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Townsquare Media Inc (TSQ)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: TSQ (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
2 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $17
1 Year Target Price $17
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 12.69% | Avg. Invested days 38 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 100.48M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 2.78 | 1Y Target Price 17 |
Price to earnings Ratio 2.78 | 1Y Target Price 17 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 1.17 | 52 Weeks Range 6.07 - 9.87 | Updated Date 10/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 6.07 - 9.87 | Updated Date 10/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 12.72% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.2 |
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 7.82% | Operating Margin (TTM) 15.65% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 7.61% | Return on Equity (TTM) -116.49% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 2.78 | Forward PE 8.93 | Enterprise Value 594122346 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.22 |
Enterprise Value 594122346 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.22 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.33 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.24 | Shares Outstanding 15130156 | Shares Floating 13376731 |
Shares Outstanding 15130156 | Shares Floating 13376731 | ||
Percent Insiders 10.92 | Percent Institutions 55.33 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Townsquare Media Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Townsquare Media, Inc. was founded in 2010. It focuses on small and mid-sized markets, offering a blend of radio, digital, and live events.
Core Business Areas
- Advertising: Provides local, regional, and national advertising solutions through radio, digital platforms, and live events.
- Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions: Offers digital marketing services to local businesses, including website design, search engine optimization, and social media management.
- Live Events: Organizes and promotes live events such as concerts, festivals, and fairs.
Leadership and Structure
Bill Wilson serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The company has a board of directors overseeing strategic direction.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Radio Advertising: Advertising spots on Townsquare Media's radio stations. Market share data varies by local market but is competitive within those markets. Competitors include Cumulus Media and Audacy.
- Digital Advertising: Digital advertising solutions on Townsquare Media's websites and digital platforms. Competitors include Google and Facebook.
- Live Events: Organizing events such as concerts, festivals, and community gatherings. The number of events and associated revenue varies by year. Competitors include Live Nation and AEG Presents.
- Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions: Digital marketing subscriptions offered for small-mid sized companies. Competitors include YEXT and GoDaddy
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The media industry is undergoing significant digital transformation. Radio is facing competition from streaming services and podcasts, while digital advertising is growing rapidly.
Positioning
Townsquare Media focuses on local markets, offering a mix of traditional and digital media services. Its competitive advantage lies in its local presence and relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for local advertising and marketing services is substantial, estimated in the tens of billions of dollars. Townsquare Media is positioned to capture a portion of this market through its integrated media offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong local presence
- Diversified revenue streams
- Established radio network
- Growing digital business
- Focus on small and medium size towns
Weaknesses
- Reliance on advertising revenue
- Exposure to economic cycles
- Competition from larger media companies
- High Debt
Opportunities
- Expansion of digital services
- Acquisitions of local media properties
- Growth in live events
- Leveraging data analytics for targeted advertising
Threats
- Decline in radio listenership
- Increased competition from digital platforms
- Economic downturn
- Changes in advertising spending patterns
- Regulatory changes in the broadcast media
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CMLS
- AUD
- IHRT
Competitive Landscape
Townsquare Media competes with larger media companies for advertising dollars and audience share. Its advantage lies in its local focus and integrated media offerings.
Major Acquisitions
North American Midway Entertainment
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 38
- Strategic Rationale: Diversify holdings in live events and drive top line growth.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by acquisitions and organic growth in digital and live events.
Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on analyst estimates and company guidance. Analysts projections should be added here.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in digital marketing solutions and expansion of live event offerings.
Summary
Townsquare Media is a mid-sized media company with a strong local presence. The company's diversified revenue streams, particularly in digital advertising and live events, offer growth opportunities. Competition from larger media players and changes in advertising habits are challenges. They have opportunities by increasing digital capabilities. Their strategic focus on smaller communities is working well.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Analyst estimates
- Industry publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is approximate and may vary.
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 Townsquare Media Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Purchase, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2000-01-25 | CEO & Director Mr. Bill Wilson | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Advertising Agencies | Full time employees 2049 | Website https://www.townsquaremedia.com |
Full time employees 2049 | Website https://www.townsquaremedia.com | ||
Townsquare Media, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a digital and broadcast media, and digital marketing solutions company for small and medium-sized businesses in the United States. It operates through Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions, Digital Advertising, Broadcast Advertising, and Other segments. The Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions segment offers Townsquare Business Management Platform, a SAAS solution that provides website design, creation, and development, as well as hosting services; and search engine optimization, online directory optimization, e-commerce solutions, online reputation monitoring, social media management, appointment scheduling, payment and invoice, customer management, and email and SMS marketing services. Its Digital Advertising segment provides digital advertising on its owned and operated, digital programmatic advertising, and data analytics and management platform. The Broadcast Advertising segment engages in the sale of advertising on local radio stations to local, regional, and national spot advertisers, as well as national network advertisers. Its Other segment owns and operates live events, including concerts, expositions, and other experiential events. The company was formerly known as Regent Communications, Inc. and changed its name to Townsquare Media, Inc. in May 2010. Townsquare Media, Inc. is headquartered in Purchase, New York.
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