iHeartMedia (IHRT) Stock Overview
Operates as an audio media company in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 0/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$5.68 |
| 52 Week High | US$6.56 |
| 52 Week Low | US$1.11 |
| Beta | 2.34 |
| 1 Month Change | 57.78% |
| 3 Month Change | 58.22% |
| 1 Year Change | 340.31% |
| 3 Year Change | 121.88% |
| 5 Year Change | -74.98% |
| Change since IPO | -68.44% |
Recent News & Updates
Is It Time To Consider Buying iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:IHRT)?
iHeartMedia, Inc. ( NASDAQ:IHRT ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price rise of 118% in...Why I Think The iHeartMedia 2027 Senior Unsecured Notes Are Attractively Priced
Summary iHeartMedia has over $4.8B in debt stack maturing 2029 onwards. It is a company in transition. Its 2027 Senior Unsecured Notes are trading at attractive yields given the financial metrics and positioning of the company. Temporal seniority, cross-default protection, and strong liquidity should ensure that the 2027 notes are repaid in full by the company. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRecent updates
Is It Time To Consider Buying iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:IHRT)?
iHeartMedia, Inc. ( NASDAQ:IHRT ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price rise of 118% in...Why I Think The iHeartMedia 2027 Senior Unsecured Notes Are Attractively Priced
Summary iHeartMedia has over $4.8B in debt stack maturing 2029 onwards. It is a company in transition. Its 2027 Senior Unsecured Notes are trading at attractive yields given the financial metrics and positioning of the company. Temporal seniority, cross-default protection, and strong liquidity should ensure that the 2027 notes are repaid in full by the company. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaInvestors Don't See Light At End Of iHeartMedia, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IHRT) Tunnel And Push Stock Down 27%
iHeartMedia, Inc. ( NASDAQ:IHRT ) shares have retraced a considerable 27% in the last month, reversing a fair amount of...
Digital Audio Catalysts Will Shape A Cautious Yet Stable Long Term Outlook
Catalysts About iHeartMedia iHeartMedia is a global audio media company with businesses spanning digital audio, podcasting, broadcast radio, and live events. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:IHRT) Released Earnings Last Week And Analysts Lifted Their Price Target To US$4.50
Shareholders might have noticed that iHeartMedia, Inc. ( NASDAQ:IHRT ) filed its quarterly result this time last week...iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:IHRT) Shares Fly 40% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth
Despite an already strong run, iHeartMedia, Inc. ( NASDAQ:IHRT ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 40% in...Cautious Investors Not Rewarding iHeartMedia, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IHRT) Performance Completely
You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.1x iHeartMedia, Inc. ( NASDAQ:IHRT ) is a stock worth...iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:IHRT) Analysts Are Pretty Bullish On The Stock After Recent Results
The investors in iHeartMedia, Inc. 's ( NASDAQ:IHRT ) will be rubbing their hands together with glee today, after the...iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) Will Be Looking To Turn Around Its Returns
When researching a stock for investment, what can tell us that the company is in decline? Typically, we'll see the...Here's What's Concerning About iHeartMedia's (NASDAQ:IHRT) Returns On Capital
To avoid investing in a business that's in decline, there's a few financial metrics that can provide early indications...iHeartMedia: Debt Exchange A Key Positive (Ratings Upgrade)
Summary IHRT shares have returned 15% since my Sell recommendation, lagging the S&P 500's 37% return over the same period. The Transaction Support Agreement ("TSA") with lenders extends debt maturities and reduces debt, buying IHRT time for its digital transformation. Despite the TSA, IHRT remains highly leveraged and is not expected to return to profitability until 2026. I am upgrading the stock to Hold as a view risk and reward as fairly balanced at current levels. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaiHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:IHRT) Surges 50% Yet Its Low P/S Is No Reason For Excitement
iHeartMedia, Inc. ( NASDAQ:IHRT ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 50% gain in the last month alone...iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
When we're researching a company, it's sometimes hard to find the warning signs, but there are some financial metrics...Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT)
To avoid investing in a business that's in decline, there's a few financial metrics that can provide early indications...If iHeartMedia Cannot Restructure It Could Eventually File For "Chapter 22" Bankruptcy
Summary iHeartMedia needs to restructure their $5.3 billion debt and extend debt maturities. 2Q guidance by management was for flat revenue and EBITDA of $140 million to $160 million, which is down from 2Q '23 EBITDA of $191 million. If they do not restructure their balance sheet, they could end up filing for "Chapter 22" bankruptcy. They should benefit from higher political revenue this election year. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaiHeartMedia: Set Up For Big 2024
Summary iHeartMedia, Inc. expects a big boost in ad revenues from the U.S. Presidential election cycle in 2024. The company has seen growth in its Digital Audio Group and Podcast segment, which provides a path to long-term growth. iHeartMedia stock only trades at ~5.5x EV/EBITDA targets. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaReturns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT)
What underlying fundamental trends can indicate that a company might be in decline? More often than not, we'll see a...iHeartMedia: Arbitraging The Capital Structure To Maximize Risk-Adjusted Returns
Summary iHeartMedia, the largest radio operator in the US, faces high debt burden and declining EBITDA YoY, making it poorly positioned to handle its obligations. Investors should consider going long on the senior unsecured notes due 2027 and shorting the common stock for potential returns of around 90%. The company's high leverage and expensive valuation multiples compared to competitors indicate a possible arbitrage between equity and debt holders. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaInvestors Aren't Entirely Convinced By iHeartMedia, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IHRT) Revenues
iHeartMedia, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:IHRT ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.1x may look like a pretty appealing investment...Shareholder Returns
| IHRT | US Media | US Market | |
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| 7D | -7.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% |
| 1Y | 340.3% | -12.9% | 31.1% |
Return vs Industry: IHRT exceeded the US Media industry which returned -12.9% over the past year.
Return vs Market: IHRT exceeded the US Market which returned 31.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| IHRT volatility | |
|---|---|
| IHRT Average Weekly Movement | 14.9% |
| Media Industry Average Movement | 9.0% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: IHRT's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: IHRT's weekly volatility (15%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of US stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 8,500 | Bob Pittman | www.iheartmedia.com |
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.
iHeartMedia, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| IHRT fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$798.68m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$472.87m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$3.86b |
Is IHRT overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| IHRT income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$3.86b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.61b |
| Gross Profit | US$2.25b |
| Other Expenses | US$2.72b |
| Earnings | -US$472.87m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
May 11, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -3.03 |
| Gross Margin | 58.26% |
| Net Profit Margin | -12.23% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | -276.4% |
How did IHRT perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/11 14:20 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
iHeartMedia, Inc. is covered by 12 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Anthony DiClemente | Barclays |
| Patrick Sholl | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Jessica Reif Ehrlich Cohen | BofA Global Research |