Gray Media Inc. GTN

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Insider Decisions

Total sells 0.25
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy
Sell 1
Insider Ownership 12.14%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap 489.21
Revenue 3,148.00
Net Income (26.00)
Free Cash Flow 146.00
Net Debt 5,632.00
Current Ratio 0.95
Debt/Equity 2.13
P/E ratio 0.00
P/S ratio 0.14
P/B ratio 0.21
Past 5Y EPS Growth 21.51%
This Y EPS Growth 262.17%
Next Y EPS Growth (131.56%)
Next 5Y EPS Growth 10.00%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio 0.14
Annual Dividend Rate 0.32
Annual Dividend Yield 4.14%
total individual payouts
2026 0.07
2025 0.05
2024 0.32
2023 0.32
2022 0.32
2021 0.32
2020 ‡‡‡
2019 ‡‡‡
2017 ‡‡‡
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 21.00 135.00 368.00 176.00
Receivables 363.00 343.00 211.00 194.00
Inventory
Other 18.00 17.00 17.00 5.00
468.00 541.00 656.00 492.00
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 23.00 154.00 144.00 143.00
ST’ Debt 15.00 20.00 2.00
Other 130.00 129.00 121.00 100.00
395.00 527.00 516.00 517.00
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 768.00 839.00
’25 782.00 772.00 749.00 792.00 3,095.00
’24 823.00 826.00 950.00 1,045.00 3,644.00
’23 801.00 813.00 803.00 864.00 3,281.00
’22 827.00 868.00 909.00 1,072.00 3,676.00
’21 544.00 547.00 601.00 721.00 2,413.00
’20 534.00 451.00 604.00 792.00 2,381.00
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 1.00 123.00
’25 132.00 31.00 14.00 112.00 289.00
’24 68.00 18.00 297.00 368.00 751.00
’23 412.00 47.00 106.00 83.00 648.00
’22 141.00 189.00 266.00 233.00 829.00
’21 147.00 91.00 45.00 17.00 300.00
’20 131.00 176.00 181.00 164.00 652.00
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (18.00) 106.00
’25 127.00 (4.00) (11.00) 69.00 181.00
’24 41.00 (18.00) 257.00 328.00 608.00
’23 302.00 (50.00) 31.00 23.00 306.00
’22 94.00 77.00 127.00 95.00 393.00
’21 134.00 (17.00) 482.00 (33.00) 566.00
’20 104.00 152.00 162.00 124.00 542.00
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (0.34) 0.14
’25 (0.23) (0.71) (0.24) (0.24) (1.41)
’24 0.79 0.09 0.86 1.59 3.36
’23 (0.48) (0.10) (0.57) (0.24) (1.39)
’22 0.52 0.91 1.03 1.88 4.33
’21 0.27 0.27 (0.32) 0.17 0.40
’20 0.40 (0.02) 1.14 2.22 3.69

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

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1Buy 2 3Hold 4 5Sell
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2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 8.61 5.97 2.91 3.13
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 24.81 14.40 10.07 6.31
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 9,394 9,923 9,502 9,582
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.39 0.33 0.38 0.32
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3,676.00 3,281.00 3,644.00 3,095.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 38.85% 27.37% 34.14% 24.59%
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 614.00 (82.00) 492.00 (113.00)
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 16.70% (2.50%) 13.50% (3.65%) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 455.00 (76.00) 375.00 (85.00) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 421.00 431.00 312.00 310.00
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 39.96 35.66 38.36 31.91 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ 4.38 (1.39) 3.40 (1.41) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 9.01 7.04 7.91 2.98 ‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ (4.74) (3.72) (1.51) (1.11) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.27 3.33 6.40 1.87
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 30.07 28.49 30.87 28.92 ‡‡‡
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 92.00 92.00 95.00 97.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 2.52 0.00 0.93 0.00 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.28 0.26 0.08 0.15 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 0.48 0.43 0.13 0.22 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.02 2.13 1.59 1.89 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 18.86 22.81 9.52 32.30
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 829.00 648.00 751.00 289.00 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (436.00) (342.00) (143.00) (108.00) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 393.00 306.00 608.00 181.00 ‡‡‡‡‡
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 448.00 73.00 14.00 140.00
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6,455.00 6,160.00 5,621.00 5,744.00
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6,394.00 6,139.00 5,486.00 5,376.00
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,766.00 2,621.00 2,933.00 2,805.00
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.62% (1.17%) 3.05% (1.31%)
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.75% 2.73% 6.32% 2.99%
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 20.81% (6.26%) 15.19% (6.17%)
ROE
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Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Gray Television (GTN), a heavyweight in U.S. local broadcasting, rides the wild waves of election-year ad booms and macroeconomic whims, but its 2019 Raycom merger—ballooning revenue from $812 million to over $3.6 billion peaks—left a $5.62 billion debt hangover that’s harder to shake than linear TV’s fading audience. 2024 delivered a flashy rebound with $3.64 billion revenue (up 11%) and $492 million EBT on Olympics and election ads, plus robust $751 million operating cash flow, yet forecasts scream volatility: a 15% revenue plunge to $3.08 billion in 2025, partial 2026 recovery, then another dip—mirroring cord-cutting carnage and streaming rivals devouring 20-30% of TV’s share.

