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Saga Communications (SGA) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$10.04 +0.51 (+5.35%)
Closing price 08/7/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$9.95 -0.09 (-0.90%)
As of 08/7/2026 07:34 PM Eastern
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About Saga Communications Stock (NASDAQ:SGA)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$9.32
$10.11
50-Day Range
$8.40
$10.04
52-Week Range
$8.24
$13.51
Volume
22,448 shs
Average Volume
13,405 shs
Market Capitalization
$63.85 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
9.96%
Price Target
N/A
Consensus Rating
Reduce

Company Overview

Saga Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGA) is an independent radio broadcasting company that owns and operates a portfolio of local radio stations across the United States. Headquartered in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, the company focuses on full‐service radio properties offering a variety of formats, including music, news‐talk and sports programming. In addition to traditional over‐the‐air broadcasts, Saga leverages web streaming and mobile platforms to broaden listener reach and provide advertisers with multimedia opportunities.

Founded in 1985 by Edward J. “Ed” Christian, Saga Communications has pursued steady growth through strategic acquisitions and market development. Over the decades, it has expanded into numerous regional clusters, combining centralized support functions for programming, sales and technical operations with locally driven content and community engagement. The company’s integrated approach enables advertisers to execute targeted campaigns across both on-air and digital channels, enhancing audience connection and measurement capabilities.

Operating primarily in the Midwest and Southern United States, Saga serves markets including Wisconsin, Florida and the Mid-Atlantic region, among others. Under the guidance of founder and CEO Ed Christian, the company emphasizes localism through live events, community partnerships and bespoke marketing solutions. By maintaining a balance between national best practices and local market insight, Saga Communications aims to deliver compelling programming and advertising value in each of its service areas.

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Saga Communications Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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29th Percentile Overall Score

SGA MarketRank™: 

Saga Communications scored higher than 29% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 171st out of 238 stocks in the communication services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Saga Communications has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.67, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Saga Communications has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about Saga Communications' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Saga Communications are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.57) to ($0.36) per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Saga Communications is -7.44, 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 Saga Communications is -7.44, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Saga Communications has a P/B Ratio of 0.55. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Saga Communications' valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    0.26% of the float of Saga Communications has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Saga Communications has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.16, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Saga Communications has recently increased by 128.08%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • Dividend Leadership

    Saga Communications is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 10.49%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

  • Dividend Growth

    Saga Communications does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

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  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Saga Communications this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    2 people have searched for SGA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    1 people have added Saga Communications to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Saga Communications insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    23.20% of the stock of Saga Communications is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    74.28% of the stock of Saga Communications is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Saga Communications' insider trading history.
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SGA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Saga Communications' stock was trading at $11.45 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, SGA shares have decreased by 12.3% and is now trading at $10.04.

Saga Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGA) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, March, 12th. The company reported $1.27 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.04 by $1.23. The business had revenue of $26.51 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $27.70 million. Saga Communications had a negative net margin of 8.24% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.88%.
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Top institutional investors of Saga Communications include Marquette Asset Management LLC (0.45%). Insiders that own company stock include Edward K Christian Trust and Gate City Capital Management,.
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Shares of SGA 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.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Saga Communications investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), Humana (HUM), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC) and AUO (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
3/12/2026
Record date for 6/12 Dividend
5/22/2026
Ex-Dividend for 6/12 Dividend
5/22/2026
Dividend Payable
6/12/2026
Today
8/07/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/13/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Industry
Media
Sub-Industry
Broadcasting
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:SGA
CIK
886136
Employees
570
Year Founded
1986

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
($1.35)
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
-$7.90 million
Net Margins
-8.24%
Pretax Margin
-10.75%
Return on Equity
3.88%
Return on Assets
2.90%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.03
Current Ratio
2.81
Quick Ratio
2.81

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$107.11 million
Price / Sales
0.60
Cash Flow
$3.09 per share
Price / Cash Flow
3.25
Book Value
$18.25 per share
Price / Book
0.55

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
6,360,000
Free Float
4,888,000
Market Cap
$63.85 million
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
-0.10

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This page (NASDAQ:SGA) was last updated on 8/8/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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