Iheartmedia, Inc. (IHRT) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Iheartmedia, Inc. (IHRT) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Iheartmedia, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Iheartmedia, Inc. is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $304M. It ranks number 4 by market capitalization among the 9 Radio Broadcasting Stations issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For IHRT, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 11.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 20.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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Iheartmedia, Inc. (IHRT) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Radio Broadcasting Stations peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | IHRT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $304M | 4/9 |
| EPS | $-1.20 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $21.54 | – |
| FCF/Share | $0.20 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | IHRT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 0.2% | 6/10 |
| Net Margin | -6.7% | 5/9 |
| EBT Margin | -11.2% | 7/10 |
| Tax Rate | 30.2% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | IHRT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.41x | 5/9 |
| Interest Coverage | 0.4x | 5/8 |
| Working Capital | $377M | 2/8 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | IHRT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $119M | 3/9 |
| Free Cash Flow | $36M | 3/6 |
| Capital Spending | -$83M | 4/6 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 138.8% | 2/6 |
| FCF/Sales | 0.9% | 4/6 |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.1% | 4/6 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | IHRT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Receivables Turnover | 4.9x | 4/6 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 10.5x | 3/6 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 75 days | 3/6 |
Income Statement
| Metric | IHRT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $3.99B | 3/6 |
| Operating Income | $6M | 3/9 |
| Net Income | -$265M | 8/8 |
| SG&A Expense | $1.78B | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | IHRT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 185M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.29B | 25.4% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $174M | 3.4% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $820M | 16.1% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $6.88B | |
| Short-term Debt | $617M | 12.1% of assets |
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Iheartmedia, Inc. (IHRT) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Iheartmedia, Inc. (Radio Broadcasting Stations): 11 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| IHRT Iheartmedia, Inc. | ▲ | $304M |
| SPOT Spotify Technology S.A. | ▶ | $109.19B |
| TME Tencent Music Entertainment Group | ▼ | $13.48B |
| SIRI Sirius Xm Holdings Inc. | ▼ | $9.09B |
| MDIA Mediaco Holding Inc. | ▲ | $91M |
| TSQ Townsquare Media, Inc. | ▲ | $70M |
| SGA Saga Communications Inc | ▶ | $52M |
| UONE Urban One, Inc. | ▶ | $19M |
| BBGI Beasley Broadcast Group Inc | ▲ | $15M |
| KUBR Kuber Resources Corp | ▼ | N/A |
| TMGI Transglobal Management Group, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
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Iheartmedia, Inc. (IHRT) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Iheartmedia, Inc. (IHRT) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Iheartmedia, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Iheartmedia, Inc. stock predictions?
For IHRT, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 11.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 20.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Iheartmedia, Inc. forecasts updated?
Iheartmedia, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Iheartmedia, Inc.'s industry peers?
11 issuers in our coverage, IHRT included, share the SEC industry code Radio Broadcasting Stations. The largest are: Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT), Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME), Sirius Xm Holdings Inc. (SIRI), Mediaco Holding Inc. (MDIA), Townsquare Media, Inc. (TSQ), Saga Communications Inc (SGA).
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