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Beasley Broadcast (NASDAQ: BBGI) posts large 2025 loss but moves to slash debt

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Beasley Broadcast Group reported weak fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by a large non-cash impairment and softer ad markets. Net revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 was $53.1 million, down 21.1%, or 6.8% on a same-station basis after adjusting for prior-year political revenue.

The company recorded a fourth quarter operating loss of about $230.0 million, including a $224.8 million impairment of FCC licenses, leading to a net loss of roughly $189.2 million, or $104.87 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA fell to $0.8 million from $10.7 million a year earlier. For 2025, net revenue was $205.9 million and the net loss was $196.5 million, or $109.27 per diluted share.

Digital remained a relative bright spot, with 2025 digital revenue rising 5.9% to $49.5 million and representing 24.0% of net revenue, while digital segment operating margin reached 23.9%. Management highlighted approximately $30 million of annualized cost reductions over 18 months and expects a debt exchange with second lien bondholders to cut total debt to about $110 million from $220 million upon closing, subject to bondholder participation.

Positive

  • Planned debt reduction: A debt exchange with second lien bondholders is expected to cut total debt to approximately $110 million from $220 million, including repayment of roughly $15 million of first lien debt, if completed by the end of April 2026.
  • Digital segment growth and margins: 2025 digital revenue rose 5.9% to $49.5 million, representing 24.0% of net revenue, with digital segment operating margin of 23.9%, supported by owned-and-operated and programmatic products.
  • Cost restructuring progress: Management reports approximately $30 million in annualized cost reductions over the last 18 months, reflecting a leaner expense base in response to a weaker advertising environment.
  • Portfolio optimization via asset sales: The company closed the sale of WPBB-FM for $8.0 million and its Fort Myers market assets for $18.0 million, generating about $26 million in proceeds to help strengthen the balance sheet.

Negative

  • Large non-cash impairment and deep losses: A $224.8 million impairment of FCC licenses in 2025 led to a Q4 operating loss of roughly $230.0 million and a full-year net loss of $196.5 million.
  • Significant revenue and EBITDA deterioration: Q4 2025 net revenue declined 21.1% to $53.1 million, while Adjusted EBITDA fell to $0.8 million from $10.7 million, reflecting persistent weakness in traditional agency advertising.
  • Equity deficit and weaker cash generation: Stockholders’ equity moved to a deficit of $49.3 million at December 31, 2025, and net cash used in operating activities increased to $8.5 million for 2025, highlighting financial strain.
  • Ongoing secular and macro pressures: Management cites continued secular pressure on traditional audio, contraction of agency-driven revenue channels, and external economic forces that could adversely affect advertising revenue and results.

Insights

Massive non-cash impairment and heavy losses highlight balance sheet stress despite planned debt cut.

Beasley Broadcast Group swung to a large operating loss in Q4 2025 as a $224.8M FCC license impairment drove an operating loss of about $230.0M and a quarterly net loss of roughly $190.1M. Full-year 2025 net loss reached $196.5M, and stockholders’ equity turned to a deficit of $49.3M as of December 31, 2025.

Core performance also weakened: quarterly net revenue fell to $53.1M, down 21.1%, and Q4 Adjusted EBITDA dropped to $0.8M from $10.7M. For 2025, Adjusted EBITDA declined to $10.5M from $25.8M, while net cash used in operating activities increased to $8.5M.

