Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Reclassification
Reclassifications [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Stock options (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Restricted stock unit vested (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Performance-based awards (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Performance-Based Awards
Stock Issued during Period, Shares, Performance-based Awards
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 29, 2019
Goodwill
Foreign currency translation
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Balance as of March 29, 2020
Equity [Abstract]
Supplemental Stockholders' Equity Information
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investment Income [Table]
Investment Income [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Non-marketable equity securities
Non-marketable Equity Securities [Member]
Non-marketable Equity Securities [Member]
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Equity securities
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Cost
Interest income and other expense, net
Investment Income, Interest
Realized gain on partial sale of investment
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain (Loss)
Unrealized gain due to mar to market of remaining investment
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Subscription
Subscription [Member]
Subscription [Member]
Advertising
Advertising [Member]
Other
Other Products and Services [Member]
Other Products and Services [Member]
Real Estate
Building Real Estate [Member]
Building Real Estate [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Revenue not from contract with customer
Revenue Not from Contract with Customer, Other
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Effective income tax rate from continuing operations
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Interest expense
Interest Costs Incurred
Amortization of debt costs and (premium)/discount on debt
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts
Capitalized interest
Interest Costs Capitalized Adjustment
Interest income and other expense, net
Interest Income and Other Expense, Net
Interest Income and Other Expense, Net
Total interest expense and other, net
Interest Income (Expense), Net
Interest income and other expense, net
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Upward Price Adjustment, Cumulative Amount
Fair value adjustment
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Downward Price Adjustment, Cumulative Amount
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Financial Instruments [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Total short-term AFS securities
Short-term Available-for Sale Securities [Member]
Short-term Available-for Sale Securities [Member]
US Treasury Securities
US Treasury Securities [Member]
Corporate debt securities
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Certificates of deposit
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Commercial paper
Commercial Paper [Member]
Total long-term AFS securities
Long-term AFS securities [Member]
Long-term AFS securities [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Short-term AFS securities
ASU 2016-01 Transition [Abstract]
Fair value, less than 12 months
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, within One Year, Fair Value, Current
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, within One Year, Fair Value, Current
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, within One Year, Gross Unrealized Losses, Current
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, within One Year, Gross Unrealized Losses, Current
Fair value, greater than 12 months
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Greater than Twelve Months, Fair Value, Current
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Greater than Twelve Months, Fair Value, Current
Gross unrealized losses, greater than 12 months
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Greater than Twelve Months, Gross Unrealized Losses, Current
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Greater than Twelve Months, Gross Unrealized Losses, Current
Fair value, total
Debt Securities, Available For Sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Current
Debt Securities, Available For Sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Current
Gross unrealized losses, total
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Gross Unrealized Losses, Continuous Loss Position, Current
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Gross Unrealized Losses, Continuous Loss Position, Current
Long-term AFS securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Abstract]
Fair value, less than 12 months
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, within One Year, Fair Value, Non-Current
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, within One Year, Fair Value, Non-Current
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, within One Year, Gross Unrealized Losses, Non-Current
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, within One Year, Gross Unrealized Losses, Non-Current
Fair value, greater than 12 months
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Greater than Twelve Months, Fair Value, Non-Current
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Greater than Twelve Months, Fair Value, Non-Current
Gross unrealized losses, greater than 12 months
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Greater than Twelve Months, Gross Unrealized Losses, Non-Current
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Greater than Twelve Months, Gross Unrealized Losses, Non-Current
Fair value, total
Debt Securities, Available For Sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Non-Current
Debt Securities, Available For Sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Non-Current
Gross unrealized losses, total
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Gross Unrealized Losses, Continuous Loss Position, Non-Current
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Gross Unrealized Losses, Continuous Loss Position, Non-Current
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table]
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table]
Restatement [Axis]
Restatement [Axis]
Restatement [Domain]
Restatement [Domain]
As Reported March 31, 2019
Previously Reported [Member]
Reclassification
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Wages and benefits
Cost, Direct Labor
Raw materials
Cost, Direct Material
Other production costs
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Total production costs
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Cost of revenue
Cost of Revenue
Selling, general and administrative costs
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Sales and marketing
Selling and Marketing Expense
Product development
Research and Development Expense
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Depreciation and amortization
Production And Non Production Depreciation And Amortization Expense
The current period depreciation expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets used, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives (includes production and non-production related depreciation); or to record the amortization expense on the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is used.
