Stock events for iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT)
Over the past six months, iHeartMedia's stock price increased by 41.48%, and by 104.38% over the past year. Q3 2025 earnings showed revenue exceeding expectations but profitability falling short, while the Digital Audio Group revenue grew by 13.5% year-over-year. An analyst price target increase was reported on November 17, 2025. Q4 2025 revenue increased by 0.8% year-over-year, and full-year 2025 revenue was virtually flat year-over-year, with Digital Audio revenue continuing to perform strongly. The company reported a Q4 net loss of over $41 million and a full-year 2025 net loss of $472 million. As of March 7, 2026, iHeartMedia has a consensus "Reduce" rating from analysts. In the past three months, iHeartMedia insiders have bought more company stock than they have sold.
Demand Seasonality affecting iHeartMedia, Inc.’s stock price
Demand for iHeartMedia's products and services exhibits seasonality, particularly influenced by political advertising in election years. Political advertising provides a boost in election years, and its absence or reduction in non-election years can lead to revenue decreases. General broadcast advertising has also been affected by uncertain market conditions, while demand for digital and podcast advertising has shown consistent growth.
Overview of iHeartMedia, Inc.’s business
iHeartMedia, Inc. specializes in radio broadcasting, digital streaming, and live events, operating in the Consumer Services sector, specifically in Broadcasting and Internet Radio Broadcasting. The company's business is divided into three segments: the Multiplatform Group, the Digital Audio Group, and the Audio & Media Services Group. Its major products include broadcast radio stations, the iHeartRadio digital platform, and a wide range of podcasts, along with live events like the iHeartRadio Music Festival and Jingle Ball concert series.
IHRT’s Geographic footprint
iHeartMedia has a significant geographic footprint, operating over 860 radio stations in over 150 markets in the United States, reaching approximately 243 million to 276 million monthly listeners. Internationally, the company owns and operates over 140 radio stations in Australia and New Zealand. Its former subsidiary, Clear Channel Outdoor, operates in about 30 countries across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
IHRT Corporate Image Assessment
Specific events directly impacting iHeartMedia, Inc.'s brand reputation in the past year were not explicitly detailed in the provided search results. However, iHeartMedia executed a strategic expansion into creator-driven audio content through a multiplatform partnership with TikTok, which included the launch of the TikTok Podcast Network and TikTok Radio, potentially enhancing its relevance in the evolving digital audio landscape.
Ownership
iHeartMedia, Inc.'s ownership is heavily concentrated among institutional investors, who collectively hold the vast majority of the stock. Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (PIMCO) is the single largest shareholder. The general public holds approximately 20% to 22% of the company's shares, while individual insiders own about 2.1% to 5.55% of the company's shares.
