The Arena Group Holdings Inc. (AREN)
XASE:AREN
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AREN Stock Chart & Stats
$4.34
-$0.09(-6.62%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$4.34
-$0.09(-6.62%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$1.05 - $7.85
Previous CloseN/A
Volume39.54K
Average Volume (3M)117.74K
Market Cap
$49.98M
Enterprise Value$141.60M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$11.23M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$99.99M
Price to Earnings (P/E)0.4
Beta-0.14
Next Earnings
Aug 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.12Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.48
Shares Outstanding47,602,790
10 Day Avg. Volume132,586
30 Day Avg. Volume117,744
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)-39.35
Price to Sales (P/S)1.41
P/FCF Ratio6.40
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.83
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.15
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.41
Enterprise Value/Ebitda3.64
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$6.00Price Target Upside38.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.59
Revenue Forecast (FY)$120.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Profitability And MarginsTTM gross margin near 48% and EBIT margin ~27% represent a structural improvement versus multi‑year losses, showing the business can convert revenue to operating profit. Sustained margins support reinvestment in content, AI, and product, enhancing long‑term cash conversion and resilience.
Positive Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating and free cash flow after years of burn signals durable cash-generation ability. Reliable cash flow reduces reliance on external capital, helps service debt, funds AI/product investment and disciplined M&A, and materially improves financial optionality over coming quarters.
AI-driven Monetization InitiativesMoving from experimentation to active deployment of Encore AI and ML ad-stack is a structural capability to scale editorial output, raise engagement and improve yield per impression. Over months, automation and smarter ad targeting can sustainably lift CPMs and diversify monetization mix.
Bears Say
Weak Balance Sheet / Negative EquityNegative shareholders' equity combined with about $100M of debt leaves a thin capital cushion and elevated leverage. This reduces refinancing flexibility, increases covenant and liquidity risk, and constrains the company's ability to absorb ad-market shocks or pursue aggressive inorganic growth.
Declining Revenue TrendSustained top‑line weakness, including a sharp Q1 drop, indicates structural audience or distribution challenges. Declining revenue undermines scale economics in digital media, pressures long‑term advertiser relationships and makes maintaining current margins and reinvestment levels harder without clear traffic/monetization recovery.
Earnings-Quality / One-time ImpactsMaterial one‑time costs and management‑led testing that reduced revenue indicate parts of recent profitability may be episodic. Reliance on non‑recurring items and deliberate technical experiments that depress near‑term revenue raise earnings‑quality risk and potential volatility in cash and reported margins.
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AREN FAQ
What was The Arena Group Holdings Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
The Arena Group Holdings Inc. lowest stock price was $1.05 and its highest was $7.85 in the past 12 months.
What is The Arena Group Holdings Inc.’s market cap?
The Arena Group Holdings Inc.’s market cap is $49.98M.
When is The Arena Group Holdings Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The Arena Group Holdings Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 19, 2026 which is in 59 days.
How were The Arena Group Holdings Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
The Arena Group Holdings Inc. released its earnings results on May 11, 2026. The company reported -$0.06 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.1 by -$0.16.
Is The Arena Group Holdings Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts The Arena Group Holdings Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does The Arena Group Holdings Inc. pay dividends?
The Arena Group Holdings Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is The Arena Group Holdings Inc.’s EPS estimate?
The Arena Group Holdings Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.12.
How many shares outstanding does The Arena Group Holdings Inc. have?
The Arena Group Holdings Inc. has 47,602,790 shares outstanding.
What happened to The Arena Group Holdings Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
The Arena Group Holdings Inc. reported an EPS of -$0.06 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.1. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -29.278%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of The Arena Group Holdings Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AREN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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The Arena Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$6.00 (38.25% Upside)
$6.00 (38.25% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AREN Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.9%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-80.90%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-1182.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
The Arena Group Holdings Inc.
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. and its associated companies manage a digital media business with operations across the United States and globally. Central to its offerings is "The Platform," a custom-built online publishing system. This advanced platform incorporates a wide range of technologies, including content creation tools, video hosting capabilities, social media distribution channels, email newsletter technology, artificial intelligence-driven content recommendations, notification systems, and other proprietary innovations. The company rebranded to The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. in February 2022, having previously been known as TheMaven, Inc. Founded in 1990, its corporate headquarters are located in New York, New York.
AREN Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Negative
The call presented a mixed picture: meaningful operational and product progress (AI deployment, Playwire partnership, strong commerce/licensing growth and sequential monetization recovery) but material near-term financial deterioration (≈36% revenue decline, ≈82.5% adjusted EBITDA drop and a swing to a $2.7M net loss). Management attributes much of the weakness to deliberate testing and investments expected to drive improvements later in 2026, and cash generation remained positive. However, the magnitude of the top-line and EBITDA declines outweigh near-term operational positives, keeping the tone cautious.View all AREN earnings summariesAREN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$6.00
▲(38.25% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.01% Insiders
3.54% Mutual Funds
0.25% Other Institutional Investors
92.24% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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