Total operating costs
Operating Costs and Expenses
Income Statement [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Revenues
Operating costs
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)
Sales and marketing
General and administrative
Total operating costs
Costs and Expenses
Operating profit
Operating Income (Loss)
Other components of net periodic benefit costs
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss), Immediate Recognition as Component in Net Periodic Benefit (Cost) Credit
Interest income/(expense) and other, net
Income tax expense
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Average number of common shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic earnings per share attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Basic earnings (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings per share attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Diluted earnings (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Dividends declared per share (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Other
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Pension Plan
Pension Plan [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Postretirement Benefit Income
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Marketable Securities
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Amortization of prior service credit
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Prior Service Attributable to Parent [Member]
Amortization of actuarial loss
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Gain (Loss) Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amortizations
Total reclassification, net of tax
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class A Common Stock
Common Class A [Member]
Class B Common Stock
Common Class B [Member]
Accounts receivable, allowances
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Common stock, par value (in USD per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury stock shares (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Funded Status of Benefit Plans
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Net unrealized Loss on available-for-sale Securities
AOCI, Accumulated Gain (Loss), Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Income Taxes
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive (loss)/income before reclassifications, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, before tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax
Income tax (benefit)/expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Balance, end of period
Investments
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Reconciliation of Expenses Previously Disclosed
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Restricted Stock Units and Long-term Incentive Compensation Stock-settled Awards
Restricted Stock Units and Long-term Incentive Compensation Stock-settled Awards [Member]
Restricted Stock Units and Long-term Incentive Compensation Stock-settled Awards [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Amortization of right of use asset
Operating Lease, Amortization, Right-Of-Use Asset
Operating Lease, Amortization, Right-Of-Use Asset
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Gain on non-marketable equity investment
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Long-term retirement benefit obligations
Pension Benefit Expense Net Of Pension Contribution And Payments
The amount of non cash pension (benefit) expense reduced by the amounts of payments and cash contributed during the reporting period by the entity to fund its pension plans.
Fair market value adjustment on life insurance products
Life Insurance, Fair Value Adjustment
Life Insurance, Fair Value Adjustment
Other-net
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable-net
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Accounts payable, accrued payroll and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Unexpired subscriptions
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of marketable securities
Payments to Acquire Short-term Investments
Maturities of marketable securities
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Short-term Investments
Business acquisitions
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Proceeds from sale of investments – net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Other-net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Long-term obligations:
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation [Abstract]
Repayment of debt and finance lease obligations
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Capital shares:
Capital [Abstract]
Proceeds from stock option exercises
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Share-based compensation tax withholding
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment Arrangement
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Exchange Rate Effect
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of Reportable Segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Schedule of Goodwill Balances
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Listen In Audio, Inc.
Listen In Audio, Inc. [Member]
Listen In Audio, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Payments for business acquisitions
Acquisition of business, note receivable
Payments To Acquire Businesses, Note Receivable
Payments To Acquire Businesses, Note Receivable
Retention payment term
Business Acquisition, Retention Payment Term
Business Acquisition, Retention Payment Term
Intangible assets
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Contract asset, current
Contract with Customer, Asset, Net, Current
Commutative catch up adjustment
Contract with Customer, Asset, Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment to Revenue, Modification of Contract
Revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income, before tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Loss on foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax
Pension and postretirement benefits obligation
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, before Tax, after Reclassification Adjustment, Attributable to Parent
Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Other comprehensive income, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Income tax expense
Comprehensive income attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Fiscal period duration (in days)
Fiscal Period Duration
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
U.S. Treasury securities
Net unrealized gains (loss) in other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax
OTTI loss recognized
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Debt Securities, Available-for-sale Securities
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Debt Securities, Available-for-sale Securities
Short-term AFS securities
Amortized cost, short-term AFS securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost, Current
Gross unrealized gains, short-term AFS
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Gross Unrealized Gains, Current
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Gross Unrealized Gains, Current
Gross unrealized losses, short-term AFS
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Gross Unrealized Losses, Current
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Gross Unrealized Losses, Current
Fair value, short-term AFS securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale Securities, Current
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale Securities, Current
Long-term AFS securities
Amortized cost, long-term AFS securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost, Noncurrent
Gross unrealized gains, long-term AFS
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Gross Unrealized Gain, Non-Current
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Gross Unrealized Gain, Non-Current
Gross unrealized losses, long-term AFS
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Gross Unrealized Losses, Non-Current
