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Gray Media (GTN)


Market Price (12/23/2025): $4.865 | Market Cap: $471.9 Mil
Sector: Communication Services | Industry: Broadcasting

Gray Media (GTN)


Market Price (12/23/2025): $4.865
Market Cap: $471.9 Mil
Sector: Communication Services
Industry: Broadcasting

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 27%, Dividend Yield is 6.8%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 22%, FCF Yield is 93%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -80%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -125%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 1162%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%
  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3.3%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.3%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -21%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital Content & Streaming, and Digital Advertising. Themes include Video Streaming, and Ad-Tech Platforms.
  Key risks
GTN key risks include [1] its substantial debt load and high financial leverage, Show more.
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 27%, Dividend Yield is 6.8%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 22%, FCF Yield is 93%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital Content & Streaming, and Digital Advertising. Themes include Video Streaming, and Ad-Tech Platforms.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -80%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -125%
4 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 1162%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3.3%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.3%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -21%
6 Key risks
GTN key risks include [1] its substantial debt load and high financial leverage, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

GTN Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Gray Media (GTN) experienced an approximate 18.1% stock decline between August 31, 2025, and December 23, 2025, primarily due to several key factors: 1. Reported a Net Loss and Decline in Core Advertising Revenue. Gray Media reported a net loss of $23 million attributable to common stockholders in Q3 2025. This was coupled with a 3% decline in core advertising revenue, reflecting ongoing challenges in the advertising market. 2. Uncertainty in Political Advertising Revenue. The company has been facing uncertainty regarding political advertising revenue, with lower-than-expected fundraising impacting spending in this crucial segment. Show more

Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -10.7% change in GTN stock from 9/22/2025 to 12/22/2025 was primarily driven by a -50.2% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
922202512222025Change
Stock Price ($)5.474.88-10.73%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3549.003348.00-5.66%
Net Income Margin (%)5.64%2.81%-50.18%
P/E Multiple2.655.0489.93%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)97.0097.000.00%
Cumulative Contribution-10.73%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/22/2025 to 12/22/2025
ReturnCorrelation
GTN-10.7% 
Market (SPY)2.7%33.3%
Sector (XLC)-1.6%30.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 16.3% change in GTN stock from 6/23/2025 to 12/22/2025 was primarily driven by a 247.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
623202512222025Change
Stock Price ($)4.204.8816.27%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3603.003348.00-7.08%
Net Income Margin (%)7.72%2.81%-63.61%
P/E Multiple1.455.04247.45%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)96.0097.00-1.04%
Cumulative Contribution16.26%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/23/2025 to 12/22/2025
ReturnCorrelation
GTN16.3% 
Market (SPY)14.4%29.0%
Sector (XLC)12.7%31.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 74.8% change in GTN stock from 12/22/2024 to 12/22/2025 was primarily driven by a 274.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1222202412222025Change
Stock Price ($)2.794.8874.82%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3463.003348.00-3.32%
Net Income Margin (%)5.69%2.81%-50.65%
P/E Multiple1.355.04274.10%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)95.0097.00-2.11%
Cumulative Contribution74.75%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/22/2024 to 12/22/2025
ReturnCorrelation
GTN74.8% 
Market (SPY)16.9%38.5%
Sector (XLC)20.5%38.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -44.4% change in GTN stock from 12/23/2022 to 12/22/2025 was primarily driven by a -68.7% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
1223202212222025Change
Stock Price ($)8.784.88-44.41%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3325.003348.000.69%
Net Income Margin (%)8.96%2.81%-68.67%
P/E Multiple2.685.0487.86%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)91.0097.00-6.59%
Cumulative Contribution-44.65%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/23/2023 to 12/22/2025
ReturnCorrelation
GTN-35.9% 
Market (SPY)47.7%27.9%
Sector (XLC)63.9%28.9%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
GTN Return-17%14%-43%-17%-62%73%-71%
Peers Return-5%21%1%-30%-3%40%10%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%17%113%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
GTN Win Rate58%67%42%42%50%67% 
Peers Win Rate56%46%29%38%50%48% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
GTN Max Drawdown-59%-7%-55%-44%-65%0% 
Peers Max Drawdown-57%-5%-12%-45%-26%-21% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: NXST, SBGI, TGNA, SSP. See GTN Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/22/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventGTNS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-76.1%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven317.5%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-61.0%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven156.5%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven428 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-41.5%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven70.9%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven812 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-98.4%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven6144.4%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1,836 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Gray Media's stock fell -76.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/3/2021. A -76.1% loss requires a 317.5% gain to breakeven.

