,162

)

(2,801

)

Attributable to Graham Holdings Company Stockholders

108,723

548,791

Adjustments:

Goodwill and other long-lived asset impairment charges

10,100

2,307

7,793

23,536

5,311

18,225

Settlement gain related to retiree annuity pension purchase

(653,427

)

(167,285

)

(486,142

)

Charges related to non-operating Separation Incentive Programs

505

129

376

Net gains on marketable equity securities

(83,144

)

(21,127

)

(62,017

)

(27,018

)

(6,927

)

(20,091

)

Net gains of affiliates whose operations are not managed by the Company

(1,394

)

(374

)

(1,020

)

(1,380

)

(354

)

(1,026

)

Non-operating (gain) loss, from sales, valuation adjustments and impairments of equity and cost method investments

(4,462

)

(1,118

)

(3,344

)

1,718

441

1,277

(Credit to) interest expense related to the fair value adjustment of the mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest

(13,786

)

(4,156

)

(9,630

)

34,150

(3,171

)

37,321

Tax expense related to the Company’s pension and other postretirement plans

(9,928

)

9,928

Net Income, adjusted (non-GAAP)

$

50,433

$

98,731

Per share information attributable to Graham Holdings Company Common Stockholders

Diluted income per common share, as reported

$

24.69

$

125.55

Adjustments:

Goodwill and other long-lived asset impairment charges

1.77

4.17

Settlement gain related to retiree annuity pension purchase

(111.23

)

Charges related to non-operating Separation Incentive Programs

0.09

Net gains on marketable equity securities

(14.08

)

(4.60

)

Net gains of affiliates whose operations are not managed by the Company

(0.23

)

(0.23

)

Non-operating (gain) loss, from sales, valuation adjustments and impairments of equity and cost method investments

(0.76

)

0.29

(Credit to) interest expense related to the fair value adjustment of the mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest

(2.19

)

8.54

Tax expense related to the Company’s pension and other postretirement plans

2.25

Diluted income per common share, adjusted (non-GAAP)

$

11.45

$

22.58

The adjusted diluted per share amounts may not compute due to rounding.

Twelve Months Ended December 31

2025

2024

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Income

before

income

taxes

Income

Taxes

Net

Income

Income

before

income

taxes

Income

Taxes

Net

Income

Amounts attributable to Graham Holdings Company Common Stockholders

As reported

$

449,667

$

146,400

$

303,267

$

1,024,710

$

292,100

$

732,610

Attributable to noncontrolling interests

(10,976

)

(7,976

)

Attributable to Graham Holdings Company Stockholders

$

292,291

$

724,634

Adjustments:

Goodwill and other long-lived asset impairment charges

12,335

2,830

9,505

49,822

10,377

39,445

Settlement gain related to retiree annuity pension purchase

(653,427

)

(167,285

)

(486,142

)

Charges related to non-operating Voluntary Retirement Incentive Program and Separation Incentive Programs

9,185

2,351

6,834

20,998

5,375

15,623

Net gains on marketable equity securities

(200,170

)

(51,133

)

(149,037

)

(181,295

)

(46,430

)

(134,865

)

Net losses of affiliates whose operations are not managed by the Company

16,716

4,270

12,446

3,543

907

2,636

Gain on sale of certain businesses and websites

(7,246

)

(1,956

)

(5,290

)

Non-operating (gain) loss, net, from earnings, valuation adjustments, sales and impairments of equity and cost method investments

(8,906

)

(2,308

)

(6,598

)

16,698

4,274

12,424

Interest expense related to the fair value adjustment of the mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest

54,492

3,340

51,152

119,295

5,569

113,726

Tax expense related to the Company’s pension and other postretirement plans

(9,928

)

9,928

Net Income, adjusted (non-GAAP)

$

226,521

$

282,191

Per share information attributable to Graham Holdings Company Common Stockholders

Diluted income per common share, as reported

$

66.47

$

163.40

Adjustments:

Goodwill and other long-lived asset impairment charges

2.16

8.89

Settlement gain related to retiree annuity pension purchase

(109.62

)

Charges related to non-operating Voluntary Retirement Incentive Program and Separation Incentive Programs

1.55

3.52

Net gains on marketable equity securities

(33.90

)

(30.41

)

Net losses of affiliates whose operations are not managed by the Company

2.83

0.59

Gain on sale of certain businesses and websites

(1.19

)

Non-operating (gain) loss, net, from earnings, valuation adjustments, sales and impairments of equity and cost method investments

(1.50

)

2.80

Interest expense related to the fair value adjustment of the mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest

11.63

25.65

Tax expense related to the Company’s pension and other postretirement plans

2.26

Diluted income per common share, adjusted (non-GAAP)

$

51.50

$

63.63

The adjusted diluted per share amounts may not compute due to rounding.

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Wallace R. Cooney
(703) 345-6470

FAQ**

How does the revenue growth in education and healthcare divisions at Graham Holdings Company GHC impact the overall performance despite declines in television broadcasting and automotive sectors?

The revenue growth in education and healthcare divisions at Graham Holdings Company GHC offsets declines in television broadcasting and automotive sectors, enhancing overall performance and demonstrating resilience by diversifying income streams in less volatile markets.

With adjusted operating cash flow declining in 2025, what strategies is Graham Holdings Company GHC implementing to enhance cash generation in the upcoming years?

Graham Holdings Company is likely focusing on strategic cost management, optimizing operational efficiencies, exploring new revenue streams, and investing in high-growth segments to enhance cash generation amid declining adjusted operating cash flow in 2025.

Given the significant impairment charges recorded in both quarters of 2025, how does Graham Holdings Company GHC plan to address potential future asset valuations and manage risk?

Graham Holdings Company plans to address potential future asset valuations and manage risk by implementing strategic asset reevaluations, enhancing oversight of investment decisions, and maintaining a diversified portfolio to mitigate the impact of impairments.

What are the implications of the $500 million notes issued and the revolving credit facility on Graham Holdings Company GHC's financial flexibility and operational expansion prospects?

The $500 million notes and revolving credit facility enhance Graham Holdings Company's financial flexibility, providing necessary capital for operational expansion while maintaining liquidity, but also increase debt obligations that could impact future cash flow.

**MWN-AI FAQ is based on asking OpenAI questions about Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC).

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