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AU:GTN

GTN Ltd.

(Sydney:GTN)

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Neutral 51 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:51Neutral
Price Target:
AU$0.22
▼(-26.33% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/26/26
Overall score reflects weak financial performance (loss-making with declining revenue and pressured cash flow) and bearish technicals (below key moving averages with negative MACD). The rating is partially supported by balance-sheet strength (very low leverage) and earnings-call actions pointing to improved cash generation and quantified cost reductions, while valuation signals are mixed due to a negative P/E and an unusually high dividend yield with potential sustainability concerns.
Positive Factors
Low leverage / strong balance sheet
GTN's very low debt-to-equity (0.02) and healthy equity ratio provide durable financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing risk, supports funding of restructuring and working capital through cycles, and preserves capacity for strategic actions without stressing liquidity.
Improved operating cash generation
A material swing to positive operating cash flow and higher cash balances demonstrates improved cash conversion. Sustained cash generation supports funding of cost programs, shareholder returns and reduces dependence on external financing during cyclic advertising demand.
Quantified and executed cost-out program
A clear, quantified $12–17m cost-out program with specific levers (affiliate renegotiations, aviation exit, AI efficiencies) and partial execution increases likelihood of durable margin recovery, structurally lowering cost base and improving resilience to weaker top-line environments.
Negative Factors
Material revenue decline
A 15% H1 revenue decline signals durable demand weakness in core markets. Persistent top-line contraction limits ability to leverage fixed costs, strains pricing power and makes margin recovery dependent on either sustained volume rebound or deeper structural cost reductions.
Sharp EBITDA deterioration
A 53% drop in adjusted EBITDA reflects meaningful margin compression and operational stress. Sustained lower profitability reduces internally generated capital for reinvestment, heightens sensitivity to cyclical ad spending, and challenges the durability of any dividend or return policies.
Large non‑cash impairment
The $41.5m impairment signals that prior cash‑flow expectations were reassessed downward for key regions, indicating structural issues. It reduces reported equity and may reflect lasting demand or competitiveness problems that constrain future investment and recovery prospects.

GTN Ltd. (GTN) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)

