Salem Media Group (SALM) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Salem Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) is a U.S.-based multimedia company specializing in Christian and conservative content. Founded in the mid-1970s, the company is headquartered in Irving, Texas, and has grown through organic development and strategic acquisitions. Over more than four decades, Salem has established itself as a leading provider of faith-based and right-of-center news, talk, and inspirational programming across multiple platforms.

The company’s core operations include the ownership and operation of AM and FM radio stations in key U.S. markets, as well as the Salem Radio Network, which offers syndicated talk, news, and music programming to hundreds of affiliate stations nationwide. Beyond terrestrial radio, Salem New Media delivers digital services such as streaming audio, podcasts and mobile applications. The group also publishes a range of Christian books, magazines and devotionals through Salem Publishing, and organizes live events and conferences that bring together faith leaders, authors and audiences for worship, education and community outreach.

Salem Media Group serves a diverse national audience with a focus on listeners and readers seeking inspirational music, ministry teaching and conservative news commentary. Its digital footprint extends globally, attracting visitors to websites covering politics, finance, family living and religious topics. In addition to traditional advertising, the company offers marketing and sponsorship solutions that connect faith-oriented businesses and nonprofits with targeted consumer segments.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer David Santrella and Chairman Edward G. Atsinger III, Salem continues to refine its multi-platform strategy. The executive team emphasizes investment in digital innovation, strategic partnerships and content quality to expand reach and deepen engagement within the faith and values-driven media market. Through ongoing programming development and audience research, Salem positions itself for sustained growth in the evolving Christian and conservative media landscape.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $0.85 to $0.94
• 50-Day Range: $0.84 to $1.48
• 52-Week Range: $0.15 to $2.09
• Volume: 4,358 shs
• Average Volume: 86,768 shs
• Market Capitalization: $23.65 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Salem Media Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Salem Media Group scored higher than 17% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 266th out of 290 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: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Salem Media Group.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Salem Media Group is -2.56, 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 Salem Media Group is -2.56, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.08% of the float of Salem Media Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Salem Media Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Salem Media Group has recently decreased by 60.39%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Salem Media Group does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Salem Media Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Salem Media Group is 18.87%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.08% of the float of Salem Media Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Salem Media Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Salem Media Group has recently decreased by 60.39%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Salem Media Group this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

1 people have searched for SALM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Salem Media Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

54.61% of the stock of Salem Media Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 10.14% of the stock of Salem Media Group is held by institutions.

SALM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SALM shares performed this year?

Salem Media Group's stock was trading at $0.63 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, SALM shares have increased by 37.9% and is now trading at $0.8688.

How were Salem Media Group's earnings last quarter?

Salem Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SALM) posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, November, 8th. The company reported ($0.24) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $58.72 million for the quarter. Salem Media Group had a negative net margin of 3.80% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.79%.

How do I buy shares of Salem Media Group?

Shares of SALM 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 Salem Media Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Salem Media Group investors own include Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Bionano Genomics (BNGO), Meta Platforms (META), Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT), NVIDIA (NVDA) and Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 11/08/2024
• Today: 7/13/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: Radio broadcasting stations
• Sub-Industry: Broadcasting
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:SALM
• CIK: 1050606
• Web: www.salemmedia.com
• Phone: (469) 586-0080
• Fax: 805-384-4520
• Employees: 1,340
• Year Founded: 1986

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.53
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$43.31 million
• Net Margins: -3.80%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: -5.79%
• Return on Assets: -1.62%

Debt

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

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $261.57 million
• Price / Sales: 0.09
• Cash Flow: $0.86 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 1.01
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 27,217,000
• Free Float: 12,354,000
• Market Cap: $23.65 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: -0.36