Noble Financial Issues Optimistic Outlook for TSQ Earnings

Townsquare Media, Inc. (NYSE:TSQ) – Research analysts at Noble Financial increased their Q2 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Townsquare Media in a report released on Tuesday, May 12th. Noble Financial analyst M. Kupinski now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $0.18 for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $0.05. The consensus estimate for Townsquare Media’s current full-year earnings is $0.38 per share. Noble Financial also issued estimates for Townsquare Media’s Q3 2026 earnings at $0.15 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.33 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $0.69 EPS.

A number of other equities analysts also recently issued reports on TSQ. Weiss Ratings downgraded Townsquare Media from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Barrington Research restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $10.00 price target on shares of Townsquare Media in a research note on Monday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $10.00.

Townsquare Media Price Performance

TSQ stock opened at $6.46 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $110.43 million, a P/E ratio of -15.01, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 1.18. Townsquare Media has a 1 year low of $4.30 and a 1 year high of $9.31. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $6.32 and its 200-day moving average price is $5.98.

Townsquare Media (NYSE:TSQ) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May 11th. The company reported ($0.16) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.12) by ($0.04). The firm had revenue of $96.10 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $96.46 million. Townsquare Media had a negative return on equity of 7.41% and a negative net margin of 1.59%.

Townsquare Media Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 3rd. Investors of record on Monday, July 27th will be issued a $0.20 dividend. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 12.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 27th. Townsquare Media’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently -186.05%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Scott Schatz sold 28,980 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $5.08, for a total value of $147,218.40. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 123,977 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $629,803.16. This trade represents a 18.95% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Corporate insiders own 30.30% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Townsquare Media

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Cetera Investment Advisers bought a new position in Townsquare Media in the 1st quarter worth $129,000. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC raised its holdings in Townsquare Media by 5.3% in the 1st quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 45,847 shares of the company’s stock worth $249,000 after purchasing an additional 2,319 shares during the period. Ritholtz Wealth Management bought a new position in Townsquare Media in the 1st quarter worth $158,000. XTX Topco Ltd bought a new position in Townsquare Media in the 4th quarter worth $83,000. Finally, CastleKnight Management LP bought a new position in Townsquare Media in the 4th quarter worth $209,000. 71.69% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Townsquare Media Company Profile

Townsquare Media, Inc (NYSE: TSQ) is a diversified media and entertainment company that operates primarily in small and mid-sized markets across the United States. The company owns and manages over 300 local radio stations that deliver music, news, sports and community programming to listeners. In addition to its core broadcasting business, Townsquare Media provides digital marketing solutions and advertising services through its proprietary platforms and specialized agencies, helping local businesses connect with consumers via targeted online campaigns.

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Purchase, New York, Townsquare Media has grown its footprint through strategic acquisitions and the development of a broad digital portfolio.