Beasley swings to Q2 profit on debt restructuring gain; revenue falls

Overview

• U.S. radio station operator's Q2 revenue fell 17% yr/yr amid weakness in traditional advertising

• Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 rose yr/yr, reflecting cost reduction initiatives

• Company reduced debt by $95 mln, resulting in a significant non-cash gain

Outlook

• Company says strategy remains focused on sustainable revenue growth and EBITDA expansion

• Company notes broader advertising environment remains dynamic

Result Drivers

• TRADITIONAL AD WEAKNESS - Co said revenue decline was due to continued weakness in traditional national and local agency advertising

• SAME-STATION DIGITAL GROWTH - Digital revenue rose 7.1% on a same-station basis and local direct spot revenues stabilized, partially offsetting traditional ad weakness

• COST REDUCTIONS - Operating expenses declined 13.2% yr/yr due to cost reduction initiatives and disciplined expense management

Company press release: ID:nPn3RQ3gJa

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The one available analyst rating on the shares is "buy"

• The average consensus recommendation for the broadcasting peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Beasley Broadcast Group Inc is $31.00, about 39.1% above its August 11 closing price of $22.29

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