Positive News SentimentPositive NewsNASDAQ:SGA Saga Communications (SGA) Stock Price, News & Analysis $14.59 -0.09 (-0.61%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$14.50▼$14.7350-Day Range$14.59▼$16.0052-Week Range$14.06▼$27.00Volume16,655 shsAverage Volume14,847 shsMarket Capitalization$91.33 millionP/E Ratio13.03Dividend Yield6.85%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 InterestHealthy0.13% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.60Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-2.04%From $0.49 to $0.48 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.3.77 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector92nd out of 269 stocksRadio Broadcasting Stations Industry4th out of 9 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 Shorted0.13% of the outstanding shares of Saga Communications have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverSaga Communications has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.5, 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 22.12%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipSaga Communications is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.78%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthSaga Communications does not have a long track record of dividend growth.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 EPS estimates, Saga Communications will have a dividend payout ratio of 208.33% in the coming year. This indicates that Saga Communications may not be able to sustain their current 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 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSaga Communications has a news sentiment score of 1.60. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Saga Communications this week, compared to 1 article on an average week. 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 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Saga Communications are expected to decrease by -2.04% in the coming year, from $0.49 to $0.48 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Saga Communications is 13.03, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.87.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Saga Communications is 13.03, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 15.53.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSaga Communications has a P/B Ratio of 0.55. 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 Porter & CompanyThe death of Nvidia?Today, I’m warning of another looming catastrophe. 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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 HeadlinesSeptember 2, 2024 | msn.comSaga Communications, Inc. (SGA): A Deep Dive Into Its Standing Among the Best Broadcasting StocksAugust 9, 2024 | seekingalpha.comSaga Communications, Inc. (SGA) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptSeptember 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)War on Elon Escalates… A radical, potentially game-changing technology that threatens to destroy the trillion-dollar, “green energy” grift of the elites. And yet, while it threatens their wealth and power, it could be transformational for both the U.S. economy and your wealth.August 8, 2024 | msn.comSGA Stock Earnings: Saga Communications Beats EPS, Misses Revenue for Q2 2024August 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSaga Communications, Inc. Reports 2nd Quarter 2024 ResultsAugust 8, 2024 | globenewswire.comSaga Communications, Inc. Reports 2nd Quarter 2024 ResultsJuly 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comRTL Group S.A. (RRTU.F)July 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBe Wary Of Saga Communications (NASDAQ:SGA) And Its Returns On CapitalSeptember 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)War on Elon Escalates… A radical, potentially game-changing technology that threatens to destroy the trillion-dollar, “green energy” grift of the elites. And yet, while it threatens their wealth and power, it could be transformational for both the U.S. economy and your wealth.July 15, 2024 | globenewswire.comSaga Communications, Inc. Announces Date and Time of 2nd Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference CallJune 26, 2024 | 247wallst.comWant $26,000 in Passive Income? Invest $120K in These Dividend StocksMay 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 CallSee 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 6/28 Dividend6/03/2024Dividend Payable6/28/2024Last Earnings8/08/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/07/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConsumer Discretionary Industry Radio broadcasting stations Sub-IndustryCommunication Current SymbolNASDAQ:SGA CUSIPN/A CIK886136 Websagacom.com Phone(313) 886-7070Fax313-886-7150Employees570Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.12 Trailing P/E Ratio13.03 Forward P/E Ratio29.78 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$9.50 million Net Margins5.51% Pretax Margin7.43% Return on Equity4.00% Return on Assets3.02% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.03 Current Ratio2.69 Quick Ratio2.69 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$112.77 million Price / Sales0.81 Cash Flow$2.31 per share Price / Cash Flow6.32 Book Value$26.48 per share Price / Book0.55Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares6,260,000Free Float4,891,000Market Cap$91.33 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.26 10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any MarketWhich stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? 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SemivanVP & Corporate SecretaryMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsEmmis CommunicationsNASDAQ:EMMSEntercom CommunicationsNYSE:ETMBeasley Broadcast GroupNASDAQ:BBGIiHeartMediaNASDAQ:IHRTSpire GlobalNYSE:SPIRView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipAristides Capital LLCBought 1,220 shares on 8/23/2024Ownership: 0.173%Dimensional Fund Advisors LPBought 4,015 shares on 8/9/2024Ownership: 5.769%Renaissance Technologies LLCBought 6,800 shares on 8/9/2024Ownership: 1.961%Bank of New York Mellon CorpSold 3,060 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.663%View All Institutional Transactions SGA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have SGA shares performed this year? Saga Communications' stock was trading at $22.26 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, SGA stock has decreased by 34.5% and is now trading at $14.59. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Saga Communications' earnings last quarter? Saga Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGA) issued its earnings results on Thursday, August, 8th. The company reported $0.40 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.63 by $0.23. The business had revenue of $28.74 million for the quarter. Saga Communications had a net margin of 5.51% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.00%. Who are Saga Communications' major shareholders? Saga Communications' top institutional shareholders include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.77%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (1.96%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.66%) and Aristides Capital LLC (0.17%). 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. 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