iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) Stock Price & Analysis
iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) closed at USD 2.09 on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, up 15.47% on the day. The US market is currently closed (after-hours); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 1.81; the Nov 3, 2026 session ranged USD 1.81–2.17 on volume of 1,177,256 shares. Market capitalization is $323.51M, with a 52-week range of USD 1.38–6.56 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved November 3, 2026 at 22:13 UTC.
What changed for IHRT since Aug 31, 2025
The built-in knowledge of several widely used AI models ends around Aug 31, 2025. Everything below is newer, dated and sourced (as of Nov 3, 2026).
- iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) stock went from USD 2.13 (close of the week of Aug 25, 2025, split-adjusted) to USD 2.09, a -1.9% price change; the S&P 500 (SPY) moved +18.5% over the same period.
- IHRT revenue over the last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026) was $3.99B, +3.4% vs $3.85B in fiscal year 2024 (ended Dec 31, 2024), the last full year filed before September 2025; net income -$1.01B → -$286M (SEC 10-K / 10-Q).
- Analyst actions on IHRT in the last 120 days: 1 (0 upgrades or target raises, 1 downgrades or target cuts); most recent B of A Securities, Jul 7, 2026.
Also available as compact Markdown for AI agents: nexqual.com/IHRT.md
Key facts (IHRT)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $3.99B, net income -$286M (-7.2% margin), free cash flow $36.3M (SEC filings).
- Analysts: Sell (mean 3.75 on a 1–5 scale) (4 analysts), mean target USD 3.63 (range 2.25–5).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -47.6% vs S&P 500 +12.9%; 5Y -89.6% vs S&P 500 +72.4%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-09, EPS estimate USD -0.03, revenue estimate $1.05B. All companies reporting that day: https://nexqual.com/earnings/2026-11-09
- Dividend: IHRT paid no cash dividend in the last five years.
- Short interest: 6.39% of float (as of 2026-10-15), 7.2 days to cover.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (IHRT)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.56B | $3.91B | $3.75B | $3.85B | $3.86B | $3.99B |
| Operating income | $155M | $56.9M | -$797M | -$763M | -$20.6M | $6.4M |
| Net income | -$159M | -$265M | -$1.10B | -$1.01B | -$473M | -$286M |
| EPS (diluted) | -$1.09 | -$1.79 | -$7.39 | -$6.68 | -$3.06 | — |
| Free cash flow | $147M | $259M | $110M | -$26.2M | $10.9M | $36.3M |
| Operating margin | 4.4% | 1.5% | -21.3% | -19.8% | -0.5% | 0.2% |
| Net margin | -4.5% | -6.8% | -29.4% | -26.2% | -12.2% | -7.2% |
| Revenue growth | +20.7% | +9.9% | -4.1% | +2.8% | +0.3% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $352M | $336M | $346M | $260M | $271M | — |
| Total debt | $5.74B | $5.41B | $5.22B | $5.07B | $5.05B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (IHRT)
P/S 0.1x · EV/EBITDA 15.1x · EV/Sales 1.3x · P/FCF 8.9x · FCF yield 11.21% · Earnings yield -88.34% · Net debt $4.87B · EV $5.19B
Analysts (IHRT)
Consensus Sell (mean 3.75 on a 1–5 scale), 4 analysts; mean target USD 3.63 (low 2.25, high 5).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | B of A Securities | Target lowered | Neutral | $6 → $5 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (IHRT)
| 1Y (from 2025-11-04) | 5Y (from 2021-11-01) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -47.6% | -89.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +12.9% | +72.4% |
| Per year | -47.7% | -36.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 83.0% | 86.0% |
| Max drawdown | -76.3% (May 2026→Oct 2026) | -96.1% (Nov 2021→May 2024) |
Dividends (IHRT)
IHRT paid no cash dividend in the last five years.
Short interest (IHRT)
5,427,849 shares sold short, 6.39% of the float, as of Oct 15, 2026 (exchange short-interest report, published about twice a month). Prior report (Sep 15, 2026): 6,365,360 shares (-14.7%). Days to cover: 7.2 (short shares ÷ average daily volume).
