Announcement • May 28
Advaya Capital LLC acquired Comscore Movies from comScore, Inc. (NasdaqGS : SCOR) for $70 million. Advaya Capital LLC acquired Comscore Movies from comScore, Inc. (NasdaqGS : SCOR) for $70 million on May 27, 2026. Following the completion, the business will return to its previous name, Rentrak, restoring the name under which the company originally built its position as the global entertainment industry’s most trusted source of box office data. Anant Gupta, Chris Aronson and Arturo Guillén will also join the board.
Advaya Capital LLC completed the acquisition of Comscore Movies from comScore, Inc. (NasdaqGS : SCOR) on May 27, 2026. Reported Earnings • May 18
First quarter 2026 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations First quarter 2026 results: US$0.41 loss per share (improved from US$1.66 loss in 1Q 2025). Revenue: US$85.3m (flat on 1Q 2025). Net loss: US$6.25m (loss narrowed 26% from 1Q 2025). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates significantly. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 47% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 31% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. New Risk • May 17
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: US$98.0m This is considered a minor risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year (204% increase in shares outstanding). Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (US$98.0m market cap). Announcement • May 08
comScore, Inc. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on May 15, 2026 comScore, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results on May 15, 2026 Announcement • May 04
comScore, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 16, 2026 comScore, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 16, 2026. Location: 1818 library street, suite 500, reston, virginia 20190, United States Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 20
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 18% After last week's 18% share price gain to US$8.33, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 3x. Average forward P/E is 9x in the Media industry in the US. Total loss to shareholders of 61% over the past three years. New Risk • Mar 30
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings have declined by 5.6% per year over the past 5 years. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are declining over an extended period, then in most cases the share price will decline over time unless the company can turn around its fortunes. A trend of falling earnings can be very difficult to turn around. If the company is well already established it may also be a sign the company has matured and is in decline. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Earnings have declined by 5.6% per year over the past 5 years. Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year (206% increase in shares outstanding). Reported Earnings • Mar 18
Full year 2025 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations Full year 2025 results: US$19.40 loss per share (further deteriorated from US$15.53 loss in FY 2024). Revenue: US$357.5m (flat on FY 2024). Net loss: US$101.8m (loss widened 31% from FY 2024). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 11% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 32% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Mar 18
comScore, Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the First Quarter and Full-Year of 2026 comScore, Inc. provided earnings guidance for the first quarter and full-year of 2026. For the period, the company expects revenue to be roughly flat compared to first quarter of 2025.
Full-year revenue performance expected to follow similar trends to 2025. New Risk • Jan 08
New major risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 70% This is considered a major risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Earnings have declined by 4.8% per year over the past 5 years. Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year (70% increase in shares outstanding). Minor Risks Significant insider selling over the past 3 months (US$122k sold). Market cap is less than US$100m (US$59.1m market cap). Announcement • Jan 08
comScore, Inc. Launches Audio Targeting and Measurement Capabilities with The Trade Desk, Helping to Unlock Incremental Reach for Advertisers comScore, Inc. announced that content-level audio contextual and ID-free audience targeting and cross-platform campaign audio measurement are now available in The Trade Desk platform. This makes Comscore among the first providers to enable both advanced audio targeting and large-scale audio campaign measurement on the platform. By combining Proximic by Comscore's AI-powered contextual solutions with Comscore's planning and measurement expertise, this launch provides advertisers with new capabilities to plan, target, and measure audio inventory - including streaming audio and podcasts. As audio continues to grow as a mainstream channel, this integration helps advertisers demonstrate the incremental reach and performance audio delivers alongside other digital and linear platforms. Advertisers using The Trade Desk can now: Activate: Proximic by Com score's AI-powered Predictive Audiences and contextual segments for audio, with content-level classification across streaming and 4.6 million podcasts. Measure: Comscore CCR offers national and local audio reach, frequency, and in-target performance--without relying on identity signals. Extend: Work towards maximizing cross-channel strategies by applying the same contextual and AI-driven tools proven in display, mobile, video, CTV, and audio. The integration leverages content-level audio insights from The Trade Desk, delivering targeting without the need for cookies or user IDs, addressing increasing demand for privacy-conscious advertising solutions. Announcement • Jan 07
