The earnings call highlighted strong performance in digital audio and podcasting, with significant growth and margin improvements. However, the multi-platform group and audio & media services group faced declines, and the company reported an overall operating loss and negative free cash flow. The modernization program is on track to provide significant cost savings. Despite some challenges, digital growth provides a positive outlook.

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Q1 2025

During iHeartMedia's first quarter 2025 earnings call, the company provided various metrics reflecting their financial performance and guidance. The first quarter saw the company generate an adjusted EBITDA of $105 million, which was consistent with their prior guidance. Consolidated revenue increased by 1% year-over-year, surpassing their guidance of a low single-digit decline. The Digital Audio Group reported a revenue increase of 16% to $277 million, with podcast revenue growing 28%, exceeding expectations of high teens growth. Meanwhile, the Multiplatform Group saw a 4.2% revenue decline to $473 million, but Premiere Broadcast Networks returned to growth with a 2.1% revenue increase. Additionally, iHeartMedia's share of the radio industry advertising revenue grew to 40%. For the second quarter, the company expects adjusted EBITDA between $140 million and $160 million and anticipates a low single-digit decline in consolidated revenue. The company also highlighted ongoing cost-saving initiatives projected to yield $150 million in net savings for 2025, with $27 million realized in Q1.

Digital Audio Group Growth

The Digital Audio Group generated first-quarter revenue of $277 million, up 16% versus prior year. Adjusted EBITDA was $87 million, up 27.8% versus prior year, with margins increasing to 31.4% from 28.5%.

Podcast Revenue Surge

Podcast revenue grew 28% compared to the prior year, well above the guidance of high teens growth. Podcasting EBITDA margins remain accretive to the total company margins.

Modernization Program Savings

The modernization program remains on track to generate $150 million in net savings in 2025, with $27 million of savings realized in Q1.

Premiere Broadcast Networks Revenue Growth

Premiere Broadcast Networks revenue returned to growth in Q1, up 2.1% compared to the prior year, indicating strength in national advertising.

iHeartMedia (IHRT) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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IHRT Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Aug 07, 2025	2025 (Q2)	-0.27 / -	-6.5	―	―	―
May 12, 2025	2025 (Q1)	-0.52 / -1.84	-0.12	-1433.33% (-1.72)
Feb 27, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.37 / 0.20	0.09	127.78% (+0.11)
Nov 07, 2024	2024 (Q3)	<0.01 / -0.27	-0.06	-350.00% (-0.21)
Aug 08, 2024	2024 (Q2)	-0.31 / -6.50	-5.93	-9.61% (-0.57)
May 09, 2024	2024 (Q1)	-0.56 / -0.12	-1.5	92.00% (+1.38)
Feb 29, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.02 / 0.09	0.54	-83.33% (-0.45)
Nov 09, 2023	2023 (Q3)	-0.07 / -0.06	-2.09	97.13% (+2.03)
Aug 08, 2023	2023 (Q2)	-0.19 / -5.93	0.1	-6030.00% (-6.03)
May 02, 2023	2023 (Q1)	-0.74 / -1.50	-0.33	-354.55% (-1.17)

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IHRT Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
May 12, 2025	$1.29	$1.23	-4.65%
Feb 27, 2025	$2.09	$1.77	-15.31%
Nov 07, 2024	$1.74	$2.18	+25.29%
Aug 08, 2024	$1.43	$1.45	+1.40%

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iHeartMedia (IHRT) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 07, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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IHRT EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is -0.27.

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