iHeartMedia Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

iHeartMedia is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 131% and 2.5% per annum respectively while EPS is expected to grow by 135.7% per annum.

Key information

131.0%

Earnings growth rate

135.7%

EPS growth rate

Media earnings growth	11.6%
Revenue growth rate	2.5%
Future return on equity	n/a
Analyst coverage	Good
Last updated	19 Apr 2024

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

iHeartMedia: Set Up For Big 2024

Apr 17

Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT)

Apr 01

iHeartMedia: Arbitraging The Capital Structure To Maximize Risk-Adjusted Returns

Feb 21

Investors Aren't Entirely Convinced By iHeartMedia, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IHRT) Revenues

Jan 30

These 4 Measures Indicate That iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) Is Using Debt Extensively

Dec 08

Is iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:IHRT) Potentially Undervalued?

Nov 03

iHeartMedia names Uta Knablein as iHeartRadio chief product officer

Sep 12

Is iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) A Risky Investment?

Aug 12

Goldman hits sidelines on iHeartMedia, cutting long-term outlook

Aug 10

iHeartMedia reports Q2 results; sees Q3 revenue growth guidance below estimates

Aug 04

At US$7.75, Is It Time To Put iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:IHRT) On Your Watch List?

Jul 23

iHeartMedia falls after Wells Fargo pulls bull rating as recession fears hit ad stocks

Jul 08

iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Jul 05

iHeartMedia: Recession Baked In

May 20

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:IHRT - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
Date	Revenue	Earnings	Free Cash Flow	Cash from Op	Avg. No. Analysts
12/31/2026	4,110	78	461	572	4
12/31/2025	3,871	11	290	400	6
12/31/2024	3,936	16	275	376	6
12/31/2023	3,751	-1,103	110	213	N/A
9/30/2023	3,810	-1,036	133	272	N/A
6/30/2023	3,846	-1,337	129	279	N/A
3/31/2023	3,880	-438	201	378	N/A
12/31/2022	3,912	-265	259	420	N/A
9/30/2022	3,848	-233	146	341	N/A
6/30/2022	3,788	81	129	333	N/A
3/31/2022	3,695	34	20	207	N/A
12/31/2021	3,558	-159	147	331	N/A
9/30/2021	3,432	-267	148	276	N/A
6/30/2021	3,248	-303	117	214	N/A
3/31/2021	2,874	-468	114	196	N/A
12/31/2020	2,948	-1,915	131	216	N/A
9/30/2020	3,039	-1,857	253	342	N/A
6/30/2020	3,243	-1,812	391	489	N/A
3/31/2020	3,668	7,868	320	431	N/A
12/31/2019	3,684	9,612	317	429	N/A
9/30/2019	3,684	9,723	406	527	N/A
6/30/2019	3,656	9,830	454	565	N/A
3/31/2019	3,634	311	811	880	N/A
12/31/2018	3,611	-37	881	967	N/A
9/30/2018	4,298	209	577	730	N/A
6/30/2018	4,914	-161	224	406	N/A
3/31/2018	5,612	-301	-167	113	N/A
12/31/2017	3,587	-595	-559	-491	N/A
9/30/2017	6,172	-711	N/A	-299	N/A
6/30/2017	6,202	-495	N/A	-286	N/A
3/31/2017	6,228	-598	N/A	-202	N/A
12/31/2016	6,251	-302	N/A	-16	N/A
9/30/2016	6,260	-496	N/A	13	N/A
6/30/2016	6,273	-683	N/A	-19	N/A
3/31/2016	6,259	-458	N/A	-82	N/A
12/31/2015	6,242	-755	N/A	-77	N/A
9/30/2015	6,240	-729	N/A	-90	N/A
6/30/2015	6,290	-622	N/A	52	N/A
3/31/2015	6,321	-755	N/A	101	N/A
12/31/2014	6,319	-794	N/A	245	N/A
9/30/2014	6,297	-1,035	N/A	186	N/A
6/30/2014	6,255	-1,022	N/A	259	N/A
3/31/2014	6,243	-828	N/A	208	N/A
12/31/2013	6,243	-609	N/A	213	N/A
9/30/2013	6,245	-492	N/A	329	N/A
6/30/2013	6,245	-441	N/A	273	N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: IHRT is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (2.3%).

Earnings vs Market: IHRT is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.

High Growth Earnings: IHRT is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: IHRT's revenue (2.5% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (7.9% per year).

