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iHeartMedia, Inc. IHRT
iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) earns a Piotroski F-score of 4/9 (mixed financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the distress zone. It pays a dividend yielding 37.62% (safety: no dividend). FY2025 revenue was $3.9B at a -12.2% net margin.
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Each year's score is computed from that year's filing — a rising Piotroski F or Altman Z″ means improving financial health, a fall is worth a look.
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How it ranks in Transportation & Utilities · percentile among 348 companies
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Piotroski F breakdown · 4/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · distress zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | 0.096 |
| Retained earnings / assets | -0.939 |
| EBIT / assets | -0.004 |
| Equity / liabilities | -0.263 |
Sector peers · similar-size Transportation & Utilities companies compare side by side →
| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IHRT | iHeartMedia, Inc. | 4/9 | -2.73 | — | +0.3% |
| TSQ | Townsquare Media, Inc. | 5/9 | -1.85 | — | -5.2% |
| UONE | URBAN ONE, INC. | 4/9 | -6.35 | — | -16.7% |
| SALM | SALEM MEDIA GROUP, INC. /DE/ | 5/9 | 0.12 | — | +3.4% |
| BBGI | BEASLEY BROADCAST GROUP INC | 2/9 | -7.23 | — | -14.3% |
| MDIA | Mediaco Holding Inc. | 2/9 | -2.54 | — | +39.5% |
| SGA | SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC | 4/9 | 5.74 | — | -5.1% |
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About iHeartMedia, Inc.
iHeartMedia, Inc. operates as an audio media company in the United States. It operates in three segments: Multiplatform Group, Digital Audio Group, and Audio & Media Services Group. The Multiplatform Group segment offers broadcast radio stations; sponsorships and endorsements; live, in-person, and virtual events; and the SmartAudio platform, a comprehensive suite of tech-enabled advertising solutions. This segment also operates Premiere Networks, a national radio network that produces, distributes, or represents syndicated radio programs and services to radio station affiliates; and Total Traffic & Weather Network, which delivers real-time traffic flow and incident information along with weather updates, sports, and news. Its Digital Audio Group segment provides podcasting, digital sites, newsletters, digital services and programs, and ad tech platforms; free ad-supported streaming offerings, subscription streaming, display advertisements, and other content disseminated over digital platforms and social media; and iHeartRadio, a mobile app and web-based service that allows users to listen to radio stations, digital-only stations, custom artist stations, and podcasts. This segment also engages in the digital advertising technology business. The Audio & Media Services Group segment is involved in the media representation business. This segment also provides RCS, a cloud and on-premises broadcast software, which offers radio and television automation, music scheduling, newsroom automation, advertising sales management, and disaster recovery solutions; real-time audio recognition technology; and media streaming and research services to radio and television stations, cable channels, record labels, advertisers, and agencies worldwide. The company was formerly known as CC Media Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to iHeartMedia, Inc. in September 2014. iHeartMedia, Inc. was incorporated in 1974 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
FAQ
Is IHRT financially healthy?
iHeartMedia, Inc.'s Piotroski F-score is 4/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the distress zone.
Does IHRT pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. iHeartMedia, Inc. pays a dividend yielding about 37.62% with a None payout ratio, rated “no dividend” for safety.
How profitable is IHRT?
In FY2025, iHeartMedia, Inc. had a net margin of -12.2%.
What is the analyst price target for IHRT?
The average Wall-Street price target for iHeartMedia, Inc. is $4.12, about 41.8% above the recent price, from 2 analysts.
Is IHRT a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on iHeartMedia, Inc.: a Piotroski F-score of 4/9, an Altman Z″ in the distress zone, a dividend yield of 37.62%. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2025-12-31. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.