McGraw Hill, Inc. (NYSE:MH) Short Interest Up 31.8% in January

McGraw Hill, Inc. (NYSE:MH) saw a significant increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 3,757,908 shares, an increase of 31.8% from the January 15th total of 2,851,012 shares. Approximately 2.0% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 557,011 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 6.7 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 557,011 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 6.7 days. Approximately 2.0% of the shares of the company are sold short.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On McGraw Hill

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. MetLife Investment Management LLC boosted its position in shares of McGraw Hill by 7.0% during the fourth quarter. MetLife Investment Management LLC now owns 15,404 shares of the company’s stock valued at $254,000 after buying an additional 1,008 shares during the period. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company grew its holdings in shares of McGraw Hill by 13.7% in the fourth quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 11,566 shares of the company’s stock worth $191,000 after purchasing an additional 1,398 shares during the last quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. purchased a new position in McGraw Hill in the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey lifted 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 valued at $121,000 after buying an additional 2,404 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc purchased a new stake in McGraw Hill in the 3rd quarter valued at about $30,000.

McGraw Hill Stock Down 3.9%

McGraw Hill stock opened at $13.75 on Monday. McGraw Hill has a 52-week low of $10.69 and a 52-week high of $18.00. The company has a current ratio of 0.83, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.36. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $15.39. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.63 billion and a P/E ratio of 9.82.

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their price target on shares of McGraw Hill from $25.00 to $22.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. UBS Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $17.00 price target on shares of McGraw Hill in a report on Thursday. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of McGraw Hill in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Robert W. Baird set a $19.00 price objective on McGraw Hill in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $19.00 price objective on shares of McGraw Hill in a research report on Thursday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, McGraw Hill currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $20.38.

McGraw Hill News Summary

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.

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.