iHeartMediaIHRT
IHRT
About: iHeartMedia Inc is a United States-based audio media company. The company operates through the segments of the Multiplatform Group, the Digital Audio Group, and the Audio & Media Services Group. The company derives prime revenue from the Multiplatform Group segment which includes the company's Broadcast radio, Networks and Sponsorships, and Events businesses. The Digital Audio Group segment includes all of the company's digital businesses, including podcasting; and the Audio & Media Services Group includes Katz Media Group, a full-service media representation business, and RCS Sound Software, a provider of scheduling and broadcast software and services.
Employees: 10,100
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Funds holding %
of 7,311 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
33% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q4 2024] → 4 (+1) [Q1 2025]
1.69% more ownership
Funds ownership: 71.77% [Q4 2024] → 73.46% (+1.69%) [Q1 2025]
0% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 19 | Existing positions closed: 19
3% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 39 | Existing positions reduced: 40
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 127 [Q4 2024] → 125 (-2) [Q1 2025]
15% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $179M [Q4 2024] → $153M (-$26M) [Q1 2025]
96% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $184K | Put options by funds: $5.17M
Research analyst outlook
1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$1.25
37%
downside
Avg. target
$1.25
37%
downside
High target
$1.25
37%
downside
1 analyst rating
0 positive
0%
1 neutral
100%
0 negative
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Goldman Sachs Stephen Laws | 37%downside $1.25 | Neutral Maintained | 14 May 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
iHeartMedia and Audacy Announce Content Distribution Partnership
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iHeartMedia, the #1 audio company in the U.S., and Audacy, a leading audio content and entertainment company, today announced that Audacy will expand the reach of its full broadcast radio portfolio through a content distribution partnership. Effective today, Audacy's collection of over 240 radio brands and time-shifted podcasts will now be available on iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia's free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service. iHeartRadio li.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
iHeartMedia Brings Hit Podcasts to a Global Audience, Now Streaming in New Languages
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced that some of the world's most popular podcasts are now available in multiple languages to listeners in new regions around the globe on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts and other major podcast platforms. Newly translated iHeartMedia-produced shows include “On Purpose with Jay Shetty,” “Revisionist History with Malcolm Gladwell,” “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” Stuff They Don't Want.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
BIG3 and iHeartMedia Announce Multiplatform Partnership
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today the BIG3 announced a partnership with iHeartMedia, the #1 audio company in the U.S., that will bring BIG3 games and content to new audiences through iHeartMedia's expansive multiplatform network; and names iHeartRadio – the all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service – the audio home of BIG3 games. The league's eighth season tips off on Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Chicago, IL at Allstate Arena at 4pm ET live on CBS with play-by-play o.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
iHeartMedia: Is A Turnaround Occurring?
iHeartMedia's Q1 2025 revenues grew 1% to $807.1 million, outperforming peers amid industry-wide broadcast ad headwinds. Digital Audio Group revenues surged 16%, offsetting a 4.2% decline in the Multiplatform Group and signaling successful digital transformation. Management's growth initiatives and signs of national advertisers returning to the market suggest potential for solid full-year results, despite macroeconomic uncertainties.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
iHeartMedia and Bloomberg Media Extend Multiyear Podcast Partnership
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bloomberg Media and iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced a renewed podcast deal to continue co-producing new original podcasts and extend iHeartMedia's role as the exclusive distributor of Bloomberg Media's slate of popular podcasts. “Since 2021, we have produced and distributed over 30 podcasts with Bloomberg Media that offer critical news alongside compelling storytelling across the world of business and finance. We.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:IHRT ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 12, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Mike McGuinness - Head, Investor Relations Bob Pittman - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rich Bressler - President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Stephen Laszczyk - Goldman Sachs Sebastiano Petti - J.P. Morgan Aaron Watts - Deutsche Bank Patrick Sholl - Barrington Research Operator Good afternoon.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
IHeartMedia (IHRT) Reports Q1 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates
IHeartMedia (IHRT) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.63 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.47. This compares to loss of $0.12 per share a year ago.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
iHeartMedia, Inc. Reports Results for 2025 First Quarter
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iHeartMedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: IHRT) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Financial Highlights:1 Q1 2025 Consolidated Results Q1 Revenue of $807 million, up 1.0% (Excluding Q1 Political Revenue, Q1 Revenue up 1.8%) GAAP Operating loss of $25 million vs. $35 million in Q1 2024 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $105 million, flat compared to Q1 2024 Cash used for operating activities of $61 million Free Cash Flow of ($81) million Cash balance.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
iHeartMedia, Inc. to Report Quarterly Financial Results on May 12, 2025
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: IHRT) announced today that on Monday May 12th, 2025, it will issue financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. The company will conduct a conference call at 4:30 p.m. (ET), following the release of its earnings announcement, to discuss its financial results and business outlook. A live audio webcast of the call will be available on the Investors homepage of iHeartMedia's website (https://investors.iheartmedia.com/) beginning at.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
iHeartMedia Names David Hillman Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iHeartMedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: IHRT) announced today that David Hillman has been named its Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. In his new role, Hillman will oversee all legal matters for the company, including the compliance, regulatory and corporate governance functions, as well as the company's Government Affairs, Business Affairs and Privacy teams. Hillman comes to iHeart with broad media experience. Most recently he served as Chief Legal Offic.
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