Entravision (NYSE: EVC) swings to Q1 2026 profit as ATS revenue surges 204%
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Entravision Communications reported a sharp turnaround in first quarter 2026. Consolidated net revenue rose 114% year over year to $196.971M, driven mainly by the Advertising Technology & Services (ATS) segment, where net revenue grew 204% to $154.55M on more monthly active advertisers and higher revenue per advertiser.
Segment operating profit increased to $29.1M from $3.9M, as ATS operating profit rose to $34.3M while the Media segment’s operating loss widened to $5.2M. Net income attributable to common stockholders was $12.36M, compared with a loss of $(47.97M) a year earlier, helped by the absence of prior-year impairment and lease abandonment charges.
The company made a $5.0M scheduled debt payment, paid a $4.6M dividend, and ended March 31, 2026 with $71.1M in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities and $162.2M of long-term debt and current maturities. The board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share payable on June 30, 2026.
Positive
- Strong revenue and earnings rebound: Consolidated net revenue grew 114% year over year to $196.971M, ATS segment revenue rose 204% to $154.55M, and net income swung to $12.36M from a $47.97M loss, indicating a material improvement in overall financial performance.
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- None.
Insights
Entravision posts strong Q1 2026 rebound driven by ATS growth and prior-year charge roll-off.
Entravision delivered substantial top-line expansion, with consolidated net revenue up 114% to $196.971M. The Advertising Technology & Services segment contributed most of this, growing revenue 204% to $154.55M and lifting segment operating profit to $34.3M from $6.5M.
Profitability improved markedly: consolidated segment operating profit rose to $29.1M versus $3.9M, and operating income swung to $20.689M from a $(52.77M) loss, aided by the absence of prior-year impairment and lease abandonment charges totaling nearly $48.9M. Net income to common shareholders reached $12.36M versus a $(47.97M) loss.
The Media segment remains a weak spot, with a wider operating loss of $5.2M despite 4% revenue growth, reflecting pressure in traditional broadcast and spectrum-related revenue. Balance sheet metrics show $71.1M in cash and marketable securities and $162.2M of debt, along with a maintained quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share for shareholders of record on June 16, 2026.
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retransmission consent revenue financial
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loss on lease abandonment financial
programmatic advertising technical
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 5, 2026, Entravision Communications Corporation (the “Company” or "Entravision") issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026. A copy of that press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
The information provided pursuant to Item 2.02 in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit thereto, is being furnished under Item 2.02 and 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 liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any future registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of the general incorporation language of such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
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Exhibit 99.1
ENTRAVISION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA, May 5, 2026 – Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC), a media and advertising technology company, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
"Net revenue in our Media segment increased 4% in first quarter 2026 compared to first quarter 2025 due to an increase in digital advertising revenue and retransmission fees which were partially offset by lower broadcast advertising revenue and revenue from spectrum usage rights. Local advertising revenue increased 6% and national advertising revenue decreased 18%, excluding political revenue," said Michael Christenson, Chief Executive Officer. "Net revenue in our Advertising and Technology Services segment increased 204% in first quarter 2026 compared to first quarter 2025. The ATS segment had higher monthly active advertisers and higher revenue per monthly active advertiser. These results were driven by the investments in the AI capabilities of our platform and our expanded sales capacity."
Mr. Christenson continued, “We repaid $5 million on our bank term loan in the first quarter of 2026, and we remain committed to reducing our debt and maintaining a strong balance sheet.”
Highlights
Entravision reports its operating results for two segments. The Media segment provides video, audio and digital marketing services to local and national advertisers in the U.S. The Advertising Technology & Services ("ATS") segment provides programmatic advertising technology and services to advertisers and mobile app developers on a global basis.
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Notice of Conference Call
Entravision will host a webinar to discuss its first quarter 2026 results on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The webinar may be accessed on company’s Investor Relations website at investor.entravision.com or via webinar registration. The webinar will also be archived on the company’s Investor Relations website under the Events section.
