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Townsquare Media Inc (TSQ)
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03/27/2025: TSQ (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
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Moderate Performance
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -0.95% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 03/27/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 128.15M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 18 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 18 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 58534 | Beta 1.33 | 52 Weeks Range 7.56 - 12.81 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 7.56 - 12.81 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 10.06% | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.81 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-03-13 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.58 | Actual 0.6 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -2.82% | Operating Margin (TTM) 19.78% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 6.45% | Return on Equity (TTM) -116.49% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 9.35 | Enterprise Value 614116623 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.28 |
Enterprise Value 614116623 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.28 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.36 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12 | Shares Outstanding 14803900 | Shares Floating 13121833 |
Shares Outstanding 14803900 | Shares Floating 13121833 | ||
Percent Insiders 10.99 | Percent Institutions 58.08 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4.5 | Target Price 19 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy 1 |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy 1 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Townsquare Media Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Townsquare Media, Inc. was founded in 2010. It is a media, entertainment and digital marketing solutions company that focuses on small to mid-sized markets.
Core Business Areas
- Advertising: Sells advertising on its radio stations, digital platforms, and live events.
- Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions (SDMS): Provides a suite of digital marketing services to small and medium-sized businesses, including website design, SEO, social media management, and targeted advertising.
- Live Events: Produces and promotes live events such as concerts, festivals, and community gatherings.
Leadership and Structure
Bill Wilson is the Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a hierarchical structure, with regional and local management teams overseeing operations in various markets.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Market Share (Radio): Highly localized, making specific market share data difficult to provide without significant market-by-market analysis.
- Radio Advertising: Traditional radio advertising spots sold across Townsquare's portfolio of radio stations. Competitors include Cumulus Media, iHeartMedia and Audacy. Revenue generation data not available for public release.
- Digital Advertising: Digital advertising solutions, including display ads, pre-roll ads, and native advertising. Competitors include Google, Facebook/Meta and other local online marketing agencies. Revenue generation data not available for public release.
- Market Share (Digital): Highly fragmented market, making specific market share data difficult to provide.
- Market Share (SDMS): Highly fragmented market, making specific market share data difficult to provide.
- Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions (SDMS): A suite of digital marketing services including website design, search engine optimization, social media marketing, and email marketing for small to medium-sized businesses. Competitors include GoDaddy, Wix, HubSpot and smaller independent marketing agencies. Revenue generation data not available for public release.
- Live Events: Concerts, festivals, and other live events produced and promoted by Townsquare Media. Competitors include Live Nation and AEG. Revenue generation data not available for public release.
- Market Share (Live Events): Highly localized, making specific market share data difficult to provide without significant market-by-market analysis.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The media and entertainment industry is undergoing rapid transformation with the rise of digital platforms and changing consumer habits. Traditional radio is facing challenges from streaming services, but local content and community engagement remain important. Digital marketing solutions are increasingly in demand as businesses seek to reach customers online. The live events industry is recovering from the pandemic and experiencing strong demand.
Positioning
Townsquare Media positions itself as a provider of local media and marketing solutions, focusing on small to mid-sized markets. Its competitive advantage lies in its strong local presence, diversified revenue streams, and integrated platform.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
Total Addressable Market (TAM) includes the radio broadcasting, digital marketing, and live events industries. Estimates are difficult without more granular access. Positioned to capture a portion of small- to medium-sized businesses seeking marketing and advertising solutions within local market geographies.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong local presence
- Diversified revenue streams
- Integrated platform
- Focus on small to mid-sized markets
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Dependence on advertising revenue
- Competition from larger media companies
- Exposure to economic cycles
- High debt load
- Limited geographic diversification
Opportunities
- Growth in digital marketing
- Expansion into new markets
- Acquisitions of complementary businesses
- Development of new products and services
- Increase in demand for local content
Threats
- Decline in radio listenership
- Increased competition from digital platforms
- Economic downturn
- Changes in advertising regulations
- Disruption from new technologies
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CMLS
- IHRT
- AUD
Competitive Landscape
Townsquare Media competes with larger media companies and digital platforms. Its advantage is in its local focus and diversified revenue streams. Disadvantages include limited scale and resources compared to larger competitors.
Major Acquisitions
North American Midway Entertainment
- Year: 2017
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 38.5
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Townsquare's live events portfolio.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth analysis requires specific financial data over the past years.
Future Projections: Future projections require analyst estimates, which are subject to change and market conditions.
Recent Initiatives: Townsquare Media has focused on growing its Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions (SDMS) business and expanding its live events portfolio.
Summary
Townsquare Media is a media company that focuses on small and mid-sized markets and has diversified its revenue streams across radio, digital marketing and live events. The company has several strengths, including a strong local presence and an experienced management team. Competition from larger media companies poses a significant challenge. Growth in the digital marketing space and strategic acquisitions can potentially fuel the company's future growth.
Similar Companies
CMLS
Cumulus Media Inc Class A
CMLS
Cumulus Media Inc Class A
IHRT
iHeartMedia Inc Class A
IHRT
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NXST
Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc
NXST
Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- Public Filings
- Industry Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Townsquare Media Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Purchase, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2000-01-25 | CEO & Director Mr. Bill Wilson | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Advertising Agencies | Full time employees 2049 | Website https://www.townsquaremedia.com |
Full time employees 2049 | Website https://www.townsquaremedia.com | ||
Townsquare Media, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a digital and broadcast media, and digital marketing solutions company for small and medium-sized businesses in the United States. It operates through Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions, Digital Advertising, Broadcast Advertising, and Other segments. The Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions segment offers Townsquare Business Management Platform, a SAAS solution that provides website design, creation, and development, as well as hosting services; and search engine optimization, online directory optimization, e-commerce solutions, online reputation monitoring, social media management, appointment scheduling, payment and invoice, customer management, and email and SMS marketing services. Its Digital Advertising segment provides digital advertising on its owned and operated, digital programmatic advertising, and data analytics and management platform. The Broadcast Advertising segment engages in the sale of advertising on local radio stations to local, regional, and national spot advertisers, as well as national network advertisers. Its Other segment owns and operates live events, including concerts, expositions, and other experiential events. The company was formerly known as Regent Communications, Inc. and changed its name to Townsquare Media, Inc. in May 2010. Townsquare Media, Inc. is headquartered in Purchase, New York.
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