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About Gray Media (GTN)

Gray Television, Inc., a television broadcasting company, owns and/or operates television stations and digital assets in the United States. It also broadcasts secondary digital channels affiliated to ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX, as well as various other networks and program services, including CW Plus Network, MY Network, the MeTV Network, Justice, This TV Network, Antenna TV, Telemundo, Cozi, Heroes and Icons, and MOVIES! Network; and local news/weather channels in various markets. In addition, the company offers video program production services. It owns and operates television stations and digital assets that serve 113 television markets in the United States. The company was formerly known as Gray Communications Systems, Inc. and changed its name to Gray Television, Inc. in August 2002. Gray Television, Inc. was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Gray Media (GTN):
  • It's like Gannett (GCI) for television, owning and operating a large portfolio of local TV stations across the U.S. instead of newspapers.
  • Imagine a highly localized version of Fox Corporation (FOXA) or Paramount Global (PARA), focusing on owning and operating local TV stations across many U.S. markets.
  • It's like a Marriott or Hilton for local TV stations, owning and managing a portfolio of individual broadcast properties across different U.S. communities.

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  • Local Television Broadcasting: Operates a large portfolio of television stations providing local news, weather, sports, and entertainment programming to communities across the United States.
  • Digital Content and Advertising: Delivers news, information, and entertainment through its stations' websites, mobile apps, and streaming platforms, offering digital advertising opportunities.
  • National Content Production and Distribution: Produces and distributes national news and entertainment programs, including "InvestigateTV" and "Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson," to its own stations and other outlets.

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Gray Media (symbol: GTN) primarily sells advertising time on its television stations and digital platforms to other companies. Due to the highly fragmented nature of the advertising market, no single customer or small group of customers accounts for a significant portion of Gray Media's revenue. According to their public filings, no single advertiser accounted for more than 1% of their total revenue in 2023. Therefore, it is not possible to identify specific "major customers" by name or symbol.

Instead, Gray Media serves a diverse base of advertisers that can be broadly categorized as follows:

  • Local Advertisers: These include a wide array of businesses operating within the specific geographic markets served by Gray Media's television stations. Examples often include local car dealerships, restaurants, retail stores, real estate agencies, legal services, and healthcare providers.
  • Regional Advertisers: These are businesses that operate across multiple markets within a region where Gray Media has a presence, often targeting a broader, multi-state audience.
  • National Advertisers: These are large corporations and brands that purchase advertising time across numerous markets to reach a broad national audience. Such advertisers often include major automotive manufacturers, consumer packaged goods companies, pharmaceutical companies, telecommunication providers, and national political campaigns, frequently buying through media agencies.

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  • Paramount Global (PARA)
  • Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)
  • The Walt Disney Company (DIS)
  • Fox Corporation (FOXA)
  • Nexstar Media Group (NXST)
  • TelevisaUnivision (TV)

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Hilton H. Howell, Jr. Chairman, CEO

Hilton H. Howell, Jr. has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Gray Television since January 2019, and was previously President, Chairman, and CEO from June 2013 to December 2018. He has been involved with Gray Television since 1993, holding various leadership roles. Beyond Gray, Mr. Howell is the Chairman, President, and CEO of Atlantic American Corporation, a role he has held since 2009 and 1995, respectively. He has also served as CEO, General Counsel, and Director at Delta Life Insurance Company since 2013, and has been Chairman of Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company since 1997. In addition, he is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Assembly Atlanta. Under his leadership, Gray has strategically acquired numerous television stations and media companies, including Raycom Media, Quincy Media, and Meredith Corporation's Local Media Group. Gray also divested its newspaper and other non-broadcast assets under his leadership.

Jeff Gignac Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Jeff Gignac became Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Gray Television on July 1, 2024. He joined Gray in April 2024 as Executive Vice President, Finance, to ensure a smooth transition with the retiring CFO. Before joining Gray, Mr. Gignac had a nearly 20-year career at Wells Fargo, where he served as a Managing Director and Head of Media & Telecom Investment Banking. In this role, he led debt financing efforts for significant transactions, including Gray's acquisitions of Raycom and Meredith. Earlier in his career, he worked at Ernst & Young and Arthur Andersen.

