IHRT (iHeartMedia) YoY EBITDA Growth: -12.90% (As of Jun. 2026)

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IHRT iHeartMedia Inc IHRT
61 GF Score
Price $2.63
GF Value $2.37
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is iHeartMedia YoY EBITDA Growth?

iHeartMedia IHRT 61 YoY EBITDA Growth is -12.90% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates IHRT with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. iHeartMedia's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -12.90%.

iHeartMedia's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.71.

iHeartMedia YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for iHeartMedia's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

iHeartMedia YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

iHeartMedia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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iHeartMedia Quarterly Data
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iHeartMedia YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

iHeartMedia's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(1.872--2.505)/ | -2.505 |
=174.73 %

iHeartMedia's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(0.709-0.814)/ | 0.814 |
=-12.90 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of -12.90% mean?
iHeartMedia (IHRT) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of -12.90% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for iHeartMedia and its competitors.
Is iHeartMedia's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
iHeartMedia's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -12.90%. Overall, iHeartMedia has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does iHeartMedia's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to GTN.A and SSP?
iHeartMedia's YoY EBITDA Growth of -12.90% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for a Media - Diversified company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for iHeartMedia and its competitors. iHeartMedia's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -12.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is iHeartMedia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iHeartMedia (IHRT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.37, compared to a current price of $2.63 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is -12.90%. iHeartMedia's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For iHeartMedia (IHRT), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is -12.90% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is iHeartMedia (IHRT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iHeartMedia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.63 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.37. GuruFocus considers iHeartMedia to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IHRT:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: -12.90%
  • GF Value™: $2.37 vs. price of $2.63 (11% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the IHRT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

iHeartMedia Business Description

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Address 20880 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio, TX, USA, 78258
iHeartMedia Inc is a United States-based audio media company. The company operates through the segments of the Multiplatform Group, the Digital Audio Group, and the Audio & Media Services Group. The company derives prime revenue from the Multiplatform Group segment which includes the company's Broadcast radio, Networks and Sponsorships, and Events businesses. The Digital Audio Group segment includes all of the company's digital businesses, including podcasting; and the Audio & Media Services Group includes Katz Media Group, a full-service media representation business, and RCS Sound Software, a provider of scheduling and broadcast software and services.
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