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iHeartMedia Beats Estimates Despite Revenue Decline in Q3 2025
11 Nov
Summary
- Q3 2025 revenue fell 1.1% to $997 million
- GAAP loss of $0.43 per share, significantly below estimates
- Digital Audio and Services segments saw growth, offsetting Multiplatform decline
On November 11, 2025, global media and entertainment company iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025. The company reported revenue of $997 million, a 1.1% decline from the same period last year, but this figure still managed to beat analysts' consensus estimates of $978.7 million.
However, iHeartMedia's financial performance was not entirely positive. The company posted a GAAP loss of $0.43 per share, which was significantly below the analysts' consensus estimate of a $0.01 loss per share. This significant miss suggests the company is facing challenges in its operations.
Looking at iHeartMedia's business segments, the Multiplatform division, which includes broadcasting, networks, and events, averaged a 4% year-on-year decline over the last two years. In contrast, the Digital Audio (podcasting) and Services (media representation) segments saw average growth of 10.5% and 4.6%, respectively, during the same period. This indicates that the company's newer, digital-focused offerings are performing better than its traditional media business.
Despite the mixed results, iHeartMedia's market capitalization stood at $652.2 million as of the end of the third quarter. Analysts expect the company's revenue to grow by 2% over the next 12 months, suggesting that its digital initiatives may help spur better top-line performance in the future.