Comscore Launches Daily Program-Level Reporting with Deduplicated Insights on Shows and Episodes Across CTV and Linear TV Comscore announced the release of its new program-level capabilities within Comscore Content Measurement (CCM). This new module in CCM provides media companies, advertisers, and agencies with visibility into how audiences engage with content down to the series and episode level, on a daily basis, whether that engagement is on linear TV or streaming. This capability allows advertisers to plan campaigns based on deduplicated reach across platforms, delivering more cost-effective campaigns, and avoiding wasted ad spend. Powered by Amazon Bedrock agentic AI on AWS to unify content identification, Comscore has introduced normalized reporting delivered daily across platforms, to help navigate the fragmentation that has long limited cross-platform insights while setting a new industry benchmark for transparency and precision, and unlocking audience intelligence that has long been separated or walled off. Deduplicated measurement at the title level, across linear, CTV and digital is a transformative offering and delivering it required some innovative solutions. Comscore is leveraging an Open AI open weight model on Amazon Bedrock and a range of AWS services to process millions of tokens every day, bringing together viewing metadata from multiple systems and platforms, to create a single "source of truth". Announcement • Jan 01
Comscore, Inc. Announces Changes in Board, Effective December 29, 2025 Comscore, Inc. announced that Nana Banerjee, Itzhak Fisher, Leslie Gillin and Marty Patterson resigned from the Board December 29, 2025 as of the Closing Date. The resignations were not a result of any disagreement with the Company known to an executive officer of the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices. Also in connection with the consummation of the Exchange, the Board appointed Bob Davenport to the Board effective as of the Closing Date. Mr. Davenport will serve as a Class III director with a term expiring at the 2028 annual meeting of stockholders of the Company. He will also serve as chair of the Board's Nominating and Governance Committee and as a member of the Compensation Committee. Mr. Davenport was designated by Pine pursuant to the Stockholders Agreement. He serves as an executive officer of Pine and as a director and employee of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. and, as a result, has an indirect interest in the Exchange and the Company's previously disclosed transactions with Pine. Following the Closing Date changes described above, the Board is currently composed of David Kline (chair), Jon Carpenter, Bob Davenport, Bill Livek, Matt McLaughlin, Jeff Murphy and Brian Wendling. Announcement • Dec 15
Comscore Expands Cross-Platform Campaign Measurement to Include Audio and Social Comscore announced the expansion of its cross-platform reporting suite with two new capabilities: streaming audio measurement and expanded social reporting with campaign-level metrics from Meta's Facebook, Instagram and Audience Network. Both enhancements are now available, giving advertisers a more complete view of campaign performance across today's connected consumer life. Advertisers can now plan, activate, and measure streaming audio and podcast campaigns alongside other digital and linear formats. Comscore's expanded social reporting enables advertisers to understand deduplicated reach and performance across Facebook and Instagram in alignment with TV, CTV, and digital channels. As part of Comscore's broader effort to simplify its product positioning, Comscore Campaign Ratings (CCR) has been renamed to Cross-Platform Campaign Results (CCR). The new name more clearly reflects what makes Comscore unique - helping advertisers validate impact and optimize spend in an increasingly fragmented marketplace by providing a single, deduplicated view of campaign performance across TV, CTV, digital, social, and audio. Cross-Platform Campaign Results gives advertisers the unified insights they need to measure audiences, validate performance, and drive stronger business outcomes as consumer attention continues to shift across platforms and formats. New Risk • Nov 23
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings have declined by 4.8% per year over the past 5 years. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are declining over an extended period, then in most cases the share price will decline over time unless the company can turn around its fortunes. A trend of falling earnings can be very difficult to turn around. If the company is well already established it may also be a sign the company has matured and is in decline. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 4.8% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (15% average weekly change). Significant insider selling over the past 3 months (US$122k sold). Market cap is less than US$100m (US$32.8m market cap). Recent Insider Transactions • Nov 19
Executive Vice-Chairman recently sold US$65k worth of stock On the 14th of November, William Livek sold around 10k shares on-market at roughly US$6.55 per share. This transaction amounted to 5.0% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. William has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by US$121k. Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Nov 12
