Barrington Research Analysts Cut Earnings Estimates for TSQ

Townsquare Media, Inc. (NYSE:TSQ - Free Report) - Equities researchers at Barrington Research reduced their FY2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Townsquare Media in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, April 23rd. Barrington Research analyst P. Sholl now forecasts that the company will post earnings of $0.57 per share for the year, down from their previous estimate of $0.85. Barrington Research currently has a "Outperform" rating and a $15.00 price target on the stock. The consensus estimate for Townsquare Media's current full-year earnings is $1.07 per share. Barrington Research also issued estimates for Townsquare Media's Q4 2025 earnings at $0.25 EPS.

A number of other research firms also recently issued reports on TSQ. StockNews.com upgraded Townsquare Media from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, March 27th. Noble Financial reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and issued a $21.00 target price on shares of Townsquare Media in a report on Friday, January 24th.

Townsquare Media Trading Down 0.3 %

Townsquare Media stock opened at $6.69 on Monday. Townsquare Media has a 12-month low of $6.58 and a 12-month high of $12.92. The stock has a market cap of $107.84 million, a P/E ratio of -2.47, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.58 and a beta of 1.01. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $7.76 and a 200-day simple moving average of $9.00.

Townsquare Media (NYSE:TSQ - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, March 17th. The company reported $0.60 EPS for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.60. Townsquare Media had a negative net margin of 8.84% and a negative return on equity of 57.10%. The business had revenue of $117.81 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $116.41 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.34 earnings per share.

Townsquare Media Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, May 1st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, April 17th will be given a $0.20 dividend. This is a boost from Townsquare Media's previous quarterly dividend of $0.20. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 17th. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 11.96%. Townsquare Media's dividend payout ratio is presently -69.57%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Townsquare Media

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of TSQ. Barclays PLC grew its stake in Townsquare Media by 59.8% in the 3rd quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 37,685 shares of the company's stock worth $383,000 after acquiring an additional 14,109 shares during the period. State Street Corp grew its holdings in shares of Townsquare Media by 4.0% during the 3rd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 177,163 shares of the company's stock worth $1,800,000 after purchasing an additional 6,800 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in Townsquare Media by 0.4% during the 3rd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 278,985 shares of the company's stock worth $2,835,000 after purchasing an additional 1,151 shares in the last quarter. Wealthfront Advisers LLC purchased a new position in Townsquare Media in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $69,000. Finally, Empowered Funds LLC raised its stake in shares of Townsquare Media by 5.2% in the 4th quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 56,634 shares of the company's stock valued at $515,000 after acquiring an additional 2,804 shares during the period. 71.69% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Townsquare Media Company Profile

Townsquare Media, Inc operates as a digital media and marketing solutions company in small and medium-sized businesses. It operates through three segments: Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions, Digital Advertising, and Broadcast Advertising. The Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions segment offers 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.

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