Townsquare Media (TSQ) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Townsquare Media, Inc. (NYSE: TSQ) is a diversified media and entertainment company that operates primarily in small and mid-sized markets across the United States. The company owns and manages over 300 local radio stations that deliver music, news, sports and community programming to listeners. In addition to its core broadcasting business, Townsquare Media provides digital marketing solutions and advertising services through its proprietary platforms and specialized agencies, helping local businesses connect with consumers via targeted online campaigns.

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Purchase, New York, Townsquare Media has grown its footprint through strategic acquisitions and the development of a broad digital portfolio. The company’s online properties include locally focused news and entertainment websites, streaming services and social media channels. Complementing its on-air and online offerings, Townsquare produces live events and experiential programs—such as music festivals and community gatherings—designed to engage audiences and create additional advertising opportunities.

With a presence in dozens of markets nationwide, Townsquare Media emphasizes a localized approach to content creation and audience engagement. The company’s leadership is headed by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bill Wilson, a seasoned media executive with extensive experience in radio, digital media and live entertainment. Under his direction, Townsquare Media continues to pursue innovative partnerships and growth initiatives to strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving media landscape.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $6.47 to $6.68
• 50-Day Range: $6.49 to $7.37
• 52-Week Range: $6.47 to $10.79
• Volume: 49,808 shs
• Average Volume: 43,221 shs
• Market Capitalization: $106.61 million
• P/E Ratio: 3.21
• Dividend Yield: 12.34%
• Price Target: $17.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Townsquare Media Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Townsquare Media scored higher than 99% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 3rd out of 295 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: 3.7 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Townsquare Media has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Upside Potential

Townsquare Media has a consensus price target of $17.00, representing about 162.1% upside from its current price of $6.49.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Townsquare Media has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 20.56%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Townsquare Media are expected to grow by 20.56% in the coming year, from $1.07 to $1.29 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Townsquare Media is 3.21, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 235.59.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Townsquare Media is 3.21, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 18.64.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Townsquare Media has a PEG Ratio of 1.93. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Short Interest

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.59% of the float of Townsquare Media has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Townsquare Media has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Townsquare Media has recently decreased by 41.96%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

Townsquare Media is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 12.36%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Townsquare Media has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Townsquare Media is 39.60%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Townsquare Media will have a dividend payout ratio of 62.02% next year. This indicates that Townsquare Media will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.59% of the float of Townsquare Media has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Townsquare Media has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Townsquare Media has recently decreased by 41.96%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.98

News Sentiment

Townsquare Media has a news sentiment score of 0.98. 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 0.59 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Townsquare Media this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

6 people have searched for TSQ on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

2 people have added Townsquare Media to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Townsquare Media insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $69,200.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

29.20% of the stock of Townsquare Media is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

71.69% of the stock of Townsquare Media is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

TSQ Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have TSQ shares performed this year?

Townsquare Media's stock was trading at $9.09 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, TSQ stock has decreased by 28.7% and is now trading at $6.4850.

How were Townsquare Media's earnings last quarter?

Townsquare Media, Inc. (NYSE:TSQ) released its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 6th. The company reported $0.22 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.21 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $115.45 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $114.77 million. Townsquare Media had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 56.87% and a net margin of 7.93%.
Read the conference call transcript.

How do I buy shares of Townsquare Media?

Shares of TSQ 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 Townsquare Media own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Townsquare Media investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Meta Platforms (META), Arista Networks (ANET), ServiceNow (NOW), Adobe (ADBE) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 8/1 Dividend: 7/18/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/1 Dividend: 7/18/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/01/2025
• Last Earnings: 8/06/2025
• Today: 10/06/2025
• Record date for 11/3 Dividend: 10/27/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 11/3 Dividend: 10/27/2025
• Dividend Payable: 11/03/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/10/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: BRDCST - RADIO/TV
• Sub-Industry: Communication
• Current Symbol: NYSE:TSQ
• CIK: 1499832
• Web: www.townsquaremedia.com
• Phone: (230) 861-0900
• Fax: 203-861-0920
• Employees: 2,049
• Year Founded: 2010

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Townsquare Media: $17.00
• High Price Target: $21.00
• Low Price Target: $13.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +162.1%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.67
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.02
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 3.21
• Forward P/E Ratio: 6.06
• P/E Growth: 1.93
• Net Income: -$10.93 million
• Net Margins: 7.93%
• Pretax Margin: 5.01%
• Return on Equity: -56.87%
• Return on Assets: 3.43%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.98
• Quick Ratio: 0.98

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $450.98 million
• Price / Sales: 0.24
• Cash Flow: $2.75 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.36
• Book Value: ($1.70) per share
• Price / Book: -3.81

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 16,440,000
• Free Float: 11,643,000
• Market Cap: $106.61 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.17