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Saga Communications Inc (SGA)
NASDAQ:SGA

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
Accelerating Digital Revenue MixSustained double-digit Interactive growth indicates a structural shift toward digital monetization. Diverse channels (search, targeted display, e‑commerce, hyperlocal sites) increase recurring, higher-margin revenue streams, lowering reliance on cyclical spot radio ads and improving long-term revenue stability.
Conservative Leverage And LiquidityVery low reported debt relative to a large asset base provides financial flexibility to fund digital investments and capital returns without external financing. Strong liquidity and modest leverage reduce refinancing and solvency risk amid advertising cyclicality and operational transition.
Consistent Shareholder Capital ReturnsA long-standing dividend program plus executed buybacks signal disciplined capital allocation and shareholder-focus. Returning cash while retaining liquidity suggests management prioritizes durable shareholder value and has historically funded payouts without adding material leverage.
Bears Say
Major Drop In Political AdvertisingThe sharp decline in political revenue illustrates high concentration and cyclical exposure. Large election-related swings materially depress near-term top line and make sales planning and revenue predictability difficult, increasing reliance on other channels while recovery may lag until election cycles resume.
Large Noncash Impairment ChargeA sizable goodwill and license impairment materially reduced reported equity and earnings quality. Such write-offs point to past overvaluation or asset underperformance, weaken reported profitability metrics, and can constrain confidence in management's historical M&A or valuation assumptions over the medium term.
Earnings Deterioration And Weakening Cash TrendsTransition from multi-year profitability to negative EBITDA and a 2025 loss, alongside falling operating and free cash flow, reduces internal funding capacity. Sustained margin pressure and volatile cash generation constrain reinvestment in digital growth and increase vulnerability if ad demand softens further.

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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 $77.08M.
      When is Saga Communications Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Saga Communications Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2026 which is in 30 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

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                    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
                    Individual Investors

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