
iHeartMedia, Inc. is maintained at BUY, with the investment case weighted toward a 2H26 rebound driven by record political ad spending. IHRT's Digital Audio Group, led by its 1 podcast platform, deli

iHeartMedia NASDAQ: IHRT reported second-quarter revenue growth that exceeded its prior outlook, led by continued expansion in digital audio and podcasting, while its broadcast-focused Multiplatform G

iHeartMedia is rated BUY, driven by strong 2H26 catalysts and secular podcast growth. Podcasting and programmatic advertising are key earnings drivers, with digital audio margins set to improve in 2H2