Executive Vice Chairman notifies of intention to sell stock William Livek intends to sell 20k shares in the next 90 days after lodging an Intent To Sell Form on the 10th of November. If the sale is conducted around the recent share price of US$7.86, it would amount to US$157k. Since March 2025, William's direct individual holding has increased from 178.25k shares to 220.32k. Company insiders have collectively sold US$5.9k more than they bought, via options and on-market transactions in the last 12 months. Announcement • Nov 07
comScore, Inc. Revises Earnings Guidance for the Year 2025 comScore, Inc. revised earnings guidance for the year 2025. Based on current trends and expectations, the company are revising full-year revenue guidance to be roughly flat with the prior year and are maintaining full-year adjusted EBITDA margin guidance. The company's previous revenue guidance was based on the expectation that growth from cross-platform solutions would exceed the declines anticipated from syndicated digital and national TV products. Reported Earnings • Nov 06
Third quarter 2025 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations Third quarter 2025 results: US$0.86 loss per share (improved from US$12.79 loss in 3Q 2024). Revenue: US$88.9m (flat on 3Q 2024). Net loss: US$4.52m (loss narrowed 93% from 3Q 2024). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.9% growth forecast for the Media industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 14% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 38% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Oct 21
comScore, Inc. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Nov 04, 2025 comScore, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Nov 04, 2025 New Risk • Sep 29
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of American stocks, typically moving 18% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (18% average weekly change). Minor Risks Currently unprofitable and not forecast to become profitable over next 2 years (US$6.8m net loss in 2 years). Market cap is less than US$100m (US$30.7m market cap). Announcement • Sep 16
Comscore Unveils the Scoreboard: an Interactive Destination Surfacing Consumer Behaviors and Trends Across Multiple Platforms Comscore, Inc. announced the launch of The Scoreboard, an interactive destination that showcases behavioral insights, including how consumers watch and engage with content. Fueled by Comscore's cross-platform data - from TV and digital to social and theatrical - it brings consumer trends to life through storytelling and vivid data visualizations, showcasing how Comscore's intelligence powers businesses of every kind by highlighting the breadth of challenges solve for the clients serve. Each month, The Scoreboard surfaces timely stories drawn from Comscore's cross- platform data - turning complex behaviors into interactive modules. From showing how News dominates local TV viewership across markets, to illustrating how social chatter around Squid Game overlays with Netflix app usage to reveal the influence of friends and networks, The Scoreboard brings cultural shifts and consumer behaviors to life in a way that's concrete, relatable, and easy to explore. The Scoreboard is an interactive destination made up of modules, each showcasing a different Comscore data set or lens on consumer behavior. Some modules will be staples, refreshed monthly - like Box Office, grounding electrical insights in ticket sales, or Content & Conversation, linking social buzz with viewing behaviors. Other will be more dynamic - such as Trendline or evolving Viewership modules - spotlighting measurement innovation, introducing new data sets, and highlighting emerging shifts in consumer behavior. As a leading measurement provider that can illuminate the broad consumer journey - from national storylines to hyperlocal discovery - across screens, formats, and platforms, Comscore is setting a new standard for how insights come to life. The Scoreboard gives users both consistency and discovery - revealing how audiences engage while highlighting the signals that point to what's next. More than a showcase of data, it reflects Comscore's unmatched ability to translate complexity into clarity. Announcement • Sep 03
Comscore Debuts AI-Powered Data Partner Network to Transform Audience Insights Data at Scale Comscore announced the launch of its AI-powered Data Partner Network, a new initiative that enables third-party data providers to convert their ID-based datasets into scalable, privacy-first audiences using Proximic by Comscore's proprietary AI predictive technology. This Network is designed to unlock the full value of partner data to extend audience reach for advertisers and deliver campaign performance. For example, Proximic by Com score's ID-based 'online holiday shoppers' segment grew by over 95% when its own AI predicted technology was applied. By running third-party partner audiences through Proximic by ComScore's AI predictive technology and Comscore's truth set panels, the Network generates privacy-first ID-free audience segments that can be activated across any DSP and multiple SSPs. Global programmatic media partner MiQ has already seen significant results with the AI-powered technology, deploying these segments across many CTV campaigns to drive improved reach and reduced cost per unique reach. The Data Partner Network acts as the connective layer between data providers and the evolving needs of the marketplace. Partners can seamlessly plug into Proximic by Com Score's technology, ensuring their data remains addressable, privacy-aligned, and scalable, even as traditional signals like cookies and mobile IDs continue to erode. New Risk • Aug 07
