iHeartMedia (IHRT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: IHRT) is a leading media and entertainment company primarily engaged in radio broadcasting, digital streaming, podcasting and live events. As one of the largest owners of radio stations in the United States, iHeartMedia operates over 850 broadcast radio stations across major markets, delivering news, talk, music and sports content to millions of listeners daily. The company generates revenue through advertising sales on its terrestrial radio platforms and digital channels, offering advertisers broad reach and targeted solutions.

In addition to traditional radio, iHeartMedia has expanded its digital footprint through the iHeartRadio platform, a free streaming service that provides on-demand music, live radio stations and curated playlists. The company has also invested heavily in podcasting, producing original content through its iHeartPodcasts network, which features a diverse slate of shows spanning news, true crime, comedy and lifestyle genres. iHeartMedia further engages audiences through live events and branded experiences, including the annual iHeartRadio Music Festival and iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour.

Originally founded as Clear Channel Communications in 1972, the company underwent a major restructuring and rebranding as iHeartMedia in 2014 following a Chapter 11 reorganization. This transition allowed the organization to sharpen its focus on digital innovation and diversify beyond traditional broadcasting. Over the years, iHeartMedia has embraced new technologies and partnerships to strengthen its position in the evolving media landscape.

Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, iHeartMedia serves audiences nationwide, with regional offices in Los Angeles, New York and other key markets. Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bob Pittman, the company continues to drive growth through strategic content initiatives, platform enhancements and expanded advertising offerings. By blending established radio expertise with digital and event-driven experiences, iHeartMedia aims to remain at the forefront of audio entertainment and marketing solutions.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.95 to $2.05
• 50-Day Range: $1.05 to $2.08
• 52-Week Range: $0.95 to $2.84
• Volume: 306,682 shs
• Average Volume: 798,408 shs
• Market Capitalization: $292.29 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $2.92
• Consensus Rating: Hold

iHeartMedia Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

iHeartMedia scored higher than 44% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 193rd out of 286 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

iHeartMedia has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

iHeartMedia has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for iHeartMedia are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.13) to ($0.11) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of iHeartMedia is -0.24, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of iHeartMedia is -0.24, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Short Interest

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.60% of the float of iHeartMedia has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

iHeartMedia has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 10, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in iHeartMedia has recently increased by 12.33%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

iHeartMedia does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

iHeartMedia does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.60% of the float of iHeartMedia has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

iHeartMedia has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 10, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in iHeartMedia has recently increased by 12.33%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

iHeartMedia has a news sentiment score of 1.87. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.81 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for iHeartMedia this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, iHeartMedia insiders have bought 65,362.47% more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $244,175.00 in company stock and sold $373.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 8.50% of the stock of iHeartMedia is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

93.89% of the stock of iHeartMedia is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

IHRT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have IHRT shares performed this year?

iHeartMedia's stock was trading at $1.98 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, IHRT stock has increased by 0.0% and is now trading at $1.98.

How were iHeartMedia's earnings last quarter?

iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:IHRT) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May, 12th. The company reported ($0.63) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.47) by $0.16. The company earned $807.10 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $790.17 million. iHeartMedia had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.84% and a negative net margin of 32.95%.
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Does iHeartMedia have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of iHeartMedia: Jelli Inc., HowStuffWorks, Stuff Media, Thumbplay, Aircheck India Pvt. Ltd., AMFM Broadcasting Inc., AMFM Broadcasting Licenses LLC, and more.

Who are iHeartMedia's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of iHeartMedia include Douglas Lane & Associates LLC (2.95%) and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Robert W Pittman, Richard J Bressler, James A Rasulo, Michael B Mcguinness, Scott D Hamilton and Kamakshi Sivaramakrishnan.
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How do I buy shares of iHeartMedia?

Shares of IHRT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of iHeartMedia own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that iHeartMedia investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), The RMR Group (RMR), AU Optronics (AUOTY), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC) and Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/12/2025
• Today: 7/11/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: BRDCST - RADIO/TV
• Sub-Industry: Communication
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:IHRT
• CIK: 1400891
• Web: www.iheartmedia.com
• Phone: 210-822-2828
• Fax: 302-655-5049
• Employees: 10,100
• Year Founded: 1972

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for iHeartMedia: $2.92
• High Price Target: $4.50
• Low Price Target: $1.25
• Potential Upside/Downside: +46.9%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.25
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($8.39)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$1.01 billion
• Net Margins: -32.95%
• Pretax Margin: -33.00%
• Return on Equity: -2.84%
• Return on Assets: -0.82%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.59
• Quick Ratio: 1.59

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $3.85 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.08
• Cash Flow: $2.92 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 0.68
• Book Value: ($9.22) per share
• Price / Book: -0.22

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 147,620,000
• Free Float: 135,074,000
• Market Cap: $293.03 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.83