GTN Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionGTN Limited, together with its subsidiaries, operates broadcast media advertising platform that supply traffic information reports to radio stations in Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Brazil. It offers information reports, such as traffic and news through advertising spots on television and radio networks directly to advertisers, as well as through advertising agencies. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in North Sydney, Australia.
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GTN Ltd. Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 25, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 31, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presents a mixed picture: meaningful operational and market headwinds drove a 15% revenue decline, a 53% drop in adjusted EBITDA, and a large $41.5 million noncash impairment — material negatives. Offsetting this, the company significantly strengthened cash generation (cash up ~33%, operating cash flow improved from -$2.8m to +$16.5m), executed a sizeable shareholder return, and laid out a concrete cost-reduction program with quantified targets (total FY'27 savings targeted $12–17m, plus specific affiliate and aviation savings). Management emphasized stabilization in H2 and clear actions (affiliate renegotiations, aviation exit, AI efficiencies) expected to drive improvements. Given the balance between substantial near-term financial weaknesses and decisive remediation actions plus improved cash metrics, the overall tone is balanced but cautious.
Q2-2026 Updates
Positive Updates
Revenue and EBITDA reported (context)
Revenue of $82.5 million for H1 FY'26 with adjusted EBITDA of $5.8 million; management notes conditions stabilized as the half progressed despite a weak first quarter.
Strong improvement in cash generation
Cash on hand increased to $28.1 million (up from $21.1 million at 30 June, ~+33%) and net operating cash flow improved to $16.5 million compared with negative $2.8 million in the prior corresponding period, demonstrating a material improvement in underlying cash generation.
Significant shareholder returns executed
Returned $43.9 million to shareholders ($0.23 per share) via a return of capital in August 2025; Board also declared an interim dividend of $0.01 per share (unfranked), and reiterated commitment to further returns as conditions allow.
Material cost reduction program with clear targets
Targeted annualized cost-out for FY'27 of $12 million to $17 million, with multiple levers underway (affiliate renegotiations, aviation exit, AI and operating efficiencies) to deliver those savings.
Affiliate renegotiations and aviation exit delivering savings
Majority of the $7–9 million annualized affiliate savings target has already been executed effective January 2026; full exit of aviation operations expected to deliver approximately $3–5 million in annual savings from H2 onward.
One-off cash proceeds and operational efficiency initiatives
Sale of helicopters to generate ~ $5 million in cash proceeds (most received in early 2026); additional operating cost savings expected through AI and improved sales systems (estimated $2–3 million annualized).
Negative Updates
Revenue decline versus prior period
Revenue fell 15% versus the prior corresponding period, reflecting a challenged market environment and weaker demand, particularly in the first quarter.
Sharp drop in profitability (adjusted EBITDA)
Adjusted EBITDA declined 53% year-on-year to $5.8 million, indicating significant margin and operating performance pressure during the half.
Large noncash impairment charge
Recognized a noncash impairment charge of $41.5 million relating to Australian and U.K. businesses reflecting a pragmatic reassessment of near-term forecasts in those markets; while noncash, it materially affects reported equity and reflects operational strain in those regions.
Challenging market conditions and first-quarter impact
Management described the first quarter as bearing the brunt of market pressure; macroeconomic headwinds in key markets contributed to weaker results and the impairment reassessment.
Net debt and capital structure effects from shareholder returns
Net debt sits at approximately $7 million; management notes this is manageable but is a function of the $43.9 million return of capital, indicating a trade-off between returning cash to shareholders and balance sheet headroom.
Company Guidance
The company’s forward guidance focused on aggressive cost reductions and balance-sheet resilience: management is targeting $12–17 million of annualized cost-out in FY‑27 (including $7–9 million of annualized affiliate savings—most already executed effective January 2026), $3–5 million of annualized savings from fully exiting aviation from H2 onwards, and a further $2–3 million of annualized operating efficiencies driven by AI and systems, with benefits expected to build through H2 FY‑26; sale of helicopters will bring ~ $5 million of cash proceeds in FY‑26 (mostly already received); the Board declared an interim unfranked dividend of $0.01 per share, remains committed to further returns after the $43.9 million ($0.23 per share) return of capital in August 2025, and points to a solid liquidity position (cash $28.1 million up from $21.1 million, net operating cash flow $16.5 million vs. -$2.8 million PCP, net debt ~ $7 million) despite a non‑cash impairment of $41.5 million in H1 and H1 results of revenue $82.5 million and adjusted EBITDA $5.8 million (down 15% and 53% respectively).

GTN Ltd. Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Weak profitability and growth: revenue declined (-3.20%) and net margin is negative (-3.36%) with a negative EBIT margin. Balance sheet is a relative strength with very low leverage (debt-to-equity 0.02), but ROE is negative (-3.02%). Cash flow is mixed: free cash flow growth is sharply down (-50.07%) and operating cash flow conversion is low (OCF to net income 0.30).
Income Statement
45
Neutral
GTN Ltd. has experienced a decline in revenue growth, with a negative growth rate of -3.20% in the most recent year. The company also reported a negative net profit margin of -3.36%, indicating a loss. Despite these challenges, the gross profit margin remains relatively stable at 27.46%, suggesting some efficiency in cost management. However, the negative EBIT margin reflects operational difficulties.
Balance Sheet
60
Neutral
The balance sheet shows a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02, indicating minimal leverage and a strong equity position. However, the return on equity is negative at -3.02%, reflecting the company's recent losses. The equity ratio is healthy, suggesting a stable financial structure.
Cash Flow
50
Neutral
Cash flow analysis reveals a significant decline in free cash flow growth by -50.07%, which is concerning. The operating cash flow to net income ratio is 0.30, indicating that cash generation from operations is not fully covering net losses. However, the free cash flow to net income ratio of 0.81 suggests that the company is still generating some cash relative to its net income.
BreakdownTTMJun 2025Jun 2024Jun 2023Jun 2022Jun 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue166.02M180.20M184.23M177.00M160.08M143.34M
Gross Profit29.69M49.48M54.27M54.21M43.25M33.67M
EBITDA1.71M12.94M22.14M19.45M17.00M14.09M
Net Income-51.78M-6.06M5.66M2.63M2.80M-89.00K
Balance Sheet
Total Assets231.60M270.40M299.30M310.98M317.21M330.43M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments28.10M21.10M31.56M72.86M73.53M49.38M
Total Debt37.05M4.09M11.64M27.13M33.52M52.98M
Total Liabilities115.94M69.59M81.43M93.61M93.64M109.88M
Stockholders Equity115.66M200.81M217.87M217.38M223.57M220.55M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow29.68M10.34M23.11M13.39M7.38M4.49M
Operating Cash Flow31.97M12.83M27.73M19.03M11.50M6.65M
Investing Cash Flow-1.27M-1.22M-4.28M-5.64M-4.13M-2.17M
Financing Cash Flow-19.67M-23.18M-21.54M-18.84M-21.52M-11.75M

