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Saga Communications Inc (SGA)
NASDAQ:SGA
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Saga Communications (SGA) Price & Analysis

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SGA Stock Chart & Stats

$11.19
$0.33(2.83%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$11.19
$0.33(2.83%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Digital / Interactive Revenue GrowthPersistent double-digit digital growth shows the company is shifting revenue mix toward higher-growth, scalable channels. Over months this supports diversification from spot radio, strengthens recurring local digital ad relationships, and underpins management's plan to scale digital infrastructure.
Conservative LeverageLow absolute debt relative to assets provides structural financial flexibility. With modest leverage the company can fund capex, dividends, buybacks, or digital investment without relying on new borrowing, cushioning cycles in advertising revenues over the medium term.
Cash Generation & Shareholder ReturnsSustained cash balances plus ongoing buybacks and dividends show disciplined capital allocation and ability to return capital even during earnings weakness. Asset monetizations funded buybacks, demonstrating a repeatable path to preserve returns while investing in growth.
Bears Say
Large Noncash Impairment & Earnings HitThe sizable goodwill and license write-down is a structural reduction in reported asset carrying value and indicates prior overstatement of earning capacity in certain markets. It lowers long-term reported equity and reduces headroom for future impairments and dividend sustainability unless cash profits recover.
Revenue Decline & Political Revenue VolatilityA material drop in political revenue highlights dependence on lumpy, cyclical income. Structural top-line erosion and cycle sensitivity make long-term planning harder, increasing the importance of growing sticky digital revenue to stabilize total revenue across election cycles.
Rising Structural Costs & Weakening Cash Flow TrendHigher recurring royalty expense plus elevated early-stage digital build costs compress margins. The multiyear decline in operating and free cash flow reduces flexibility to invest, sustain payouts, or absorb shocks unless digital initiatives scale and restore cash conversion.

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SGA FAQ

What was Saga Communications Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Saga Communications Inc lowest stock price was $10.68 and its highest was $14.27 in the past 12 months.
    What is Saga Communications Inc’s market cap?
    Saga Communications Inc’s market cap is $75.06M.
      When is Saga Communications Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Saga Communications Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 16 days.
        How were Saga Communications Inc’s earnings last quarter?
        Saga Communications Inc released its earnings results on Mar 12, 2026. The company reported -$0.88 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.04 by -$0.92.
          Is Saga Communications Inc overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Saga Communications Inc’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Saga Communications Inc pay dividends?
            Saga Communications Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 8.81%. See more information on Saga Communications Inc dividends here
              What is Saga Communications Inc’s EPS estimate?
              Saga Communications Inc’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Saga Communications Inc have?
              Saga Communications Inc has 6,439,921 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Saga Communications Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Saga Communications Inc reported an EPS of -$0.88 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.04. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.818%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Saga Communications Inc?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SGA
                  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

                    Saga Communications Stock Smart Score

                    Company Description

                    Saga Communications Inc

                    Saga Communications, Inc., a broadcast company, acquires, develops, and operates broadcast properties in the United States. The company's radio stations employ various programming formats, including classic hits, adult hits, top 40, country, country legends, mainstream/hot/soft adult contemporary, pure oldies, classic rock, and news/talk. As of February 28, 2022, it owned seventy-nine FM, thirty- four AM radio stations, and seventy-nine metro signals serving twenty-seven markets. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan.

                    Saga Communications (SGA) Earnings & Revenues

                    SGA Earnings Call

                    Q4 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                    The call presents a mixed picture: strong and accelerating digital revenue growth and prudent balance sheet/capital allocation actions (tower monetization, buybacks, dividends, solid cash) are meaningful positives. However, material headwinds — a sharp decline in political revenue, a significant noncash impairment charge that drove reported losses, a music licensing settlement that increased expenses, and near-term cost pressure from building digital capabilities — temper near-term results. Management expects a return to revenue growth in H2 2026 and has a clear investment plan to scale digital offerings, but near-term pacing remains soft.View all SGA earnings summaries
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                    Ownership Overview

                    19.16%8.67%36.46%30.63%
                    19.16% Insiders
                    36.46% Other Institutional Investors
                    30.63% Public Companies and
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