Salem Communications Corp. (SALM)
OTHER OTC:SALM
SALM Stock Chart & Stats
$0.40
-$0.09(-12.34%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$0.40
-$0.09(-12.34%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$0.36 - $2.09
Previous CloseN/A
Volume317.74K
Average Volume (3M)29.71K
Market Cap
$13.94M
Enterprise Value$67.73M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.41M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$56.26M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta-0.81
Next Earnings
May 12, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.24
Shares Outstanding26,309,519
10 Day Avg. Volume23,965
30 Day Avg. Volume29,712
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.08
Price to Sales (P/S)0.06
P/FCF Ratio-1.15
Enterprise Value/Market Cap4.86
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.32
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.38
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-2.54
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Niche, Loyal Faith & Values AudienceA focused content niche (Christian and conservative) creates a loyal, demographically targeted audience. That stickiness supports recurring ad/sponsorship demand, higher relevance for advertisers, and durable engagement that underpins monetization over multiple channels.
Multi-platform Distribution & SyndicationOwning radio stations, syndicating programming, and operating digital properties lets Salem package campaigns across radio, streaming, podcasts and web. This distribution mix enables cross-sell, improves audience reach, and supports structural shifts from linear to digital monetization.
Improved Leverage / Balance-sheet De-riskingA materially lower debt burden reduces financial fragility and interest cost risk, improving flexibility to fund content, digital initiatives or weather ad cycles. Better leverage enhances long-term solvency and options for strategic investment or restructuring.
Bears Say
Sustained Revenue Decline And Profit VolatilityA multi-year top-line decline and recent swing to material losses indicate structural demand or competitive issues. Persistent revenue contraction erodes scale, reduces margin leverage, and limits the firm's ability to reinvest in content and digital growth initiatives over the medium term.
Weak Operating And Free Cash FlowNegative operating and free cash flow increases reliance on external financing and restricts capital allocation. Over several quarters this undermines investment in audience growth, technology, and content, and raises solvency and liquidity risk during ad-market stress.
Revenue Exposed To Advertising Market CyclicalityHeavily ad-dependent revenue ties performance to advertiser demand and pricing, which are cyclical and increasingly contested by large digital platforms. Structural shifts in ad budgets and competition for attention pressure long-term revenue durability and pricing power.
Salem Communications News
SALM FAQ
What was Salem Communications Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Salem Communications Corp. lowest stock price was $0.36 and its highest was $2.09 in the past 12 months.
What is Salem Communications Corp.’s market cap?
Salem Communications Corp.’s market cap is $13.94M.
When is Salem Communications Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Salem Communications Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 12, 2026 which is in 45 days.
How were Salem Communications Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Salem Communications Corp. released its earnings results on Mar 13, 2026. The company reported -$0.239 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$0.239.
Is Salem Communications Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Salem Communications Corp.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Salem Communications Corp. pay dividends?
Salem Communications Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.025 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Salem Communications Corp. dividends here
What is Salem Communications Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Salem Communications Corp.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Salem Communications Corp. have?
Salem Communications Corp. has 26,309,519 shares outstanding.
What happened to Salem Communications Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Salem Communications Corp. reported an EPS of -$0.239 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Salem Communications Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SALM
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
Company Description
Salem Communications Corp.
Salem Media Group, Inc. operates as a multimedia company in the United States. It operates through three segments: Broadcast, Digital Media, and Publishing. The company owns and operates 32 FM radio stations and 69 AM radio stations; offers programs on the Family Talk Christian-themed talk format station on SiriusXM Channel 131; provides programming to Christian and family-themed talk stations, music stations, and news talk stations; places advertising on Christian and talk formatted radio stations, and other commercial radio station formats; and operates Salem Podcast Network, a platform for conservative, political, news, and family-oriented podcasts. It also provides Christian, conservative, investing content, e-commerce, audio and video streaming, and other resources digitally through BibleStudyTools.com, Crosswalk.com, GodVine.com, iBelieve.com, GodTube.com, OnePlace.com, Christianity.com, GodUpdates.com, CrossCards.com, ChristianHeadlines.com, LightSource.com, AllCreated.com, ChristianRadio.com, CCMmagazine.com, SingingNews.com, and SouthernGospel.com; and Townhall.com, HotAir.com, Twitchy.com, RedState.com, BearingArms.com, ConservativeRadio.com, and pjmedia.com, as well as mobile applications. In addition, the company publishes digital newsletters that provide market analysis and non-individualized investment strategies; and operates SermonSearch.com, ChurchStaffing.com, WorshipHouseMedia.com, SermonSpice.com, WorshipHouseKids.com, Preaching.com, ChristianJobs.com, ShiftWorship.com, JourneyBoxMedia.com, Playblackmedia.com, and HyperPixelsMedia.com. Further, it offers publication of conservative, Christian, and history books; Xulon Press, a print-on-demand self-publishing service; and Mill City Press that publishes books, as well as provides digital marketing service. The company was formerly known as Salem Communications Corporation and changed its name to Salem Media Group, Inc. in February 2015. The company was founded in 1974 and is based in Irving, Texas.
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
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Insiders
0.50% Mutual Funds
0.64% Other Institutional Investors
98.62% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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