Management emphasizes restructuring progress: about $30M in annualized cost reductions over 18 months and asset sales totaling roughly $26M in proceeds. A recently announced exchange with second lien bondholders is expected to reduce second lien debt by about 50%, repay roughly $15M of first lien debt, and cut total debt from about $220M to $110M by the end of April 2026, if completed. This would materially improve leverage, but future performance still depends on stabilizing revenue and sustaining digital growth.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q4 2025 net revenue $53.1 million Three months ended December 31, 2025; down 21.1% year-over-year
FCC license impairment $224.8 million Impairment losses related to FCC licenses in 2025
Q4 2025 net loss per share $105.40 per diluted share Three months ended December 31, 2025
2025 digital revenue $49.5 million Twelve months ended December 31, 2025; up 5.9% year-over-year
2025 Adjusted EBITDA $10.5 million Twelve months ended December 31, 2025 vs. $25.8 million in 2024
Planned total debt after exchange $110 million Expected total debt after exchange vs. $220 million today
Annualized cost reductions $30 million Approximate cost savings achieved over the last 18 months
Stockholders’ equity (deficit) $(49.3) million Stockholders’ equity deficit as of December 31, 2025
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA was $0.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $10.7 million"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
FCC licenses impairment losses financial
"Net loss and net loss per diluted share in the year ended December 31, 2025 include $224.8 million impairment losses related to FCC licenses."
EBITDA per Indenture financial
"EBITDA per Indenture refers to EBITDA as defined by our creditors."
same-station revenue financial
"Same-station revenue and same station operating expenses exclude revenue or operating expenses"
second lien debt financial
"a debt exchange transaction with our second lien bondholders, pursuant to which we expect to reduce our second lien debt by approximately 50%"
A second lien debt is a loan that is secured by a company's assets but is repaid only after the first lien (senior) lenders are paid in full; think of it as standing second in line for the same collateral. For investors this matters because second lien loans carry higher risk of loss in a default than first-lien loans, so they typically offer higher interest or returns to compensate for that greater risk.
going concern financial
"our substantial debt levels and the potential effect of restrictive debt covenants on our operational flexibility and ability to pay dividends, and our ability to continue as a going concern"
A going concern is a business that is expected to continue its operations and meet its obligations for the foreseeable future, rather than shutting down or selling off assets. This assumption matters to investors because it indicates stability and ongoing profitability, making the business a more reliable investment. Think of it as believing a restaurant will stay open and serve customers, rather than closing down suddenly.
Net revenue $53.1 million -21.1% year-over-year
Operating income (loss) $(230.0) million vs. $7.6 million in Q4 2024
Net loss $(190.1) million vs. $(2.1) million in Q4 2024
Net loss per diluted share $(105.40) vs. $(1.17) in Q4 2024
Adjusted EBITDA $0.8 million vs. $10.7 million in Q4 2024
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 08, 2026

 

 

BEASLEY BROADCAST GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Delaware

000-29253

65-0960915

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

3033 Riviera Drive, Suite 200

 

Naples, Florida

 

34103

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 239 263-5000

 

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 


Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

 

BBGI

 

The Nasdaq Stock Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 


Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 8, 2026, Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

 

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit

Number

Description

99.1

Press Release dated April 8, 2026 issued by Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

BEASLEY BROADCAST GROUP, INC.

 

 

 

 

Date:

 April 8, 2026

By:

/s/ Caroline Beasley

 

 

 

Caroline Beasley
Chief Executive Officer

 


Exhibit 99.1

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Conference Call and Webcast

Today, April 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET

(800) 715-9871 or +1 (646) 307-1963, conference ID 1613596 or

www.bbgi.com

 

Replay information provided below

 

CONTACT:

 

Heidi Raphael

Ilana Goldstein

Chief Communications Officer

Director, IR & Corp. Dev.

Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.

Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.

239/263-5000 or Heidi.raphael@bbgi.com

212/835-8500 or ilana@bbgi.com

 

BEASLEY BROADCAST GROUP REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER REVENUE OF $53.1 MILLION

 

NAPLES, Florida, April 8, 2026 – Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBGI) (“Beasley” or the “Company”), a multi-platform media company, today announced operating results for the three-month period ended December 31, 2025. For further information, the Company has posted a presentation to its website regarding the fourth quarter highlights and accomplishments that management will review on today’s conference call.

Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights

 

In millions, except per share data

 

Three Months Ended
December 31,

 

 

Twelve Months Ended
December 31,

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

Net revenue

 

$

67.3

 

 

$

53.1

 

 

$

240.3

 

 

$

205.9

 

Operating income (loss)

 

 

7.6

 

 

 

(230.0

)

 

 

13.1

 

 

 

(229.7

)

Net loss 1

 

 

(2.1

)

 

 

(190.1

)

 

 

(5.9

)

 

 

(196.5

)

Net loss per diluted share 1

 

 

(1.17

)

 

 

(105.40

)

 

 

(3.73

)

 

 

(109.27

)

Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)

 

$

10.7

 

 

$

0.8

 

 

$

25.8

 

 

$

10.5

 

 

1.
Net loss and net loss per diluted share in the year ended December 31, 2025 include $224.8 million impairment losses related to FCC licenses. Net loss and net loss per diluted share in the year ended December 31, 2024 include a $6.0 million gain on sale of an investment in Broadcast Music, Inc.