Donald Pat LaPlatney President & Co-CEO

Donald Pat LaPlatney has served as President, Co-Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Gray since 2019. Prior to joining Gray, he was the Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director of Raycom Media from 2016 to 2019, and its Chief Operating Officer from 2014 to 2016. Mr. LaPlatney has extensive experience in broadcasting and digital media, having also served as Senior Vice President and Vice President of Digital Media at Raycom.

Sandra Breland McNamara Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

Sandra Breland McNamara has been the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Gray Television since May 2023. With over 30 years of experience in local broadcasting, she previously held the position of Senior Vice President of Local Media at Gray. Ms. Breland also served as the President of the FOX Affiliate Board of Governors and is a Director for the Carole Kneeland Project.

Kevin P. Latek Executive Vice President, Chief Legal & Development Officer, Secretary

Kevin P. Latek has served as Executive Vice President, Secretary, and Chief Legal and Development Officer of Gray Television since February 2016. He joined Gray in 2012 as Vice President for Law and Development, later becoming Senior Vice President, Business Affairs. Before his tenure at Gray, Mr. Latek represented financial institutions and broadcasters in regulatory and transactional matters as an attorney with Dow Lohnes, PLLC. He is a member of several broadcasting and legal associations, including the CBS Affiliates Board and the National Association of Broadcasters Educational Foundation.

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The public company Gray Media (symbol: GTN) faces several key risks to its business, primarily stemming from its financial structure and the evolving media landscape. These risks are outlined below, ordered from most significant to least significant:

  1. Substantial Debt and Financial Leverage: Gray Media carries a significant amount of debt, which poses a considerable risk to its operations. As of June 2025, the company had approximately $5.62 billion in debt, with a comparatively small market capitalization of around $0.5 billion. This high leverage can restrict the company's future operations, impair its ability to meet long-term obligations, and increase its exposure to interest rate fluctuations, particularly given its variable rate indebtedness. The company's Altman Z-Score of 0.79 places it in a distress zone, suggesting a potential risk of bankruptcy within two years. While Gray Media has been actively working to reduce debt, extend maturities, and preserve cash, its substantial debt load remains a prominent concern.
  2. Volatile Advertising Revenue and Industry Headwinds: Gray Media's business is highly reliant on advertising revenue, which is inherently seasonal and cyclical. A significant portion of its advertising revenue, particularly in even-numbered years, comes from political advertisements, leading to substantial revenue declines during non-election cycles. For instance, Q2 2025 saw an 81% plunge in political advertising revenue. Beyond cyclicality, the broadcast television industry faces ongoing structural challenges, including declining linear TV viewership and increasing competition from streaming platforms, which can negatively impact overall advertising spend and viewership ratings. Economic slowdowns or recessions can further exacerbate these issues by reducing non-political advertising budgets.
  3. Acquisition Strategy Risks and Integration Challenges: Gray Media's growth strategy frequently involves acquiring additional television stations and media properties. This strategy, however, introduces risks associated with identifying suitable acquisition targets, successfully integrating acquired operations, and securing necessary financing for these transactions. Challenges in integration can lead to operational inefficiencies and fail to generate anticipated synergies. Furthermore, significant impairment charges on goodwill and other intangible assets, particularly broadcast licenses, have occurred in the past and could recur if acquisitions do not perform as expected.

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The accelerated decline in traditional pay-TV subscriptions (cord-cutting) poses a threat to Gray Media's retransmission consent revenue, as the shrinking subscriber base for cable, satellite, and virtual MVPDs may diminish future fee growth and long-term sustainability. Concurrently, the ongoing migration of advertising dollars from linear broadcast television to various digital and streaming platforms directly threatens Gray Media's core advertising revenue streams, as advertisers follow audience eyeballs to these newer mediums.

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Gray Media (symbol: GTN) primarily operates in the U.S. television broadcasting and advertising markets.

The addressable markets for its main products and services are as follows:

  • U.S. Television Services Market: This market was valued at approximately USD 117.68 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to around USD 186.90 billion by 2034, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.73% from 2025 to 2034.
  • U.S. Broadcast TV Advertising Market: This market is projected to reach approximately $48.4 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of -2.584% from 2023 to 2028, indicating a structural decline.

