Salem Communications Corp. (SALM)
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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 - $1.64
Previous CloseN/A
Volume317.74K
Average Volume (3M)29.71K
Market Cap
$11.58M
Enterprise Value$64.73M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.41M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$56.26M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta-0.90
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 Cap5.59
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.30
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.32
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-2.43
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 Audience & Content FocusA focused content niche creates durable, engaged audiences attractive to targeted advertisers and sponsors. Salem’s combined radio, syndicated programming and digital distribution support stable ad relationships and higher relevance per ad dollar versus generalist media, aiding revenue resilience.
Diversified Media And Marketing RevenueMixing broadcast ad sales with digital advertising and fee-based marketing services reduces single-channel exposure. Recurring retainers and project fees from marketing services provide steadier cash inflows and client relationships that can offset cyclical ad market weakness over several months.
Improved Leverage / De-risked Balance SheetA materially lower debt burden strengthens financial flexibility and lowers refinancing risk, enabling management to allocate cash to operations or strategic initiatives rather than urgent deleveraging. Improved leverage enhances survivability through advertising cycles and supports medium-term investment options.
Bears Say
Persistent Revenue DeclineSustained top-line contraction erodes scale benefits in advertising and marketing services, pressuring unit economics and bargaining power with advertisers. Continued revenue loss limits ability to restore margins, invest in digital growth, or rebuild audience reach over the next several months.
Negative Operating & Free Cash FlowConsecutive years of negative operating and free cash flow indicate the company cannot self-fund operations or investments, increasing reliance on external liquidity. That reduces strategic optionality, raises refinancing risk, and constrains reinvestment into content and digital products for durable growth.
Volatile And Negative ProfitabilityLarge swings into a sizable loss and volatile returns on shareholder capital undermine predictability of earnings and cash available for strategic priorities. Persistent margin instability makes planning, client retention investments, and the path to sustained profitability uncertain over the medium term.
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 $1.64 in the past 12 months.
What is Salem Communications Corp.’s market cap?
Salem Communications Corp.’s market cap is $11.58M.
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 24 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?
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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
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