 

Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights

Revenue from new business accounted for 12% of net revenue
Local revenue, including digital packages sold locally, accounted for 73% of net revenue
Digital revenue increased 9.7% year-over-year to $12.6 million, or 33.6% on a same-station basis
Digital revenue accounted for 23.7% of net revenue
Digital segment operating margin was 29.4%, or 29.0% on a same-station basis

 

FY 2025 Highlights

Closed the sale of WPBB-FM on September 29, 2025 for $8.0 million and entered into agreements for the sale of our Ft. Myers market assets for $18.0 million, which closed in February 2026
Revenue from new business accounted for 13% of net revenue
Local revenue, including digital packages sold locally, accounted for 72% of net revenue
Digital revenue increased 5.9% year-over-year to $49.5 million, or 21.0% on a same-station basis

 


 

Beasley Broadcast Group, 4/8/2026

 

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Digital revenue accounted for 24.0% of net revenue
Digital segment operating margin was 23.9%, or 28.8% on a same-station basis

Net revenue during the three months ended December 31, 2025 decreased 21.1% to $53.1 million, or a decrease of 6.8% on a same-station basis excluding $2.7 million of political revenue recorded during the three months ended December 31, 2024. This performance reflects persistent weakness in the traditional agency advertising market that was partially offset by the continued expansion of our high-margin, owned-and-operated direct digital revenues.

Beasley recorded an operating loss of approximately $230.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to operating income of $7.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, driven primarily by a non-cash FCC license impairment charge of $224.8 million, reflecting the company's updated assessment of the fair value of its broadcast licenses in light of continued secular pressures on the radio industry, as well as $1.7 million in other operating expenses. Excluding these non-cash and non-recurring items, adjusted operating loss was approximately $3.4 million, compared to adjusted operating income of $7.6 million in the prior year quarter, with the decline reflecting lower total revenue, partially offset by continued expense reductions, which have exceeded $30 million in annualized cost reductions over the last 18 months. Interest expense totaled $3.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, consistent with prior periods, resulting in a net loss of approximately $189.2 million, or $104.87 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $2.1 million, or $1.17 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Adjusted EBITDA was $0.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $10.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Please refer to the “Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA per Indenture” table at the end of this release.

Commenting on the financial results, Caroline Beasley, Chief Executive Officer, said:

 

“2025 was a year of meaningful transformation for Beasley. Against a persistently challenging advertising environment — marked by continued secular pressure on traditional audio and the ongoing contraction of agency-driven revenue channels — we made tangible progress reshaping this company for long-term value creation. Our digital business delivered record performance, with digital revenue representing approximately 24% of net revenue, up from roughly 19% of net revenue in 2024, and digital segment operating margins reached record levels as our continued shift toward owned-and-operated and programmatic products gained traction across our markets.”

 

“Operationally, we have fundamentally restructured the cost profile of this business. Over the past 18 months, we have executed approximately $30 million in annualized cost reductions — permanent, structural changes that reflect a leaner and more focused organization built for today's revenue environment.”

 

“We also took deliberate steps to strengthen our balance sheet and sharpen our portfolio. The sale of WPBB in Tampa, which closed in the third quarter of 2025, and the subsequent sale of our Fort Myers market earlier this year, together generated approximately $26 million in proceeds and reflect our continued focus on concentrating capital behind our highest-performing, highest-potential assets.”

 

“Building on this progress, we recently announced a debt exchange transaction with our second lien bondholders, pursuant to which we expect to reduce our second lien debt by approximately 50% and repay roughly $15 million of our first lien debt. Upon completion of the transaction, which is subject to bondholder participation and expected to close by the end of April, we anticipate total outstanding debt will be reduced to approximately $110 million from $220 million today. We believe this transaction will meaningfully strengthen our balance sheet, enhance financial flexibility, and better position the Company to execute on its strategic priorities. Following its completion, our focus will shift toward further deleveraging through EBITDA growth and continued portfolio optimization.”

 

“We remain focused on what we can control — our cost structure, our digital roadmap, our direct local revenue relationships, and the strength of our brands in every market we serve.”