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of American stocks, typically moving 11% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 9.3% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Currently unprofitable and not forecast to become profitable over next 2 years (US$21m net loss in 2 years). Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (11% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (US$29.9m market cap). Reported Earnings • Aug 07
Second quarter 2025 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind Second quarter 2025 results: US$2.73 loss per share (further deteriorated from US$1.19 loss in 2Q 2024). Revenue: US$89.4m (up 4.1% from 2Q 2024). Net loss: US$14.0m (loss widened 135% from 2Q 2024). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 4.0%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates significantly. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.7% growth forecast for the Media industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 5% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 46% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. New Risk • Aug 06
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings have declined by 9.5% per year over the past 5 years. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are declining over an extended period, then in most cases the share price will decline over time unless the company can turn around its fortunes. A trend of falling earnings can be very difficult to turn around. If the company is well already established it may also be a sign the company has matured and is in decline. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 9.5% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (US$24.4m market cap). Announcement • Aug 06
comScore, Inc. Reaffirms Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year 2025 comScore, Inc. reaffirmed earnings guidance for the year 2025. For the year, company is maintaining full-year revenue guidance. Announcement • Jul 10
Comscore, Inc. Achieves Full JIC Certification for National TV Measurement Including Persons-Based Data Comscore, Inc. announced that the U.S.Joint Industry Committee (JIC) has expanded Comscore's certification for its national TV measurement solution to include Personified Demographics, delivered through Comscore's unique big data methodology. This milestone is in addition to Comscore's existing JIC certifications for advanced audience and total household metrics, meaning Comscore has now been deemed ready for transaction across all JIC classifications for national currency use cases. The Joint Industry Council also announced that Comscore passed the mid-term audit of all certified measurement companies. The announcement reflects a rigorous evaluation process by its Measurement Subcommittee that confirms Comscore's capability to serve as a transactable standard across the categories of audience measurement that matter to clients. It also establishes Comscore as the only provider with both JIC certification for all evaluated measurement categories and Media Rating Council (MRC) accreditation of its reported audience estimates, confirming Comscore's leadership and innovation in the future of audience measurement. The Joint Industry Council is an important component of the media buying ecosystem as an organization made up of buyers and sellers that provide thought leadership throughout the industry. By making credible recommendations on the readiness of cross-platform currencies, JIC certification plays a critical role in helping advertisers and media owners identify reliable measurement providers through a unified, industry-led framework. Comscore's participation in this process reflects its support for a more transparent and standardized measurement ecosystem. Major Estimate Revision • Jun 04
Consensus EPS estimates increase from loss to US$0.12 profit The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2025 has been updated. 2025 forecast for profit of -US$1.65 instead of a loss of US$0.12 per share previously. Revenue forecast unchanged at US$360.8m. Media industry in the US expected to see average net income growth of 8.5% next year. Consensus price target down from US$6.13 to US$5.50. Share price rose 4.8% to US$5.09 over the past week. Breakeven Date Change • Jun 03
Forecast breakeven date moved forward to 2025 The 2 analysts covering comScore previously expected the company to break even in 2027. New consensus forecast suggests the company will make a profit of US$600.0k in 2025. Earnings growth of 116% is required to achieve expected profit on schedule. Announcement • May 29
Comscore Adds Consumer AI Tool Usage Data to Its Suite of Reporting Comscore announced the addition of consumer AI tool usage data to its suite of reporting. This new data set captures site visitation metrics for 117 AI tools and features across nine distinct categories, spanning both PC and mobile platforms. With this launch, Comscore is providing advertisers, agencies, and brands with a clearer picture of how consumers are interacting with AI tools, from fully AI-powered platforms like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to mainstream applications with AI features, like Canva. This data set is designed to track real-world usage, providing actionable insights into how these tools are reshaping consumer behavior. Key Insights from the new data Include: W widespread Adoption: Over 30% of the U.S. online population uses AI tools actively each month, reflecting the rapid rise of this category. Top AI tools include Open AI Gen AI, Microsoft Gen AI and Canva Gen. Cross-Platform Growth: 67 million U.S. consumers engage with AI on mobile devices, indicating strong momentum beyond desktop. Category Leaders: Beyond AI assistants, creative tools led the top categories with Audio (23.8 M projected visitors), Image Generation (23 M), Design (23 M), and Video Generation (22.4 M). This dataset represents the first step in a broader initiative to provide deeper, more actionable insights into the AI ecosystem, supporting brands as they adapt to a world where AI is woven into everyday digital experiences. Price Target Changed • May 08
