SGACommunication Services · BroadcastingThe 1 Wall Street analysts covering Saga Communications, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $14 — +70.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 44 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Saga Communications, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Accruals (86): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Growth (9): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SGA, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +70.9% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2023 | Noble Capital Markets | Initiates | Outperform | $27 |
| 13 Apr 2015 | Citigroup | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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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. SGA appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Saga Communications, Inc. returned −27.6% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 3% of US stocks
Cheaper than 81% of US stocks
Cheaper than 86% of US stocks
Cheaper than 93% of US stocks
Higher than 18% of US stocks
Higher than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 10% of US stocks
Higher than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 21% of US stocks
Higher than 39% of US stocks
Higher than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 97% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Saga Communications, Inc. has a market value of $52.1M and an enterprise value of $34.4M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $103.9M. The latest quarter shrank 6.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$8.9M, a −8.5% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−1.38.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$1.0M, after $5.7M of capital spending.
Saga Communications, Inc. spent $2.5M on share buybacks and $6.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 226.0×; forward P/E: 17.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 12.29%, paying out 2000% of earnings.
Saga Communications, Inc. employs 580 people — $179K of revenue per employee.
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Saga Communications announced that it will release its third-quarter 2026 earnings results at 9:00 a.m. The announcement also concerns a conference call, as stated in the headline.
Why it matters — SGA watchers can note the announced timing of the company’s third-quarter earnings release and conference call.
Saga Communications, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on October 16, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 23, 2026. The payment will total approximately $1.6 million and be funded from the company's cash on hand, bringing cumulative dividends paid since 2012 to over $146 million.
Why it matters — A SGA watcher would note the continuation of the company's consistent shareholder return program through a regular quarterly dividend.
Saga Communications held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and Seeking Alpha published the transcript of the discussion. The call covered the company's quarterly financial results and operational performance.
Why it matters — The earnings call transcript provides investors and analysts with direct insight into management's perspective on the company's recent financial results and strategic direction.
Saga Communications reported lower second-quarter revenue and operating income, as declines in traditional advertising categories outweighed continued growth in its blended digital business.
Why it matters — The ongoing weakness in traditional advertising is pressuring Saga's top and bottom lines even as its digital growth efforts continue.
Saga Communications reported second-quarter 2026 results showing net revenue declined 6.5% to $26.4 million, while operating income fell to $623,000 from $1.4 million in the same quarter last year.
Why it matters — Revenue and operating income both declined, and station operating income dropped 50.6%, signaling weaker financial performance compared to the prior-year period.
The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Saga Communications, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $14, with estimates ranging from $14 to $14. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 1 analysts covering Saga Communications, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Saga Communications, Inc. 44 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Saga Communications, Inc. ranks 44 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 (86 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +70.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Saga Communications, Inc. 44 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Saga Communications, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SGA are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $14 to $14 over the next 12 months.
Saga Communications, Inc. returned -27.6% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Saga Communications, Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Saga Communications, Inc., a broadcasting company focused on acquiring, developing, and operating local radio and other broadcast properties across the United States.
The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 12 Oct 2026): "Saga Communications, Inc. Announces Date and Time of 3rd Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call". Saga Communications announced that it will release its third-quarter 2026 earnings results at 9:00 a.m. The announcement also concerns a conference call, as stated in the headline.
Saga Communications, Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Saga Communications, Inc., a broadcasting company focused on acquiring, developing, and operating local radio and other broadcast properties across the United States. The company’s portfolio includes stations that deliver music, news-talk, sports, and community-oriented programming, serving audiences in mid-sized and regional markets. In addition to traditional over-the-air broadcasting, Saga Communications extends its media offerings through digital and mobile platforms, supporting audience engagement and providing advertisers with cross-platform reach. The company also participates in adjacent revenue opportunities tied to its core radio business, including digital and non-traditional media services. Saga Communications, Inc. is a media business centered on local content delivery, advertising solutions, and broadcast operations that connect regional audiences with advertisers and communities.
CEO Mr. Christopher S. Forgy · 580 employees · United States · https://www.sagacom.com
