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iHeartMedia operates as a media and entertainment company within the Communication Services sector, generating revenue through advertising and subscription services across its radio and digital platforms.
Business. iHeartMedia operates as a media and entertainment company within the Communication Services sector, generating revenue through advertising and subscription services across its radio and digital platforms.
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- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
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- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
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- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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iHeartMedia operates as a media and entertainment company within the Communication Services sector, generating revenue through advertising and subscription services across its radio and digital platforms.
iHeartMedia maintains a highly leveraged capital structure with long-term debt of $4.98 billion against total equity of -$1.83 billion, resulting in a negative debt-to-equity ratio of -2.73. The company holds $271 million in cash and equivalents, which is insufficient to cover its total debt obligations, leading to a medium liquidity risk assessment. Operating cash flow stands at $92.6 million, providing some operational liquidity, but the balance sheet remains constrained by significant debt burdens.
Profitability metrics indicate significant financial distress, with a net loss of $472.9 million and an operating loss of $20.6 million on revenues of $3.86 billion. The return on assets is negative at -9.22%, reflecting the inability of the asset base to generate net income. The reported return on equity of 25.88% is a mathematical artifact of the negative equity base and does not represent genuine economic profitability.
Revenue generation is supported by a global subsidiary structure, including entities in the Middle East, China, Taiwan, Greece, and Mauritius, as disclosed in EX-21 filings. The presence of subsidiaries such as RCS Works Mena DMCC and RCS Radio Computing China, Inc suggests a diversified geographic footprint for its radio computing and identity services. However, specific revenue concentration by segment or geography is not detailed in the available data.
Growth trajectory analysis is limited by the absence of historical period data in the input. The current financial snapshot shows a revenue base of $3.86 billion, but without prior period comparisons, year-over-year growth rates cannot be calculated. The company's ability to sustain this revenue level amidst negative net income remains a key uncertainty.
Key risk factors include medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk, with a critical flag noting that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. The negative equity position amplifies financial risk, as any further erosion in asset value or increase in liabilities could threaten solvency. The low dilution risk suggests that share count stability is currently maintained, with basic and diluted shares outstanding both at 154.3 million.
Recent observations include reconciler events indicating zero analysis jobs for the company, which may reflect data processing delays rather than fundamental business changes. No specific news events, filing observations, or transcript insights are available to provide additional context on recent corporate actions or strategic shifts.
- iHeartMedia carries $4.98 billion in long-term debt against negative equity of $1.83 billion, creating a fragile balance sheet.
- The company reported a net loss of $472.9 million, with negative return on assets of -9.22%.
- Operating cash flow of $92.6 million provides limited liquidity support against high debt obligations.
- Global subsidiary presence indicates international operations, but specific revenue contributions are undisclosed.
- Low dilution risk is noted, with stable share count at 154.3 million shares.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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Derivative transactions
- Director, Chairman and CEO · Restricted Stock Units → Class A Common StockDisposed 528 768exercise · 2026-05-18
- Director, President and COO · Restricted Stock Units → Class A Common StockDisposed 528 768exercise · 2026-05-18
- CFO · Restricted Stock Units → Class A Common StockDisposed 29 167exercise · 2026-02-25
- Director, Chairman and CEO · Restricted Stock Units → Class A Common StockDisposed 256 667exercise · 2026-02-25
- Director, President and COO · Restricted Stock Units → Class A Common StockDisposed 256 667exercise · 2026-02-25
- Director, President and COO · Restricted Stock Units → Class A Common StockDisposed 303 028exercise · 2026-02-20
- Director, Chairman and CEO · Restricted Stock Units → Class A Common StockDisposed 303 028exercise · 2026-02-20
- Director, Chairman and CEO · Restricted Stock Units → Class A Common StockAcquired 669 591grant · 2026-02-17
- Director, SEE REMARKS · Restricted Stock Units → Class A Common StockAcquired 387 668grant · 2026-02-17
- Director, SEE REMARKS · Restricted Stock Units → Class A Common StockAcquired 674 083grant · 2026-02-17
- Director, SEE REMARKS · Restricted Stock Units → Class A Common StockAcquired 669 591grant · 2026-02-17
