Looking back on media & entertainment stocks\u2019 Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter\u2019s best and worst performers, including EchoStar (NASDAQ:ECHO) and its peers.<\/p>\n
Simply put, traditional media like linear TV is losing eyeballs and as a result, ad dollars as well. On the other hand, digital media such as streaming and social media are taking share of audience and ad spend. AI-driven content creation and digital advertising are continuing to evolve, which benefits companies in the sector that invest behind these themes. On the other hand, headwinds include growing regulatory scrutiny on AI-generated content, with many publishers balking at anything that gets no human oversight. Additional areas to navigate for companies in the space include the phasing out of third-party cookies, which could make traditional ways of tracking the online behavior of consumers (a secret sauce in digital marketing) much less effective. <\/p>\n
The 16 media & entertainment stocks we track reported a mixed Q4. As a group, revenues missed analysts\u2019 consensus estimates by 0.7% while next quarter\u2019s revenue guidance was in line. <\/p>\n
In light of this news, share prices of the companies have held steady as they are up 3.9% on average since the latest earnings results. <\/p>\n
EchoStar (NASDAQ:ECHO)<\/h2>\n
Following its 2023 acquisition of DISH Network, EchoStar (NASDAQ:ECHO) provides satellite communications, pay-TV services, wireless networks, and broadband solutions across consumer and enterprise markets.<\/p>\n
EchoStar reported revenues of $3.80 billion, down 4.3% year on year. This print exceeded analysts\u2019 expectations by 1.3%. Overall, it was an exceptional quarter for the company with a beat of analysts\u2019 EPS estimates. <\/p>\n
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Investor expectations, however, were likely higher than Wall Street\u2019s published projections, leaving some wishing for even better results (analysts\u2019 consensus estimates are those published by big banks and advisory firms, not the investors who make buy and sell decisions). The stock is down 12% since reporting and currently trades at $101.69. <\/p>\n
Is now the time to buy EchoStar? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it\u2019s free<\/a>.<\/p>\n With thousands of digital and traditional displays lighting up America’s highways, city streets, and airports, Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE:CCO) operates billboards, street furniture, and airport displays, connecting advertisers with millions of consumers across the US.<\/p>\n Clear Channel Outdoor reported revenues of $461.5 million, up 8.2% year on year, outperforming analysts\u2019 expectations by 2.8%. The business had a stunning quarter with EPS in line with analysts\u2019 estimates. <\/p>\n However, the results were likely priced into the stock as it\u2019s traded sideways since reporting. Shares currently sit at $2.42. <\/p>\n Is now the time to buy Clear Channel Outdoor? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it\u2019s free<\/a>.<\/p>\n Originally known as InterActiveCorp and built through Barry Diller’s strategic acquisitions since the 1990s, People (NASDAQ:PPLI) operates a portfolio of category-leading digital businesses including Dotdash Meredith, Angi, and Care.com, focusing on digital publishing, home services, and caregiving platforms.<\/p>\n People reported revenues of $422.9 million, down 12.2% year on year, falling short of analysts\u2019 expectations by 17.3%. It was a disappointing quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts\u2019 EPS estimates. <\/p>\n People delivered the weakest performance against analyst estimates and slowest revenue growth in the group. Interestingly, the stock is up 2.2% since the results and currently trades at $46.15. <\/p>\n Read our full analysis of People\u2019s results here. <\/a><\/p>\n Formerly known as K12, Stride (NYSE:LRN) is an education technology company providing education solutions through digital platforms. <\/p>\n Stride reported revenues of $629.9 million, up 2.7% year on year. This number met analysts\u2019 expectations. Aside from that, it was a mixed quarter as it also recorded a beat of analysts\u2019 EPS estimates but full-year revenue guidance slightly missing analysts\u2019 expectations. <\/p>\n Stride had the weakest full-year guidance update among its peers. The stock is down 6.8% since reporting and currently trades at $86.30. <\/p>\n Read our full, actionable report on Stride here, it\u2019s free.<\/a><\/p>\n Powering nearly 10 million consumer referrals each month in the insurance marketplace, MediaAlpha (NYSE:MAX) operates a technology platform that connects insurance carriers with high-intent consumers shopping for property, casualty, health, and life insurance products.<\/p>\n MediaAlpha reported revenues of $310 million, up 17.3% year on year. This print beat analysts\u2019 expectations by 3.5%. Zooming out, it was a mixed quarter as it also logged revenue guidance for next quarter beating analysts\u2019 expectations but a significant miss of analysts\u2019 EPS estimates. <\/p>\n The stock is up 25.7% since reporting and currently trades at $12.57. <\/p>\nBest Q4: Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE:CCO)<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWeakest Q4: People (NASDAQ:PPLI)<\/h2>\n
Stride (NYSE:LRN)<\/h2>\n
MediaAlpha (NYSE:MAX)<\/h2>\n