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Mar 31, 2025
Urban One Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Urban One reported lower revenue and a net loss in Q1 2025, impacted by declines across all segments.
Key Takeaways
Urban One experienced a 12% revenue decline and a net loss in Q1 2025. Despite a significant drop in Adjusted EBITDA and segment income, the company reaffirmed its full-year guidance amid cost control and debt reduction efforts.
Net revenue was $92.2 million, down 11.7% year-over-year.
Adjusted EBITDA dropped 42% to $12.9 million.
All major segments reported revenue declines, led by Reach Media and Digital.
Net loss reached $11.7 million, or $(0.26) per share.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
Urban One reaffirmed its full-year guidance of $75 million in Adjusted EBITDA, despite revenue pressures and challenges across digital and radio segments.
Positive Outlook
- Reaffirmed full-year $75M Adjusted EBITDA guidance.
- Cable TV ratings stabilized in Q1 and met budget expectations.
- Continued debt repurchase efforts with $88.6M retired in 2025.
- Maintained strong liquidity with $79.8M cash on hand.
- Operating expenses declined YoY across most segments.
Challenges Ahead
- Digital revenue declined 16.1%, led by streaming and podcasting.
- Radio advertising dropped 12.4%, excluding digital.
- Reach Media revenue fell significantly due to advertiser attrition.
- Impairment of $6.4M related to radio broadcasting licenses.
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