- CFO · Restricted Stock Units → Class A Common StockAcquired 59 523grant · 2026-02-17
- CFO · Restricted Stock Units → Class A Common StockAcquired 109 649grant · 2026-02-17
- Director, Chairman and CEO · Restricted Stock Units → Class A Common StockAcquired 387 668grant · 2026-02-17
- Director, Chairman and CEO · Restricted Stock Units → Class A Common StockAcquired 674 083grant · 2026-02-17
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- Net Cashcash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
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- iHeartMedia, Inc. Market data — financials · 2026-07-30
- reconciler_enqueue (reconciler) on IHRT.O · 2026-07-30
- IHRT.O HA canonical relationships · 2026-07-30
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Institutional Investor · as of 2022-09-300,01 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$17M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$10M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$9M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$31M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$7M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$8M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,00 %$0M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Leadership
- Bob W. PittmanChairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer
- Paul M. McnicolExecutive Vice President
Insider activity
- Director · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareOther 137 734 · 2026-07-29
- Director · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareOther 35 629 · 2026-06-04
- Director · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareOther 35 629 · 2026-06-04
- Director · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareOther 35 629 @ $4,21$150K · 2026-06-04
- Director · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareOther 35 629 · 2026-06-04
- Director · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareOther 35 629 @ $4,21$150K · 2026-06-04
- Director · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareOther 35 629 · 2026-06-04
- Director · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareOther 35 629 · 2026-06-04
- Director · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareOther 35 629 · 2026-06-04
- Director, President and COO · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareOther 528 768 · 2026-05-18
- Director, President and COO · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareOther 226 630 @ $5,18$1,2M · 2026-05-18
- Director, President and COO · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareOther 302 138 @ $5,18$1,6M · 2026-05-18
- Director, President and COO · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareOther 554 965 @ $5,18$2,9M · 2026-05-18
- Director, Chairman and CEO · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareOther 528 768 · 2026-05-18
- Director, Chairman and CEO · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareOther 226 630 @ $5,18$1,2M · 2026-05-18
- Director, Chairman and CEO · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareOther 302 138 @ $5,18$1,6M · 2026-05-18
- Director, Chairman and CEO · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareOther 554 965 @ $5,18$2,9M · 2026-05-18
- CFO · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareOther 115 678 @ $5,18$599K · 2026-05-18
- SEE BELOW · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareOther 55 300 @ $5,34$295K · 2026-04-28
- Director, Chairman and CEO · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareBought 16 349 @ $2,97$49K · 2026-03-09
- Director, Chairman and CEO · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareBought 32 468 @ $3,25$106K · 2026-03-05
- Director, President and COO · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareOther 50 004 @ $3,17$159K · 2026-02-25
- Director, Chairman and CEO · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareOther 256 667 · 2026-02-25
- Director, Chairman and CEO · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareOther 110 008 @ $3,17$349K · 2026-02-25
- Director, Chairman and CEO · Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareOther 146 659 @ $3,17$465K · 2026-02-25
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From filings & derived data- Long-term debt (annual): USD 5.05BUnknown
- Current liabilities (annual): USD 967.42MUnknown
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD 92.58MUnknown
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 270.92MUnknown
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD -473.68MUnknown
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -3Unknown
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -3Unknown
- Current assets (annual): USD 1.46BUnknown
- Total assets (annual): USD 5.13BUnknown
- Revenue (annual): USD 3.86BUnknown
- Capex (annual): USD 81.67MUnknown
- Net income (annual): USD -472.87MUnknown
- Operating income (annual): USD -20.64MUnknown
- Operating income (annual): USD -763.11MUnknown
- Current assets (annual): USD 1.36BUnknown
- Net income (annual): USD -1.01BUnknown
- Revenue (annual): USD 3.85BUnknown
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -7Unknown
- Total assets (annual): USD 5.57BUnknown
- Long-term debt (annual): USD 5.07BUnknown
- Current liabilities (annual): USD 870.28MUnknown
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -7Unknown
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD -1.17BUnknown
- Capex (annual): USD 97.59MUnknown