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Sep 30, 2022

Urban One Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Third quarter results reported with revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth.

Key Takeaways

Urban One reported a solid Q3 with an 8.9% increase in net revenue, reaching $121.4 million, and an increase in Adjusted EBITDA. The company experienced growth in its Digital segment, with approximately 40% increase in both revenue and Adjusted EBITDA.

Net revenue increased by 8.9% compared to the same period in 2021.

Operating income was $19.0 million.

Broadcast and digital operating income increased by 3.5% compared to the same period in 2021.

Digital segment posted growth of approximately 40% in both revenue and Adjusted EBITDA.

Total Revenue
$121M
Previous year: $111M
+8.9%
EPS
$0.08
Previous year: $0.25
-68.0%
Broadcast & Digital Op. Income
$50.8M
Adjusted EBITDA
$44.3M
Previous year: $42.7M
+3.8%
Gross Profit
$91.9M
Previous year: $82.2M
+11.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$106M
Previous year: $112M
-5.6%
Free Cash Flow
$9.06M
Previous year: -$17M
-153.4%
Total Assets
$1.25B
Previous year: $1.24B
+1.1%

Urban One

Urban One

Forward Guidance

Same station radio pacings for Q4 excluding digital are currently +16.0% including political and +0.1% excluding political. Political spending has steadily gathered momentum, and we anticipate net political advertising revenues to be between $12-$13 million, of which radio is $9-$10 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Same station radio pacings for Q4 excluding digital are currently +16.0% including political.
  • Same station radio pacings for Q4 excluding digital are currently +0.1% excluding political.
  • Layering in the recent Indianapolis acquisition should push radio revenues to a double-digit percentage increase for Q4.
  • Political spending has steadily gathered momentum.
  • Net political advertising revenues to be between $12-$13 million, of which radio is $9-$10 million.