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Tegna Inc (TGNA)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/27/2025: TGNA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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
6 Analysts rated it
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Year Target Price $20.6
Year Target Price $20.6
| 4 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 2 | Hold |
| 0 | Under performing |
| 0 | Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -43.16% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/27/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.69B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 5.92 | 1Y Target Price 20.6 |
Price to earnings Ratio 5.92 | 1Y Target Price 20.6 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 0.31 | 52 Weeks Range 12.97 - 19.20 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 12.97 - 19.20 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.99% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.83 |
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 - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 15.29% | Operating Margin (TTM) 15.74% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 6.47% | Return on Equity (TTM) 15.93% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 5.92 | Forward PE 10.66 | Enterprise Value 5098769606 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.88 |
Enterprise Value 5098769606 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.88 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.66 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.83 | Shares Outstanding 160724000 | Shares Floating 158572309 |
Shares Outstanding 160724000 | Shares Floating 158572309 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.14 | Percent Institutions 102.42 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3 | Target Price 20.6 | Buy - | Strong Buy 4 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 4 | ||
Hold 2 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Tegna Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Tegna Inc., formerly Gannett Co., Inc., was founded in 1906. It evolved from a newspaper publishing company to a diversified media company, separating its publishing division in 2015. Tegna focuses on broadcasting and digital media.
Core Business Areas
- Broadcasting: Owns and operates television stations in the U.S., providing news, entertainment, and sports programming. Stations also provide digital offerings including websites, apps, and OTT platforms.
- Premion: Tegna's OTT advertising platform connecting advertisers with premium, long-form video content across multiple streaming platforms.
Leadership and Structure
Tegna's leadership team is headed by the CEO. The organizational structure includes departments focused on broadcasting operations, digital strategy, sales, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Local News: Local news programming is a primary offering. Market share varies by region, but Tegna aims to be a leading provider of local news content. Competitors include Sinclair Broadcast Group (SBGI) and Nexstar Media Group (NXST).
- Premion: An OTT advertising platform that connects advertisers with premium streaming video content. Market share data is not readily available; competitors include Roku (ROKU) and Amazon Advertising.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The broadcasting industry faces challenges from cord-cutting and increased competition from streaming services. Opportunities exist in digital advertising and OTT platforms.
Positioning
Tegna is positioned as a local news and digital media company. Its competitive advantage lies in its strong local presence and digital advertising platform.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market includes both linear TV advertising and digital advertising. Linear TV is estimated at tens of billions of dollars. The digital advertising TAM is much larger, estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Tegna is positioned to capture a portion of both.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong local presence
- Established brand reputation
- Growing digital advertising platform (Premion)
- Diversified revenue streams
Weaknesses
- Dependence on advertising revenue
- Vulnerability to cord-cutting trends
- Highly competitive market
- Susceptible to economic downturns
Opportunities
- Expansion of digital advertising services
- Acquisition of additional broadcast stations
- Increased focus on OTT content and distribution
- Partnerships with streaming platforms
Threats
- Continued decline in linear TV viewership
- Increased competition from digital media
- Regulatory changes
- Economic recession
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NXST
- SBGI
- GRAY
Competitive Landscape
Tegna faces stiff competition from larger broadcast groups like Nexstar and Sinclair. Its advantage lies in its local presence and Premion platform.
Major Acquisitions
Sander Media
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 310
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Tegna's station portfolio and strengthened its presence in key markets.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth can be assessed by reviewing past financial performance and strategic initiatives.
Future Projections: Future projections are based on analyst estimates and company guidance.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in digital advertising, acquisitions of broadcast stations, and expansion of OTT content.
Summary
Tegna is a local broadcasting and digital media company facing the challenges of a changing media landscape. It has a strong local presence and a growing digital advertising platform, but it is vulnerable to cord-cutting and economic downturns. Expansion of digital services and strategic acquisitions are crucial for future growth. Ultimately, the attempted acquisition by Standard General (SGHC) and Apollo Global Management (APO) which was blocked by the FCC, has left the business in limbo and has stagnated growth.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Industry Reports
- Financial News Articles
- Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market data is subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Tegna Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Tysons, VA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1985-07-01 | President, CEO & Executive Director Mr. Michael F. Steib | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Broadcasting | Full time employees 5900 | Website https://www.tegna.com |
Full time employees 5900 | Website https://www.tegna.com | ||
TEGNA Inc. operates as a journalism company in the United States. The company engages in content and tools to help people navigate their daily lives. It also offers marketing solution. In addition, the company provides news content to consumers across various platforms, including online, mobile, connected television, and social platforms; owns and operates multicast networks under the names True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Inc. was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia.
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