 


 

Beasley Broadcast Group, 4/8/2026

 

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Conference Call and Webcast Information

The Company will host a conference call and webcast today, April 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss its financial results and operations. To access the conference call, interested parties may dial (800) 715-9871 or +1 (646) 307-1963 conference ID 1613596 (domestic and international callers). Participants can also listen to a live webcast of the call at the Company’s website at www.bbgi.com. Please allow 15 minutes to register and download and install any necessary software. Following its completion, a replay of the webcast can be accessed for five days on the Company’s website, www.bbgi.com.

Questions from analysts, institutional investors and debt holders may be e-mailed to ir@bbgi.com at any time up until 9:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, April 8, 2026. Management will answer as many questions as possible during the conference call and webcast (provided the questions are not addressed in their prepared remarks).

About Beasley Broadcast Group

 

The Company is a multi-platform media company whose primary business is operating radio stations throughout the United States. The Company offers local and national advertisers integrated marketing solutions across audio, digital and event platforms. The Company owns and operates 49 AM and FM stations in the following large- and mid-size markets in the United States: Augusta, GA, Boston, MA, Charlotte, NC, Detroit, MI, Fayetteville, NC, Las Vegas, NV, Middlesex, NJ, Monmouth, NJ, Morristown, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, and Tampa-Saint Petersburg, FL. Approximately 18 million consumers listen to the Company’s radio stations weekly over-the-air, online and on smartphones and tablets, and millions regularly engage with the Company’s brands and personalities through digital platforms such as Facebook, X, text, apps and email. For more information, please visit www.bbgi.com.

 

For further information, or to receive future Beasley Broadcast Group news announcements via e-mail, please contact Beasley Broadcast Group, at 239-263-5000 or ir@bbgi.com.

Definitions

 

EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) before interest income or expense, income tax expense or benefit, depreciation, and amortization.

 

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA further adjusted to exclude certain, non-operating or other items that we believe are not indicative of the performance of our ongoing operations, such as impairment losses, other income or expense, one-time severance expense, stock-based compensation or equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates. See “Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA” for additional information.

 

Adjusted EBITDA is a measure widely used in the media industry. The Company recognizes that because Adjusted EBITDA is not calculated in accordance with GAAP, it is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. However, management believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides meaningful information to investors because it is an important measure of how effectively we operate our business and assists investors in comparing our operating performance with that of other media companies.

 

EBITDA per Indenture refers to EBITDA as defined by our creditors. The Company recognizes that because EBITDA per Indenture is not calculated in accordance with GAAP, it is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. However, management believes that EBITDA per Indenture provides meaningful information to investors because it reflects how our creditors are benchmarking our performance.

 

Same-station revenue and same station operating expenses exclude revenue or operating expenses, as applicable, from all divestitures and other operations that were exited in the prior 12 months. These measures provide investors with a clearer view of core business performance by eliminating the impact of portfolio changes and enabling more meaningful year-over-year comparisons. By isolating the performance of continuing operations, same station results offer greater transparency into underlying trends, operational execution, and the effectiveness of strategic initiatives.

 

New business revenue is defined as revenue from an advertiser that has not advertised in the prior 13 months before the start of the current quarter.

 


 

Beasley Broadcast Group, 4/8/2026

 

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Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Words or expressions such as “looking ahead,” “intends,” “believes,” “expects,” “seek,” “will,” “should” or variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. Key risks are described in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) including its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Readers should note that forward-looking statements are subject to change and to inherent risks and uncertainties and may be impacted by several factors, including:

our ability to comply with the continued listing standards of Nasdaq, remain listing on Nasdaq and make periodic filings with the SEC;
risks from health epidemics, natural disasters, terrorism, and other catastrophic events;
adverse effects of inflation;
external economic forces and conditions that could have a material adverse impact on our advertising revenues and results of operations;
the ability of our stations to compete effectively in their respective markets for advertising revenues;
our ability to develop compelling and differentiated digital content, products and services;
audience acceptance of our content, particularly our audio programs;
our ability to adapt or respond to changes in technology, standards and services that affect the audio industry;
our dependence on federally issued licenses subject to extensive federal regulation;
actions by the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) or new legislation affecting the audio industry;
increases in royalties we pay to copyright owners or the adoption of legislation requiring royalties to be paid to record labels and recording artists;
our dependence on selected market clusters of stations for a material portion of our net revenue;
credit risk on our accounts receivable;
impairment of our FCC licenses;
our substantial debt levels and the potential effect of restrictive debt covenants on our operational flexibility and ability to pay dividends, and our ability to continue as a going concern;
our history of operating losses and ability to continue as a going concern;
our ability to pay regular dividends;
the potential effects of hurricanes, extreme weather and other climate change conditions on our corporate offices and stations;
the failure or destruction of the internet, satellite systems and transmitter facilities that we depend upon to distribute our programming;
modifications or interruptions of our information technology infrastructure and information systems;
the loss of key executives and other key employees;
our ability to identify, consummate and integrate acquired businesses and stations;
the fact that our Company is controlled by the Beasley family, which creates difficulties for any attempt to gain control of our Company; and
other economic, business, competitive, and regulatory factors, such as the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, affecting our businesses, including those set forth in our filings with the SEC.

