iHeartMedia (IHETW) FCF Payout Ratio (2011 - 2026)
iHeartMedia (IHETW) reported FCF Payout Ratio of 0.01 for Q1 2026, down 60.2% on a YoY basis from 0.02 in Q1 2025, and down 371.78% quarter-over-quarter from 0.0 in Q4 2025.
iHeartMedia (IHETW) FCF Payout Ratio (2011 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
iHeartMedia has reported FCF Payout Ratio for 12 years, with the latest figure at 0.01 in Q1 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q1 2026, FCF Payout Ratio fell 60.2% year-over-year to 0.01; the trailing twelve-month figure through Mar 2026 stood at 0.09 (down 56.75% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was 0.15, up 186.29% from the prior year.
- FCF Payout Ratio for Q1 2026 stood at 0.01, down from 0.0 in the prior quarter.
- The five-year high for FCF Payout Ratio was 0.07 in Q2 2024, with the low at 0.04 in Q1 2024.
- Historically, FCF Payout Ratio has averaged 0.0 across 3 years, with a median of 0.01 in 2026.
- The largest YoY upside for FCF Payout Ratio was 117.69% in 2025 against a maximum downside of 321.78% in 2025.
- iHeartMedia's FCF Payout Ratio stood at 0.02 in 2024, then soared by 117.69% to 0.0 in 2025, then tumbled by 371.78% to 0.01 in 2026.
- The last three FCF Payout Ratio figures came in at 0.01 (Q1 2026), 0.0 (Q4 2025), and 0.01 (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
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Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | FCF Cover (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nexstar Media | 5.44 Bn | 5.04 Bn | -505.00 Mn | 0.20 |
| 2 | FuboTV | 3.41 Bn | 5.34 Bn | 348.72 Mn | - |
| 3 | Newsmax | 996.58 Mn | 956.14 Mn | 21.36 Mn | 0.00 |
| 4 | iHeartMedia | 598.23 Mn | 466.54 Mn | 509.13 Mn | -0.01 |
| 5 | Gray Media | 394.79 Mn | 135.79 Mn | 213.00 Mn | -0.50 |
| 6 | E.W. Scripps | 304.31 Mn | 220.58 Mn | 206.07 Mn | - |
| 7 | CuriosityStream | 163.77 Mn | 154.55 Mn | 11.62 Mn | 1.19 |
| 8 | Mediaco Holding | 58.80 Mn | 58.80 Mn | -3.44 Mn | - |
| 9 | Saga Communications | 54.09 Mn | 23.65 Mn | 17.72 Mn | -4.26 |
| 10 | iHeartMedia | - | - | 509.13 Mn | -0.01 |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | -0.01 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 0.00 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | -0.01 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | -0.04 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 0.00 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | -0.02 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 0.01 |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 0.07 |
| Mar 31, 2024 | -0.04 |
| Sep 30, 2019 | 0.00 |
| Jun 30, 2019 | 0.01 |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 0.00 |
| Sep 30, 2018 | -0.02 |
| Jun 30, 2018 | 0.01 |
| Mar 31, 2018 | 0.02 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | -20.73 |
| Sep 30, 2017 | -0.08 |
| Jun 30, 2017 | -0.01 |
| Mar 31, 2017 | -0.06 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | -0.01 |