Entravision Communications Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
MWN-AI** Summary
Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC) announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025, reporting a consolidated net revenue increase of 26% year-over-year for Q4 and 23% for the full year. The company’s Media segment saw a significant decline, with a 32% drop in Q4 revenue primarily due to lower political advertising. Local advertising revenue increased by 4%, while national advertising declined by 5%, excluding political revenue. In contrast, Entravision’s Advertising Technology & Services (ATS) segment performed robustly, with Q4 revenue soaring by 123% compared to the previous year, driven by investments in AI capabilities and an expanded sales force.
CEO Michael Christenson emphasized the company’s commitment to reducing debt, highlighting a $5 million repayment on its bank term loan in Q4, totaling $20 million for the year. Despite the overall growth, segment operating profit dropped by 43% to $11.9 million in Q4, and by 41% to $27.6 million for the year, mainly due to the struggles within the Media sector.
The Media segment reported an operating loss of $0.4 million in Q4 and $6.2 million for the full year, while ATS recorded a 464% increase in operating profit for Q4 and a 317% increase for the year. Corporate expenses decreased significantly, down 13% in Q4 and 28% for the year, contributing to a stronger balance sheet.
Entravision had $63.2 million in cash and cash equivalents by year-end, a decrease from $100.6 million in 2024. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share to be paid on March 31, 2026. A conference call to discuss these results will take place on March 5, 2026.
MWN-AI** Analysis
Entravision Communications Corporation reported mixed financial results for Q4 and the full year of 2025, highlighting notable challenges and opportunities. The Media segment experienced a dramatic 32% revenue decline year-over-year in Q4, primarily driven by reduced political advertising, overshadowing a 4% increase in local advertising. Conversely, the Advertising Technology & Services (ATS) segment surged with a staggering 123% revenue growth in the same quarter, fueled by strategic investments in AI capabilities and an expanding sales force.
Investors should approach EVC with caution. The company's overall financial health is under pressure, evidenced by a consolidated net loss growing to $18.2 million, along with deteriorating media segment profits which fell sharply from previous gains. The significant $20 million debt repayment within the year reflects Entravision’s commitment to deleveraging, which is a positive signal. However, the decline in cash equivalents from $100.6 million a year ago to $63.2 million raises concerns about liquidity.
The focus on enhancing the ATS segment is a strategic pivot that could yield long-term returns. As the digital advertising landscape evolves, Entravision’s growth in technology solutions may insulate it from traditional media downturns. However, the reliance on political advertising revenues remains a risk—should political spending not rebound, the Media segment may continue to suffer.
Investors might consider monitoring cash flow trends and the effectiveness of Entravision’s technological investments in the ATS segment before making significant commitments. Until clarity on revenue stabilization in Media emerges, a cautious or hold recommendation may be more prudent amidst increased volatility and the need for strategic realignment going forward.
**MWN-AI Summary and Analysis is based on asking OpenAI to summarize and analyze this news release.
Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC), a media and advertising technology company, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
"Our Media segment net revenue declined 32% in the fourth quarter of 2025 year-over-year, primarily due to lower political revenue. These results included a 4% increase in local advertising revenue and a 5% decline in national advertising revenue, excluding political revenue," said Michael Christenson, Chief Executive Officer. "Our Advertising Technology & Services segment net revenue increased 123% in the fourth quarter of 2025 year-over-year. This performance was driven by our strategic investments in the AI capabilities of our platform and expanded sales capacity. Our Advertising Technology & Services segment had higher monthly active advertisers and higher revenue per monthly active advertiser."
Mr. Christenson continued, “We repaid $5 million on our bank term loan in the fourth quarter of 2025, bringing our total reduction during the full year to $20 million. 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.
- Consolidated net revenue increased 26% for fourth quarter 2025 compared to fourth quarter 2024, and increased 23% for full year 2025 compared to full year 2024.
- Media segment net revenue decreased 32% for fourth quarter 2025 compared to fourth quarter 2024, and decreased 20% for full year 2025 compared to full year 2024, primarily due to decreases in political advertising revenue, retransmission consent revenue, and spectrum usage rights revenue, partially offset by an increase in digital advertising revenue.
- ATS segment net revenue increased 123% for fourth quarter 2025 compared to fourth quarter 2024, and increased 90% for full year 2025 compared to full year 2024, primarily due to increases in advertising revenue including advertising spend per client.
- Segment operating profit was $11.9 million for fourth quarter 2025, a decrease of 43% compared to fourth quarter 2024. Segment operating profit was $27.6 million for full year 2025, a decrease of 41% compared to full year 2024.
