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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Analyst Price Targets
iHeartMedia, Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$3.86 |
| 52 Week High | US$6.56 |
| 52 Week Low | US$1.59 |
| Beta | 2.24 |
| 1 Month Change | -6.31% |
| 3 Month Change | -29.69% |
| 1 Year Change | 141.25% |
| 3 Year Change | 14.20% |
| 5 Year Change | -83.28% |
| Change since IPO | -78.56% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • Jul 20
iHeartMedia: Stronger H2 Expected
Summary iHeartMedia is rated BUY, driven by strong 2H26 catalysts and secular podcast growth. Podcasting and programmatic advertising are key earnings drivers, with digital audio margins set to improve in 2H26. Management guides for $800m EBITDA (+17% yoy) and $200m FCF in 2026, despite a highly leveraged balance sheet. Valuation remains below recent peaks, offering favorable risk/reward as political ad spending and cost savings accelerate EBITDA. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jul 10
IHRT: Limited Q2 Upside Will Likely Outweigh Merger Speculation
Analysts have trimmed their fair value and price expectations for iHeartMedia, with the Street price target moving down by $1 to $5, as they expect upcoming Q2 results to track closely with the company’s existing guidance rather than surprise to the upside. What’s in the News for iHeartMedia iHeartMedia is reported to be in early stage talks about a possible combination with Sirius XM, according to Bloomberg, with no assurance that discussions will lead to a formal deal or transaction.
Narrative Update • Jun 26
IHRT: Potential Sirius XM Deal Will Likely Fail To Justify Bearish Outlook
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for iHeartMedia from $3.50 to $2.25, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for iHeartMedia iHeartMedia shares moved higher after reports that the company entered early stage talks about a possible combination with Sirius XM, with Bloomberg highlighting that discussions are preliminary and may not lead to a deal.Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Jul 20
iHeartMedia: Stronger H2 Expected
Summary iHeartMedia is rated BUY, driven by strong 2H26 catalysts and secular podcast growth. Podcasting and programmatic advertising are key earnings drivers, with digital audio margins set to improve in 2H26. Management guides for $800m EBITDA (+17% yoy) and $200m FCF in 2026, despite a highly leveraged balance sheet. Valuation remains below recent peaks, offering favorable risk/reward as political ad spending and cost savings accelerate EBITDA. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jul 10
IHRT: Limited Q2 Upside Will Likely Outweigh Merger Speculation
Analysts have trimmed their fair value and price expectations for iHeartMedia, with the Street price target moving down by $1 to $5, as they expect upcoming Q2 results to track closely with the company’s existing guidance rather than surprise to the upside. What’s in the News for iHeartMedia iHeartMedia is reported to be in early stage talks about a possible combination with Sirius XM, according to Bloomberg, with no assurance that discussions will lead to a formal deal or transaction.Narrative Update • Jun 26
IHRT: Potential Sirius XM Deal Will Likely Fail To Justify Bearish Outlook
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for iHeartMedia from $3.50 to $2.25, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for iHeartMedia iHeartMedia shares moved higher after reports that the company entered early stage talks about a possible combination with Sirius XM, with Bloomberg highlighting that discussions are preliminary and may not lead to a deal.Analysis Article • Apr 25
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...Analysis Article • Jan 30
Investors 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...New Narrative • Jan 27
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?Analysis Article • Nov 13
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...Analysis Article • Nov 05
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...Analysis Article • Sep 13
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...Analysis Article • Aug 14
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...Analysis Article • Jul 04
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...Analysis Article • Mar 01
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...Seeking Alpha • Dec 15
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 AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 07
iHeartMedia, 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...Analysis Article • Oct 30
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...Analysis Article • Jul 18
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...Seeking Alpha • Jun 10
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 AlphaSeeking Alpha • Apr 17
iHeartMedia: 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 AlphaAnalysis Article • Apr 01
Returns 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...Shareholder Returns
| IHRT | US Media | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 7.5% | -2.7% | 4.2% |
| 1Y | 141.3% | -13.2% | 20.6% |
Return vs Industry: IHRT exceeded the US Media industry which returned -14.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: IHRT exceeded the US Market which returned 20.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| IHRT volatility | |
|---|---|
| IHRT Average Weekly Movement | 10.9% |
| Media Industry Average Movement | 9.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: IHRT has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: IHRT's weekly volatility (11%) has been stable over the past year.
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$605.82m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$286.86m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$3.94b |
0.2x
P/S Ratio-2.1x
P/E RatioIs IHRT overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| IHRT income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$3.94b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.63b |
| Gross Profit | US$2.31b |
| Other Expenses | US$2.60b |
| Earnings | -US$286.86m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Aug 10, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -1.84 |
| Gross Margin | 58.60% |
| Net Profit Margin | -7.28% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | -261.8% |
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 | 2026/08/09 09:30 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| 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.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
iHeartMedia, Inc. is covered by 11 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 |