High Growth Revenue: IHRT's revenue (2.5% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: Insufficient data to determine if IHRT's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time

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iHeartMedia Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

Key information

Recent future growth updates

Price target decreased by 24% to US$2.80

Price target decreased by 8.7% to US$3.50

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 18%

iHeartMedia, Inc. Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the First Quarter of 2024

iHeartMedia, Inc. Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Fourth Quarter of 2023

Price target decreased by 15% to US$5.17

Recent updates

iHeartMedia, Inc. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on May 09, 2024

iHeartMedia: Set Up For Big 2024

Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT)

Price target decreased by 24% to US$2.80

Full year 2023 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations

Price target decreased by 8.7% to US$3.50

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 18%

iHeartMedia, Inc. Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the First Quarter of 2024

iHeartMedia: Arbitraging The Capital Structure To Maximize Risk-Adjusted Returns

iHeartMedia, Inc. to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Feb 29, 2024

Investors Aren't Entirely Convinced By iHeartMedia, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IHRT) Revenues

iHeartMedia, Inc. Announces Executive Appointments

Chairman & CEO recently bought US$206k worth of stock

New major risk - Negative shareholders equity

Third quarter 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations

iHeartMedia, Inc. Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Fourth Quarter of 2023

The Returns On Capital At iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) Don't Inspire Confidence

iHeartMedia, Inc. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Nov 09, 2023

Price target decreased by 15% to US$5.17

iHeartMedia Announces the House of Music, a New, Immersive Experience at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival

Chairman & CEO recently bought US$201k worth of stock

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 404%

New major risk - Negative shareholders equity

iHeartMedia, Inc. Provides Revenue Guidance for the Third Quarter of 2023

New major risk - Negative shareholders equity

Second quarter 2023 earnings released: US$5.96 loss per share (vs US$0.097 profit in 2Q 2022)

iHeartMedia, Inc. (NasdaqGS:IHRT) entered into an agreement to acquire Four broadcast radio stations from Equity Communications, L.P.

iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around

iHeartMedia, Inc. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Aug 08, 2023

iHeartMedia Announces 2023 Lineup for Its Legendary "iHeartRadio Music Festival"

Chairman & CEO recently bought US$253k worth of stock

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 133%

Price target decreased by 15% to US$7.00

First quarter 2023 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind

iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) Is Finding It Tricky To Allocate Its Capital

Price target decreased by 8.7% to US$8.21

iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Executive VP of Finance recently bought US$50k worth of stock

Consensus EPS estimates upgraded to US$0.57 loss

Executive VP of Finance recently bought US$95k worth of stock

Consensus EPS estimates have been downgraded.

Full year 2022 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations

Forecast breakeven date pushed back to 2024

iHeartMedia, Inc. to Report Q4, 2022 Results on Feb 28, 2023

iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) Will Be Looking To Turn Around Its Returns

Price target decreased to US$11.78

iHeartMedia, Inc. Names Jay C. Lowe as Area President Across the Tulsa and Oklahoma City Markets

iHeartMedia Announces New Voice Assistant and Automotive iHeartRadio App Integrations on The Heels of CES 2023

Native Voice and iHeartMedia Announce Hands-Free Access to Expansive Audio Content

These 4 Measures Indicate That iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) Is Using Debt Extensively

iHeartMedia to Launch All New Slate of Comedy Podcasts Featuring Star-Studded Lineup Including Rosie O’Donnell, Jason Alexander, Eric Andre, Amber Ruffin and More

Chairman & CEO recently bought US$102k worth of stock

Chairman & CEO recently bought US$102k worth of stock

Third quarter 2022 earnings released: US$2.16 loss per share (vs US$0.022 profit in 3Q 2021)

iHeartMedia, Inc. Announces Impairment Charges for the Three Months September 30, 2022

Is iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:IHRT) Potentially Undervalued?

iHeartMedia Promotes Jon Zellner to President of Programming Operations and Digital Music

iHeartMedia, Inc. to Report Q3, 2022 Results on Nov 03, 2022

Investor sentiment improved over the past week

Iheartmedia, Inc. Podcasts Introduces “Positively Sex! with Lila,” A New Series That Celebrates Intimacy and Pleasure

Price target decreased to US$13.13

Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week

iHeartMedia, Inc. Appoints Michael Biondo to President of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships

iHeartMedia Expands Metaverse Footprint with the Launch of iHeartLand on Roblox, Where Everyone Can Be a Music Tycoon

iHeartMedia names Uta Knablein as iHeartRadio chief product officer

iHeartMedia Elevates Kris Foley To Metro President Across the Cleveland and Columbus Markets

Investor sentiment improved over the past week

iHeartMedia Launches iHeartLand in Fortnite Where Concerts, Podcasts and Gaming Collide in the Metaverse

Investor sentiment improved over the past week