Price target decreased by 18% to US$6.13 Down from US$7.50, the current price target is an average from 2 analysts. New target price is 19% above last closing price of US$5.15. Stock is down 64% over the past year. The company is forecast to post a net loss per share of US$1.65 next year compared to a net loss per share of US$15.53 last year. Announcement • May 07
comScore, Inc. Revises Earning Guidance for the Full Year 2025 comScore, Inc. revised earning guidance for the full year 2025. Based on current trends and expectations, the company believes full-year revenue will be in the low end of the range previously provided ($360 million to $370 million). Announcement • Apr 22
comScore, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 17, 2025 comScore, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 17, 2025. Location: carr workplaces, 1818 library street, suite 500, reston, virginia 20190, United States Breakeven Date Change • Mar 07
Forecast breakeven date pushed back to 2027 The 2 analysts covering comScore previously expected the company to break even in 2026. New consensus forecast suggests losses will reduce by 85% per year to 2026. The company is expected to make a profit of US$5.50m in 2027. Average annual earnings growth of 110% is required to achieve expected profit on schedule. Reported Earnings • Mar 05
Full year 2024 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations Full year 2024 results: US$15.53 loss per share (improved from US$19.88 loss in FY 2023). Revenue: US$356.0m (down 4.1% from FY 2023). Net loss: US$77.8m (loss narrowed 19% from FY 2023). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 4.6%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.8% growth forecast for the Media industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 11% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 50% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Announcement • Mar 05
comScore, Inc. Provides Financial Guidance for the First Quarter 2025 and Full Year 2025 comScore, Inc. provided financial guidance for the first quarter 2025 and full year 2025. The company expects revenue in the first quarter of 2025 to be roughly flat compared to first quarter 2024, with a return to growth in subsequent quarters as demand for cross-platform products continues to rise.
For the full year, the company expects revenue expected to be between $360 million and $370 million. Announcement • Feb 22
comScore, Inc. to Report Q4, 2024 Results on Mar 04, 2025 comScore, Inc. announced that they will report Q4, 2024 results on Mar 04, 2025 Announcement • Feb 13
comScore, Inc. Announces Resignation of Kathleen Love from the Board of Directors On February 6, 2025, Kathleen Love notified comScore, Inc. of her resignation from the Board of Directors of the Company, effective February 7, 2025. Ms. Love's resignation was for personal reasons and was not a result of any disagreement with the Company known to an executive officer of the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices. Announcement • Jan 22
Comscore, Inc. Appoints Frank Friedman as Chief Data and Analytics Officer and Head of Measurement comScore, Inc. announced appointment of Frank Friedman, as its Chief Data and Analytics Officer and Head of Measurement. With a career spanning agency, research, publishing, and client leadership, Friedman will oversee the company’s data governance, drive currency adoption efforts, and develop tailored measurement playbooks for a variety of customers, where one size does not fit all. In his former role at The E.W. Scripps Company, he challenged the status quo in measurement and negotiated its first agreement with Comscore. He advocated for the consolidation of data organization into a single holistic group for both National and Local divisions, and worked at Publicis Groupe on improving efficiencies in planning and buying. Committed to advancing data analytics, rigorous measurement governance, and fostering collaboration, Friedman has also held pivotal board and committee positions with industry bodies and key organizations including the Media Rating Council (MRC), Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement(CIMM) and Video Advertising Bureau (VAB). The announcement follows the appointment earlier this month of digital and programmatic expert Jackelyn Keller as Comscore’s Chief Marketing Officer, reinforcing the company’s focus on measuring the consumer across all touchpoints and solving for a future underpinned by digital tech and programmatic pipes. Announcement • Jan 17
Comscore Announces Unified Content Measurement Comscore announced the launch of unified content measurement within The Comscore Platform. This new cross-platform solution, called Comscore Content Measurement (CCM), gives content owners and creators hands-on-keyboard access to media measurement tools that provide a better understanding of consumer behavior regardless of channel or platform. It also enables content owners to better understand viewing habits and more effectively commercialize their product offerings, whether it’s through distribution strategies or media placements. Integrating content measurement metrics into The Comscore Platform marks a major step in unifying Comscore’s device and platform-specific measurement capabilities. This streamlined solution provides a deduplicated view of audience reach across linear TV, CTV/Streaming, PC, Mobile and Social, providing unmatched insights into viewer engagement, aligning with the complexities of today’s consumer journey.
