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IHRT Stock Chart & Stats
$3.54
$0.08(2.26%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$3.54
$0.08(2.26%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.05 - $6.56
Previous Close$3.62
Volume647.02K
Average Volume (3M)830.16K
Market Cap
$486.80M
Enterprise Value$6.27K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$174.44M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.76B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.86
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.83
Shares Outstanding133,699,130
10 Day Avg. Volume594,073
30 Day Avg. Volume830,165
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.03
Price to Book (P/B)-0.35
Price to Sales (P/S)0.17
P/FCF Ratio59.17
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$2.25Price Target Upside-36.44% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.14
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.15B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Digital Audio & Podcast GrowthSustained double-digit digital audio and podcast growth reflects a structural shift in revenue mix toward higher-growth, higher-margin digital formats. Podcasts' scale and local sales integration improve monetization durability and reduce dependency on cyclical broadcast ad spend.
Positive Operating And Free Cash FlowConsistent positive operating cash flow and a swing to positive quarterly free cash flow provide durable internal funding for operations, capex, and debt service. This strengthens near-term liquidity and supports execution of deleveraging targets if maintained across quarters.
Programmatic & Video Distribution ExpansionRamp in programmatic revenue and video podcast deals represent structural product expansion with higher CPMs and low incremental production cost. These scalable, tech-enabled channels can sustainably diversify ad sales and narrow the digital monetization gap with programmatic buyers.
Bears Say
Highly Levered Balance SheetA very high debt load and negative equity are persistent constraints that raise refinancing, covenant and interest-rate sensitivity. Even with improving cash flow, the capital structure limits strategic flexibility and makes sustained deleveraging essential for long-term stability.
Dependence On Political & Macro TailwindsMaterial guidance sensitivity to political ad cycles and macro conditions creates recurring revenue lumpiness and planning risk. Over multiple periods, reliance on episodic political spend undermines predictability and can magnify downside in weak ad markets.
Multiplatform / Broadcast Monetization PressureDeclining multiplatform revenue and steep EBITDA drop indicate structural monetization challenges in legacy broadcast and integrated offerings. High audience reach but weaker advertiser migration to traditional buys requires sustained product and sales model changes to restore margins.
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IHRT FAQ
What was iHeartMedia’s price range in the past 12 months?
iHeartMedia lowest stock price was $2.04 and its highest was $6.56 in the past 12 months.
What is iHeartMedia’s market cap?
iHeartMedia’s market cap is $486.80M.
When is iHeartMedia’s upcoming earnings report date?
iHeartMedia’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 69 days.
How were iHeartMedia’s earnings last quarter?
iHeartMedia released its earnings results on Aug 10, 2026. The company reported -$0.52 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.275 by -$0.245.
Is iHeartMedia overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts iHeartMedia’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does iHeartMedia pay dividends?
iHeartMedia does not currently pay dividends.
What is iHeartMedia’s EPS estimate?
iHeartMedia’s EPS estimate is -0.03.
How many shares outstanding does iHeartMedia have?
iHeartMedia has 133,699,130 shares outstanding.
What happened to iHeartMedia’s price movement after its last earnings report?
iHeartMedia reported an EPS of -$0.52 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.275. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -20.889%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of iHeartMedia?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IHRT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
iHeartMedia Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$2.25 (-36.44% Downside)
$2.25 (-36.44% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
IHRT Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 119.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
75.24%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-9.76%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
iHeartMedia
iHeartMedia, Inc. operates as an audio media company in the United States. It operates in three segments: Multiplatform Group, Digital Audio Group, and Audio & Media Services Group. The Multiplatform Group segment offers broadcast radio stations; sponsorships and endorsements; live, in-person, and virtual events; and the SmartAudio platform, a comprehensive suite of tech-enabled advertising solutions. This segment also operates Premiere Networks, a national radio network that produces, distributes, or represents syndicated radio programs and services to radio station affiliates; and Total Traffic & Weather Network, which delivers real-time traffic flow and incident information along with weather updates, sports, and news. Its Digital Audio Group segment provides podcasting, digital sites, newsletters, digital services and programs, and ad tech platforms; free ad-supported streaming offerings, subscription streaming, display advertisements, and other content disseminated over digital platforms and social media; and iHeartRadio, a mobile app and web-based service that allows users to listen to radio stations, digital-only stations, custom artist stations, and podcasts. This segment also engages in the digital advertising technology business. The Audio & Media Services Group segment is involved in the media representation business. This segment also provides RCS, a cloud and on-premises broadcast software, which offers radio and television automation, music scheduling, newsroom automation, advertising sales management, and disaster recovery solutions; real-time audio recognition technology; and media streaming and research services to radio and television stations, cable channels, record labels, advertisers, and agencies worldwide. The company was formerly known as CC Media Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to iHeartMedia, Inc. in September 2014. iHeartMedia, Inc. was incorporated in 1974 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
IHRT Company Deck
IHRT Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented strong momentum in the company’s digital businesses—particularly podcasting and programmatic initiatives—with above‑guidance consolidated revenue (+4.7%), robust Digital Audio growth (+12.4% revenue, +14.5% EBITDA) and a swing to positive free cash flow ($46M). Management reaffirmed full‑year targets and outlined clear growth levers (video podcast distribution, programmatic, DSP integrations). Offsetting these positives, the multiplatform group showed a marked EBITDA decline (from $96M to $59M), SG&A rose due to co‑marketing partnerships, and results and guidance remain meaningfully dependent on a strong political ad season and macro stabilization. Overall, the strengths in digital growth, cash flow improvement, and clear strategic actions outweigh the near‑term multiplatform pressures and reliance on political revenue.View all IHRT earnings summariesIHRT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$2.25
▼(-36.44% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
11.66% Insiders
18.13% Mutual Funds
16.82% Other Institutional Investors
39.57% Public Companies and
Individual Investors