13F Pro Quality Score

36.2/100

Rank #2,111 of 2,879 stocks

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Revenue Growth

39.7/100

Profitability

22.9/100

Balance Sheet

17.2/100

Earnings Quality

30.0/100

Free Cash Flow

21.8/100

Institutional Flow

33.6/100

Revenue Scale

72.9/100

Dilution Risk

74.8/100

IHRT Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

AI stock analysis and institutional research for iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT), a Communication Services sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores IHRT at 36.2/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #2,111 of 2,879 stocks — the bottom half of the AI-ranked universe. Areas of concern include balance sheet strength (17.2) and free cash flow (21.8), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), iHeartMedia, Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $884.2M, net income of $-95.2M, an operating margin of 0.2%. Top institutional holders of IHRT by reported 13-F value include Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Global Media & Entertainment Investments Ltd, BlackRock,, based on the most recent SEC filings. IHRT trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1400891. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate IHRT daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for iHeartMedia, Inc. directly from SEC EDGAR. iHeartMedia, Inc.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 47 since 2021, currently 36.2 — an improving long-term trajectory across 56 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

Fun facts about iHeartMedia, Inc.

Quirks, history, and lore behind IHRT — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

  • 1
    The Basics
    U.S. media company · Communication Services sector · listed on Nasdaq · headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
  • 2
    The Numbers
    Operates roughly 850+ radio stations across the country, making it the largest radio broadcaster in the United States by a wide margin.
  • 3
    The History
    The company traces its roots to Clear Channel Communications, a radio empire built through aggressive acquisitions in the 1990s and 2000s before a leveraged buyout and eventual rebranding.
  • 4
    The Secret
    It's not just radio — the company also runs one of the largest outdoor advertising businesses and a massive live events and concert portfolio, though those were later spun off.
  • 5
    The Lore
    Its digital streaming platform and podcast network rank among the biggest in the country, and it claims to reach over 90% of Americans every month across its platforms.
  • 6
    The Giveaway
    You've heard its stations whether you know it or not — it owns iHeartRadio, hosts the annual iHeartRadio Music Festival, and its ticker even spells out the love it has for radio.
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Revenue

Q1 2026

$884.2M

Net Income

Q1 2026

$-95.2M

Free Cash Flow

Q1 2026

$-114.5M

Operating Margin

Q1 2026

0.2%

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+3.0% YoY
$3.86BFY 2025
FY21 $3.56BFY22 $3.91BFY23 $3.75BFY25 $3.86B

Net Income

+57.1% YoY
$-472.9MFY 2025
FY21 $-159.2MFY22 $-264.7MFY23 $-1.10BFY25 $-472.9M

Operating Income

+97.4% YoY
$-20.6MFY 2025
FY21 $154.9MFY22 $56.9MFY23 $-797.3MFY25 $-20.6M

EPS (Diluted)

+58.6% YoY
$-3.06FY 2025
FY21 $-1.09FY22 $-1.79FY23 $-7.39FY25 $-3.06

Total Assets

-26.3% YoY
$5.13BFY 2025
FY21 $8.88BFY22 $8.34BFY23 $6.95BFY25 $5.13B

Total Debt

-8.0% YoY
$4.82BFY 2025
FY21 $5.77BFY22 $5.44BFY23 $5.23BFY25 $4.82B

Op. Cash Flow

-56.5% YoY
$92.6MFY 2025
FY21 $330.6MFY22 $420.1MFY23 $213.1MFY25 $92.6M

AI Insight: IHRT Ratio Trends

iHeartMedia remains unprofitable and operationally volatile, with near-zero ROIC and persistent net losses across the trailing twelve months.

Operating margin oscillated between -11.7% (Q3 2025) and 9.3% (Q4 2024), ending Q1 2026 at 0.2%—indicating operational instability.

Net profit margin remained negative in 7 of 9 quarters, ranging -105.7% to 2.8%, with TTM NPM at -7.3%.

ROIC collapsed from 8.7% (Q4 2024) to 0.1% (Q1 2026), with four quarters posting negative returns in the past year.

Q1 2026 marks return to near-zero profitability after Q4 2025 briefly recovered to 7.6% OpMargin—sustainability unclear.

Systematic negative ROA (-5.9% TTM, -7.8% Q1 2026) suggests deteriorating asset efficiency and capital deployment challenges.

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13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Communication Services sector (listed on Nasdaq). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for IHRT are available on the IHRT stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing.

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