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IHRT Stock Forecast: iHeartMedia, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 25 Aug 2026
$2.68
0.00% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering iHeartMedia, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $3.63 — +35.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 50 of 100 as at 24 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$414.8M
Ticker Nerd rank
50 / 100
Median analyst target
$3.63
Analysts covering
4
Revenue$884.2M+9.6% y/y
Operating income$1.5M
Net income−$95.6M
Free cash flow−$114.5M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 Mar 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−11.0%
1M
−24.3%
YTD
−35.6%
1Y
+19.6%
From 52W high
−57.7%
From 52W low
+27.6%
$2.10
$6.33
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

IHRT stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores iHeartMedia, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 24 Aug 2026
50 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Accruals
92
Issuance
77
Momentum
62
Size
56
Quality
49
Value
45
Growth
35
Revisions
30
Volatility
9

Accruals (92): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Volatility (9): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

IHRT stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on IHRT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$2.00$3.00$4.00$5.00$6.00Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26IHRTHigh $5.00Median $3.63Low $2.25

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says4 analysts
0 Buy2 Hold2 Sell
Low $2.25Median $3.63High $5.00

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +35.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
7 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral$6.00 → $5.00
9 Jan 2026Goldman SachsDowngradeSell—
13 Nov 2025B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral—
12 Nov 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
14 May 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
10 Mar 2025GuggenheimMaintainsBuy—
19 Nov 2024GuggenheimMaintainsBuy—
12 Nov 2024B of A SecuritiesUpgradeNeutral—
3 June 2024B of A SecuritiesMaintainsUnderperform—
16 May 2024GuggenheimMaintainsBuy—
13 May 2024Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
4 Mar 2024GuggenheimMaintainsBuy—
15 Nov 2023Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
10 Nov 2023Morgan StanleyMaintainsUnderweight—
19 Oct 2023B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
4 Oct 2023B of A SecuritiesMaintainsUnderperform—
9 Aug 2023Barrington ResearchReiteratesMarket Perform—
5 May 2023Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
3 May 2023B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
3 May 2023Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. IHRT appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

IHRT vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 25 Aug 2026, iHeartMedia, Inc. returned +19.6% against +20.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

IHRT vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100150200250Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26IHRTS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

IHRT analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
−0.9×

Cheaper than 82% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.1×

Cheaper than 96% of US stocks

Price / book
−0.2×

Cheaper than 94% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
10.9×

Cheaper than 35% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
4.7%

Higher than 38% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
9.6%

Higher than 48% of US stocks

Gross margin
57.6%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Operating margin
3.6%

Higher than 52% of US stocks

Net margin
−7.2%

Higher than 22% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
25.9%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.6%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • iHeartMedia, Inc. has a market value of $414.8M and an enterprise value of $6.0B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $3.9B. The latest quarter grew 4.7% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$286.6M, a −7.3% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−1.87.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: −$22.9M, after $83.9M of capital spending.

  • Shares outstanding: 151.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: −0.9×; forward P/E: −6.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • iHeartMedia, Inc. employs 7,449 people — $529K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 Mar 2026 · market figures as at 25 Aug 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

IHRT vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBroadcasting
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
IHRTiHeartMedia, Inc.$414.8M
50
GTNGray Media, Inc.$511.3M
46
SSPThe E.W. Scripps Co.$294.8M
36
SBGISinclair, Inc.$1.0B
50
FUBOfuboTV, Inc.$1.1B
15
CURICuriosityStream, Inc.$165.6M
95
NMAXNewsmax, Inc.$1.4B
10

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own iHeartMedia, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest IHRT news & analysis

Butler/Till and iHeartMedia Launch the Advertising Industry's First Agentic Streaming Audio Media Campaign

Business Wire · 20 Aug 2026positive

Butler/Till and iHeartMedia announced completion of the advertising industry's first agentic streaming audio media campaign, marking the first time premium streaming audio inventory has been purchased through an AI-powered agentic media buying workflow. The campaign was launched on behalf of a US Agricultural Solutions company and shows artificial intelligence moving beyond planning and optimization to participate in buying.