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Gross Unrealized Losses, Non-Current
Fair value, long-term AFS securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale Securities, Non-Current
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale Securities, Non-Current
Remaining performance obligation
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Expected timing of satisfaction
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Interest Expense and Other, Net
Interest Income and Interest Expense Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Cover [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type
Document Type
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Goodwill and Intangibles
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Financial Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Digital
Digital [Member]
Digital [Member]
Print Subscription
Print Subscription [Member]
Print Subscription [Member]
News Products
News Products [Member]
News Products [Member]
Other Products
Other Products [Member]
Other Products [Member]
Total subscription revenues
Digital-Only Subscription Revenue [Member]
Digital-Only Subscription Revenue [Member]
Print
Print [Member]
Print [Member]
Display
Display [Member]
Display [Member]
Other
Classified and Other [Member]
Classified and Other [Member]
Total advertising
Advertising revenue
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Short-term marketable securities
Short-term Investments
Accounts receivable (net of allowances of $14,617 in 2020 and $14,358 in 2019)
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Long-term marketable securities
Marketable Securities, Noncurrent
Property, plant and equipment (less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $963,664 in 2020 and $950,881 in 2019)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Miscellaneous assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued payroll and other related liabilities
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Unexpired subscriptions revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Accrued expenses and other
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Other liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Pension benefits obligation
Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities Noncurrent And Multiemployer Plan Withdrawal Obligation
This represents (1) the noncurrent liability recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the defined benefit pension plans (The current liability will be separate, but it will normally be small, if there is even any at all); and (2) the amount of a recognized obligation to a multiemployer plan in the event that the employer withdraws from the plan (In some situations, withdrawal from a multiemployer plan may result in an employer having an obligation to the plan for a portion of the unfunded benefit obligation of the pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans).
Postretirement benefits obligation
Liability, Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent
Other
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total other liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Common stock of $.10 par value:
Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Common stock value
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Common stock held in treasury, at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes:
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Funded status of benefit plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax
Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities
AOCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, after Tax
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total New York Times Company stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Share repurchases
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Total New York Times Company Stockholders’ Equity
Parent [Member]
Capital Stock - Class A and Class B Common
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Common Stock Held in Treasury, at Cost
Treasury Stock [Member]
Non- controlling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Dividends
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Other comprehensive income
Issuance of shares:
Shares Granted or Issued, Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Stock options - Class A shares
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Restricted stock units vested
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Performance-based awards - Class A shares
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Stock-based compensation
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Schedule of Amortized Cost, Gross Unrealized Gains and Losses, and Fair Market Value of AFS Securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Table Text Block]
Schedule of AFS Securities in Unrealized Loss Position
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments [Table Text Block]
Other Expense [Table]
Other Expense [Table]
Other Expense [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Severance
Employee Severance [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Capitalized Computer Software Costs
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Other Expense [Line Items]
Other Expense [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Other Expense [Table]
Capitalized computer software amortization
Capitalized Computer Software, Amortization
Unsecured revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Unsecured revolving credit facility, term
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Period
Unsecured revolving credit facility, unused commitment fee (quarterly)
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Severance costs
Severance Costs
Severance liability
Supplemental Unemployment Benefits, Severance Benefits
Retirement Plan Tax Status [Axis]
Retirement Plan Tax Status [Axis]
Retirement Plan Tax Status [Domain]
Retirement Plan Tax Status [Domain]
Qualified Plans
Qualified Plan [Member]
Non- Qualified Plans
Nonqualified Plan [Member]
Pension Plan
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Amortization of actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Amortization of prior service credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Net periodic postretirement benefit income
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Pension contributions
Payment for Pension Benefits
Expected contributions in 2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Next Fiscal Year
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Life Insurance Product Line
Life Insurance Product Line [Member]
Debt Securities
Debt Securities [Member]
U.S. governmental agency securities
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Commercial paper
Certificates of deposit
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Recurring
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term AFS securities
Long-term AFS securities
Deferred compensation
Deferred Compensation, Fair Value Disclosure
Deferred Compensation, Fair Value Disclosure
Life Insurance Investments
Other Assets, Miscellaneous
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Short-term Marketable Securities
Short-term Marketable Securities [Member]
Short-term Marketable Securities [Member]
Long-term Marketable Securities
Long-term Marketable Securities [Member]
Long-term Marketable Securities [Member]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Marketable securities, remaining maturities (in months)
Held-to-maturity Securities, Term
Held-to-maturity Securities, Term
Disaggregation of revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Restricted cash included within other current assets
Restricted Cash, Current
Restricted cash included within miscellaneous assets
Restricted Cash, Noncurrent
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Amortization of prior service credit
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingent Liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]