The earnings call presented a balanced view with strong performance in the Digital Audio Group and podcasting growth, countered by declines in the Multiplatform Group and overall revenue guidance uncertainty. Cost management efforts are on track, but negative free cash flow and revenue declines in certain segments are concerns.

Company Guidance

In the Q2 2025 earnings call, iHeartMedia reported solid results, slightly exceeding initial expectations with an adjusted EBITDA of $156 million, within the provided guidance range of $140 million to $160 million, and marking a 4% increase compared to the previous year. Consolidated revenue for the quarter was up 0.5% year-over-year, surpassing guidance of low single-digit decline, and excluding political impact, revenue rose by 1.5%. The Digital Audio Group demonstrated strong performance with a revenue increase of 13.4% to $324 million, and podcast revenue soared by 28.5%, surpassing guidance of low 20s growth. On the other hand, the Multiplatform Group's revenue was $545 million, a 5.4% decrease compared to the previous year, yet at the upper end of the guidance range. Cost management was emphasized, with $40 million in net savings achieved in Q2, contributing to the target of $150 million in net savings for 2025. Looking forward, the company provided a third-quarter adjusted EBITDA guidance range of $180 million to $220 million, considering the ongoing market uncertainties.

Digital Audio Group Revenue Growth

The Digital Audio Group generated second quarter revenue of $324 million, up 13.4% versus prior year, slightly above the previously provided guidance of up low double digits.

Podcast Revenue Surge

Podcast revenue grew 28.5% compared to prior year, above guidance of up low 20s, indicating strong growth momentum in podcasting.

Top Advertisers' Revenue Increase

The top 50 advertisers for the total company were up 9% year-over-year, and the 4 largest advertising agency groups were up 14% year-over-year.

Adjusted EBITDA Achievement

Adjusted EBITDA was $156 million, at the upper end of the guidance range of $140 million to $160 million, and 4% above prior year.

Cost Management Success

The company remains on track to generate $150 million net savings in 2025, with Q2 results including $40 million of net savings.

iHeartMedia (IHRT) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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IHRT Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 30, 2025	2025 (Q3)	-0.01 / -	-0.27	―	―	―
Aug 11, 2025	2025 (Q2)	-0.27 / -0.54	-6.5	91.69% (+5.96)
May 12, 2025	2025 (Q1)	-0.52 / -1.84	-0.12	-1433.33% (-1.72)
Feb 27, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.37 / 0.20	0.09	127.78% (+0.11)
Nov 07, 2024	2024 (Q3)	<0.01 / -0.27	-0.06	-350.00% (-0.21)
Aug 08, 2024	2024 (Q2)	-0.31 / -6.50	-5.93	-9.61% (-0.57)
May 09, 2024	2024 (Q1)	-0.56 / -0.12	-1.5	92.00% (+1.38)
Feb 29, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.02 / 0.09	0.54	-83.33% (-0.45)
Nov 09, 2023	2023 (Q3)	-0.07 / -0.06	-2.09	97.13% (+2.03)
Aug 08, 2023	2023 (Q2)	-0.19 / -5.93	0.1	-6030.00% (-6.03)

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IHRT Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 11, 2025	$1.63	$2.03	+24.54%
May 12, 2025	$1.29	$1.23	-4.65%
Feb 27, 2025	$2.09	$1.77	-15.31%
Nov 07, 2024	$1.74	$2.18	+25.29%

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FAQ

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iHeartMedia (IHRT) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 30, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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IHRT EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is -0.01.

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