GTN Ltd. Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price0.30
Price Trends
50DMA
0.25
Negative
100DMA
0.27
Negative
200DMA
0.30
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.01
Positive
RSI
33.08
Neutral
STOCH
27.38
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:GTN, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 0.3 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.24, above the 50-day MA of 0.25, and below the 200-day MA of 0.30, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.01 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 33.08 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 27.38 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for AU:GTN.

GTN Ltd. Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
62
Neutral
AU$48.62M7.4023.87%18.95%1200.00%
60
Neutral
$48.67B4.58-11.27%4.14%2.83%-41.78%
54
Neutral
AU$15.51M5.09-1.65%12.07%98.72%
51
Neutral
AU$41.95M-0.35-2.90%86.34%-2.19%-210.32%
50
Neutral
AU$501.07M41.172.33%4.29%9.25%-42.79%
49
Neutral
AU$282.48M-6.443.01%5.03%-15.51%
44
Neutral
AU$106.08M-3.00-5.46%
* Communication Services Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
AU:GTN
GTN Ltd.
0.22
-0.13
-36.60%
AU:SXL
Southern Cross Media Group Limited
0.59
-0.05
-8.10%
AU:MXO
Motio Limited
0.05
0.02
75.00%
AU:A1N
HT&E Ltd
0.34
-0.26
-43.33%
AU:PPL
Pureprofile Ltd.
0.04
<0.01
2.50%
AU:OML
oOh media Ltd
0.93
-0.50
-35.01%

GTN Ltd. Corporate Events

GTN resets costs and strategy as profit falls but cash strengthens
Feb 25, 2026

GTN Limited reported half-year 2026 results reflecting a strategic reset of its cost base and market positioning amid challenging advertising conditions, including exiting its aviation operations and renegotiating key affiliate arrangements. The company remains focused on strengthening core affiliate partnerships, enhancing its value proposition to advertisers and using emerging technologies such as AI to manage costs.

Despite significant market pressures that drove revenue down 15% to $82.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA down 53% to $5.8 million, GTN generated $16.5 million in net operating cash flow and increased cash on hand to $28.1 million while introducing modest net leverage. A robust balance sheet supported a $43.9 million capital return and the declaration of a $0.01 interim dividend, even as GTN booked a $41.5 million non-cash impairment in Australia and the U.K. and pursued $12–$17 million of cost-out initiatives and new go-to-market strategies targeting underserved direct clients and unsold inventory.

Management, backed by strong board-shareholder alignment and the recent appointment of Vic Lorusso as CEO, aims to complete the cost reset and market repositioning in the second half of FY26. The company is exploring partnerships with media agencies to access new clients and intends to pursue further capital returns, subject to capital needs and balance sheet discipline, positioning GTN to capitalise on future growth opportunities and deliver improved shareholder value.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:GTN) stock is a Hold with a A$0.27 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on GTN Ltd. stock, see the AU:GTN Stock Forecast page.

GTN Posts Deeper Half-Year Loss as Revenue Falls and Asset Backing Shrinks
Feb 25, 2026

GTN Limited reported a 14.7% decline in revenue from ordinary activities to $82.5 million for the half-year ended 31 December 2025, while the net loss attributable to members widened sharply to $40.9 million compared with the prior corresponding period. The company declared an unfranked interim FY2026 dividend of $0.01 per share and reported that net tangible assets per share almost halved to $0.27 from $0.53 a year earlier, underscoring pressure on its balance sheet and signaling ongoing financial headwinds for shareholders.

