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$1.36 - $7.85
Previous CloseN/A
Volume39.54K
Average Volume (3M)95.91K
Market Cap
$66.64M
Enterprise Value$155.38M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$11.23M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$99.97M
Price to Earnings (P/E)0.6
Beta-0.21
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. Volume112,974
30 Day Avg. Volume95,909
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 Cap2.33
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.26
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.64
Enterprise Value/Ebitda3.97
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
Cash GenerationPositive operating and free cash flow across 2025 and TTM indicates durable internal funding for operations, debt paydown and M&A. Reliable cash generation improves refinancing options, supports tuck‑in acquisitions, and provides a cushion versus ad-revenue cyclicality over the medium term.
Margin ResilienceSustained high gross and operating margins reflect scalable digital economics and disciplined cost structure. Strong margin levels enhance cash conversion, allow reinvestment in product and data initiatives, and provide a structural buffer to absorb periodic traffic or ad demand shocks.
Revenue Diversification & First‑Party DataA meaningful shift away from ad concentration toward non‑ad revenue, plus acquisitions and Encore first‑party data, create a structural improvement in monetization control. Diversification reduces dependence on search/social traffic and supports higher‑intent commerce inventory for advertisers.
Bears Say
Weak Balance SheetNegative equity with ~ $100M of debt leaves a thin capital cushion and elevates refinancing and downturn risk. Structural leverage limits financial flexibility, constrains capital allocation, and increases sensitivity to revenue shocks or higher funding costs over the medium term.
Revenue & Traffic VolatilityA sharp Q4 decline tied to testing and traffic shifts highlights structural exposure to search algorithms and distribution variability. Persistent traffic volatility makes top-line predictability weak, which can undermine margin sustainability and the company’s ability to reliably service debt or fund growth.
Margin Mix Risk From Commerce GrowthGrowth in commerce and content‑to‑commerce channels can alter profitability mix and working‑capital needs. If commercial inventory yields lower margins or requires more capital, overall adjusted EBITDA margins could compress unless the company manages pricing, fulfillment and catalog economics carefully.
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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 $1.35 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 $66.64M.
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 80 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 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.4%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-70.64%
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., together with its subsidiaries, operates digital media platform the United States and internationally. The company offers the Platform, a proprietary online publishing platform comprising publishing tools, video platforms, social distribution channels, newsletter technology, machine learning content recommendations, notifications, and other technology. The company was formerly known as TheMaven, Inc. and changed its name to The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. in February 2022. The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 1990 and is based in New York, New York.
AREN Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a largely positive transformation story: the company materially improved profitability and cash generation in FY2025, doubled adjusted EBITDA, returned to income from continuing operations, reduced leverage and diversified revenue away from advertising. However, near-term execution risks remain: Q4 revenue declined ~22% year-over-year, and traffic volatility and ad-testing weighed on advertising performance. Management emphasized prudent capital allocation, continued tuck-in M&A, and plans to further reduce ad dependence (target below 50%), while maintaining margins. Weighing the strong multi-metric operational and financial improvements against the short-term revenue headwinds and execution risks, the tone of the call is constructive and forward-looking.View all AREN earnings summariesAREN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$6.00
▲(38.25% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.28% Insiders
3.54% Mutual Funds
0.25% Other Institutional Investors
91.26% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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