Our actual performance and results could differ materially because of these factors and other factors discussed in our SEC filings, including but not limited to our annual reports on Form 10-K or quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which can be obtained from the SEC at www.sec.gov, or our website at www.bbgi.com. All information in this release is as of

 


 

Beasley Broadcast Group, 4/8/2026

 

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April 8, 2026, and we undertake no obligation to update the information contained herein to actual results or changes to our expectations, except as required by law.

 

 


 

Beasley Broadcast Group, 4/8/2026

 

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BEASLEY BROADCAST GROUP, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Net Loss - Unaudited

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Twelve months ended

 

 

December 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

Net revenue

 

$

67,285,492

 

 

$

53,050,405

 

 

$

240,291,611

 

 

$

205,939,627

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below)

 

 

53,233,833

 

 

 

50,538,991

 

 

 

201,768,757

 

 

 

186,615,256

 

Corporate expenses (including stock-based compensation)

 

 

4,688,478

 

 

 

4,414,378

 

 

 

17,272,696

 

 

 

14,364,287

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

1,780,438

 

 

 

1,560,417

 

 

 

7,236,060

 

 

 

6,331,852

 

FCC licenses impairment losses

 

 

 

 

 

224,815,149

 

 

 

 

 

 

224,815,149

 

Goodwill impairment loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

922,000

 

 

 

 

Other operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

1,749,525

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,487,147

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

59,702,749

 

 

 

283,078,460

 

 

 

227,199,513

 

 

 

435,613,691

 

Operating income (loss)

 

 

7,582,743

 

 

 

(230,028,055

)

 

 

13,092,098

 

 

 

(229,674,064

)

Non-operating income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

(3,460,070

)

 

 

(3,279,355

)

 

 

(21,233,027

)

 

 

(13,233,800

)

Debt issuance expenses

 

 

(5,982,414

)

 

 

 

 

 

(5,982,414

)

 

 

 

Gain on repurchase of long-term debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

525,000

 

Gain on sale of investment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,026,776

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense), net

 

 

247,413

 

 

 

95,241

 

 

 

799,558

 

 

 

1,160,535

 

Loss before income taxes

 

 

(1,612,328

)

 

 

(233,212,169

)

 

 

(7,297,009

)

 

 

(241,222,329

)

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

451,058

 

 

 

(43,056,867

)

 

 

(1,344,961

)

 

 

(44,655,757

)

Loss before equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

(2,063,386

)

 

 

(190,155,302

)

 

 

(5,952,048

)

 

 

(196,566,572

)

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax

 

 

4,754

 

 

 

6,260

 

 

 

64,790

 

 

 

16,831

 

Net loss

 

$

(2,058,632

)

 

$

(190,149,042

)

 

$

(5,887,258

)

 

$

(196,549,741

)

Basic and diluted net loss per Class A and Class B common share

 

$

(1.17

)

 

$

(105.40

)

 

$

(3.73

)

 

$

(109.27

)

Basic and diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding

 

 

1,754,092

 

 

 

1,804,041

 

 

 

1,579,744

 

 

 

1,798,760

 

 

Selected Balance Sheet Data - Unaudited

(in thousands)

 

 

December 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

13,773

 

 

$

9,937

 

Working capital

 

 

16,303

 

 

 

230

 

Total assets

 

 

549,207

 

 

 

299,288

 

Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs

 

 

247,118

 

 

 

235,287

 

Stockholders' equity (deficit)

 

$

147,220

 

 

$

(49,330

)

 

Selected Statement of Cash Flows Data – Unaudited

 

 

Twelve months ended

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

$

(3,711,785

)

 

$

(8,468,895

)

Net cash provided by investing activities

 

 

4,322,076

 