The deterioration in both earnings and asset backing suggests that GTN is facing a more challenging trading environment, which may weigh on investor sentiment and could constrain its strategic flexibility in the near term. The modest interim dividend, despite the enlarged loss, indicates an attempt to maintain some level of shareholder return, but also raises questions about the sustainability of capital returns if revenue and profitability do not recover.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:GTN) stock is a Hold with a A$0.27 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on GTN Ltd. stock, see the AU:GTN Stock Forecast page.

GTN Director Shifts to Indirect Holding Via Viburnum Funds
Dec 31, 2025

GTN Limited has disclosed a change in director Jason Korman’s relevant interests in the company’s securities, confirming that he now holds no GTN shares in his own name. However, Korman remains an employee and minority shareholder of Viburnum Funds Pty Ltd, which retains a substantial relevant interest in 107,246,048 GTN shares, meaning his economic exposure is now only indirect and held through this institutional investor, with no trading having occurred during a closed period.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:GTN) stock is a Hold with a A$0.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on GTN Ltd. stock, see the AU:GTN Stock Forecast page.

GTN Director Updates Disclosure of Indirect Shareholding
Dec 31, 2025

GTN Limited has notified the ASX of a change in director Robert Martino’s relevant interests in the company’s securities, with the filing indicating that he now holds no GTN shares in his own name. However, Martino remains an employee and sub-20% shareholder of Viburnum Funds Pty Ltd, which retains a significant relevant interest in 107,246,048 GTN shares, meaning his indirect economic exposure to the company continues via the investment firm.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:GTN) stock is a Hold with a A$0.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on GTN Ltd. stock, see the AU:GTN Stock Forecast page.

GTN Director Craig Coleman Increases Indirect Shareholding
Dec 31, 2025

GTN Limited has reported a change in the relevant interests of director Craig Coleman in the company’s fully paid ordinary shares, in line with Australian Securities Exchange disclosure requirements. Through his associated entities, including The Coleman Superannuation Fund, Viburnum Funds Pty Ltd and The Myer Family Investments Ltd, Coleman indirectly acquired 56,583 GTN shares on market between 24 and 30 December 2025 at a price of $0.299 per share, modestly increasing his indirect holding while his other reported interests remained unchanged, signalling a small uptick in insider exposure to the stock for existing shareholders and market observers.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:GTN) stock is a Hold with a A$0.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on GTN Ltd. stock, see the AU:GTN Stock Forecast page.

GTN Director Updates Disclosure of Indirect Shareholding
Dec 23, 2025

GTN Limited has notified the ASX of a change in director Jason Korman’s relevant interests in the company’s securities, in compliance with listing rule 3.19A.2. The notice records that Korman now holds no GTN securities in his own name, but is an employee and minority shareholder (holding less than 20%) in Viburnum Funds Pty Ltd, which maintains a substantial relevant interest in 107,189,465 GTN shares, underscoring ongoing institutional involvement in the company’s register despite the director’s nil direct holding.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:GTN) stock is a Hold with a A$0.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on GTN Ltd. stock, see the AU:GTN Stock Forecast page.

GTN Director Updates Indirect Interest in Company Securities
Dec 23, 2025

GTN Limited has disclosed a change in director Robert Martino’s relevant interest in the company’s securities, noting that he now holds no GTN shares in his own name. However, Martino remains an employee and minority shareholder (under 20%) of Viburnum Funds Pty Ltd, which maintains a substantial relevant interest in 107,189,465 GTN shares, indicating that his economic exposure to the company continues indirectly through this investment vehicle. The company confirmed there were no trades during a closed period, suggesting compliance with governance and trading policy requirements around director dealings.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:GTN) stock is a Hold with a A$0.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on GTN Ltd. stock, see the AU:GTN Stock Forecast page.

GTN Director Craig Coleman Increases Indirect Shareholding via Viburnum Funds
Dec 23, 2025

GTN Limited has disclosed a change in the indirect shareholding of director Craig Coleman, in line with Australian listing rule requirements governing director interests. Between 17 and 19 December 2025, an entity associated with Coleman, Viburnum Funds Pty Ltd and its associates, acquired 80,435 fully paid ordinary shares in GTN on-market at $0.289 per share, increasing Viburnum’s holding to 103,775,063 shares, while his other disclosed indirect interests remained unchanged, providing investors with updated transparency on a major shareholder’s position.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:GTN) stock is a Hold with a A$0.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on GTN Ltd. stock, see the AU:GTN Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 26, 2026