- Media segment operating loss was $0.4 million for fourth quarter 2025, compared to operating profit of $18.5 million for fourth quarter 2024. Media segment operating loss was $6.2 million for full year 2025, compared to operating profit of $38.7 million for full year 2024.
- ATS segment operating profit was $12.3 million for fourth quarter 2025, an increase of 464% compared to fourth quarter 2024. ATS segment operating profit was $33.8 million for full year 2025, an increase of 317% compared to full year 2024.
- Corporate expenses decreased 13% for fourth quarter 2025 compared to fourth quarter 2024, primarily due to expense reductions in rent and professional services. Corporate expenses decreased 28% for full year 2025 compared to full year 2024, primarily due to expense reductions in salaries, non-cash stock-based compensation, rent and professional services.
- The company made a $5.0 million scheduled debt payment and paid a dividend of $4.6 million in fourth quarter 2025.
- The company had $63.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities as of December 31, 2025, compared to $100.6 million as of December 31, 2024. Net cash provided by operating activities was $9.8 million and $10.6 million for fourth quarter and full year 2025, respectively.
- Entravision’s board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders of $0.05 per share on the company's Class A and Class U common stock. The dividend is payable on March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 17, 2026.
Notice of Conference Call
Entravision will host a webinar to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:00 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 Communications Corporation
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. 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.
Entravision Communications Corporation Segment Results (Unaudited) (In thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three-Month Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | % Change | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||||||||||||||||||
Net Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Media | $ | 45,764 | $ | 67,260 | (32 | )% | $ | 176,659 | $ | 222,061 | (20 | )% | ||||||||||||
Advertising Technology & Services | 88,614 | 39,702 | 123 | % | 270,935 | 142,887 | 90 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | 134,378 | 106,962 | 26 | % | 447,594 | 364,948 | 23 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of revenue | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Media | $ | 5,308 | $ | 4,838 | 10 | % | $ | 18,240 | $ | 16,726 | 9 | % | ||||||||||||
Advertising Technology & Services | 56,336 | 23,475 | 140 | % | 165,872 | 85,470 | 94 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | 61,644 | 28,313 | 118 | % | 184,112 | 102,196 | 80 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Direct operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Media | 27,642 | 28,583 | (3 | )% | 109,583 | 110,988 | (1 | )% | ||||||||||||||||
Advertising Technology & Services | 14,699 | 8,505 | 73 | % | 47,219 | 25,274 | 87 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | 42,341 | 37,088 | 14 | % | 156,802 | 136,262 | 15 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Media | 10,586 | 12,159 | (13 | )% | 43,995 | 42,759 | 3 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Advertising Technology & Services | 5,197 | 4,900 | 6 | % | 22,775 | 20,109 | 13 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | 15,783 | 17,059 | (7 | )% | 66,770 | 62,868 | 6 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Media | 2,656 | 3,135 | (15 | )% | 11,041 | 12,891 | (14 | )% | ||||||||||||||||
Advertising Technology & Services | 52 | 637 | (92 | )% | 1,301 | 3,930 | (67 | )% | ||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | 2,708 | 3,772 | (28 | )% | 12,342 | 16,821 | (27 | )% | ||||||||||||||||
Segment operating profit (loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Media | (428 | ) | 18,545 | * | (6,200 | ) | 38,697 | * | ||||||||||||||||
Advertising Technology & Services | 12,330 | 2,185 | 464 | % | 33,768 | 8,104 | 317 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | 11,902 | 20,730 | (43 | )% | 27,568 | 46,801 | (41 | )% | ||||||||||||||||
Corporate expenses | 6,523 | 7,509 | (13 | )% | 27,026 | 37,498 | (28 | )% | ||||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of contingent consideration | — | 1 | (100 | )% | — | (629 | ) | (100 | )% | |||||||||||||||
Impairment charge | 26,002 | 61,220 | (58 | )% | 55,380 | 61,220 | (10 | )% | ||||||||||||||||
Loss on lease abandonment | — | — | * | 25,191 | — | * | ||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring costs | (375 | ) | — | * | 2,813 | — | * | |||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency (gain) loss | 413 | 572 | (28 | )% | 523 | 692 | (24 | )% | ||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | (20,661 | ) | (48,572 | ) | (57 | )% | (83,365 | ) | (51,980 | ) | 60 | % | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | (3,618 | ) | (3,824 | ) | (5 | )% | (15,121 | ) | (16,472 | ) | (8 | )% | ||||||||||||
Interest income | 488 | 657 | (26 | )% | 2,286 | 2,458 | (7 | )% | ||||||||||||||||