IHRT earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | −$0.52 | −$0.33 | Miss −57.6% | -24.0% |
| May 11, 2026 | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | −$0.61 | −$0.54 | Miss −13.0% | -14.6% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | −$0.26 | $0.13 | Miss −$0.39 | -9.9% |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | −$0.43 | −$0.01 | Miss −$0.42 | -7.1% |
| Aug 11, 2025 | — | — | — | — | +26.9% |
| Feb 27, 2025 | — | — | — | — | -22.0% |
| Nov 7, 2024 | — | — | — | — | +40.2% |
| Aug 8, 2024 | — | — | — | — | -7.0% |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
IHRT recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Schedule 13G/A | DEUTSCHE BANK AG\, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc\: 4.9% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 10-Q | Quarterly report · period ended Jun 30, 2026 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 8-K | Quarterly results |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed; each form links to the filing. Insider Form 4 filings are listed in the insider sections.
IHRT revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiplatform Group | $535.7M | 54.8% | -1.6% |
| Digital Audio Group | $364.1M | 37.3% | +12.4% |
| Audio & Media Services Group | $80.5M | 8.2% | +18.8% |
| Total revenue | $977.2M | 100% | — |
IHRT revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcast Radio | $397.6M | 40.7% | +0.5% |
| Trade and Barter Transactions | $110.1M | 11.3% | +44.8% |
| Networks | $103.7M | 10.6% | -3.8% |
| Sponsorship and Events | $30.5M | 3.1% | -16.3% |
| Other | $3.8M | 0.4% | -14.3% |
| Total revenue | $977.2M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
IHRT suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Netflix (NFLX) | “•A video podcast partnership with Netflix, making Netflix the exclusive home for video versions of 15 top iHeart podcasts;” |
| Partner | ByteDance | “•A multiplatform partnership with TikTok that included the creation of the TikTok Podcast Network, new co-branded radio programming, and live-event integrations;” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Mar 2, 2026.
IHRT analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $-0.03 | $0.24 | −$0.26 | $1.05B | 4 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.65 | $0.52 | +26.1% | $1.23B | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $-0.50 | $-0.21 | −$0.30 | $4.14B | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.01 | $0.04 | -67.6% | $4.14B | 4 |
IHRT options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±33.6% (±$0.68) by Dec 18, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 9, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±19% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2026 | 45 | 92.8% | ±33.6% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 73 | 130.8% | ±47.5% |
30-day implied volatility 95.7% vs 96.2% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 2.5. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of November 3, 2026 at 22:13 UTC)
| Price | USD 2.09 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 15.47% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 1.81 |
| Open | USD 1.81 |
| Day Range | USD 1.81 – 2.17 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 1.38 – 6.56 |
| Volume | 1,177,256 shares |
| Market Cap | $323.51M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (IHRT)
Nexqual's technical model rates IHRT "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 128 daily candles, as of November 3, 2026 at 22:13 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 56.48 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 2.2) |
| MACD | -0.1 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (IHRT)
Wall Street analysts rate IHRT "Sell" based on 4 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 3.63 (range USD 2.25–5), per Nexqual as of November 3, 2026 at 22:13 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Sell |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 4 |
| Mean Target | USD 3.63 |
| High Target | USD 5 |
| Low Target | USD 2.25 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 2 / 2 |
Earnings (IHRT)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-09 |
|---|---|
| Revenue Estimate | $1.05B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -0.52 vs est -0.33 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.61 vs est -0.54 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.26 vs est 0.13 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.43 vs est -0.01 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, November 3, 2026 at 22:13 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (IHRT)
| Total Revenue | $3.99B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +4.70% |
| Gross Margin | +58.81% |
| Operating Margin | +3.63% |
| Profit Margin | -7.17% |
| Current Ratio | 1.41 |
| Total Cash | $174.44M |
| Total Debt | $5.76B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $36.26M (0.9% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, November 3, 2026 at 22:13 UTC.