CCM has been used by Comscore customers in a managed service capacity, where reporting views and enhancements have been informed and prioritized by customer feedback, including Google, NBCU, Paramount, and others. CCM reporting is dynamic for a broad variety of customer use-cases, with the ability to help national media brands, local stations, and content owners who are looking to effectively package and commercialize their offerings in a more holistic and strategic way. Announcement • Jan 02
Comscore Announces Appointment of Jackelyn Keller as Chief Marketing Officer Comscore announced the appointment of Jackelyn Keller as its Chief Marketing Officer. Keller brings extensive expertise in linear TV, streaming, digital and programmatic advertising, product marketing and revenue strategy for some of the most well-known companies in the industry. For 25 years, Comscore has driven measurement innovation to match changing consumer behaviors with their various touchpoints. With the convergence of digital and real-world experiences, and the rapid growth of streaming and programmatic, Comscore will leverage Keller's previous successes to write the next chapter of measurement innovation and continue to facilitate collaboration across the modern media ecosystem. Since September 2024, Keller has been an advisor to Comscore’s leadership team, focusing on simplified positioning, creative strategy and go-to-market efforts, including the launch of evergreen franchises the Comscore Data Divas and Barbershop, Beauty and Local Buzz. Keller was previously head of market intelligence and global product strategy at Samsung Ads, where she developed foundational product positioning and helped launch Samsung DSP. She later joined Quantcast, an AI powered DSP, as global head of product marketing. Jackelyn was trained at some of the most iconic media brands, such as Discovery Communications and Turner Broadcasting, working in their ad sales, marketing, and pricing teams. This experience positions her uniquely to elevate Comscore’s brand and streamline its messaging for today’s fragmented media landscape. Major Estimate Revision • Nov 20
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 421% The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2024 has been updated. 2024 expected loss increased from -US$2.85 to -US$14.84 per share. Revenue forecast unchanged at US$352.8m. Media industry in the US expected to see average net income growth of 41% next year. Consensus price target of US$7.50 unchanged from last update. Share price rose 38% to US$7.35 over the past week. Reported Earnings • Nov 14
Third quarter 2024 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind Third quarter 2024 results: US$12.79 loss per share (further deteriorated from US$0.34 loss in 3Q 2023). Revenue: US$88.5m (down 2.8% from 3Q 2023). Net loss: US$65.2m (loss widened US$63.5m from 3Q 2023). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 3.0%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates significantly. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.6% growth forecast for the Media industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 9% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 53% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Announcement • Oct 26
comScore, Inc. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Nov 12, 2024 comScore, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Nov 12, 2024 New Risk • Aug 07
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of American stocks, typically moving 8.8% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (8.8% average weekly change). Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (4.6% increase in shares outstanding). Market cap is less than US$100m (US$58.8m market cap). Price Target Changed • Aug 07
Price target decreased by 18% to US$14.17 Down from US$17.33, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is 76% above last closing price of US$8.04. Stock is down 49% over the past year. The company is forecast to post a net loss per share of US$2.70 next year compared to a net loss per share of US$19.88 last year. Reported Earnings • Aug 07
Second quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations Second quarter 2024 results: US$1.19 loss per share (improved from US$10.21 loss in 2Q 2023). Revenue: US$85.8m (down 8.4% from 2Q 2023). Net loss: US$5.95m (loss narrowed 88% from 2Q 2023). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 3.9%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 87%. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.2% growth forecast for the Media industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 1% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 50% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Breakeven Date Change • Aug 07
Forecast breakeven date pushed back to 2026 The 3 analysts covering comScore previously expected the company to break even in 2024. New consensus forecast suggests the company will make a profit of US$6.80m in 2026. Average annual earnings growth of 111% is required to achieve expected profit on schedule. Announcement • Jul 30
