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Arena Group Holdings Inc (AREN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/07/2025: AREN (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $10
1 Year Target Price $10
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 113.55% | Avg. Invested days 36 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/07/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 330.07M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 20.41 | 1Y Target Price 10 |
Price to earnings Ratio 20.41 | 1Y Target Price 10 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.62 | 52 Weeks Range 0.56 - 10.05 | Updated Date 08/7/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.56 - 10.05 | Updated Date 08/7/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.34 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-12 | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 5.18% | Operating Margin (TTM) 23.14% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 12.33% | Return on Equity (TTM) - |
Valuation
Trailing PE 20.41 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 447108006 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.56 |
Enterprise Value 447108006 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.56 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.47 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.89 | Shares Outstanding 47561000 | Shares Floating 12056226 |
Shares Outstanding 47561000 | Shares Floating 12056226 | ||
Percent Insiders 78.69 | Percent Institutions 4.91 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Arena Group Holdings Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (AREN) was founded as The Maven, Inc. in 2016. It evolved through acquisitions and strategic shifts, rebranding to Arena Group Holdings in 2021. It focused on digital media publishing.
Core Business Areas
- Media: Operates a portfolio of digital media brands focused on sports, finance, lifestyle, and entertainment. Generates revenue through advertising, subscriptions, and licensing agreements.
- Technology Platform: Provides a SaaS platform that supports the creation, distribution, and monetization of digital content.
Leadership and Structure
Ross Levinsohn is the CEO. The company has a board of directors overseeing its operations. The organizational structure is departmentalized with teams focused on content creation, advertising sales, technology development, and corporate functions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Sports Illustrated: Sports Illustrated is a leading sports media brand providing news, analysis, and commentary. Its market share of revenue in digital sport news is estimated to be approximately 5% with ESPN (DIS), CBS Sports (PARA), and Bleacher Report (WBD) being the main competitors. Total Users: ~30 Million monthly.
- TheStreet: TheStreet is a financial news and analysis website providing market insights and investment advice. Competitors include Bloomberg (Private), CNBC (CMCSA), and MarketWatch (NWSA). Revenue is estimated to be 10% of Arena Group's total.
- Parade Media: Parade Media is a portfolio of digital media brands focused on celebrity, lifestyle, entertainment news, and consumer advice. Total users ~ 6 million monthly. Competitors include People Magazine (IAC), Entertainment Weekly (WBD)
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The digital media industry is highly competitive and rapidly evolving, characterized by increasing reliance on digital advertising, subscription models, and data analytics. Social media platforms and search engines play a crucial role in driving traffic and revenue. There is a lot of consolidation occuring as large companies purchase smaller firms.
Positioning
Arena Group Holdings focuses on building a diversified portfolio of digital media brands and leveraging its technology platform to enhance content creation and monetization. Its competitive advantage lies in its ability to acquire and integrate media properties, improve their performance, and generate synergies across its portfolio. The company is a mid-tier player trying to gain market share.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global digital media market is expected to reach trillions of dollars in value. Arena Group Holdings is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM by expanding its portfolio of media brands, improving its technology platform, and increasing its market share through effective content strategies and advertising partnerships.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diverse portfolio of digital media brands
- Proprietary technology platform
- Experienced management team
- Strong brand recognition for some brands
Weaknesses
- High debt level
- Limited brand recognition relative to larger competitors
- Dependence on digital advertising revenue
- Small Market Share in a very crowded market
Opportunities
- Acquisition of additional media properties
- Expansion into new content verticals
- Increased adoption of subscription models
- Growth in digital advertising spend
Threats
- Intense competition from larger media companies
- Changes in search engine algorithms
- Decline in digital advertising rates
- Economic downturn impacting advertising spend
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- GCI
- NWSA
- WBD
- NYT
- PARA
Competitive Landscape
Arena Group Holdings faces intense competition from larger and more established media companies. Its advantage lies in its focus on niche markets and its ability to acquire and integrate underperforming media properties. Its disadvantage is its limited financial resources and brand recognition.
Major Acquisitions
TheStreet
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 16.5
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Arena Group Holdings' portfolio of financial media brands and enhanced its content creation capabilities.
Athlon Sports
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 15
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Arena Group Holdings' portfolio of sports media brands.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Arena Group Holdings Inc. has experienced rapid revenue growth through acquisitions and organic expansion.
Future Projections: Analysts estimate revenue growth of 10-15% annually over the next few years, driven by acquisitions and improved monetization of existing assets.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include the acquisition of new media properties, the launch of new subscription products, and the implementation of a new advertising technology platform.
Summary
Arena Group Holdings shows promise with its diverse media portfolio and technology platform. However, high debt and strong competition pose challenges. Its growth strategy relies on acquisitions and better monetization, requiring effective integration and cost control. Strong performance on its larger brands will be critical for sustained success, as will managing risk in a turbulent economic environment.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Company Investor Relations
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual due diligence and consultation with a qualified financial advisor.
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About Arena Group Holdings Inc
Exchange NYSE MKT | Headquaters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2007-07-13 | CEO - | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Internet Content & Information | Full time employees 190 | Website https://www.thearenagroup.net |
Full time employees 190 | Website https://www.thearenagroup.net | ||
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates digital media platform in the United States and internationally. The company offers the Platform, a proprietary online publishing platform comprising publishing tools, video platforms, social distribution channels, newsletter technology, machine learning content recommendations, notifications, and other technology. The company also offers content from individual creators to the HubPages network of premium content channels, such as PetHelpful, dengarden and Fashionista for writers, explorers, knowledge seekers, and conversation starters to connect in an interactive and informative online space under the HubPages brand. In addition, it owns and operates brands, including TheStreet, a financial news and information provider to investors and institutions, and produces business news and market analysis for individual investors; The Spun, an online independent sports publication; Autoblog, an automotive website; Parade which provides entertainment and lifestyle content to readers; and Men's Journal that offers content to foster the aspirational spirit of its readers through coverage of gear, travel, health and fitness, food and drink, style, grooming, and entertainment. The company was formerly known as TheMaven, Inc. and changed its name to The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. in February 2022. The company is based in New York, New York. The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Simplify Inventions, LLC.
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