NASDAQ:SGA Saga Communications (SGA) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Alert: Your Bank is Dying – Act Now or Lose Everything! (From Priority Gold) (Ad) Free SGA Stock Alerts $17.06 +0.13 (+0.77%) (As of 06/7/2024 08:52 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$17.06▼$17.3550-Day Range$16.93▼$23.4152-Week Range$16.91▼$27.00Volume14,100 shsAverage Volume15,266 shsMarket Capitalization$106.80 millionP/E Ratio15.23Dividend Yield5.86%Price TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Saga Communications alerts: Email Address Saga Communications MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy0.19% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth4.24%From $1.65 to $1.72 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.51 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector90th out of 258 stocksRadio Broadcasting Stations Industry4th out of 7 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Saga Communications.Read more about Saga Communications' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.19% of the float of Saga Communications has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverSaga Communications has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Saga Communications has recently decreased by 25.21%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipSaga Communications is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.86%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthSaga Communications has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Saga Communications is 89.29%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Saga Communications will have a dividend payout ratio of 58.14% next year. This indicates that Saga Communications will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Saga Communications' dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for SGA. Previous Next 0.6 News and Social Media Coverage MarketBeat Follows1 people have added Saga Communications to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Saga Communications insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders21.90% of the stock of Saga Communications is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions74.28% of the stock of Saga Communications is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Saga Communications' insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Saga Communications are expected to grow by 4.24% in the coming year, from $1.65 to $1.72 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Saga Communications is 15.23, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.55.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Saga Communications is 15.23, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 16.82.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSaga Communications has a P/B Ratio of 0.63. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Saga Communications' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Priority GoldAlert: Your Bank is Dying – Act Now or Lose Everything!Get your free information kit NOW, before it’s too late. Inside you’ll get the 3 secret strategies you can put in place starting today, so “they” don’t get your money tomorrow.Click here for your free guide About Saga Communications Stock (NASDAQ:SGA)Saga Communications, Inc., a media company, engages in acquiring, developing, and operating broadcast properties in the United States. The company's radio stations employ various programming formats, including classic hits, country, classic country, hot/soft/urban adult contemporary, oldies, classic rock, rock, and news/talk. It owns and operates FM and AM radio stations, and metro signals serving various markets. Saga Communications, Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan.Read More SGA Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart SGA Stock News HeadlinesJune 2, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comSaga Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGA) Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.25June 2, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comSaga Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGA) Sees Significant Decline in Short InterestMay 22, 2024 | globenewswire.comSaga Communications, Inc. Declares a Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.25 per ShareMay 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSaga Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGA) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 9, 2024 | investorplace.comSGA Stock Earnings: Saga Communications Reported Results for Q1 2024May 9, 2024 | globenewswire.comSaga Communications, Inc. Reports 1st Quarter 2024 ResultsMay 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvesting in Saga Communications (NASDAQ:SGA) five years ago would have delivered you a 16% gainApril 24, 2024 | morningstar.comSaga Communications Inc Class AApril 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSaga Communications, Inc. Announces Date and Time of 1st Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference CallApril 22, 2024 | globenewswire.comSaga Communications, Inc. Announces Date and Time of 1st Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference CallApril 10, 2024 | seekingalpha.comEntravision Communications: Unjustified Sell-OffApril 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWith 39% ownership, Saga Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGA) has piqued the interest of institutional investorsMarch 9, 2024 | seekingalpha.comSaga Communications, Inc. (SGA) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSaga Communications Full Year 2023 Earnings: EPS Beats ExpectationsMarch 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSaga Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGA) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 7, 2024 | benzinga.comRecap: Saga Communications Q4 EarningsMarch 7, 2024 | globenewswire.comSaga Communications, Inc. Announces Variable Dividend Declaration and Reports 4th Quarter and Year End 2023 ResultsFebruary 16, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comSaga