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Gray Media (GTN) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key initiatives and market dynamics:
  • Political Advertising Cycles: Political advertising is a significant revenue driver for Gray Media, particularly in even-numbered years due to the two-year election cycle. For example, Q4 2024 saw a substantial increase in political advertising revenue, and the upcoming 2026 election cycle is anticipated to bring another surge in this category.
  • Strategic Market Expansion and Duopolies: Gray Media plans to expand into six new markets by acquiring local news stations that were top-ranked in their respective markets in 2024. Additionally, the company intends to create 11 new "Big Four" full duopolies, which are seen as essential for preserving local news in smaller markets.
  • Enhanced Local Content Offerings: The company is focusing on expanding its local news and sports content to enhance its offerings and attract more viewers. This strategy aims to strengthen Gray Media's position in local communities and potentially increase audience engagement and advertising opportunities.
  • Digital Growth and Streaming Partnerships: Gray Media is investing in digital growth, including a partnership with Google Cloud for enhanced content streaming, with a rollout scheduled for January. This move suggests a focus on modernizing content delivery and reaching audiences through new digital platforms.
  • Retransmission Consent Revenue: While subject to some fluctuations, retransmission consent revenue remains a consistent and fundamental revenue stream for Gray Media. The company reported retransmission consent revenue of $361 million in Q4 2024 and $346 million in Q3 2025, with management providing guidance on its expected contribution.

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Share Repurchases

  • In November 2020, Gray Television expanded its share repurchase authorization by an additional $150 million, increasing the total capacity to $220 million through December 31, 2023.
  • As of the third quarter of 2025, Gray Media had $232 million available under its open market repurchase authorization.
  • Gray's capital allocation strategy has generally emphasized debt management over significant share repurchases.

Share Issuance

  • Gray Media's shares outstanding remained relatively stable over the last 3-5 years, with basic shares outstanding at 96 million in 2024, 92 million in 2023, 92 million in 2022, 95 million in 2021, and 96 million in 2020, indicating no large-scale share issuances for new capital.

Outbound Investments

  • Gray Media made strategic investments in other companies, reflected by net negative changes in long-term investments of $49 million in 2021, $16 million in 2022, and $14 million in 2023.
  • In July and early August 2025, Gray entered into transactions aimed at enhancing its station portfolio and leveraging news, sales, and sports strategies for local communities and its balance sheet.
  • The company plans to expand by entering 6 new markets through the acquisition of top-ranked local news stations and creating 11 new Big Four full duopolies, including the acquisition of KXLT-TV in Minnesota in March 2025.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures have increased substantially over the last five years, indicating significant investment in new capacity.
  • For 2025, expected capital expenditures were reduced to a range of $70 million to $75 million.
  • A primary focus of capital expenditures includes investments in ATSC 3.0 (NextGenTV) technology and deployments, and the Assembly Atlanta project incurred $168 million in 2023, $22 million in 2024, and $16 million in 2025 (excluding reimbursements).

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Financials

GTNNXSTSBGITGNASSPMedian
NameGray Med.Nexstar .Sinclair Tegna E W Scri. 
Mkt Price4.88200.2715.0119.364.0615.01
Mkt Cap0.56.11.03.10.41.0
Rev LTM3,3485,1483,3372,8762,3193,337
Op Inc LTM6251,049331599305599
FCF LTM440983211429122429
FCF 3Y Avg372908168519144372
CFO LTM5451,112289468161468
CFO 3Y Avg6031,056255567200567

Growth & Margins

GTNNXSTSBGITGNASSPMedian
NameGray Med.Nexstar .Sinclair Tegna E W Scri. 
Rev Chg LTM-3.3%-1.4%-1.0%-2.7%-3.3%-2.7%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg0.3%1.2%-8.1%-2.8%-1.0%-1.0%
Rev Chg Q-21.2%-12.3%-15.7%-19.3%-18.6%-18.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-5.7%-3.2%-4.1%-5.1%-4.9%-4.9%
Op Mgn LTM18.7%20.4%9.9%20.8%13.1%18.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg19.2%19.8%5.2%22.8%13.4%19.2%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-3.6%-2.4%-3.7%-3.5%-3.3%-3.5%
CFO/Rev LTM16.3%21.6%8.7%16.3%7.0%16.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg17.5%20.5%7.7%19.0%8.5%17.5%
FCF/Rev LTM13.1%19.1%6.3%14.9%5.3%13.1%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg10.9%17.6%5.1%17.4%6.1%10.9%

Valuation

GTNNXSTSBGITGNASSPMedian
NameGray Med.Nexstar .Sinclair Tegna E W Scri. 
Mkt Cap0.56.11.03.10.41.0
P/S0.11.20.31.10.20.3
P/EBIT0.85.63.15.11.43.1
P/E5.011.7-23.29.115.69.1
P/CFO0.95.53.66.72.23.6
Total Yield26.6%12.2%2.3%13.6%6.4%12.2%
Dividend Yield6.8%3.6%6.6%2.6%0.0%3.6%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg65.3%16.7%21.7%18.0%61.2%21.7%
D/E12.01.14.10.87.74.1
Net D/E11.61.03.60.87.63.6

