iHeartMedia, the Communication Services sector company, was revisited by a Wall Street analyst yesterday. Analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich from Bank of America Securities reiterated a Hold rating on the stock and has a $5.00 price target.
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Jessica Reif Ehrlich’s rating is based on a combination of factors, primarily focusing on iHeartMedia’s diversified revenue streams and their recent financial performance. The company has shown potential through new podcasting partnerships and broadcast programmatic initiatives, which have contributed to a balanced risk/reward outlook. Despite these positive developments, the analyst remains cautious, awaiting more definitive signs of a turning point in the Multiplatform Group.
iHeartMedia’s third-quarter results exceeded expectations in terms of revenue and EBITDA, with notable growth in the Digital Audio group. However, the company’s free cash flow was negative due to working capital needs, which are anticipated to improve in the fourth quarter. While the company is exploring innovative revenue opportunities through partnerships with major DSPs and platforms like TikTok, the overall financial outlook remains mixed, leading to the Hold rating.
In another report released yesterday, Goldman Sachs also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $4.00 price target.
IHRT’s price has also changed dramatically for the past six months – from $1.290 to $4.250, which is a 229.46% increase.