Communications, Inc. Announces Date and Time of 4th Quarter and Year End 2023 Earnings Release and Conference CallFebruary 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSaga Communications, Inc. Announces Date and Time of 4th Quarter and Year End 2023 Earnings Release and Conference CallFebruary 16, 2024 | globenewswire.comSaga Communications, Inc. Announces Date and Time of 4th Quarter and Year End 2023 Earnings Release and Conference CallFebruary 16, 2024 | benzinga.comSaga Communications Stock (NASDAQ:SGA) Dividends: History, Yield and DatesFebruary 13, 2024 | msn.comSaga Communications to buy radio stations serving the Greater Lafayette, Indiana radio marketFebruary 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSaga Communications, Inc. Agrees to Acquire Radio Stations Serving the Greater Lafayette, IN Radio MarketJanuary 31, 2024 | wsj.comSaga Communications Inc. Cl AJanuary 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHere’s Why Saga Communications (SGA) Increased in Q4See More Headlines Receive SGA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Saga Communications and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 4/5 Dividend3/15/2024Dividend Payable4/05/2024Last Earnings5/09/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/28 Dividend6/03/2024Today6/10/2024Dividend Payable6/28/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/13/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConsumer Discretionary Industry Radio broadcasting stations Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:SGA CUSIPN/A CIK886136 Websagacom.com Phone(313) 886-7070Fax313-886-7150Employees589Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.12 Trailing P/E Ratio15.23 Forward P/E Ratio10.34 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$9.50 million Net Margins6.25% Pretax Margin8.43% Return on Equity4.41% Return on Assets3.36% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio2.34 Quick Ratio2.34 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$112.77 million Price / Sales0.95 Cash Flow$2.33 per share Price / Cash Flow7.31 Book Value$27.27 per share Price / Book0.63Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares6,260,000Free Float4,891,000Market Cap$106.80 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.32 10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any MarketWhich stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Christopher S. Forgy (Age 63)CEO, President & Director Comp: $1.01MMr. Samuel D. Bush (Age 66)Senior VP, Treasurer & CFO Comp: $484.94kMr. Wayne P. Leland (Age 59)Senior Vice President of Operations Comp: $382.17kMs. Catherine A. Bobinski (Age 64)Senior VP of Finance, Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller Comp: $332.85kMr. Tracy CleetonChief Technical OfficerMr. Eric ChristianChief Marketing OfficerAnnette CalcaterraVice President of Human ResourcesMr. Pat PaxtonSenior Vice President of ContentKatherine L. SemivanVP & Corporate SecretaryMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsEmmis CommunicationsNASDAQ:EMMSTownsquare MediaNYSE:TSQiHeartMediaNASDAQ:IHRTUrban OneNASDAQ:UONEUrban OneNASDAQ:UONEKView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipPerritt Capital Management Inc.Bought 2,000 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.048%Empowered Funds LLCBought 6,614 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.387%View All Institutional Transactions SGA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have SGA shares performed in 2024? Saga Communications' stock was trading at $22.26 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, SGA stock has decreased by 23.4% and is now trading at $17.06. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Saga Communications? Saga Communications saw a drop in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 8,900 shares, a drop of 25.2% from the April 30th total of 11,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 11,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.8 days. Approximately 0.2% of the shares of the company are sold short. View Saga Communications' Short Interest. When is Saga Communications' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August 13th 2024. View our SGA earnings forecast. How were Saga Communications' earnings last quarter? Saga Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGA) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 9th. The company reported ($0.14) earnings per share for the quarter. The company had revenue of $24.66 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $24.30 million. Saga Communications had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.41% and a net margin of 6.25%. How often does Saga Communications pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Saga Communications? Saga Communications announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 22nd. Investors of record on Monday, June 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.25 per share on Friday, June 28th. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.86%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 3rd. Read our dividend analysis for SGA. Is Saga Communications a good dividend stock? Saga Communications (NASDAQ:SGA) pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.86%. SGA has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 89.29%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, SGA will have a dividend payout ratio of 58.14% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for SGA. Who are Saga Communications' major shareholders? Saga Communications' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Empowered Funds LLC (0.39%) and Perritt Capital Management Inc. (0.05%). View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Saga Communications? Shares of SGA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NASDAQ:SGA) was last updated on 6/10/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersWrite this ticker symbol down…A megatrend now poised to mint a brand-new wave of millionaires right here in America. 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