Returns

GTNNXSTSBGITGNASSPMedian
NameGray Med.Nexstar .Sinclair Tegna E W Scri. 
1M Rtn6.8%5.8%-2.5%-2.4%-1.5%-1.5%
3M Rtn-10.7%-0.0%7.2%-7.3%44.0%-0.0%
6M Rtn16.3%16.8%14.5%17.3%32.2%16.8%
12M Rtn74.8%31.7%-0.1%8.1%107.1%31.7%
3Y Rtn-44.4%27.6%-31.6%1.1%-69.6%-31.6%
1M Excs Rtn5.1%2.6%-6.8%-6.1%-2.7%-2.7%
3M Excs Rtn-18.6%-3.3%0.3%-9.9%38.6%-3.3%
6M Excs Rtn-3.2%2.9%0.4%3.3%19.8%2.9%
12M Excs Rtn42.7%14.1%-17.8%-3.4%90.0%14.1%
3Y Excs Rtn-124.7%-47.9%-108.1%-69.9%-146.5%-108.1%

Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Broadcasting9,89710,44410,5926,631 
Production Companies658535269141 
Other85173247871 
Total10,64011,15211,1087,643 


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$4.88 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.5 
First Trading Date08/30/2002 
Distance from 52W High-19.5% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$4.76$4.59
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA2.6%6.4%
 3M1YR
Volatility50.2%66.6%
Downside Capture105.2793.46
Upside Capture36.37134.09
Correlation (SPY)35.6%38.8%
GTN Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.361.351.331.711.251.32
Up Beta2.421.852.343.081.301.44
Down Beta-0.212.142.082.151.391.35
Up Capture207%17%2%129%126%84%
Bmk +ve Days13263974142427
Stock +ve Days11193063117352
Down Capture94%141%130%99%105%108%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days8223260125387

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of GTN With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 GTNSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return58.9%17.3%14.7%67.3%6.8%-0.5%-16.6%
Annualized Volatility66.6%18.8%19.7%19.3%15.2%17.6%35.4%
Sharpe Ratio0.950.720.572.540.23-0.18-0.25
Correlation With Other Assets 38.1%37.9%-6.6%20.7%30.0%20.9%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLC, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of GTN With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 GTNSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-19.8%12.9%15.0%18.9%11.8%5.1%35.8%
Annualized Volatility57.4%20.9%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.9%
Sharpe Ratio-0.150.530.710.980.510.180.63
Correlation With Other Assets 33.3%33.3%1.4%11.0%32.1%12.9%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLC, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of GTN With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 GTNSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-8.7%13.0%14.9%14.9%6.7%5.5%69.9%
Annualized Volatility54.3%22.6%18.0%14.8%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.060.530.710.840.300.230.90
Correlation With Other Assets 42.2%44.9%-4.3%18.2%40.5%10.9%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLC, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity5,306,390
Short Interest: % Change Since 111520257.0%
Average Daily Volume1,183,520
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.48
Basic Shares Quantity97,000,000
Short % of Basic Shares5.5%

Returns Analyses

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/7/20254.8%5.2%9.5%
8/8/2025-0.2%44.9%50.0%
5/8/202516.9%12.9%2.4%
2/27/20250.5%-9.8%16.2%
11/8/2024-26.1%-17.3%-29.0%
8/8/2024-14.6%-18.6%-12.7%
5/7/20240.6%4.2%-11.7%
1/30/2024-0.4%-9.1%-41.8%
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SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131512
# Negative10811
Median Positive4.6%4.2%9.7%
Median Negative-5.3%-10.6%-12.7%
Max Positive20.3%44.9%50.0%
Max Negative-33.7%-25.4%-41.8%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251107202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025808202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025508202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024227202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241108202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024808202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024507202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023223202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231108202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023804202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023505202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022224202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221104202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022805202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022506202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021225202210-K 12/31/2021

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
0BOGER RICHARD LEE 9112025Sell5.8220,000116,460357,200Form
1Gignac Jeffrey RExecutive Vice President, CFO6092025Buy3.6812,50046,0002,372,124Form
2BOGER RICHARD LEE 3042025Sell3.8516,00061,552212,920Form
3McTear Paul 12172024Sell3.7717,78067,020359,450Form