McGraw Hill (NYSE:MH) Upgraded to Buy at Wall Street Zen

Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of McGraw Hill (NYSE:MH) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report report published on Saturday.

MH has been the subject of several other reports. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on shares of McGraw Hill from $20.00 to $21.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. Zacks Research cut shares of McGraw Hill from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and set a $19.00 price target on shares of McGraw Hill in a research report on Thursday. UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $17.00 price objective on shares of McGraw Hill in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $19.00 price objective on McGraw Hill in a research note on Thursday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $20.38.

McGraw Hill Price Performance

Shares of MH stock opened at $13.75 on Friday. The company has a fifty day moving average of $15.39. McGraw Hill has a one year low of $10.69 and a one year high of $18.00. The firm has a market cap of $2.63 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.82. The company has a current ratio of 0.83, a quick ratio of 0.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.36.

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On McGraw Hill

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. acquired a new position in McGraw Hill during the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Legal & General Group Plc bought a new stake in shares of McGraw Hill during the third quarter worth approximately $30,000. Strs Ohio acquired a new position in McGraw Hill in the third quarter valued at approximately $54,000. BNP Paribas Financial Markets bought a new position in McGraw Hill in the third quarter valued at approximately $83,000. Finally, Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey grew its holdings in McGraw Hill by 48.5% during the 4th quarter. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey now owns 7,360 shares of the company’s stock worth $121,000 after acquiring an additional 2,404 shares during the period.

Trending Headlines about McGraw Hill

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings beat — McGraw Hill reported $0.28 EPS vs. $0.05 consensus and revenue +4.2% year/year, a clear upside that underpins the rally. MarketBeat Earnings Summary
• Positive Sentiment: Raised FY‑2026 revenue guidance — management updated revenue guidance to roughly $2.1B (above the ~ $2.0B consensus), signaling upside to full‑year sales expectations (company guidance text in filings/call).
• Positive Sentiment: Recurring‑revenue durability — CFO Bob Sallmann highlighted that ~80% of McGraw Hill revenue is recurring and described the model as durable, a bullish structural signal for predictable cash flow. CFO Interview
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts reaffirm/raise targets — BTIG reiterated a Buy with a $22 target and Needham reaffirmed Buy with $19, both implying large upside from current levels and supporting investor confidence. BTIG/TickerReport Needham/TickerReport
• Positive Sentiment: After‑hours rally coverage — outlets reported a near‑19% after‑hours surge following the results/guidance, reflecting strong investor reaction outside regular trading. MSN After‑Hours Story
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings‑call/transcript coverage — full call transcripts and highlights (Seeking Alpha, MSN, Yahoo) provide details on digital growth, AI initiatives and segment commentary for deeper read‑throughs. MSN Transcript Seeking Alpha Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Analytic takes — pieces from Zacks and Yahoo summarize key metrics and segment trends; useful for modeling but not immediate price drivers. Zacks Analysis Yahoo Highlights
• Negative Sentiment: Balance‑sheet and liquidity caution — MH shows a high debt/equity (~3.52) and tight liquidity (quick ratio ~0.92, current ratio ~1.01), factors that may limit investor enthusiasm despite the beat.
• Negative Sentiment: Technical/near‑term pressure — shares are below the 50‑day SMA (~$15.45), trading volume is lighter than average, and some intraday weakness likely reflects profit‑taking after the initial after‑hours pop.

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.