iHeartMedia Q3 revenue up 3.3% to $1.03 billion; Adjusted EBITDA down to $170 million

iHeartMedia reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.03 billion, up 3.3%, and a net loss of $8.2 million, much narrower than the $65.8 million loss a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA fell to $170 million from $205 million, and the company guided to Q4 Adjusted EBITDA of $135 million to $185 million and full-year Adjusted EBITDA of $550 million to $600 million.

Key points

• Q3 revenue of $1,030 million rose 3.3%, or 0.9% excluding political revenue; Q3 Adjusted EBITDA was $170 million versus $205 million a year earlier.
• GAAP operating income was $73 million, compared with an operating loss of $116 million in Q3 2025; the net loss was $8.2 million versus $65.8 million.
• Q4 2026 guidance: consolidated revenue expected to rise mid-single digits and Adjusted EBITDA of $135 million to $185 million, including about $100 million of net negative impact from non-cash marketing.
• Full-year 2026 guidance: Adjusted EBITDA of $550 million to $600 million and Free Cash Flow of about $50 million; the company expects to report podcasting as a separate segment beginning in 2027.

The filing

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

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