earnings
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.78
Cumulus Media reports FY2024 net loss of $283M, revenue down 2.1% to $827M
CUMULUS MEDIA INC
2024-FY EPS
reported -$16.79
vs consensus -$0.59
▼ miss
(-2762.7%)
- Net loss of $283.3M ($16.79/share) vs $117.9M in 2023; includes $224.5M non-cash impairment.
- Revenue declined 2.1% to $827.1M; broadcast radio spot revenue fell 5.6% to $388.8M.
- Digital revenue grew 5.3% to $154.2M; digital marketing services up 27%; streaming impressions up 15%.
- Adjusted EBITDA fell 8.8% to $82.7M; executed $43M in annualized fixed cost reductions.
- Total debt $671.6M, net debt $578.3M; cash $63.8M plus undrawn $125M ABL facility.