Comscore (SCOR)
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Rating:59Neutral
Price Target:
$8.00
▼(-1.23% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/14/26
The score reflects improving financial health driven by strong recent free cash flow and a materially strengthened balance sheet after debt reduction, partly offset by continued net losses and a contracting revenue base. Technical indicators are broadly neutral with mild positive momentum, while valuation is constrained by negative earnings and no indicated dividend support. Corporate events add support via deleveraging and strategic focus, but leadership turnover increases execution risk.
Positive Factors
Free Cash Flow
Sustained positive operating and free cash flow provides durable internal funding to run operations, invest in product development, and service obligations despite headline losses. This cash generation reduces refinancing reliance and gives management flexibility to execute strategy over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Declining Revenue
A sustained top-line contraction reduces scale economics and can strain gross-to-operating leverage. Over time weaker revenue undermines pricing power, channel coverage and the ability to absorb fixed product and R&D costs, making it harder to convert operating improvements into sustainable net profitability.
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Free Cash Flow
Sustained positive operating and free cash flow provides durable internal funding to run operations, invest in product development, and service obligations despite headline losses. This cash generation reduces refinancing reliance and gives management flexibility to execute strategy over the next several quarters.
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comScore Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Revenue by Segment
Breaks revenue down by product or business line (for example, digital audience measurement, advertising analytics, subscription services). Helps investors see which offerings produce recurring income versus one‑time projects, which segments carry higher margins, and whether growth depends on a few key products or clients — all important for judging stability and upside potential.
Breaks revenue down by product or business line (for example, digital audience measurement, advertising analytics, subscription services). Helps investors see which offerings produce recurring income versus one‑time projects, which segments carry higher margins, and whether growth depends on a few key products or clients — all important for judging stability and upside potential.
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Market Cap
$107.47M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)108.70K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.27
Revenue Growth0.60%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUS
Employees1,116
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustryInternet Content & Information
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.88
Shares Outstanding15,093,696
10 Day Avg. Volume18,777
30 Day Avg. Volume108,705
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.03
Price to Book (P/B)0.17
Price to Sales (P/S)0.10
P/FCF Ratio1.57
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.58
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.17
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.45
Enterprise Value/Ebitda2.63
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$10.00Price Target Upside23.46% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)4.11
Revenue Forecast (FY)$360.11M
comScore Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Comscore, Inc. stands as a prominent provider of data and analytical insights, specializing in the measurement of advertising effectiveness, consumer habits, and audience engagement across diverse media platforms. The company's operations span the...
How the Company Makes Money
comScore primarily makes money by selling measurement and analytics products and related services to media, advertising, and content-industry customers. Revenue is generally generated through (1) subscriptions/licenses for access to comScore’s mea...
comScore Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 17, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 11, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presents a cautiously optimistic picture: the company delivered modest full-year revenue growth and improved adjusted EBITDA while achieving strong, high-margin expansion in cross-platform and local TV products and completing a meaningful recapitalization that improves financial flexibility. However, declines in syndicated audience and research revenues, a Q4 revenue dip and a noticeable single-client-driven slowdown in cross-platform usage highlight near-term headwinds and client concentration risk. Management expects cross-platform to resume double-digit growth in 2026 and is investing in product and AI capabilities to drive future growth.Positive Updates
Full-Year Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Improvement
Total revenue for fiscal 2025 was $357.5 million, up 0.4% year-over-year from $356.0 million, and adjusted EBITDA increased to $42 million, up 2.6% versus 2024, yielding an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.8%.
Negative Updates
Syndicated Audience and National TV Declines
Syndicated audience revenue declined to $253.9 million, down 2.6% year-over-year, driven by decreases in national TV and syndicated digital offerings; national TV softness is a headwind to legacy revenue streams.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Full-Year Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Improvement
Total revenue for fiscal 2025 was $357.5 million, up 0.4% year-over-year from $356.0 million, and adjusted EBITDA increased to $42 million, up 2.6% versus 2024, yielding an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.8%.