 

 

5,637,489

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(13,571,492

)

 

 

(1,004,531

)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

$

(12,961,201

)

 

$

(3,835,937

)

 

 

 


 

Beasley Broadcast Group, 4/8/2026

 

page 7

 

 

Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA per Indenture – Unaudited

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Twelve months ended

 

 

December 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

Net loss

 

$

(2,058,632

)

 

$

(190,149,042

)

 

$

(5,887,258

)

 

$

(196,549,741

)

Interest expense

 

 

3,460,070

 

 

 

3,279,355

 

 

 

21,233,027

 

 

 

13,233,800

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

451,058

 

 

 

(43,056,867

)

 

 

(1,344,961

)

 

 

(44,655,757

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

1,780,438

 

 

 

1,560,417

 

 

 

7,236,060

 

 

 

6,331,852

 

EBITDA

 

 

3,632,934

 

 

 

(228,366,137

)

 

 

21,236,868

 

 

 

(221,639,846

)

Severance expenses

 

 

1,195,411

 

 

 

426,609

 

 

 

3,696,913

 

 

 

2,441,345

 

Non-recurring expenses

 

 

 

 

 

535,592

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,127,985

 

Stock-based compensation expenses

 

 

120,034

 

 

 

(24,605

)

 

 

893,292

 

 

 

202,802

 

FCC licenses impairment losses

 

 

 

 

 

224,815,149

 

 

 

 

 

 

224,815,149

 

Goodwill impairment loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

922,000

 

 

 

 

Debt issuance expenses

 

 

5,982,414

 

 

 

815,000

 

 

 

5,982,414

 

 

 

815,000

 

Other operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

2,710,525

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,448,147

 

Gain on repurchase of long-term debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(525,000

)

Gain on sale of investment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6,026,776

)

 

 

 

Other income, net

 

 

(247,413

)

 

 

(95,241

)

 

 

(799,558

)

 

 

(1,160,535

)

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax

 

 

(4,754

)

 

 

(6,260

)

 

 

(64,790

)

 

 

(16,831

)

Adjusted EBITDA

 

 

10,678,626

 

 

 

810,632

 

 

 

25,840,363

 

 

 

10,508,216

 

Non-recurring restructuring and reformatting expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

760,637

 

 

 

 

Contract services

 

 

92,602

 

 

 

 

 

 

275,936

 

 

 

 

Non-cash trade agreements

 

 

42,954

 

 

 

 

 

 

414,564

 

 

 

(349,504

)

Property and franchise taxes

 

 

555,703

 

 

 

258,314

 

 

 

1,970,371

 

 

 

1,659,321

 

Pro-forma cost savings

 

 

1,136,989

 

 

 

106,895

 

 

 

2,926,187

 

 

 

1,198,835

 

EBITDA per Indenture

 

$

12,506,874

 

 

$

1,175,841

 

 

$

32,188,058

 

 

$

13,016,868

 

 

Calculation of Same Station Net Revenue and Operating Expenses – Unaudited

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Twelve months ended

 

 

December 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

Net revenue

 

$

67,285,492

 

 

$

53,050,405

 

 

$

240,291,611

 

 

$

205,939,627

 

Atlanta

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(965

)

 

 

 

Wilmington

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(55,117

)

 

 

 

Digital

 

 

(2,035,625

)

 

 

20,200

 

 

 

(9,675,572

)

 

 

(4,897,784

)

Outlaws

 

 

(1,932

)

 

 

 

 

 

(204,890

)

 

 

 

Same station net revenue

 

$

65,247,935

 

 

$

53,070,605

 

 

$

230,355,067

 

 

$

201,041,843

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Twelve months ended

 

 

December 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

Operating expenses

 

$

53,233,833

 

 

$

50,538,991

 

 

$

201,768,757

 

 

$

186,615,256

 

Atlanta

 

 

(3,870

)

 

 

 

 

 

(97,014

)

 

 

 

Wilmington

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(58,060

)

 

 

 

Digital

 

 

(2,287,767

)

 

 

(32,670

)

 

 

(11,792,818

)

 

 

(5,934,976

)

Outlaws

 

 

700

 

 

 

 

 

 

(903,197

)

 

 

 

Same station operating expenses

 

$

50,942,896

 

 

$

50,506,321

 

 

$

188,917,668

 

 

$

180,680,280

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Beasley Broadcast Group, 4/8/2026

