McGraw Hill, Inc. (NYSE:MH) Receives Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" from Brokerages

Key Points

• Consensus rating: McGraw Hill has a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from 15 analysts (1 sell, 2 hold, 10 buy, 2 strong buy) with an average 12‑month target of $20.38.
• Earnings beat: The company reported $0.28 EPS for the quarter versus $0.05 expected and revenue up 4.2% year‑over‑year; analysts project full‑year EPS of 1.63.
• Stock & valuation: Shares opened at $12.99 (50‑day $13.73, 200‑day $14.35), 12‑month range $10.69–$18.00, market cap about $2.48B and a P/E of 7.73.

McGraw Hill, Inc. (NYSE:MH - Get Free Report) has received an average recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the fifteen ratings firms that are covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have given a hold rating, ten have given a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month target price among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $20.3833.

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on MH shares. Rothschild & Co Redburn upgraded McGraw Hill to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. Wall Street Zen raised McGraw Hill from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Saturday, February 14th. Needham & Company LLC reissued a "buy" rating and set a $19.00 price objective on shares of McGraw Hill in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Macquarie Infrastructure reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and issued a $19.00 target price on shares of McGraw Hill in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Finally, Zacks Research cut shares of McGraw Hill from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On McGraw Hill

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of MH. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. purchased a new position in shares of McGraw Hill during the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Legal & General Group Plc purchased a new stake in McGraw Hill in the third quarter worth approximately $30,000. Strs Ohio bought a new position in McGraw Hill during the third quarter valued at approximately $54,000. BNP Paribas Financial Markets purchased a new position in shares of McGraw Hill during the third quarter worth approximately $83,000. Finally, Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey lifted its holdings in shares of McGraw Hill by 48.5% in 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 last quarter.

McGraw Hill Price Performance

MH stock opened at $12.99 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $13.73 and a 200-day moving average of $14.35. The company has a current ratio of 0.83, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.36. McGraw Hill has a 12 month low of $10.69 and a 12 month high of $18.00. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.48 billion and a P/E ratio of 7.73.

McGraw Hill (NYSE:MH - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $0.28 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.05 by $0.23. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 4.2% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that McGraw Hill will post 1.63 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

McGraw Hill Company Profile

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.

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