Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Townsquare Media's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-354.4 Mil.
Townsquare Media's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($-344.7 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-353.2 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($-353.2 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-354.4 Mil).
Townsquare Media's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($-302.2 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-327.8 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($-327.8 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-353.2 Mil).
Townsquare Media (NYSE:TSQ) Retained Earnings Explanation
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
Townsquare Media Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Townsquare Media's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
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Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
What does a Retained Earnings of $-354.4 Mil mean?
Townsquare Media (TSQ) has a Retained Earnings of $-354.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Townsquare Media and its competitors.
Is Townsquare Media's Retained Earnings too high?
Townsquare Media's current Retained Earnings is $-354.4 Mil. Overall, Townsquare Media has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Townsquare Media's Retained Earnings compare to HFUS and FLNT?
Townsquare Media's Retained Earnings of $-354.4 Mil 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 Retained Earnings for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Retained Earnings 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 Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Townsquare Media and its competitors. Townsquare Media's current Retained Earnings is $-354.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Townsquare Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Townsquare Media (TSQ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.52, compared to a current price of $6.80 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-354.4 Mil. Townsquare Media's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Townsquare Media (TSQ), the current Retained Earnings is $-354.4 Mil as of Mar. 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 Townsquare Media (TSQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Townsquare Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.80 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.52.
GuruFocus considers Townsquare Media to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSQ:
Retained Earnings: $-354.4 Mil
GF Value™: $8.52 vs. price of $6.80 (20.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Townsquare Media Inc is a radio, digital media, entertainment, and digital marketing solutions company principally focused on being the local advertising and marketing solutions platform in small and mid-sized markets across the United States. It has three segments which are Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions, Digital Advertising, and Broadcast Advertising. It earns the majority of the revenue from the Broadcasting Advertising segment, which includes its local, regional, and national advertising products and solutions delivered via terrestrial radio broadcast. Its portfolio includes local media brands such as WYRK.com, WJON.com, and NJ101.5.com, and national music brands such as XXLmag.com, TasteofCountry.com, UltimateClassicRock.com, and Loudwire.com.
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