iHeartMedia, Inc. Reports Results for 2026 Second Quarter

iHeartMedia reported a 4.7 percent revenue increase for the second quarter of 2026, alongside a slight rise in GAAP operating income and a decline in adjusted EBITDA.

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iHeartMedia, Inc. Reports Results for 2026 Second Quarter

iHeartMedia, Inc. has announced its financial performance for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, delivering consolidated revenue of $977 million. This total reflects a 4.7 percent growth compared to the corresponding period in 2025. When excluding revenue generated from political advertising during the quarter, the company reported a year-over-year revenue increase of 3.5 percent.[1][2]

In terms of profitability, iHeartMedia recorded a GAAP operating income of $36 million for the second quarter of 2026, representing an improvement of 0.4 percent from $35 million reported in the second quarter of 2025. However, consolidated adjusted EBITDA dipped 2.9 percent to $152 million, compared to $156 million achieved in the same quarter of the previous year.[2]

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