Graham Holdings Co.
- GHC · NYSE
- Services-Educational Services
- Arlington, VA
- 19,920 employees
- CIK 0000104889
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Revenue, FY2025$4.9B+2.5% vs FY2024Operating margin4.8%Operating income $235MEmployees19,920As of December 31, 2025Next earningsJanuary 28, 2027AnnouncedLatest 8-KDeparture or appointment of directors or officers; compensationFiled November 5, 2026Leadership changeItem 5.02 filedNovember 5, 2026, last 90 days
Executives
- Timothy J. O'Shaughnessy President and CEO 4, 2026-08-14
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Wallace R. Cooney Chief Financial Officer 10-K, 2026-02-25
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Andrew S. Rosen Executive Vice President 10-K, 2026-02-25
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Jacob M. Maas Executive Vice President 10-K, 2026-02-25
- Marcel A. Snyman Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer 10-K, 2026-02-25
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Nicole M. Maddrey Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary 10-K, 2026-02-25
Graham Holdings Co is a U.S. public company in services-educational services (SIC 8200), headquartered in Arlington, VA. It trades as GHC on NYSE. Revenue was $4.9B in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +2.5% from the year before. It reported about 19,920 employees. Timothy J. O'Shaughnessy is President and CEO.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.9B 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $4.8B 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $4.4B 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $3.9B 10-K, 2025-02-26 | $3.2B 10-K, 2024-02-23 |
| Operating income | $235M 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $216M 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $69.4M 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $83.9M 10-K, 2025-02-26 | $77.4M 10-K, 2024-02-23 |
| SG&A | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file |
| Net income | $292M 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $725M 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $205M 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $67.1M 10-K, 2025-02-26 | $352M 10-K, 2024-02-23 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy J. O'Shaughnessy | President and CEO | 4, 2026-08-14 |
| | Chief Financial Officer | 10-K, 2026-02-25 |
| | Executive Vice President | 10-K, 2026-02-25 |
| | Executive Vice President | 10-K, 2026-02-25 |
| Marcel A. Snyman Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Graham Holdings Company | Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer | 10-K, 2026-02-25 |
| General Counsel at Graham Holdings Company | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | 10-K, 2026-02-25 |
| | Senior Vice President and Chief HR and Administrative Officer | 10-K, 2026-02-25 |
| | Executive VP | 4, 2026-08-31 |
| Donald E. Graham | Chairman Emeritus | 10-K, 2026-02-25 |
| Anne M. Mulcahy | Chair of the Board | 10-K, 2026-02-25 |
| Christopher C. Davis | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-25 |
| Danielle Conley | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-25 |
| G. Richard Wagoner, Jr. | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-25 |
| Jack Markell | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-25 |
| Katharine Weymouth | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-25 |
| Thomas S. Gayner | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-25 |
What Graham Holdings Co does
Graham Holdings Company (the Company) is a diversified holding company whose operations include educational services, television broadcasting, manufacturing, healthcare, automotive dealerships and other businesses. Through Kaplan, Inc.).K.) sixth-form college that prepares students for A-level examinations. The Company’s television broadcasting segment owns and operates seven television broadcast stations and provides social media management tools designed to connect newsrooms with their users.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Public float | $3.1B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, February 25, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Reportable segments | 7 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, October 29, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting May 5, 2026 (filed March 24, 2026) | DEF 14A, March 24, 2026 |
| Auditor | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Washington, District of Columbia) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2025 | Tony Allen Director | Sale | 7 | $7K | Form 4, March 10, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-05
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-10-29
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-08-05
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-07-30
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-05-05
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-05-01
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-04-30
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-02-25
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-11-24
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- 8-K filed 2025-11-13
- Item 8.01 Other events
Frequently asked questions about Graham Holdings Co
- What does Graham Holdings Co do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Graham Holdings Company (the Company) is a diversified holding company whose operations include educational services, television broadcasting, manufacturing, healthcare, automotive dealerships and other businesses. Through Kaplan, Inc.).K.) sixth-form college that prepares students for A-level examinations. The Company’s television broadcasting segment owns and operates seven television broadcast stations and provides social media management tools designed to connect newsrooms with their users."
- What is Graham Holdings Co's revenue?
- $4.9B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 25, 2026.
- Is Graham Holdings Co profitable?
- Graham Holdings Co reported net income of $292M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Graham Holdings Co have?
- About 19,920 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Graham Holdings Co?
- Timothy J. O'Shaughnessy, President and CEO, as named in a 4 filed August 14, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Graham Holdings Co?
- Wallace R. Cooney, Chief Financial Officer, as named in a 10-K filed February 25, 2026.
- Where is Graham Holdings Co headquartered?
- Arlington, VA.
- What is Graham Holdings Co's stock ticker?
- GHC on NYSE.
- What industry is Graham Holdings Co in?
- Services-Educational Services, SIC code 8200.
- What is Graham Holdings Co's website?
- ghco.com.
- When does Graham Holdings Co report earnings next?
- January 28, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Graham Holdings Co a public company?
- Yes. Graham Holdings Co files with the SEC under CIK 0000104889 and trades as GHC.
- Who audits Graham Holdings Co?
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Washington, District of Columbia, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- What is Graham Holdings Co's public float?
- $3.1B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 25, 2026.
- How many business segments does Graham Holdings Co report?
- 7 reportable segments for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 29, 2026.
- When is Graham Holdings Co's annual shareholder meeting?
- May 5, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed March 24, 2026.
- Have Graham Holdings Co insiders traded stock recently?
- Since July 30, 2025, officers and directors reported 1 open-market sale worth about $7K and 0 purchases on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Tony Allen (Director) sold 7 shares on July 30, 2025.