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Sep 30, 2024
Urban One Q3 2024 Earnings Report
Reported a decrease in net revenues and an operating loss compared to the same period in 2023.
Key Takeaways
Urban One, Inc. reported a decrease in net revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, with an operating loss. The company saw declines in broadcast and digital operating income and net loss, but also experienced a strong uptick in political revenues beginning in September.
Net revenues decreased by 6.3% compared to the same period in 2023.
The Company reported an operating loss of approximately $26.2 million.
Broadcast and digital operating income decreased by 19.2% from the same period in 2023.
Net loss was approximately $31.8 million, or $(0.68) per share (basic).
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Urban One Revenue by Segment
Revenue by Segment
Radio Broadcasting Revenue
CapyFin.comReach Media Revenue
CapyFin.comDigital Revenue
CapyFin.comCable Television Revenue
CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
Q4 core radio revenue is currently pacing down 3.0%, but up 23.9% overall.
Positive Outlook
- Strong uptick in political revenues beginning in September.
- Q4 core radio revenue currently pacing up 23.9% overall.
- Reach Media increased margins.
- Reach Media increased Adjusted EBITDA.
- Company repurchased an additional $14.5 million of its 2028 notes.
Challenges Ahead
- Cable TV business continues to suffer from subscriber churn.
- Cable TV business continues to suffer from audience delivery shortfall.
- Cable TV advertising revenues were down double digit percentages in Q3.
- Cable TV affiliate revenues were down double digit percentages in Q3.
- Digital advertising revenues were down 4.1%.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income