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iHeartMedia, Inc.
$419M
Market Cap
21.9
P/E
1.33
PEG
4.4%
ROCE
29.5%
ROE
-3.17
D/E
5.0%
OPM
-57.0%
% from 52W High
54
α RS
🔍 IHRT is showing a sector-leadership setup because Sector RRG has Communication Services in the Leading quadrant with the trail still rolling over and graham_defensive preset's Backtest win rate is 52.2% over 90 days. Net: Partial signal stack, not a recommendation. ? RRG Backtest
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Communication Services in Leading quadrant · Backtest win rate 52.2%
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iHeartMedia, Inc. operates as an audio media company in the United States. It operates in three segments: Multiplatform Group, Digital Audio Group, and Audio & Media Services Group. The Multiplatform Group segment offers broadcast radio stations; sponsorships and endorsements; live, in-person, and virtual events; and the SmartAudio platform, a comprehensive suite of tech-enabled advertising solutions. This segment also operates Premiere Networks, a national radio network that produces, distributes, or represents syndicated radio programs and services to radio station affiliates; and Total Traffic & Weather Network, which delivers real-time traffic flow and incident information along with weather updates, sports, and news. Its Digital Audio Group segment provides podcasting, digital sites, newsletters, digital services and programs, and ad tech platforms; free ad-supported streaming offerings, subscription streaming, display advertisements, and other content disseminated over digital platforms and social media; and iHeartRadio, a mobile app and web-based service that allows users to listen to radio stations, digital-only stations, custom artist stations, and podcasts. This segment also engages in the digital advertising technology business. The Audio & Media Services Group segment is involved in the media representation business. This segment also provides RCS, a cloud and on-premises broadcast software, which offers radio and television automation, music scheduling, newsroom automation, advertising sales management, and disaster recovery solutions; real-time audio recognition technology; and media streaming and research services to radio and television stations, cable channels, record labels, advertisers, and agencies worldwide. The company was formerly known as CC Media Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to iHeartMedia, Inc. in September 2014. iHeartMedia, Inc. was incorporated in 1974 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.

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Jim Simons Renaissance Technologies LLC 828.7K $2.4M 0.00% Mar 2026

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Q2 2026 Q2 2026 2026-08-10
Q2 2026 saw 4.7% revenue growth and strong digital performance, with podcasting up 20.7% and free cash flow turning positive. Guidance for the year remains robust, driven by political advertising and digital expansion.
Q1 2026 Q1 2026 2026-05-11
Q1 2026 revenue grew 9.6% year-over-year, with strong digital and podcasting gains, but Adjusted EBITDA was slightly below guidance due to non-cash marketing expenses and softer March advertising. Full-year guidance is reaffirmed, supported by cost savings and minimal cash taxes.
Q4 2025 Q4 2025 2026-03-02
Q4 2025 revenue grew 0.8% year-over-year to $1.1 billion, with strong digital and podcasting momentum offsetting lower political revenue. Adjusted EBITDA was $220 million, and 2026 guidance calls for $800 million in EBITDA and $200 million in free cash flow, supported by cost savings and programmatic growth.
Q3 2025 Q3 2025 2025-11-10
Q3 2025 saw flat Adjusted EBITDA and a slight revenue decline, but digital and podcasting segments posted strong double-digit growth. New partnerships with TikTok and Amazon aim to boost digital monetization, while cost savings and programmatic initiatives are expected to drive future profitability.
Q2 2025 Q2 2025 2025-08-11
Q2 2025 results exceeded expectations with revenue up 0.5% and adjusted EBITDA up 4% year-over-year. Digital Audio Group led growth, especially in podcasting, while cost savings and ad tech initiatives progressed. Guidance for Q3 reflects ongoing macro and ad market uncertainty.
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