McGraw Hill (NYSE:MH) Shares Gap Down – Time to Sell?

McGraw Hill, Inc. (NYSE:MH)’s stock price gapped down before the market opened on Monday . The stock had previously closed at $17.12, but opened at $16.59. McGraw Hill shares last traded at $17.1220, with a volume of 40,634 shares changing hands.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

MH has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. BMO Capital Markets decreased their target price on McGraw Hill from $25.00 to $21.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, November 13th. UBS Group boosted their price objective on shares of McGraw Hill from $15.00 to $16.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, November 13th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of McGraw Hill from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, November 14th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of McGraw Hill in a research report on Monday. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased their price target on McGraw Hill from $20.00 to $21.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $20.63.

McGraw Hill Stock Performance

The business has a 50-day moving average of $14.81.

McGraw Hill (NYSE:MH) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 12th. The company reported $1.40 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.35 by $1.05. The company had revenue of $669.19 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $638.76 million. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.8% on a year-over-year basis.

Insider Activity at McGraw Hill

In related news, Director Steven Reinemund acquired 15,710 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 14th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $15.03 per share, with a total value of $236,121.30. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 15,710 shares in the company, valued at approximately $236,121.30. This represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On McGraw Hill

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. TD Asset Management Inc bought a new position in shares of McGraw Hill in the third quarter worth approximately $5,332,000. GSA Capital Partners LLP purchased a new position in shares of McGraw Hill during the 3rd quarter valued at $147,000. Alberta Investment Management Corp purchased a new position in shares of McGraw Hill during the 3rd quarter valued at $12,550,000. Monashee Investment Management LLC bought a new position in McGraw Hill in the 3rd quarter worth $753,000. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. purchased a new stake in McGraw Hill in the 3rd quarter worth $14,600,000.

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.