McGraw Hill (NYSE:MH) Earns Buy Rating from BTIG Research

McGraw Hill (NYSE:MH)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reiterated by analysts at BTIG Research in a research report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a $22.00 price target on the stock. BTIG Research’s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 78.24% from the stock’s current price.

Other research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Zacks Research cut shares of McGraw Hill from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their price target on McGraw Hill from $25.00 to $22.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Macquarie Infrastructure reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $19.00 price objective on shares of McGraw Hill in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $19.00 target price on shares of McGraw Hill in a report on Thursday. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased their price target on shares of McGraw Hill from $20.00 to $21.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $20.63.

McGraw Hill Stock Performance

Shares of MH stock opened at $12.34 on Thursday. McGraw Hill has a fifty-two week low of $10.69 and a fifty-two week high of $18.00. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.36 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.82. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.52, a current ratio of 1.01 and a quick ratio of 0.92. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $15.50.

McGraw Hill (NYSE:MH) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $0.28 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.05 by $0.23. The company’s revenue was up 4.2% compared to the same quarter last year.

Insider Buying and Selling at McGraw Hill

In other news, Director Steven Reinemund bought 15,710 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 14th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $15.03 per share, with a total value of $236,121.30. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 15,710 shares in the company, valued at $236,121.30. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. purchased a new position in shares of McGraw Hill during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Legal & General Group Plc purchased a new position in McGraw Hill during the third quarter valued at $30,000. Strs Ohio acquired a new stake in shares of McGraw Hill in the third quarter valued at about $54,000. State of Wyoming grew its position in shares of McGraw Hill by 34.2% in the fourth quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 21,623 shares of the company’s stock valued at $357,000 after purchasing an additional 5,511 shares during the period. Finally, Nuveen LLC increased its stake in shares of McGraw Hill by 20.9% during the fourth quarter. Nuveen LLC now owns 34,059 shares of the company’s stock worth $562,000 after purchasing an additional 5,886 shares in the last quarter.

Trending Headlines about McGraw Hill

Here are the key news stories impacting McGraw Hill this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings beat consensus — McGraw Hill reported $0.28 EPS vs. $0.05 expected and revenue grew ~4.2% year-over-year, showing solid digital and subscription performance that beat Street expectations. Earnings Summary
• Positive Sentiment: FY2026 revenue guidance lifted to roughly $2.1B, above consensus of ~$2.0B — management’s guide implies continued top-line momentum and helps justify the bullish reaction. (Guidance entry.)
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support — Needham & Company reaffirmed a “buy” and set a $19 price target, signaling institutional confidence and providing a clear upside thesis for investors. Analyst Note
• Neutral Sentiment: After-hours trading moved the stock notably higher following the release and analyst coverage, reflecting immediate market re-pricing on the results and guidance. Market Reaction
• Neutral Sentiment: Management commentary and the full earnings call/slide deck are available for diligence — useful for judging sustainability of digital growth and AI investments. Earnings Call Transcript Press Release / Slide Deck
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest jumped ~31.8% in January to ~3.76M shares (about 2% of shares outstanding) with a days-to-cover near 6.7 — this can amplify intraday moves and create near-term volatility.
• Negative Sentiment: Balance-sheet/leverage risk — the company’s debt-to-equity ratio is elevated (~3.5) and liquidity ratios are tight (quick ratio ~0.92, current ratio ~1.01), which increases execution risk if growth slows.

About McGraw Hill

McGraw Hill (NYSE:MH) is a global learning science company specializing in educational content, digital learning platforms, and assessment solutions. The company offers textbooks and course materials for K-12 and higher education, along with professional development resources for corporate and workforce training. Its digital solutions—including adaptive learning platforms and analytics-driven tools—support personalized instruction, progress tracking, and interactive engagement in both classroom and remote environments.

Founded in 1888 in New York City, McGraw Hill has evolved from a technical periodical publisher into one of the world’s leading providers of educational content and technology.