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iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

iHeartMedia (IHRT) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.41 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.21. This compares to a loss of $0.54 per share a year ago.

iHeartMedia NASDAQ: IHRT reported second-quarter revenue growth that exceeded its prior outlook, led by continued expansion in digital audio and podcasting, while its broadcast-focused Multiplatform Group remained under pressure from macroeconomic uncertainty and non-cash marketing expenses.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iHeartMedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: IHRT) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Financial Highlights:1 Q2 2026 Consolidated Results Q2 Revenue of $977 million, up 4.7% (Excluding Q2 Political Revenue, Q2 Revenue up 3.5%) GAAP Operating income of $36 million, compared to a GAAP Operating income of $35 million in Q2 2025, improvement of 0.4% Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $152 million, compared to $156 million in Q2 2025, down 2.9% Cash provided.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: IHRT) announced today that on Monday August 10th, 2026, it will issue financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. The company will conduct a conference call at 4:30 p.m. (ET), following the release of its earnings announcement, to discuss its financial results and business outlook. A live audio webcast of the call will be available on the Investors homepage of iHeartMedia's website (https://investors.iheartmedia.com/) beginning a.

iHeartMedia is rated BUY, driven by strong 2H26 catalysts and secular podcast growth. Podcasting and programmatic advertising are key earnings drivers, with digital audio margins set to improve in 2H26. Management guides for $800m EBITDA (+17% yoy) and $200m FCF in 2026, despite a highly leveraged balance sheet.

iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT)'s second-quarter results are expected to come in largely in line with company guidance, Bank of America said in a note that highlighted an expanding partnership with Netflix as a bright spot for the audio company. BofA maintained its second-quarter revenue estimate of $965 million, up 3% year-over-year, and kept its adjusted EBITDA forecast at $150 million, roughly matching company guidance.

Shares of Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX | NFLX Price Prediction) stock are down 7% in Monday afternoon trading, hovering near $72.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iHeartMedia, the No. 1 audio company in America today unveiled AudioGraph™ a suite of advertising capabilities that, for the first time, will bring digital-like targeting, identity-based planning and measurement, and outcome-based attribution to broadcast radio at scale. These capabilities are powered by Triton Digital, the global technology and services leader. The vast majority of audio consumption (64 percent) comes from broadcast radio, yet up until today, it has.

Netflix is adding several new podcast shows to its content library, including ones by Hollywood star ​Kate Hudson and celebrity lifestyle guru Martha ‌Stewart, deepening its video podcast partnership with iHeartMedia.