Iheartmedia (IHRT)
NASDAQ:IHRT
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IHRT Stock Chart & Stats
$4.10
-$0.13(-6.19%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$4.10
-$0.13(-6.19%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$1.54 - $6.56
Previous CloseN/A
Volume178.65K
Average Volume (3M)1.39M
Market Cap
$603.31M
Enterprise Value$6.12B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$135.05M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.77B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.89
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.28Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.85
Shares Outstanding130,062,200
10 Day Avg. Volume1,130,859
30 Day Avg. Volume1,391,287
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 Cap10.14
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.55
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.74
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.30
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$3.13Price Target Upside-23.78% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.11
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.15B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Digital & Podcast GrowthRapid podcast and digital-audio growth reflects structural shift to streaming and host-read/ programmatic ad monetization. Strong podcast scale (top-ranked network and ~50% local sales mix) supports durable higher-margin revenue diversification and cross-platform advertiser reach.
Improving Operating ProfitabilitySustained positive EBIT and solid EBITDA margins indicate core operations generate operating cash before financing. If maintained, this underpins deleveraging potential and funds reinvestment in digital growth even while bottom-line remains affected by heavy interest expense.
Cost Savings And Tax Cash PreservationConfirmed cost actions plus multi-year tax planning materially improve medium-term free-cash-flow prospects. Structural savings and tax preservation boost liquidity and reduce refinancing pressure, enhancing the company's ability to service debt and fund digital investments over the next 2–3 years.
Bears Say
Very High Leverage And Negative EquityNegative equity and a very large debt stock create persistent solvency and covenant risk, limiting strategic flexibility. This structural capital weakness makes the company reliant on sustained operating improvement, cost cuts, or external financing to avoid refinancing stress over the medium term.
Weak Cash Generation / Negative Free Cash FlowA return to negative free cash flow reduces the company's buffer to fund interest, capex and working capital, increasing dependency on external liquidity or asset-light monetization. Persistent negative FCF undermines deleveraging and elevates refinancing and rollover risk.
High Interest Expense And Limited LiquidityElevated interest costs consume a large share of operating cash and erode net income, leaving limited headroom for investment. Combined with modest liquidity, high interest burdens amplify refinancing vulnerability and reduce capacity to absorb macro shocks or slower ad demand.
iHeartMedia News
IHRT FAQ
What was Iheartmedia’s price range in the past 12 months?
Iheartmedia lowest stock price was $1.54 and its highest was $6.56 in the past 12 months.
What is Iheartmedia’s market cap?
Iheartmedia’s market cap is $603.31M.
When is Iheartmedia’s upcoming earnings report date?
Iheartmedia’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 42 days.
How were Iheartmedia’s earnings last quarter?
Iheartmedia released its earnings results on May 11, 2026. The company reported -$0.61 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.538 by -$0.072.
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 -0.28.
How many shares outstanding does Iheartmedia have?
Iheartmedia has 130,062,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Iheartmedia’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Iheartmedia reported an EPS of -$0.61 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.538. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -11.658%.
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:
$3.13 (-23.78% Downside)
$3.13 (-23.78% Downside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 119.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 4.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
136.09%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
15.76%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Iheartmedia
iHeartMedia, Inc. is a prominent global entity in the media and entertainment sector. Its operations are organized into three primary divisions: the Multiplatform Group, the Digital Audio Group, and the Audio & Media Services Group. The Multiplatform Group is responsible for traditional broadcast radio stations, event sponsorships, and both live and virtual gatherings. It oversees Premiere Networks, a national radio syndicate that develops, distributes, or represents approximately 120 different syndicated radio programs and services to a network of roughly 6,400 affiliated stations. Furthermore, this group disseminates real-time information, including traffic flow, incident alerts, weather forecasts, sports updates, and news, through its extensive network comprising about 2,100 radio stations, 170 television affiliates, and various internet and mobile collaborations. By the close of 2021, this segment possessed 863 radio stations, specifically 249 AM and 614 FM frequencies. The Digital Audio Group concentrates on the company's digital portfolio, encompassing podcasting, online platforms, newsletters, and a range of digital services and programming. This segment also manages iHeartRadio, a popular mobile application and web-based service offering access to numerous radio stations, digital-exclusive channels, personalized artist stations, and a vast library of podcasts. Finally, the Audio & Media Services Group focuses on media representation. This division supplies sophisticated cloud and on-premises broadcast software solutions. These tools cover critical functions like radio and television automation, music scheduling, newsroom operations, advertising sales management, and disaster recovery. It also provides cutting-edge real-time audio recognition technology. These comprehensive services are utilized by approximately 10,000 clients, including radio and television broadcasters, cable channels, record labels, advertisers, and agencies. Additionally, it offers media streaming and research capabilities. The company, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, adopted the name iHeartMedia, Inc. in September 2014, having previously been known as CC Media Holdings, Inc.
IHRT Company Deck
IHRT Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call showed solid top-line growth led by digital and podcasting (double-digit revenue growth and strong programmatic targets), meaningful structural positives (additional cost saves and significant tax-driven cash preservation), and reaffirmed full-year EBITDA and free cash flow guidance. Offsetting these positives were a near-term EBITDA miss, Multiplatform Group EBITDA weakness, compressed DAG Q1 margins, negative Q1 free cash flow, and elevated net leverage. The company presented clear remediation actions (cost reductions, programmatic expansion, tapering of noncash marketing) and drivers for second-half recovery, leaving an overall cautiously optimistic tone.View all IHRT earnings summariesIHRT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$3.13
▼(-23.78% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
11.98% Insiders
19.00% Mutual Funds
14.75% Other Institutional Investors
37.95% Public Companies and
Individual Investors