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Why IHRT Stock surged +12.82% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$1.76 +12.82% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $1.80
iHeartMedia Inc. (Class A) (IHRT) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 61/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $235.3M
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As of 2026-11-01, iHeartMedia Inc. (Class A) (NASDAQ: IHRT) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 61/100 at a spot price of $1.76 (+12.82% 1D, market cap $235.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, IHRT ranks #32 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does IHRT compare to SSP and GTN in the Communication Services sector?
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Within the Communication Services sector (Broadcasting), IHRT carries a Roarable C- (61/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of —. By comparison, SSP (E.W. Scripps Company (Class A)) holds a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 3.8%, cap $233.5M) and GTN (Gray Media Inc.) posts a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 4.1%, cap $460.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, IHRT leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while GTN leads on capital efficiency (4.1% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for IHRT?
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Per IHRT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001400891), iHeartMedia Inc. (Class A) generated $3.86B in revenue (+0.3% YoY), -$472.9M in net income, and $10.9M in free cash flow against $5.13B in total assets and $4.98B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $1.80 (+2.12%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-0.68% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 16/20 (B+) • 0.3% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk D+
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.1% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for IHRT)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (61/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY IHRT SCORES 61/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+16/20 pts (26% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0.3% FCF Margin ($10.9M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+13/20 pts (21% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±12.5% realized swing band)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)
Cannibal Buyback (-0.68% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 10 pts from alignment
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade B-$1.92-14.6% Next Q
69
Q2 (-2Q)Grade B-$1.64+14% Next Q
66
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C+$1.87-5.9% Next Q
64
CurrentGrade C-$1.76+0.5% Hist 90D α
61
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the IHRT Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 61/100 (C-) score, IHRT faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($2.23) or 200D SMA ($3.42) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($1.78) toward Bear Floor ($1.39).
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Why IHRT Stock surged +12.82% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
iHeartMedia Inc. (Class A) (IHRT) surged +12.82% to $1.76, trading at 7% of its 52-week range ($1.38 – $6.56). Solid steady margins (steady margins), mixed timing at current multiples—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 7% of its 52-week range ($1.38 – $6.56) with RSI-14 at 46.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±12.5% around $1.76 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C- (Hold) backed by 52% gross margin and $10.9M annual free cash flow.
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IHRT // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -70.52%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-10-30O $1.78H $1.85L $1.71C $1.76VOL 667.4K
RES: $1.81SUP: $1.16SMA50: $2.23SMA200: $3.42
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +0.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (IHRT)
Communication Services Rank #32 of 132
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1. Head-to-Head Communication Services Peer Comparison (IHRT vs. SSP, GTN, EVC, MDIA)
Industry: Broadcasting (24 Tracked Issuers)Across 132 tracked Communication Services securities in the Roarable RQD universe, iHeartMedia Inc. (Class A) (IHRT) ranks #32 by composite RQD confidence (61/100, grade C-) and #88 by equity capitalization ($235.3M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, IHRT leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while GTN leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 4.1% ROIC and — gross margin. IHRT currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 61/100 (C-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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iHeartMedia Inc. (Class A) | C- | 61/100 | — | — | — | +12.82% | $235.3M | Benchmark Subject |
| SSP E.W. Scripps Company (Class A) | D | 51/100 | — | — | 3.8% | +4.56% | $233.5M | /ssp-vs-ihrt → |
| GTN Gray Media Inc. | D | 48/100 | — | — | 4.1% | +4.20% | $460.3M | /gtn-vs-ihrt → |
| EVC Entravision Communications Corporation | D- | 37/100 | — | 58.9% | -35.0% | +2.45% | $578.6M | /evc-vs-ihrt → |
| MDIA Mediaco Holding Inc. (Class A) | E | 31/100 | — | — | -18.7% | -8.33% | $83.2M | /mdia-vs-ihrt → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001400891In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), iHeartMedia Inc. (Class A) (IHRT) reported GAAP revenue of $3.86B (+0.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.85B , and +3.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$472.9M, operating cash flow of $92.6M, and free cash flow of $10.9M (+141.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, IHRT closed FY2025 with $5.13B in total assets against $4.98B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $3.86B | -$472.9M | $92.6M | $10.9M | $5.13B | $4.98B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $3.85B | -$1.01B | $71.4M | -$26.2M | $5.57B | $5.05B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $3.75B | -$1.10B | $213.1M | $213.1M | — | — |
3. IHRT Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs IHRT stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, iHeartMedia Inc. (Class A) (NASDAQ: IHRT) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 61/100 at a spot price of $1.76 (+12.82% 1D, market cap $235.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, IHRT ranks #32 in composite RQD confidence.
How does IHRT compare to SSP and GTN in the Communication Services sector?
Within the Communication Services sector (Broadcasting), IHRT carries a Roarable C- (61/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of —. By comparison, SSP (E.W. Scripps Company (Class A)) holds a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 3.8%, cap $233.5M) and GTN (Gray Media Inc.) posts a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 4.1%, cap $460.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, IHRT leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while GTN leads on capital efficiency (4.1% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for IHRT?
Per IHRT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001400891), iHeartMedia Inc. (Class A) generated $3.86B in revenue (+0.3% YoY), -$472.9M in net income, and $10.9M in free cash flow against $5.13B in total assets and $4.98B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is IHRT trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
IHRT last traded at $1.76 (+12.82% on volume of 691,741 shares), positioning the stock -21.08% below its 50-day simple moving average ($2.23) and -48.54% below its 200-day simple moving average ($3.42). Across its 52-week range of $1.38 to $6.56, IHRT sits at the 7.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 46.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($1.54 to $1.98).
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100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is IHRT stock moving today?
Why IHRT Stock surged +12.82% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid steady margins (steady margins), mixed timing at current multiples—hold if owned, no rush to chase.