The Arena Group Holdings Inc. (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$1.72 - $10.05
Previous CloseN/A
Volume39.54K
Average Volume (3M)79.49K
Market Cap
$88.54M
Enterprise Value$179.68M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$10.34M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$100.05M
Price to Earnings (P/E)1.5
Beta-0.04
Next Earnings
May 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.1Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.11
Shares Outstanding47,602,790
10 Day Avg. Volume94,668
30 Day Avg. Volume79,487
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)-39.35
Price to Sales (P/S)1.41
P/FCF Ratio5.90
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.03
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.33
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.63
Enterprise Value/Ebitda3.83
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$8.00Price Target Upside84.33% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.82
Revenue Forecast (FY)$160.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Cash Generation & DeleveragingIn 2025 the company returned to positive operating and free cash flow, increased its cash balance and materially repaid principal. Consistent cash generation and active debt reduction strengthen liquidity and refinancing flexibility, reducing solvency risk over the medium term.
Revenue Mix Diversification Away From AdvertisingManagement is deliberately shifting mix toward non-advertising revenue, which rose meaningfully in 2025. Reducing reliance on programmatic ads lowers sensitivity to search/social traffic swings and supports more stable, higher-margin revenue streams over multiple quarters.
First-party Data And Commerce InitiativesInvestments in first-party data and content-to-commerce (acquisitions and Encore platform) create higher-intent inventory and tighter advertiser targeting. These structural assets support sustainable monetization, diversification, and improved long-term ad CPMs and commerce margins.
Bears Say
Fragile Balance Sheet / Negative EquityShareholder equity remains negative, indicating a thin or impaired capital base despite recent debt paydown. Negative equity and sizable debt relative to assets constrain financial flexibility, increase refinancing vulnerability, and elevate solvency risk if cash generation weakens.
Recent Large Revenue Decline And Traffic SensitivityA sharp Q4 revenue drop driven by testing and traffic fluctuations highlights demand and distribution fragility. Persistent sensitivity to search algorithm changes and ad-performance variability means top-line and monetization can swing materially, stressing margins and cash if trends persist.
Multi-year Revenue Shrinkage And Execution RiskAlthough profitability rebounded in 2025, the underlying trend of multi-year revenue contraction and prior years of cash burn imply the turnaround depends on sustained execution. Growth via tuck-in M&A and product initiatives must offset declining organic traffic to make profits durable.
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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 $1.72 and its highest was $10.05 in the past 12 months.
What is The Arena Group Holdings Inc.’s market cap?
The Arena Group Holdings Inc.’s market cap is $88.54M.
When is The Arena Group Holdings Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The Arena Group Holdings Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 06, 2026 which is in 18 days.
How were The Arena Group Holdings Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
The Arena Group Holdings Inc. released its earnings results on Mar 16, 2026. The company reported $0.11 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.13 by -$0.02.
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 0.1.
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 $0.11 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.13. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -26.174%.
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:
$8.00 (84.33% Upside)
$8.00 (84.33% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AREN Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 4.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-33.57%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-314.78%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.16%
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
Q4 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
$8.00
▲(84.33% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.28% Insiders
3.42% Mutual Funds
0.32% Other Institutional Investors
91.30% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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