comScore Introduces Comprehensive YouTube Audience Measurement Across All Digital Devices comScore announced comprehensive measurement of YouTube audiences across all digital devices in the US. Starting in July, Comscore began delivering a holistic view of YouTube traffic across desktop, mobile, and connected TV (CTV). This new capability enhances Comscore’s existing reporting for YouTube video traffic on desktop and mobile browsers, as well as in mobile apps. This holistic YouTube measurement sets Comscore apart from other industry measurement providers. With this advancement, Comscore’s Video Metrix Multi-Platform now includes YouTube CTV data, inclusive of coviewing, in the US. Additionally, this release includes the ability for Comscore clients to access Traffic Sharing in YouTube CTV measurement. Regions outside the U.S. will see the total YouTube audience view beginning in 2025, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Spain and the UK. Announcement • Jul 25
comScore, Inc. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Aug 06, 2024 comScore, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Aug 06, 2024 Reported Earnings • May 08
First quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations First quarter 2024 results: US$0.22 loss per share (improved from US$2.66 loss in 1Q 2023). Revenue: US$86.8m (down 5.2% from 1Q 2023). Net loss: US$1.06m (loss narrowed 92% from 1Q 2023). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 2.7%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 39%. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.4% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 3.2% growth forecast for the Media industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 2% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 41% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Price Target Changed • Apr 25
Price target decreased by 9.6% to US$22.00 Down from US$24.33, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is 58% above last closing price of US$13.92. Stock is down 29% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of US$1.25 next year compared to a net loss per share of US$19.88 last year. Announcement • Apr 23
comScore, Inc. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on May 07, 2024 comScore, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on May 07, 2024 Announcement • Apr 19
180 Degree Capital Provides Information to Shareholders of comScore Inc On April 18, 2024, 180 Degree Capital Corp. noted the filing of a proxy statement by comScore, Inc. that includes Matthew F. McLaughlin as a nominee for election to comScore, Inc.’s Board of Directors at its upcoming 2024 annual meeting of stockholders. In conjunction with this filing, 180 Degree Capital formally withdrew its nomination of Matthew F. McLaughlin as well as its proposal to declassify the Company’s Board of Directors. Announcement • Apr 06
comScore, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 30, 2024 comScore, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 30, 2024. Announcement • Apr 05
comScore, Inc. Appoints Jeffrey B. Murphy as Class III Director and Chair of Finance and Acquisitions Committee and as Member of Audit Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee comScore, Inc. announced that on April 3, 2024, the Board of Directors the company appointed Jeffrey B. Murphy to the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Murphy will serve as a Class III director with a term expiring at the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders of the Company. He will also serve as chair of the Board's Finance and Acquisitions Committee and as a member of the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee. Mr. Murphy was designated by Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC (Charter) pursuant to the Stockholders Agreement, dated March 10, 2021, between the Company, Charter and the other purchasers of the Company's Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. Mr. Murphy replaced former Charter designee Pierre-Andre Liduena, who resigned from the Board effective April 1, 2024 in connection with his departure from an affiliate of Charter. Reported Earnings • Mar 08
Full year 2023 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations Full year 2023 results: US$19.88 loss per share (further deteriorated from US$17.71 loss in FY 2022). Revenue: US$371.3m (down 1.3% from FY 2022). Net loss: US$95.6m (loss widened 17% from FY 2022). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 65%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.3% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 3.2% growth forecast for the Media industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 4% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 37% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Announcement • Feb 24
comScore, Inc. to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Mar 06, 2024 comScore, Inc. announced that they will report Q4, 2023 results on Mar 06, 2024 Announcement • Feb 22
180 Degree Capital Issues a Letter to Shareholders On February 22, 2024, 180 Degree Capital announced that on February 1, 2024 it has issued a press release and a letter to the shareholders of 180 Degree Capital which each discussed 180 Degree Capital's nomination of Matthew F. McLaughlin for election to the Board at the Annual Meeting. Furthermore, 180 Degree Capital reiterated its belief that the Board requires significant improvements in corporate governance and fresh perspectives from individuals with deep industry experience in the Issuer's markets. Announcement • Jan 29
