iHeartMedia Q4 podcast revenue jumps 24.5% to USD 174 million

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iHeartMedia Q4 podcast revenue jumps 24.5% to USD 174 million

iHeartMedia reported Q4 2025 revenue of USD 1.1 billion, up 0.8%, with GAAP operating income of USD 86 million and consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of USD 220 million (down 10.5%). Q4 2025 net loss attributable to the Company was USD 41.9 million, while cash provided by operating activities was USD 156 million and free cash flow was USD 138 million (USD 158 million including net proceeds from real estate sales). In Q4 2025, the Digital Audio Group posted revenue of USD 387 million, up 14.1%, including podcast revenue of USD 174 million, up 24.5%, and segment Adjusted EBITDA of USD 132 million, up 10.7% (34.1% margin). The Multiplatform Group generated Q4 2025 revenue of USD 665 million, down 2.8%, with segment Adjusted EBITDA of USD 129 million, down 14.2% (19.4% margin); management cited lower political revenue versus the prior-year election cycle and continued uncertain broadcast advertising conditions, partly offset by higher non-cash trade revenue. For FY 2025, iHeartMedia reported revenue of USD 3.9 billion (flat year over year), GAAP operating loss of USD 21 million, consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of USD 686 million, cash provided by operating activities of USD 93 million, and free cash flow of USD 11 million (USD 31 million including net proceeds from real estate sales). As of Dec. 31, 2025, cash was USD 271 million, total available liquidity was USD 640 million, and total debt was USD 5.1 billion (net debt USD 4.5 billion). The company guided for FY 2026 consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of approximately USD 800 million and free cash flow of approximately USD 200 million, with projected in-year cost savings of USD 100 million and total programmatic revenue of approximately USD 200 million. Management highlighted continued podcast momentum and ongoing investment in broadcast programmatic initiatives, including partnerships with Amazon DSP and Yahoo! DSP, and cited recent partnerships with Netflix and TikTok.

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