Tegna Q3 revenue falls 19%, misses estimates

Overview

• Tegna Q3 revenue fell 19%, missing analyst expectations

• Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 beats analyst estimates, aided by cost-cutting initiatives

• Nexstar to acquire Tegna for $6.2 bln, pending regulatory approval

Outlook

• TEGNA will not provide forward-looking financial guidance due to pending Nexstar acquisition

• TEGNA expects Nexstar acquisition to close by the second half of 2026

• TEGNA suspends share repurchases but will continue quarterly dividends until acquisition closes

Result Drivers

• POLITICAL ADVERTISING DECLINE - Revenue fell due to lower political advertising, consistent with cyclical even-to-odd year comparisons

• AMS REVENUE DROP - AMS revenue decreased 12% due to macroeconomic challenges and loss of a major reseller partner

• COST-CUTTING MEASURES - Operating expenses decreased due to cost-cutting initiatives, aiding Adjusted EBITDA

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the broadcasting peer group is "buy."

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Tegna Inc is $21.00, about 5% above its November 7 closing price of $19.95

• The stock recently traded at 7 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 7 three months ago

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