BMO Capital Markets Increases McGraw Hill (NYSE:MH) Price Target to $17.00

McGraw Hill (NYSE:MH) had its target price upped by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets from $16.00 to $17.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, MarketBeat.com reports. The firm presently has an “outperform” rating on the stock. BMO Capital Markets’ target price points to a potential upside of 26.10% from the company’s previous close.

MH has been the topic of a number of other reports. Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on McGraw Hill from $21.00 to $18.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. BTIG Research lowered their price objective on McGraw Hill from $19.00 to $17.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $16.00 target price on McGraw Hill in a research report on Friday, June 12th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of McGraw Hill from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their price objective on shares of McGraw Hill from $19.00 to $17.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $18.38.

McGraw Hill Price Performance

Shares of McGraw Hill stock opened at $13.48 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.53, a current ratio of 0.77 and a quick ratio of 0.61. The company has a market cap of $2.58 billion and a PE ratio of 67.41. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $10.60 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $12.28. McGraw Hill has a fifty-two week low of $8.94 and a fifty-two week high of $18.00.

McGraw Hill (NYSE:MH) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 13th. The company reported $0.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.48 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $549.90 million for the quarter. McGraw Hill had a net margin of 1.68% and a return on equity of 57.92%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.7% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts expect that McGraw Hill will post 1.86 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On McGraw Hill

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Rhumbline Advisers bought a new position in McGraw Hill during the 3rd quarter valued at about $279,000. Vanguard Group Inc. bought a new stake in McGraw Hill during the third quarter worth about $32,923,000. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. bought a new stake in McGraw Hill during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Barclays PLC acquired a new stake in shares of McGraw Hill during the third quarter worth approximately $765,000. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc acquired a new stake in shares of McGraw Hill during the third quarter worth approximately $30,000.

Key Stories Impacting McGraw Hill

Here are the key news stories impacting McGraw Hill this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded expectations: McGraw Hill reported fiscal Q1 EPS of $0.59, well above the $0.48 consensus estimate and break-even earnings in the prior-year period. Revenue increased approximately 2.6% to 2.7% year over year to $549.9 million, supported by performance in its Higher Education and K-12 businesses. McGraw Hill shares rise nearly 4% after Q1 earnings and revenue beat forecasts
• Positive Sentiment: Recurring revenue and AI initiatives provided a growth signal: Management highlighted recurring revenue growth of about 10%, suggesting improved revenue visibility. Investors also focused on the company’s use of artificial intelligence as a potential long-term driver of product innovation and efficiency. McGraw Hill Q1 2027 earnings call highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year revenue outlook was maintained or updated favorably: McGraw Hill guided to fiscal 2027 revenue of $2.1 billion to $2.2 billion, compared with consensus expectations near $2.1 billion. The range leaves room for upside if the company sustains its first-quarter momentum. McGraw Hill reports strong fiscal first-quarter 2027 results
• Neutral Sentiment: Shareholders elected the company’s proposed directors at the August 11 annual meeting, producing no major governance change or immediate financial impact. McGraw Hill reports strong fiscal Q1 2027 results
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the earnings beat, revenue growth remained modest, while McGraw Hill’s elevated leverage and weak liquidity metrics could limit flexibility. With a high valuation relative to earnings, the stock may require continued execution and stronger growth to sustain its gains.

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.