Why it matters — The milestone demonstrates iHeartMedia's role in incorporating AI-driven agentic buying into premium streaming audio advertising, positioning the company at the forefront of an emerging ad-buying model.

iHeartMedia Releases New Gen Z Consumer Study -- Unlocking the Community-Driven Gen Z Listener

Business Wire · 19 Aug 2026positive

iHeartMedia released new consumer research, fielded through Critical Mass Media, examining Gen Z's relationship with audio. The study indicates that Gen Z's desire for community and belonging is driving a resurgence in radio engagement among younger audiences.

Why it matters — The findings suggest broadcast radio remains relevant to younger audiences, which is relevant to iHeartMedia given its position as the leading audio company and No. 1 podcast publisher.

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

Seeking Alpha · 11 Aug 2026neutral

iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and a transcript of the call was published by Seeking Alpha. The excerpt provided contains only the headline and source information, with no details on the financial results discussed.

Why it matters — The earnings call transcript offers iHeartMedia watchers direct access to management's commentary on the company's second-quarter performance.

iHeartMedia (IHRT) Reports Q2 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 11 Aug 2026negative

iHeartMedia reported a quarterly loss of $0.41 per share for Q2, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a $0.21 loss but narrower than the $0.54 loss a year earlier. The company topped revenue estimates for the quarter.

Why it matters — An iHeartMedia watcher would care because the results show the company's quarterly loss came in worse than Wall Street expected even as it beat on revenue, and the year-over-year narrowing of the loss offers a benchmark for the company's earnings trajectory.

iHeartMedia Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 11 Aug 2026neutral

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

Why it matters — The report signals that iHeartMedia's digital and podcasting segments are gaining momentum even as its traditional broadcast business faces headwinds, giving watchers a clearer view of where the company's growth is coming from.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about IHRT stock

What is the IHRT stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering iHeartMedia, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $3.63, with estimates ranging from $2.25 to $5. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is IHRT stock a buy right now?

Of the 4 analysts covering iHeartMedia, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks iHeartMedia, Inc. 50 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 24 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank IHRT?

As at 24 Aug 2026, iHeartMedia, Inc. ranks 50 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (92 of 100).

Will IHRT stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +35.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks iHeartMedia, Inc. 50 out of 100 as at 24 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the IHRT stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering iHeartMedia, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for IHRT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $2.25 to $5 over the next 12 months.

How has IHRT stock performed over the past year?

iHeartMedia, Inc. returned +19.6% over the 12 months to 25 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does iHeartMedia, Inc. do?

iHeartMedia Inc. operates as a leading audio media company in the United States.

What is the latest news on IHRT?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 20 Aug 2026): "Butler/Till and iHeartMedia Launch the Advertising Industry's First Agentic Streaming Audio Media Campaign". Butler/Till and iHeartMedia announced completion of the advertising industry's first agentic streaming audio media campaign, marking the first time premium streaming audio inventory has been purchased through an AI-powered agentic media buying workflow. The campaign was launched on behalf of a US Agricultural Solutions company and shows artificial intelligence moving beyond planning and optimization to participate in buying.

Company

About iHeartMedia, Inc.

iHeartMedia Inc. operates as a leading audio media company in the United States. It provides media and entertainment services through three primary segments: the Multiplatform Group, Digital Audio Group, and Audio and Media Services Group. The Multiplatform Group encompasses broadcast radio stations, national radio networks via Premiere Networks, sponsorships, events, and live/virtual events, delivering syndicated programs, real-time traffic information, and programming to over 855 stations reaching millions of weekly listeners. The Digital Audio Group focuses on digital businesses, including robust podcast offerings that drive significant audience engagement. The Audio and Media Services Group includes Katz Media Group for full-service media representation and RCS software for scheduling and broadcast services. iHeartMedia Inc. reaches 9 out of 10 Americans monthly, emphasizing advertising across broadcast, digital, podcasting, and events. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, it holds a dominant position in the U.S. audio market as the largest radio station group owner by stations and revenue.

CEO Mr. Robert W. Pittman · 7,449 employees · United States · https://www.iheartmedia.com