180 Degree Capital Delivers a Letter to comScore On January 29, 2024, 180 Degree Capital Corp announced that on January 25, 2024, it has delivered a letter to comScore Inc, notifying the Company of 1) its intent to present a proposal requesting that the Company’s Board of Directors take all necessary steps to declassify its Board so that directors are elected on an annual basis starting at the Company’s 2025 annual meeting of stockholders, and (ii) its nomination of Matthew F McLaughlin to the Company board at the 2024 annual meeting of shareholders. Announcement • Dec 30
Comscore Lead Director Brent Rosenthal to Retire from the Board and Not Stand for Re-Election At the 2024 Annual Meeting Comscore, Inc. announced that its Lead Director, Brent Rosenthal, who stepped down as non-executive Chairman of the Board in 2022, will retire from the Board and not stand for re-election at the Company's 2024 annual meeting of stockholders. The Company plans to nominate Chief Executive Officer Jon Carpenter to join the Board in 2024. Mr. Rosenthal has served Comscore and its affiliated companies for more than 15 years. He served as a member of the Rentrak Board of Directors from 2008 to 2016, including as non-executive Chairman of the Board from 2011 to 2016, and oversaw building Rentrak into a $1 billion market capitalization following investments from Mark Cuban, DISH and WPP. Following the merger of Comscore and Rentrak in 2016, he joined Comscore's Board of Directors, later serving as non-executive Chairman of the Board from 2018 to 2022. During his tenure with Rentrak and Comscore, Mr. Rosenthal led critical management and board rebuilding, business transformation and financing efforts, culminating in investments from partners Charter Communications, Liberty Broadband and Cerberus Capital Management. Announcement • Dec 01
180 Degree Capital Plans to Nominate Candidates to comScore Board On November 30, 2023, 180 Degree Capital announced that it plans to nominate Matthew F McLaughlin, Kevin M Rendino to the comScore Inc board at the Company’s 2024 annual meeting of shareholders. In addition, 180 Degree Capital stated that it may choose to nominate different nominees once the nomination window opens on December 30, 2023, it also plans to request that a proposal for declassification of the board be included in the proxy materials issued in connection with the 2024 Annual Meeting. Further, 180 Degree Capital stated that it encourages the Board to engage in discussions with 180 Degree Capital well ahead of the 2024 Annual Meeting that could result in a faster transition of the composition of the Board and save the Company from having to spend resources and capital on a competitive proxy contest. Breakeven Date Change • Nov 13
Forecast breakeven date moved forward to 2024 The 3 analysts covering comScore previously expected the company to break even in 2025. New consensus forecast suggests losses will reduce by 29% to 2023. The company is expected to make a profit of US$595.5k in 2024. Average annual earnings growth of 119% is required to achieve expected profit on schedule. Reported Earnings • Nov 09
Third quarter 2023 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations while revenues lag behind Third quarter 2023 results: US$0.017 loss per share (improved from US$0.60 loss in 3Q 2022). Revenue: US$91.0m (down 1.9% from 3Q 2022). Net loss: US$1.67m (loss narrowed 97% from 3Q 2022). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 4.5%. Earnings per share (EPS) exceeded analyst estimates by 56%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.4% growth forecast for the Media industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 2% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 34% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. New Risk • Nov 07
New minor risk - Profitability The company is currently unprofitable and not forecast to become profitable over the next year. Trailing 12-month net loss: US$121m Forecast net loss in 1 year: US$30m This is considered a minor risk. Companies that are not profitable are more likely to be burning through cash and less likely to be well established. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. Without profits, the company is under pressure to grow significantly while potentially having to reduce costs and possibly needing to take on debt or raise capital to remain afloat. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Currently unprofitable and not forecast to become profitable next year (US$30m net loss next year). Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (3.4% increase in shares outstanding). Market cap is less than US$100m (US$59.2m market cap). Announcement • Nov 07
Comscore, Inc. Provides Revenue Guidance for Full-Year 2023 comScore, Inc. provided revenue guidance for full-year 2023. Based on current trends and expectations, the company believe full-year 2023 revenue will be flat to down 1% compared to 2022. Announcement • Oct 26
comScore, Inc. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Nov 06, 2023 comScore, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Nov 06, 2023