iHeartMedia said first-quarter 2026 revenue growth met management's expectations, but adjusted earnings came in modestly below guidance due to the timing of non-cash marketing expenses and softer March advertising demand. The update points to steady top-line performance with some margin pressure from expense timing and weaker ad trends late in the quarter. Overall tone is mixed, with no major surprise on revenue but a small miss on earnings.
iHeartMedia said first-quarter 2026 revenue growth met management's expectations, but adjusted earnings came in modestly below guidance due to the timing of non-cash marketing expenses and softer March advertising demand. The update points to steady top-line performance with some margin pressure from expense timing and weaker ad trends late in the quarter. Overall tone is mixed, with no major surprise on revenue but a small miss on earnings.
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