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iHeartMedia Inc Class A (IHRT)
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11/26/2025: IHRT (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 17 days. Simulated Profits (-3.76%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $4.5
1 Year Target Price $4.5
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 3 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -3.43% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory Regular Buy |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/26/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 576.61M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 1.73 | 52 Weeks Range 0.95 - 4.77 | Updated Date 11/27/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.95 - 4.77 | Updated Date 11/27/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.58 |
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 2025-11-10 | When - | Estimate 0.02 | Actual -0.015 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -10.36% | Operating Margin (TTM) 9.25% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.45% | Return on Equity (TTM) -2443.98% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 7.68 | Enterprise Value 6254677716 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.15 |
Enterprise Value 6254677716 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.15 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.62 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 28.25 | Shares Outstanding 128971188 | Shares Floating 141538861 |
Shares Outstanding 128971188 | Shares Floating 141538861 | ||
Percent Insiders 7.83 | Percent Institutions 86.91 |
Upturn AI SWOT
iHeartMedia Inc Class A
Company Overview
History and Background
iHeartMedia, Inc., formerly Clear Channel Communications, was founded in 1972. It grew through acquisitions to become the largest radio station owner in the U.S. In 2018, it emerged from bankruptcy, restructuring its debt and operations.
Core Business Areas
- Audio: Operates broadcast radio stations, digital radio platforms (iHeartRadio), and podcasting businesses. Focuses on creating and distributing audio content to a wide audience.
- Digital: Includes the iHeartRadio digital platform, offering streaming radio, podcasts, and on-demand music. Also involves targeted digital advertising solutions.
- Outdoor: Operates outdoor advertising displays, including billboards and transit displays. Provides advertising solutions for businesses to reach consumers in public spaces.
Leadership and Structure
Bob Pittman serves as Chairman and CEO. The company has a hierarchical organizational structure with leadership roles across its various business segments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- iHeartRadio: A digital radio platform offering live radio, custom stations, podcasts, and on-demand music. The company has about 133 million registered users. Competitors include Spotify (SPOT), Pandora (SIRI), and Apple Music (AAPL). Revenue is incorporated as part of the consolidated revenue.
- Broadcast Radio: Operates hundreds of radio stations across the U.S., delivering music, news, and talk programming. It holds one of the largest market share in the US radio market but this is shrinking as other formsof audio delivery become increasingly popular. Competitors include Cumulus Media (CMLS), Audacy (AUDA), and Townsquare Media (TSQ).
- Podcast Production and Distribution: Creates and distributes podcasts through the iHeartPodcast Network. Competitors include Spotify and Audacy, and SiriusXM. Revenue is incorporated as part of the consolidated revenue.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The audio entertainment industry is evolving rapidly, with digital streaming and podcasting gaining significant traction. The outdoor advertising market is recovering from pandemic-related disruptions.
Positioning
iHeartMedia is a leading player in the audio entertainment space, leveraging its broadcast radio network and digital platform to reach a large audience. Its competitive advantages include its strong brand recognition and extensive content library.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM is in hundreds of billions across the global audio and advertising sectors. iHeartMedia is positioned to capture a segment of this through its radio stations, digital platforms and outdoor advertising business.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large audience reach through broadcast radio
- Established iHeartRadio digital platform
- Extensive content library
- Strong brand recognition
- Diversified revenue streams
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Dependence on advertising revenue
- Declining broadcast radio listenership
- Competition from digital streaming services
- Sensitivity to economic cycles
Opportunities
- Growth in digital audio advertising
- Expansion of podcasting business
- Strategic partnerships with other media companies
- Adoption of new technologies
- International expansion
Threats
- Increased competition from streaming services
- Decline in advertising spending
- Changes in consumer preferences
- Regulatory challenges
- Economic downturns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SPOT
- SIRI
- AUDA
- CMLS
- TSQ
Competitive Landscape
iHeartMedia has a strong position in broadcast radio but faces increasing competition from digital streaming services. Its advantages include its large audience reach and extensive content library, but its disadvantages include its high debt levels and dependence on advertising revenue.
Major Acquisitions
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- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 55
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded iHeartMedia's podcasting content and audience reach.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been mixed, with digital revenue growth offsetting declines in broadcast radio revenue.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by digital audio advertising and podcasting.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on expanding iHeartRadio's features, investing in podcasting content, and optimizing its advertising solutions.
Summary
iHeartMedia holds a dominant position in broadcast radio, but faces challenges adapting to the shift towards digital audio. Its large audience and content library are key strengths, but high debt and competition pose risks. Its success hinges on growing its digital platforms and managing its debt effectively. Focus should be on improving its digital presence.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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About iHeartMedia Inc Class A
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters San Antonio, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2019-05-07 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Robert W. Pittman | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Broadcasting | Full time employees 8080 | Website https://www.iheartmedia.com |
Full time employees 8080 | Website https://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 events, and live and virtual events; and operates Premiere Networks, a national radio network that produces, distributes, or represents syndicated radio programs and services to radio station affiliates. This segment also delivers real-time traffic flow and incident information, as well as weather updates, sports, and news. Its Digital Audio Group segment provides podcasting, digital sites, newsletters, digital services and programs, and ad tech platforms; and iHeartRadio, a mobile app and web-based service for radio stations, digital only stations, custom artist stations, and podcasts. The Audio and Media Services Group segment engages in the media representation business; and provides scheduling and broadcast software and services. This segment also provides RCS, a cloud and on-premises broadcast software, which offers radio and television automation, music scheduling, newsroom automation, advertising sales management, and disaster recovery solutions; and real-time audio recognition technology to radio and television stations, cable channels, record labels, advertisers, and agencies, as well as media streaming and research services. The company was formerly known as CC Media Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to iHeartMedia, Inc. in September 2014. iHeartMedia, Inc. was incorporated in 1974 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
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