Profit swings are epic: $455 million net income in 2022 cratered to losses in 2023 before a 594% 2024 snapback, with ROE hitting 15.2% (beating media peers) and FCF/share at $6.40. But leverage looms large—debt/equity over 190%, interest burdens swelling in a high-rate world—while dirt-cheap valuations (PS 0.08x, PB 0.13x, EV/FCF 9.5x) scream skepticism, trading at fractions of book amid stock crashes from $25 highs to $3 lows. Analyst targets flash 38% mean upside to $9+, with bulls eyeing 2026 midterms juicing revenue/share to $35.88.

Insider whispers add intrigue—a CFO buy signals confidence amid sparse net selling—yet macro storm clouds gather: AI ads, trade wars squeezing auto/retail budgets, and recession risks could bury FCF. Contrarians take note: GTN’s election supercycle bet offers asymmetric pop if debt dips and politics deliver, but ignore the balance sheet traps at your peril—this cash cow could turn cash sink in a disrupted media apocalypse.

Gray Media Inc. (GTN) Latest News

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21 Sep

4 , 1:00 PM

Gray Media renewed its partnership with the Ohio Valley Conference to broadcast OVC athletic events across 20 Gray markets in eight states after a successful year. The package is part of the Conference’s multi-year deal with ESPN and will be simulcast nationally on ESPN+, with no digital blackouts on the ESPN app. The 2026-27 slate includes select men’s and women’s basketball, plus three men’s soccer, three women’s soccer and four volleyball matches this fall, with spring coverage to be announced. Gray’s Tennessee Valley Sports & Entertainment Network and Mid-South Sports & Entertainment Network will air games for Tennessee State University and UT Martin, plus coverage across Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky (including Morehead State, SIUE, Lindenwood, Western Illinois, Eastern Illinois, Southern Indiana, and USI). Gray is a major owner of local TV stations and digital assets, serving 117 markets. National ESPN simulcast and expanded multi-market coverage significantly expand Gray Media's reach and potential ad revenue, strengthening its competitive position.

3 Zacks, 9:00 AM

Gray Media (GTN) has drawn heavy attention on Zacks.com’s list of most searched stocks as analysts weigh earnings revisions and valuation. The stock has fallen about 10% in the past month, lagging the S&P 500 and the Broadcast Radio and Television group. Zacks emphasizes earnings-estimate revisions as a driver of near-term moves and gives Gray Media a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). For the current quarter, Gray Media is expected to earn $0.81 per share, up 437.5% from a year earlier. The fiscal-year consensus is $2.33 per share, up 311.8%; next year’s consensus is $0.65, down 127.9%. Revenue guidance shows $951 million this quarter (+27%), with full-year estimates of $3.64 billion (+17.4%) and $3.24 billion (-10.9%) for the next year. Last quarter yielded $839 million in revenue and $0.21 EPS, beating expectations by double-digit margins. Valuation remains favorable with an A score and a suggested near-term upside under a Buy rating. Near-term sentiment could improve on a Buy rating and rising near-term earnings estimates, but the long-term outlook remains mixed due to a sharp decline expected next year.

2 Sep

3 , 10:00 AM

Orlando Magic and Gray Media form full season broadcast partnership. NBA broadcast deal adds sports content that can lift Gray Media viewership and ad revenue.

24 Aug

3 , 3:01 AM

GTN Ltd posted FY 2026 results with cost cuts and higher cash flow offsetting other pressures. Cost cuts and cash flow gains improve GTN Ltd's margins and liquidity but remain incremental rather than transformative.

21 Aug

3 , 4:30 PM

Gray Media Inc. closed its offering of $750 million in 7.500% senior secured first lien notes due 2034. The debt issuance alters capital structure and extends liability maturities without shifting core operations.

17 Aug

3 , 7:15 PM

Gray Media priced $750 million of 7.500% senior secured first lien notes due 2034. The $750 million notes issuance raises Gray Media's debt and fixed interest costs, altering its capital structure and liquidity profile.

3 , 8:57 AM

Gray Media Inc. announces private offering of senior secured first lien notes. Note offering alters debt structure and liquidity without changing core operations.

16 Aug

3 , 4:53 AM

Analysts questioned Gray Television on Q2 results during the earnings call, focusing on five main areas of interest. Analyst questions from the Q2 earnings call surface key concerns that may shape short-term investor views on Gray Media operations and outlook.

11 Aug

3 , 9:01 AM

Gray Media Inc. reported Q2 revenue growth from political advertising and acquisitions, with focus on debt reduction. Political advertising and acquisitions support revenue gains while debt reduction remains a priority without indicating major trajectory shifts.

8 Aug

3 www.marketbeat.com, 7:03 AM

Gray Media Inc. Q2 earnings call highlighted financial performance and operational updates for the period. Q2 earnings highlights typically offer insights into recent performance affecting short-term market views.