Dividend income | 7 | — | * | 9 | 10 | (10 | )% | |||||||||||||||||
Realized gain (loss) on marketable securities | 1 | — | * | 7 | (110 | ) | * | |||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment | — | — | * | (214 | ) | (91 | ) | 135 | % | |||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations | $ | (23,783 | ) | $ | (51,739 | ) | (54 | )% | $ | (96,398 | ) | $ | (66,185 | ) | 46 | % | ||||||||
Capital expenditures | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Media | $ | 1,113 | $ | 2,543 | $ | 6,597 | $ | 7,089 | ||||||||||||||||
Advertising Technology & Services | 96 | 74 | 183 | 372 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 1,209 | $ | 2,617 | $ | 6,780 | $ | 7,461 |
Entravision Communications Corporation Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (In thousands, except share and per share data) | ||||||||||||||||
Three-Month Period | Twelve-Month Period | |||||||||||||||
Ended December 31, | Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
Net revenue | $ | 134,378 | $ | 106,962 | $ | 447,594 | $ | 364,948 | ||||||||
Expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of revenue | 61,644 | 28,313 | 184,112 | 102,196 | ||||||||||||
Direct operating expenses | 42,341 | 37,088 | 156,802 | 136,262 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 15,783 | 17,059 | 66,770 | 62,868 | ||||||||||||
Corporate expenses | 6,523 | 7,509 | 27,026 | 37,498 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,708 | 3,772 | 12,342 | 16,821 | ||||||||||||
Change in fair value of contingent consideration | — | 1 | — | (629 | ) | |||||||||||
Impairment charge | 26,002 | 61,220 | 55,380 | 61,220 | ||||||||||||
Loss on lease abandonment | — | — | 25,191 | — | ||||||||||||
Restructuring costs | (375 | ) | — | 2,813 | — | |||||||||||
Foreign currency (gain) loss | 413 | 572 | 523 | 692 | ||||||||||||
155,039 | 155,534 | 530,959 | 416,928 | |||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | (20,661 | ) | (48,572 | ) | (83,365 | ) | (51,980 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense | (3,618 | ) | (3,824 | ) | (15,121 | ) | (16,472 | ) | ||||||||
Interest income | 488 | 657 | 2,286 | 2,458 | ||||||||||||
Dividend income | 7 | — | 9 | 10 | ||||||||||||
Realized gain (loss) on marketable securities | 1 | — | 7 | (110 | ) | |||||||||||
Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment | — | — | (214 | ) | (91 | ) | ||||||||||
Income before income taxes | (23,783 | ) | (51,739 | ) | (96,398 | ) | (66,185 | ) | ||||||||
Income tax (expense) benefit | 6,319 | (3,932 | ) | 18,000 | (4,105 | ) | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations | (17,464 | ) | (55,671 | ) | (78,398 | ) | (70,290 | ) | ||||||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations | (741 | ) | (687 | ) | (769 | ) | (78,618 | ) | ||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | $ | (18,205 | ) | $ | (56,358 | ) | $ | (79,167 | ) | $ | (148,908 | ) | ||||
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted | $ | (0.20 | ) | $ | (0.62 | ) | $ | (0.87 | ) | $ | (1.66 | ) | ||||
Cash dividends declared per common share, basic and diluted | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.20 | ||||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 91,136,401 | 90,175,742 | 91,016,645 | 89,876,538 |
Entravision Communications Corporation Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (In thousands) | ||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 59,439 | $ | 95,914 | ||||
Marketable securities | 3,762 | 4,694 | ||||||
Restricted Cash | 797 | 786 | ||||||
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts | 94,912 | 68,319 | ||||||
Assets held for sale | 5,597 | — | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 18,974 | 16,587 | ||||||
Total current assets | 183,481 | 186,300 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 44,797 | 60,616 | ||||||
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net | 2,593 | 4,417 | ||||||
Intangible assets not subject to amortization | 123,275 | 177,276 | ||||||
Goodwill | 7,352 | 7,352 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 3,823 | 2,650 | ||||||
Operating leases right of use asset | 18,807 | 40,762 | ||||||
Other assets | 3,383 | 7,905 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 387,511 | $ | 487,278 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||
Current maturities of long-term debt | $ | 20,000 | $ | - | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 91,736 | 53,882 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities | 9,737 | 7,744 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 121,473 | 61,626 | ||||||
Long-term debt, less current maturities, net of unamortized debt issuance costs | 147,119 | 186,958 | ||||||
Long-term operating lease liabilities | 36,775 | 42,101 | ||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 12,197 | 12,168 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 14,505 | 38,405 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 332,069 | 341,258 | ||||||
Stockholders' equity | ||||||||
Class A common stock | 8 | 8 | ||||||
