Townsquare Media (TSQ) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Townsquare Media, Inc. (NYSE: TSQ) is a diversified media and digital marketing services company focused on delivering compelling local content and advertising solutions in mid-sized U.S. markets. Founded in 2010 through the combination of Townsquare Media and Peak Broadcasting, the company has grown its portfolio to encompass more than 300 radio stations across approximately 70 markets. Townsquare’s radio brands span music formats, news talk, and sports, providing listeners with locally relevant programming and community engagement.

Beyond traditional broadcasting, Townsquare Media has developed a robust digital platform that includes websites, mobile apps, and social media channels. Through its Townsquare Interactive segment, the company offers digital marketing products and services to small and medium-sized businesses, including search engine optimization, paid media, content creation, and social media management. By pairing local insights with data-driven strategies, Townsquare helps advertisers increase their brand visibility, generate leads, and engage customers across multiple digital touchpoints.

In addition to radio and digital, Townsquare is known for producing live events and festivals that draw national and regional audiences. These events cover music, sports, food, and culture, reinforcing the company’s local market leadership and fostering community connections. Markets served by Townsquare include both growing suburban centers and established regional hubs, allowing the company to tailor its offerings to a wide range of demographic profiles and advertiser needs.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Bill Wilson and Chief Financial Officer Steven Price, Townsquare Media continues to leverage its integrated platform to drive growth and innovation. The executive team emphasizes local storytelling, digital transformation, and community involvement as key elements of the company’s strategy, aiming to create sustainable value for listeners, advertisers, and shareholders alike.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $8.07 to $8.27
• 50-Day Range: $6.69 to $8.27
• 52-Week Range: $6.47 to $12.32
• Volume: 35,113 shs
• Average Volume: 69,848 shs
• Market Capitalization: $133.58 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 9.79%
• Price Target: $17.00
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Townsquare Media Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Townsquare Media scored higher than 94% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 17th out of 291 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: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Townsquare Media has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

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

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 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 -6.14, 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 Townsquare Media is -6.14, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Townsquare Media has a PEG Ratio of 1.49. 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

0.14% 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 0.1, 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 96.28%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

Townsquare Media is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 9.70%, 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 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

0.14% 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 0.1, 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 96.28%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.50

News Sentiment

Townsquare Media has a news sentiment score of 0.50. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.86 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Townsquare Media this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 4 people have searched for TSQ on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -43% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Townsquare Media to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

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

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Townsquare Media insiders have sold 4,656.94% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $5,177.00 in company stock and sold $246,267.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

30.50% 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 10.1% and is now trading at $8.17.

How were Townsquare Media's earnings last quarter?

Townsquare Media, Inc. (NYSE:TSQ) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 8th. The company reported ($0.05) EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.05). The company earned $98.68 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $98.50 million. Townsquare Media had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 41.58% and a negative net margin of 3.41%.
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 5/1 Dividend: 4/17/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/1 Dividend: 4/17/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/01/2025
• Last Earnings: 5/08/2025
• Today: 7/11/2025
• Record date for 8/1 Dividend: 7/18/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/1 Dividend: 7/18/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/01/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• 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: +108.1%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($1.33)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 7.64
• P/E Growth: 1.5
• Net Income: -$10.93 million
• Net Margins: -3.41%
• Pretax Margin: -3.54%
• Return on Equity: -41.58%
• Return on Assets: 3.15%

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: 0.30
• Cash Flow: $2.71 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 3.02
• Book Value: ($1.70) per share
• Price / Book: -4.81

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 16,350,000
• Free Float: 11,365,000
• Market Cap: $133.58 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.13