7 Aug

4 transcript app.moby.co, 4:56 PM

Gray Media, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, reporting financial results and discussing operational and strategic matters. Earnings calls deliver financial results and guidance that move investor sentiment and stock valuation.

4 , 6:41 AM

Gray Television reports strong Q2 CY2026 sales, causing its stock to soar. Strong Q2 sales and resulting stock surge indicate major positive shift in Gray Media performance.

3 , 7:01 PM

Gray Media Inc reported a surge in political revenue for Q2 2026 during its earnings call, alongside strategic developments. Political revenue surge offers temporary financial uplift tied to election cycles without altering long-term trajectory.

3 investorshub.advfn.com, 10:13 AM

Gray Media shares rose after the company beat second-quarter expectations driven by political advertising revenue. Political ad revenue produced a quarterly beat with limited long-term effect on operations or strategy.

3 , 6:00 AM

Gray Media Inc. announced its second quarter financial results. Quarterly earnings results supply data that can shift near-term stock valuation and investor views on Gray Media performance.

15 Jul

3 , 3:25 PM

Gray Television (GTN) stock surges sharply today on positive market reaction to company-specific developments. Stock price spike reflects short-term sentiment shift without evidence of fundamental long-term trajectory change.

13 Jul

3 , 9:30 AM

Wall Street analysts express optimism on Gray Media (GTN), raising the possibility of the stock as a buy. Analyst optimism may moderately lift investor sentiment and GTN share performance without altering core operations.

12 Jul

4 , 1:21 PM

Gray Media (GTN) is acquiring 6 TV stations from American Spirit for $50 million. Acquisition expands Gray Media's TV station portfolio and operational footprint for $50 million.

3 , 10:23 AM

Miller Value Partners names Gray Media, Inc. (GTN) a top stock to buy. Analyst endorsement from Miller Value Partners can lift short-term investor interest in GTN.

1 Jul

4 , 9:15 AM

Gray Media Inc. agrees to purchase American Spirit Media’s television stations. Acquisition expands Gray Media's television station portfolio and geographic reach.

17 Jun

3 , 11:00 AM

Gray Media launches Political 360 digital advertising solution powered by Aristotle Data. New product launch may improve Gray Media competitive position in digital political advertising.

17 May

3 StockStory, 10:20 PM

Gray Television fielded top analyst questions on Q1 results during its earnings call, addressing operational metrics, ad revenue trends, debt levels, digital growth initiatives and forward guidance. Earnings-call analyst questions can sway short-term investor sentiment and valuation multiples but rarely alter long-term fundamentals.

15 May

4 GlobeNewswire, 11:30 AM

Gray Media Inc. closed its station swap transaction with E.W. Scripps, exchanging television stations including WDTV/WVFX in West Virginia/Pennsylvania for WSYX/WPBO in Columbus, Ohio, and WTAT in Charleston, South Carolina, to strengthen duopolies and market positions. The station swap optimizes Gray Media's portfolio by gaining stronger stations in key markets while divesting underperformers, likely enhancing revenue and competitive standing.

13 May

3 GlobeNewswire, 12:16 PM

Joanie Vasiliadis joins Gray Media Inc. to accelerate digital journalism growth and future-proof local newsrooms. Hiring a digital journalism leader targets key innovation and competitive positioning in media transformation.

12 May

4 StockStory, 2:36 AM

Gray Media Inc. (GTN) Q1 results reveal advertising revenue softness offset by M&A deals and political ad cycle tailwinds boosting performance. Q1 advertising weakness poses headwinds, but M&A expansion and political cycle gains drive significant shifts in GTN's revenue trajectory and market outlook.

10 May

4 www.marketbeat.com, 2:08 PM

Gray Media Inc. highlighted Q1 results with revenue up 2.4% to $693 million, net income of $10 million, and political revenue at $25 million; core ad revenue rose 1%, retransmission consent up 5%; expects Q2 political revenue of $70 million and full-year EBITDA of $640-700 million amid TV market challenges. Q1 earnings beats, raised guidance, and strong political revenue outlook signal major positive shift in financial performance and investor confidence.

7 May

4 app.moby.co, 12:53 PM

Gray Media Inc. (GTN) released Q1 2026 earnings call summary covering quarterly financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Q1 2026 earnings call summary reveals financial performance and strategic outlook directly impacting GTN's trajectory and investor sentiment.

4 GlobeNewswire, 6:00 AM

Gray Media Inc. (GTN) announced first quarter financial results. Quarterly financial results disclosure significantly impacts stock price, investor sentiment, and future performance expectations.

3 , 7:10 AM

Gray Media (GTN) reported a first-quarter loss but beat revenue estimates. Quarterly loss despite revenue beat signals moderate influence on financial performance without altering long-term trajectory.

6 May

4 GlobeNewswire, 5:25 PM

Gray Media Inc. and Block Communications have completed their previously announced transaction involving television stations. Closing the station transaction bolsters Gray Media's portfolio through key asset acquisitions, significantly impacting its operational scale and market position.