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Company Guidance
Management guided that cross‑platform remains the engine for 2026—they expect continued double‑digit growth in cross‑platform (it was $50.3M in 2025, up 24.4% YoY) which should offset anticipated declines in national TV and syndicated digital, with ongoing local TV adoption also contributing; revenue in Q1 2026 is expected to be roughly flat versus Q1 2025. They emphasized disciplined investment to drive top‑line growth and improve cash flow while simplifying the balance sheet after a recapitalization that eliminated $18M in annual preferred dividends, removed a $47M special dividend obligation and converted roughly $80M of preferred into common. For context, full‑year 2025 revenue was $357.5M (up 0.4%), adjusted EBITDA was $42M (up 2.6%) with an 11.8% adjusted EBITDA margin; Q4 revenue was $93.5M (down 1.5%) and Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $14.7M (15.7% margin). Management will provide a more detailed financial outlook on the next earnings call.comScore Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
44
Neutral
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
74
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 357.08M | 357.47M | 356.05M | 371.34M | 376.42M | 367.01M |
| Gross Profit | 138.90M | 142.18M | 147.34M | 165.76M | 171.13M | 163.97M |
| EBITDA | 23.57M | 29.87M | -28.65M | -49.46M | -17.63M | 1.64M |
| Net Income | -12.26M | -10.00M | -60.25M | -79.36M | -66.56M | -50.04M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 400.17M | 407.71M | 430.25M | 491.30M | 580.59M | 663.47M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 25.08M | 23.62M | 29.94M | 22.75M | 20.04M | 21.85M |
| Total Debt | 49.39M | 54.32M | 64.12M | 46.98M | 53.23M | 59.59M |
| Total Liabilities | 205.52M | 206.55M | 438.51M | 435.19M | 436.42M | 440.30M |
| Stockholders Equity | 194.65M | 201.16M | -8.26M | 56.10M | 144.16M | 223.18M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 25.52M | 21.78M | 17.29M | 5.14M | 17.11M | -5.69M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 26.17M | 22.74M | 18.10M | 28.93M | 34.94M | 9.86M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -23.66M | -23.39M | -24.06M | -23.79M | -17.82M | -14.65M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -12.11M | -7.00M | 17.62M | -3.39M | -18.13M | -22.45M |
comScore Technical Analysis
Negative
8.10
Price Trends
7.36
Negative
7.38
Negative
7.26
Negative
Market Momentum
0.09
Positive
44.26
Neutral
6.36
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SCOR, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 8.1 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 7.44, above the 50-day MA of 7.36, and above the 200-day MA of 7.26, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of 0.09 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 44.26 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 6.36 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for SCOR.
comScore Risk Analysis
comScore disclosed 40 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. comScore reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
comScore Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | $1.35B | 12.92 | 11.91% | ― | 9.62% | 880.15% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
60 Neutral | $459.90M | -14.67 | -129.57% | ― | 12.16% | -60.98% | |
59 Neutral | $107.47M | -8.86 | -8.83% | ― | 0.60% | ― | |
59 Neutral | $213.99M | -8.56 | -4.79% | ― | -19.42% | -2894.74% | |
55 Neutral | $613.53M | 14.29 | -568.82% | ― | 15.66% | 138.39% | |
47 Neutral | $75.70M | -0.18 | -567.03% | ― | -28.88% | -15473.93% |
* Technology Sector Average
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comScore Corporate Events
Business Operations and Strategy
comScore Schedules Investor Call to Discuss Strategic Plans
Positive
Jun 10, 2026
On June 10, 2026, comScore, Inc. plans to host an investor conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET, offering a live audio webcast for participants to access through its investor relations website. During the call, management will discuss the company’...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
comScore Announces Executive Departures and Leadership Consolidation
Negative
Jun 9, 2026
On June 9, 2026, comScore, Inc. announced that Chief Operating Officer Greg Dale and Head of Measurement and Chief Data and Analytics Officer Frank Friedman will depart the company effective the same day. Their responsibilities will be assumed by ...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
comScore Appoints Matt McLaughlin as New CEO
Positive
Jun 3, 2026
On May 28, 2026, comScore, Inc. appointed board member Matt McLaughlin as chief executive officer, succeeding Jon Carpenter, who moved into a senior advisor role and resigned from the board, while Stuart Frankel joined as an independent director a...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
comScore Sells Movies Business and Reduces Debt Load
Positive
Jun 2, 2026
On May 27, 2026, comScore, Inc. sold its box office measurement, reporting and analytics operations and its Hollywood Software business, together known as the Movies Business and including 100% of Rentrak, LLC, to Advaya Capital affiliate Flix Buy...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesM&A Transactions
Comscore appoints Matt McLaughlin as new chief executive
Positive
May 28, 2026
On May 28, 2026, Comscore appointed board member and major shareholder Matt McLaughlin as chief executive officer, replacing Jon Carpenter, who will remain as a senior advisor to the board and CEO until October 2026. McLaughlin, a former chief ope...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
comScore Divests Entertainment Assets and Repays Debt Facility
Positive
May 27, 2026
On May 27, 2026, comScore, Inc. sold its box office measurement, reporting and analytics business and its Hollywood Software business to Flix Buyer Inc., an affiliate of Advaya Capital, for a base cash purchase price of $70 million, with customary...
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