 

page 8

 

 

Calculation of Same Station Audio Net Revenue and Audio Operating Expenses – Unaudited

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Twelve months ended

 

 

December 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

Audio net revenue

 

$

55,813,152

 

 

$

40,464,755

 

 

$

193,561,279

 

 

$

156,467,315

 

Atlanta

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(965

)

 

 

 

Wilmington

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(55,117

)

 

 

 

Same station audio net revenue

 

$

55,813,152

 

 

$

40,464,755

 

 

$

193,505,197

 

 

$

156,467,315

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Twelve months ended

 

 

December 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

Audio operating expenses

 

$

43,156,449

 

 

$

41,600,663

 

 

$

160,575,045

 

 

$

148,954,220

 

Atlanta

 

 

(3,870

)

 

 

 

 

 

(97,014

)

 

 

 

Wilmington

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(58,060

)

 

 

 

Same station audio operating expenses

 

$

43,152,579

 

 

$

41,600,663

 

 

$

160,419,971

 

 

$

148,954,220

 

 

Calculation of Same Station Digital Net Revenue and Digital Operating Expenses – Unaudited

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Twelve months ended

 

 

December 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

Digital net revenue

 

$

11,472,340

 

 

$

12,585,650

 

 

$

46,730,332

 

 

$

49,472,312

 

Digital

 

 

(2,035,625

)

 

 

20,200

 

 

 

(9,675,572

)

 

 

(4,897,784

)

Outlaws

 

 

(1,932

)

 

 

 

 

 

(204,890

)

 

 

 

Same station digital net revenue

 

$

9,434,783

 

 

$

12,605,850

 

 

$

36,849,870

 

 

$

44,574,528

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Twelve months ended

 

 

December 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

Digital operating expenses

 

$

10,077,384

 

 

$

8,938,328

 

 

$

41,193,712

 

 

$

37,661,036

 

Digital

 

 

(2,287,767

)

 

 

(32,670

)

 

 

(11,792,818

)

 

 

(5,934,976

)

Outlaws

 

 

700

 

 

 

 

 

 

(903,197

)

 

 

 

Same station digital operating expenses

 

$

7,790,317

 

 

$

8,905,658

 

 

$

28,497,697

 

 

$

31,726,060

 

 

 

 


FAQ

How did Beasley Broadcast Group (BBGI) perform in Q4 2025?

Beasley reported Q4 2025 net revenue of $53.1 million, down 21.1% year-over-year, and an operating loss of about $230.0 million due largely to a $224.8 million FCC license impairment. Adjusted EBITDA dropped to $0.8 million from $10.7 million a year earlier.

What was Beasley Broadcast Group’s full-year 2025 financial result?

For 2025, Beasley generated net revenue of $205.9 million and recorded a net loss of $196.5 million, or $109.27 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA declined to $10.5 million from $25.8 million in 2024, reflecting weaker traditional advertising and one-time charges.

How is Beasley Broadcast Group’s digital business performing?

Digital operations were a relative bright spot in 2025, with digital revenue rising 5.9% to $49.5 million and representing 24.0% of net revenue. The digital segment achieved a 23.9% operating margin as owned-and-operated and programmatic products expanded across markets.

What balance sheet changes did Beasley Broadcast Group announce?

Beasley recently announced a debt exchange with second lien bondholders expected to reduce second lien debt by about 50% and repay roughly $15 million of first lien debt. Upon completion, total outstanding debt is anticipated to decline from about $220 million to $110 million.

What asset sales did Beasley Broadcast Group complete in 2025–2026?

The company closed the sale of WPBB-FM in Tampa on September 29, 2025 for $8.0 million and sold its Fort Myers market assets for $18.0 million, closing in February 2026. These transactions generated approximately $26 million in proceeds to support balance sheet initiatives.

What cost-cutting measures has Beasley Broadcast Group implemented?

Management reports approximately $30 million in annualized cost reductions over the last 18 months, reflecting structural changes to the company’s expense base. These cuts are aimed at aligning costs with a challenging advertising environment and supporting long-term profitability goals.

When will Beasley Broadcast Group discuss these results with investors?

The company scheduled a conference call and webcast for April 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET to review Q4 and full-year 2025 results. Investors can access the call via provided phone numbers or listen to a live webcast and replay through Beasley’s website, www.bbgi.com.

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