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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$1.54 - $6.56
Previous Close$3.62
Volume647.02K
Average Volume (3M)830.16K
Market Cap
$540.88M
Enterprise Value$6.09K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$135.05M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.77B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.92
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.28Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.85
Shares Outstanding130,062,200
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
$3.63Price Target Upside2.40% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.14
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.15B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Podcast GrowthLeading podcast scale and high double-digit revenue growth indicate durable secular migration of audio ad dollars to podcasts. With ~50% of podcast revenue from local sales and strong publisher rankings, iHeart can monetize native, host-read and programmatic ads at higher yields, diversifying revenue away from broadcast cyclicality and supporting long-term margin expansion.
Programmatic ExpansionRapidly scaling programmatic sales and integrations with major DSPs create a more automated, recurring ad revenue stream. Programmatic growth leverages existing inventory and tech, increases yield for remnant and targeted impressions, and should sustainably improve monetization efficiency and incremental margins over multiple quarters.
Cost & Tax Cash PreservationMaterial cost savings plus planned tax preservation represent structural cash flow improvement levers. If executed, these reduce recurring SG&A and cash tax outflows, materially improving free cash flow runway, supporting deleveraging efforts and reducing refinancing pressure across a multi-year horizon rather than a one‑time boost.
Bears Say
High LeverageNegative equity and very high debt materially constrain financial flexibility and elevate refinancing risk. Large interest obligations and constrained liquidity limit capacity to invest in growth or absorb ad-market volatility; leverage is a persistent solvency concern until significant deleveraging occurs.
Weak Cash FlowDeteriorating operating cash conversion and negative free cash flow reduce ability to service debt, fund capex or sustain buybacks. Given sizable interest expense and limited liquidity, durable recovery depends on sustained cash flow improvement, not just temporary tax or timing benefits.
Broadcast Margin PressureErosion in the core Multiplatform/broadcast EBITDA signals persistent monetization pressure in iHeart’s largest legacy segment. Because broadcast remains a major revenue base, continued margin weakness there could cap consolidated profitability and slow structural free cash flow recovery despite digital gains.
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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 $540.88M.
When is iHeartMedia’s upcoming earnings report date?
iHeartMedia’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 10 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 Undervalued.
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?
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iHeartMedia Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$3.63 (2.40% Upside)
$3.63 (2.40% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
IHRT Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 119.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.0%
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
-7.22%
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
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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
$3.63
▲(2.40% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
11.98% Insiders
18.63% Mutual Funds
0.70% Other Institutional Investors
54.46% Public Companies and
Individual Investors