Class U common stock | 1 | 1 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 804,075 | 815,532 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (747,887 | ) | (668,720 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (755 | ) | (801 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders' equity | 55,442 | 146,020 | ||||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 387,511 | $ | 487,278 |
Entravision Communications Corporation Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (In thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
Three-Month Period | Twelve-Month Period | |||||||||||||||
Ended December 31, | Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (18,205 | ) | $ | (56,358 | ) | $ | (79,167 | ) | $ | (148,908 | ) | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,708 | 3,772 | 12,342 | 20,779 | ||||||||||||
Impairment charge | 26,002 | 61,220 | 55,380 | 110,658 | ||||||||||||
Loss on lease abandonment | — | — | 25,191 | — | ||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | (12,779 | ) | (6,995 | ) | (25,079 | ) | (10,281 | ) | ||||||||
Non-cash interest | 415 | 61 | 1,410 | 284 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of syndication contracts | 99 | 111 | 427 | 450 | ||||||||||||
Payments on syndication contracts | (100 | ) | (114 | ) | (390 | ) | (451 | ) | ||||||||
Non-cash stock-based compensation | 2,878 | 1,426 | 10,980 | 13,848 | ||||||||||||
(Gain) loss on marketable securities | (1 | ) | — | (7 | ) | 110 | ||||||||||
(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment | 186 | 71 | 199 | 277 | ||||||||||||
Loss (gain) on the sale of businesses | — | 48 | — | 45,187 | ||||||||||||
(Gain) loss on debt extinguishment | — | — | 214 | 91 | ||||||||||||
Change in fair value of contingent consideration | — | — | — | (13,198 | ) | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest - discontinued operations | — | — | — | (2,779 | ) | |||||||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of businesses acquired and disposed of: | ||||||||||||||||
(Increase) decrease in trade receivables, net | (5,644 | ) | (519 | ) | (26,197 | ) | 10,092 | |||||||||
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets, operating leases right of use asset and other assets | 5,746 | 11,806 | 8,104 | 9,878 | ||||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | 8,483 | (1,746 | ) | 27,242 | 38,668 | |||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 9,788 | 12,783 | 10,649 | 74,705 | ||||||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of assets/business, net of cash divested | — | 2,486 | — | (40,481 | ) | |||||||||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (1,115 | ) | (2,174 | ) | (7,135 | ) | (8,463 | ) | ||||||||
Purchases of marketable securities | (12 | ) | (2,303 | ) | (1,551 | ) | (2,303 | ) | ||||||||
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities | 933 | 408 | 2,552 | 10,789 | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from loan receivable | — | 2,888 | — | 13,636 | ||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (194 | ) | 1,305 | (6,134 | ) | (26,822 | ) | |||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||||||||||
Tax payments related to shares withheld for share-based compensation plans | (2,318 | ) | (2,537 | ) | (2,318 | ) | (2,564 | ) | ||||||||
Payments on debt | (5,000 | ) | — | (20,000 | ) | (20,275 | ) | |||||||||
Dividends paid | (4,552 | ) | (4,504 | ) | (18,199 | ) | (17,975 | ) | ||||||||
Distributions to noncontrolling interest | — | — | — | (1,078 | ) | |||||||||||
Payment of contingent consideration | — | (1,350 | ) | — | (15,650 | ) | ||||||||||
Principal payments under finance lease obligation | (38 | ) | (38 | ) | (137 | ) | (148 | ) | ||||||||
Payments for debt issuance costs | — | — | (325 | ) | — | |||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (11,908 | ) | (8,429 | ) | (40,979 | ) | (57,690 | ) | ||||||||
Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | — | — | — | (2 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (2,314 | ) | 5,659 | (36,464 | ) | (9,809 | ) | |||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash: | ||||||||||||||||
Beginning | 62,550 | 91,041 | 96,700 | 106,509 | ||||||||||||
Ending | $ | 60,236 | $ | 96,700 | $ | 60,236 | $ | 96,700 |
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For more information, please contact:
Mark Boelke
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
Entravision
310-447-3870
ir@entravision.com
Roy Nir
VP, Financial Reporting and Investor Relations
Entravision
310-447-3870
ir@entravision.com
FAQ**
What factors contributed to the significant decline in Media segment net revenue for Entravision Communications Corporation (EVC) in the fourth quarter of 2025?
How did the strategic investments in AI capabilities impact the performance of the Advertising Technology & Services segment at Entravision Communications Corporation (EVC)?
With a 32% decline in Media segment revenue, what plans does Entravision Communications Corporation (EVC) have to recover lost political advertising revenue in 2026?
Given the notable increase in cash dividends, what is Entravision Communications Corporation (EVC) doing to ensure sustainable cash flow and a strong balance sheet moving forward?
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