JPMorgan Chase & Co. Has Lowered Expectations for McGraw Hill (NYSE:MH) Stock Price

McGraw Hill (NYSE:MH) had its target price decreased by equities researchers at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $21.00 to $20.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s target price indicates a potential upside of 66.61% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other equities analysts have also weighed in on the company. BMO Capital Markets set a $19.00 target price on McGraw Hill in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on McGraw Hill from $21.00 to $18.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday. Robert W. Baird lowered their target price on McGraw Hill from $19.00 to $16.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $16.00 target price on McGraw Hill in a research note on Friday. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded McGraw Hill from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, February 14th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $18.72.

McGraw Hill Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE MH traded down $0.36 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $12.00. 261,019 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 517,923. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.29 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.15. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.36, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a current ratio of 0.83. McGraw Hill has a 52 week low of $10.69 and a 52 week high of $18.00. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $12.66 and its 200 day simple moving average is $14.17.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On McGraw Hill

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. MetLife Investment Management LLC raised its holdings in McGraw Hill by 7.0% in the 4th quarter. MetLife Investment Management LLC now owns 15,404 shares of the company’s stock valued at $254,000 after acquiring an additional 1,008 shares in the last quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company raised its holdings in McGraw Hill by 13.7% in the 4th quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 11,566 shares of the company’s stock valued at $191,000 after acquiring an additional 1,398 shares in the last quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. acquired a new position in McGraw Hill in the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey raised its holdings in McGraw Hill by 48.5% in 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 acquiring an additional 2,404 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc acquired a new position in McGraw Hill in the 3rd quarter valued at $30,000.

Trending Headlines about McGraw Hill

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

• Positive Sentiment: McGraw Hill reported fiscal 2026 results that exceeded its own guidance, with total revenue of $2.10 billion, recurring revenue growth, and positive net income. Business Wire article
• Positive Sentiment: Management’s earnings call emphasized strength in AI-related initiatives and higher education, suggesting some momentum in key growth areas. TipRanks article
• Positive Sentiment: Robert W. Baird cut its price target to $16 from $19 but kept an “outperform” rating, which still implies meaningful upside from recent trading levels. Benzinga article
• Neutral Sentiment: McGraw Hill’s FY2027 revenue guidance of about $2.1 billion to $2.2 billion was broadly in line to slightly below expectations, creating a more cautious near-term outlook. Seeking Alpha article
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the earnings beat, shares fell as investors reacted to the softer outlook and likely slower growth after the strong fiscal 2026 performance. Yahoo Finance article

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.