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IHEARTMEDIA, INC.

NASDAQ

$1.97

▼ DOWN 2.48% (-0.05)

KEY STATISTICS

Market Cap$258.82 M

52w High$6.56

52w Low$1.86

Dividend Yield—

Frequency—

P/E-1.08

Volume1.01M

Shares Out.130.06M

COMPANY

LEADERSHIP

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Robert W. Pittman

COMPENSATION 2026

Salary$1,800,000

Stock Awards$8,000,002

Incentive Plan Pay$2,867,400

All Other Comp.$304,412

Total$12,971,814

ABOUT

SECTOR

Communication Services

WENT PUBLIC

July 1, 2019

METHOD OF GOING PUBLIC

IPO

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES

8,500

PRICE TARGET

Target High$5.00

Target Low$3.50

Target Median$4.25

Target Consensus$4.25

UPCOMING EARNINGS

DateNov 9, 2026

DayMonday

Rev. Est.$1.05B

NOV

MON

ETFS HOLDING THIS STOCK

ETFS HOLDING

LISTED HERE

RANKED BY POSITION SIZE

INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP

SHARES OWNED

51.92%

HOLDERS

185

TOP 8 OF 185 · RANKED BY POSITION SIZE

Allianz Asset Management Gmbh

Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc

Douglas Lane & Associates, LLC

4.2M sh

$11.96M

PRICE

$1.97 ▼ DOWN 2.48% (−$0.05)

About iHeartMedia, Inc.

https://www.iheartmedia.com ↗

iHeartMedia, Inc. is a global media and entertainment company offering broadcast radio, digital audio, podcasts, live events, and media services across multiple platforms and segments.

INDUSTRY

Broadcasting

A SERVICE IHEARTMEDIA, INC. IS KNOWN FOR

iHeartRadio

iHeartRadio is a free digital audio platform offering live radio, podcasts, and custom playlists, reflecting iHeartMedia's shift from traditional radio to the broader digital audio landscape.

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iHeartMedia in 2025

SENTIMENT: − NEGATIVE

REGULATORY · FEBRUARY 2025

iHeartMedia Under Federal Investigation for 'Payola' Allegations

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) launched an investigation into iHeartMedia over allegations of 'payola' violations. The probe examines whether the company pressured musicians to perform at its festivals for free or at reduced rates in exchange for favorable radio airplay, which could violate federal laws requiring disclosure of such arrangements.

RESTRUCTURING · JANUARY 2025 · COMPLETED

iHeartMedia Executes a Comprehensive $4.8 Billion Debt Restructuring to Extend Maturities and Enhance Financial Flexibility

In a pivotal move to solidify its financial foundation, iHeartMedia successfully completed an out-of-court restructuring of approximately $4.8 billion of its debt. This strategic decision extended the maturity dates of the debt, providing the company with a longer operational runway and increased flexibility to invest in its growth areas, particularly its burgeoning digital and podcasting businesses.

Latest News

PRNEWSWIRE · OCT 2, 2026

Good Sports and TruGreen Host 'Play Day Celebration' and Equipment Donation to Kick off Fall Sports Season at Local High School

TruGreen and iHeartMedia announce national collaboration to support youth sports, including a celebratory equipment donation and 'Play Day' with Maplewood High School FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TruGreen, in collaboration with Good Sports and iHeartMedia, announced an initiative to help further Good Sports' mission to drive equitable access in youth sports and physical activity by supporting children in high-need communities to achieve their greatest potential, on the field and in life.

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EARLIER COVERAGE

SEEKING ALPHA · OCT 2, 2026

iHeartMedia: Record Political Ad Spending In H2 2026 To Drive EBITDA

iHeartMedia, Inc. is maintained at BUY, with the investment case weighted toward a 2H26 rebound driven by record political ad spending. IHRT's Digital Audio Group, led by its #1 podcast platform, delivers superior EBITDA margins (34%) and is a key forward earnings driver. 2Q26 results saw higher non-cash marketing spend depress EBITDA, but management reaffirmed 17% YoY EBITDA growth guidance for 2026 and $200M programmatic revenue.

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