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Tegna Inc (TGNA)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: 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
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $20.2
1 Year Target Price $20.2
| 4 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 2 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -47.26% | Avg. Invested days 29 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.38B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 7.64 | 1Y Target Price 20.2 |
Price to earnings Ratio 7.64 | 1Y Target Price 20.2 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 0.29 | 52 Weeks Range 13.10 - 21.06 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 13.10 - 21.06 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.40% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.75 |
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 2025-08-07 | When - | Estimate 0.36 | Actual 0.44 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 15% | Operating Margin (TTM) 18.06% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 6.31% | Return on Equity (TTM) 15.35% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 7.64 | Forward PE 12.58 | Enterprise Value 5747536657 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.11 |
Enterprise Value 5747536657 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.11 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.9 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.72 | Shares Outstanding 160876992 | Shares Floating 158697429 |
Shares Outstanding 160876992 | Shares Floating 158697429 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.14 | Percent Institutions 101.55 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Tegna Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Tegna Inc., formerly Gannett Co., Inc., was founded in 1906. In 2015, Gannett split into two publicly traded companies: Tegna, which focuses on broadcasting and digital media, and the other retained the Gannett name and focuses on publishing.
Core Business Areas
- Broadcasting: Owns and operates television stations affiliated with major networks, providing news, entertainment, and sports programming.
- Digital Media: Operates websites, apps, and digital marketing services, providing news, information, and advertising solutions.
Leadership and Structure
Tegna's leadership team is headed by the CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with departments like sales, marketing, technology, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Local News Broadcasting: Tegna's television stations provide local news programming. Market share varies by local market. Competitors include other local TV stations owned by Sinclair, Nexstar, Gray Television, and network affiliates.
- Digital Advertising: Tegna offers digital advertising solutions through its websites and apps. Market share varies. Competitors include Google, Facebook, and other digital advertising platforms.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The broadcasting industry faces challenges from cord-cutting and the rise of streaming services. Digital advertising is competitive and rapidly evolving.
Positioning
Tegna positions itself as a provider of local news and information. Its competitive advantage lies in its local market presence.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM is estimated at billions of dollars across local broadcasting and digital advertising. Tegna holds a small but established presence.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong local presence
- Established brand recognition
- Diversified revenue streams (broadcasting and digital)
- High-quality local news content
Weaknesses
- Dependence on advertising revenue
- Exposure to cord-cutting trends
- Competition from digital platforms
- Limited growth in traditional broadcasting
Opportunities
- Expansion of digital advertising offerings
- Strategic acquisitions of local stations
- Development of new digital content formats
- Partnerships with streaming services
Threats
- Continued decline in traditional TV viewership
- Increased competition from digital platforms
- Economic downturn affecting advertising spending
- Regulatory changes impacting broadcasting
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NXST
- SBGI
- GRAY
- CMCSA
- FOXA
- PARA
Competitive Landscape
Tegna faces competition from larger media conglomerates and digital platforms. Its local focus provides an advantage in specific markets.
Major Acquisitions
Premion
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 91
- Strategic Rationale: To bolster its OTT advertising capabilities and to expand its reach in the connected TV (CTV) space.
SCA
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 535
- Strategic Rationale: Acquisition of 11 television stations of Southern Community Newspapers (SCA) to expand its portfolio of television stations.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Past growth requires analyzing historical financial data.
Future Projections: Future projections require consulting analyst reports and financial models.
Recent Initiatives: Strategic initiatives often involve acquisitions, digital transformations, and investments in new technologies.
Summary
Tegna is a broadcasting and digital media company with a strong local presence. The company faces challenges from cord-cutting and competition from digital platforms. Its digital expansion and strategic acquisitions are key to future growth. Tegna is currently awaiting final regulatory approval by the FCC to be acquired by Standard General with investment from Apollo Global Management. Due to these pending acquisition issues, current evaluation of the stock is difficult to predict and highly volatile.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company website
- SEC filings
- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual research and consultation with a financial advisor. Due to the upcoming acquisition, financials are extremely volatile and difficult to rely on.
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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