Financial Health Score (IHRT)
Nexqual rates iHeartMedia, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of November 3, 2026 at 22:13 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +3.1% (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026 vs the 4 before, SEC), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 59%, operating 0% (last 12 months; the Dec 2025 quarter alone accounts for 1336% of operating income) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $174M cash and investments vs $5.04B debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $36M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), slim 0.9% margin |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE not meaningful (negative equity); ROA -5.9% (last 4 quarters, SEC) |
Ownership (IHRT)
| Insider Ownership | +6.79% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +89.13% |
| Shares Outstanding | 133.70M |
| Float | 144.72M |
| Short % of Float | +6.39% |
Source: Nexqual, November 3, 2026 at 22:13 UTC.
Leadership (IHRT)
iHeartMedia, Inc. is led by Robert W. Pittman, Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of November 3, 2026 at 22:13 UTC.
| Chairman & CEO | Robert W. Pittman |
|---|---|
| President, COO & Director | Richard J. Bressler |
| Chief Financial Officer | Michael B. McGuinness |
| Senior Vice President of Investor Relations | Andrey Hart |
| President of Marketing & Chief Marketing Officer | Gayle Troberman |
Major Backers & Investors (IHRT)
Notable institutional backers of iHeartMedia, Inc. include Global Media & Entertainment Investments Ltd, PIMCO Funds-PIMCO Income Fund, Oak Hill Advisors, L.P., according to Nexqual as of November 3, 2026 at 22:13 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Global Media & Entertainment Investments Ltd | 31.89% |
| PIMCO Funds-PIMCO Income Fund | 14% |
| Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. | 10.9% |
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 7.55% |
| Goldman Sachs | 7.53% |
| Sona Asset Management (US) LLC | 7.22% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Allianz Asset Management GmbH | 34.79% |
| BlackRock | 15.64% |
| Deutsche Bank AG | 11.33% |
| Vanguard Group | 8.43% |
Source: Nexqual, November 3, 2026 at 22:13 UTC.
From iHeartMedia, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-02)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- We believe recruiting and retaining top talent is an important component of the success of our radio networks. •Total Traffic & Weather Network delivers real-time local traffic flow and incident information along with weather updates, sports and news to more than 1,900 radio stations and approximately 230 television affiliates, as well as through Internet and mobile partnerships, reaching approximately 211 million consumers each month.
- As measured by Podtrac, iHeartMedia is the number one podcast publisher with 167 million global monthly downloads and streams and 30 million unique monthly U.S. users in 2025 and has the most shows featured in the Top 10 across all categories, with titles including Stuff You Should Know, The Breakfast Club, On Purpose with Jay Shetty, The Herd with Colin Cowherd, and many more.
- We are the only podcast publisher with podcasts ranked in all 19 of Podtrac's content categories and we have the most top 10 shows of any podcast publisher, as measured by Podtrac. •Ad Tech: We are the only company able to provide a complete ad tech solution for all forms of audio: on demand, broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting.
- Our success is dependent on our ability to obtain and maintain proprietary protection for our technology and the know‑how related to our business, defend and enforce our intellectual property rights and operate our business without infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating valid and enforceable intellectual property rights of others.
Partnerships
- In 2025, we launched: •A video podcast partnership with Netflix, making Netflix the exclusive home for video versions of 15 top iHeart podcasts; •A multiplatform partnership with TikTok that included the creation of the TikTok Podcast Network, new co-branded radio programming, and live-event integrations; •Our Guaranteed Human initiative which is a company-wide pro-human, pro-creator authenticity commitment; and •A regional podcasting hub to develop podcast studios and content in Qatar.
- Notably, the TCPA provides a private right of action, for which individual plaintiffs or classes of plaintiff may bring suit seeking damages up to $500 per violation.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Increased royalty rates could significantly increase our expenses, which could adversely affect our business and results of operations.
- Environmental, health, safety and land use laws and regulations may limit or restrict some of our operations.
- We may face lawsuits, incur liability or suffer reputational harm as a result of content published or made available through our services.
- The nature of our business could expose us to claims or public criticism related to defamation, illegal content, misinformation, and content regulation.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTN-A | Gray Media, Inc. | USD 7.05 | ▼ 29.43% |
| SBGI | Sinclair, Inc. | USD 13.47 | ▲ 3.86% |
| NMAX | Newsmax, Inc. | USD 8 | ▲ 0.13% |
| NXST | Nexstar Media Group, Inc. | USD 178.56 | ▲ 0.57% |
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