About Entravision
Entravision is a media and advertising technology company. In the U.S., we provide video, audio and digital marketing services to local and national advertisers through a portfolio of television and radio stations and digital advertising services that target Latino audiences. Our advertising technology business provides programmatic advertising technology and services to advertisers and app developers on a global basis. Entravision is the largest affiliate group of the Univision and UniMás television networks. The term "Entravision" as used in this press release refers to Entravision Communications Corporation. Shares of Entravision Class A Common Stock trade on the NYSE under the ticker: EVC. Learn more about us at entravision.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which are included in accordance with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results and performance in future periods to be materially different from any future results or performance suggested by the forward-looking statements in this press release. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from these expectations, and the Company disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements made by the Company. From time to time, these risks, uncertainties and other factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Entravision Communications Corporation
Segment Results (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
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Three-Month Period |
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Ended March 31, |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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Change |
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Net revenue |
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Media |
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$ |
42,421 |
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$ |
40,977 |
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4 |
% |
Advertising Technology & Services |
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154,550 |
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50,874 |
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204 |
% |
Consolidated |
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196,971 |
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91,851 |
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114 |
% |
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Cost of revenue |
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Media |
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5,365 |
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3,266 |
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64 |
% |
Advertising Technology & Services |
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96,589 |
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30,206 |
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220 |
% |
Consolidated |
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101,954 |
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33,472 |
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205 |
% |
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Direct operating expenses |
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Media |
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28,136 |
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26,550 |
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6 |
% |
Advertising Technology & Services |
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16,663 |
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8,952 |
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86 |
% |
Consolidated |
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44,799 |
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35,502 |
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26 |
% |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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Media |
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11,352 |
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10,805 |
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5 |
% |
Advertising Technology & Services |
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6,787 |
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4,701 |
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44 |
% |
Consolidated |
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18,139 |
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15,506 |
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17 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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Media |
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2,786 |
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2,970 |
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(6 |
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Advertising Technology & Services |
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205 |
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507 |
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(60 |
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Consolidated |
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2,991 |
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3,477 |
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(14 |
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Segment operating profit (loss) |
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Media |
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(5,218 |
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(2,614 |
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100 |
% |
Advertising Technology & Services |
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34,306 |
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6,508 |
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427 |
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Consolidated |
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29,088 |
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3,894 |
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647 |
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Corporate expenses |
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7,173 |
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7,788 |
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Impairment charge |
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- |
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23,673 |
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(100 |
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Loss on lease abandonment |
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- |
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25,191 |
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(100 |
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Restructuring costs |
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983 |
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- |
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* |
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Foreign currency (gain) loss |
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243 |
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12 |
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1,925 |
% |
Operating income (loss) |
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20,689 |
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(52,770 |
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Interest expense |
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$ |
(3,315 |
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(3,663 |
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(10 |
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Interest income |
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358 |
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605 |
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(41 |
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Dividend income |
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14 |
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Realized gain (loss) on marketable securities |
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8 |
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1 |
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700 |
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Income (loss) before income taxes |
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17,754 |
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(55,827 |
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Capital expenditures |
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Media |
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$ |
2,899 |
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$ |
2,360 |
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Advertising Technology & Services |
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998 |
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24 |
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Consolidated |
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$ |
3,897 |
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$ |
2,384 |
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Entravision Communications Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
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Three-Month Period |
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Ended March 31, |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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Net revenue |
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$ |
196,971 |
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$ |
91,851 |
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Expenses: |
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Cost of revenue |
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101,954 |
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33,472 |
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Direct operating expenses |
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44,799 |
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35,502 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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18,139 |
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15,506 |
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Corporate expenses |
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7,173 |
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7,788 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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2,991 |
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3,477 |
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Impairment charge |
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— |
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23,673 |
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Loss on lease abandonment |
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— |
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25,191 |
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Restructuring costs |
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983 |
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— |
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Foreign currency (gain) loss |
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243 |
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12 |
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Total expenses |
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176,282 |
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144,621 |
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Operating income (loss) |
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20,689 |
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(52,770 |
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Interest expense |
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(3,315 |
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(3,663 |
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Interest income |
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358 |
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605 |
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Dividend income |
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14 |
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— |
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Realized gain (loss) on marketable securities |
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8 |
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1 |
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Income (loss) before income taxes |
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17,754 |
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(55,827 |
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Income tax benefit (expense) |
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(5,394 |
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8,052 |
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Net income (loss) from continuing operations |
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12,360 |
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(47,775 |
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Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax |
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— |
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(191 |
) |
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders |
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$ |
12,360 |
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$ |
(47,966 |
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Basic and diluted earnings per share: |
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Net income (loss) per share from continuing operations, basic and diluted |
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$ |
0.13 |
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$ |
(0.53 |
) |
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Net income (loss) per share from discontinued operations, basic and diluted |
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$ |
- |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted |
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$ |
0.13 |
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$ |
(0.53 |
) |
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Cash dividends declared per common share, basic and diluted |
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$ |
0.05 |
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$ |
0.05 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic |
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91,985,480 |
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90,976,288 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted |
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96,420,181 |
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90,976,288 |
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Entravision Communications Corporation
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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2025 |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
68,171 |
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$ |
59,439 |
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Marketable securities |
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2,973 |
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3,762 |
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Restricted cash |
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799 |
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797 |
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Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts |
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128,102 |
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94,912 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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24,876 |
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18,974 |
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Assets held for sale |
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5,415 |
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5,597 |
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Total current assets |
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230,336 |
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183,481 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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46,256 |
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44,797 |
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Intangible assets subject to amortization, net |
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2,139 |
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2,593 |
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Intangible assets not subject to amortization |
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123,275 |
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123,275 |
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Goodwill |
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7,352 |
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7,352 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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3,824 |
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3,823 |
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Operating leases right of use asset |
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20,005 |
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18,807 |
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Other assets |
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3,205 |
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3,383 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
436,392 |
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$ |
387,511 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Current liabilities |
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Current maturities of long-term debt |
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$ |
20,000 |
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$ |
20,000 |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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133,526 |
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91,736 |
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Operating lease liabilities |
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10,512 |
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9,737 |
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Total current liabilities |
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164,038 |
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121,473 |
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Long-term debt, less current maturities, net of unamortized debt issuance costs |
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142,195 |
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147,119 |
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Long-term operating lease liabilities |
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37,404 |
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36,775 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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13,048 |
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12,197 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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14,744 |
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14,505 |
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Total liabilities |
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371,429 |
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332,069 |
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Stockholders' equity |
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Class A common stock |
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8 |
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8 |
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Class U common stock |
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1 |
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1 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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801,268 |
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804,075 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(735,527 |
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(747,887 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) |
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(787 |
) |
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(755 |
) |
Total stockholders' equity |
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64,963 |
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55,442 |
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Total liabilities and equity |
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$ |
436,392 |
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$ |
387,511 |
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Entravision Communications Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
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Three-Month Period |
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Ended March 31, |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders |
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$ |
12,360 |
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$ |
(47,966 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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2,991 |
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3,477 |
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Impairment charge |
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— |
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23,673 |
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Loss on lease abandonment |
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— |
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25,191 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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240 |
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(1,467 |
) |
Non-cash interest |
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423 |
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176 |
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Amortization of syndication contracts |
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99 |
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110 |
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Payments on syndication contracts |
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(67 |
) |
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(109 |
) |
Non-cash stock-based compensation |
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3,252 |
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2,613 |
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(Gain) loss on marketable securities |
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(8 |
) |
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(1 |
) |
(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment |
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87 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
Changes in assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable |
|
|
(32,682 |
) |
|
|
(10,460 |
) |
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets, operating leases right of use asset and other assets |
|
|
(4,476 |
) |
|
|
(9,529 |
) |
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities |
|
|
39,565 |
|
|
|
(956 |
) |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
|
|
21,784 |
|
|
|
(15,244 |
) |
Cash flows from investing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Purchases of property and equipment |
|
|
(3,637 |
) |
|
|
(2,643 |
) |
Purchases of marketable securities |
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
(218 |
) |
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities |
|
|
760 |
|
|
|
386 |
|
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
|
|
(2,879 |
) |
|
|
(2,475 |
) |
Cash flows from financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Tax payments related to shares withheld for share-based compensation plans |
|
|
(538 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Payments on debt |
|
|
(5,000 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Dividends paid |
|
|
(4,602 |
) |
|
|
(4,549 |
) |
Principal payments under finance lease obligation |
|
|
(31 |
) |
|
|
(33 |
) |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
|
|
(10,171 |
) |
|
|
(4,582 |
) |
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
|
|
8,734 |
|
|
|
(22,301 |
) |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Beginning |
|
|
60,236 |
|
|
|
96,700 |
|
Ending |
|
$ |
68,970 |
|
|
$ |
74,399 |
|