Barrington Research Has Negative Outlook of TSQ Q3 Earnings

Townsquare Media, Inc. (NYSE:TSQ) – Equities researchers at Barrington Research reduced their Q3 2025 EPS estimates for shares of Townsquare Media in a research report issued on Tuesday, March 18th. Barrington Research analyst P. Sholl now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $0.24 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.33. Barrington Research currently has a “Outperform” rating and a $15.00 price objective on the stock. The consensus estimate for Townsquare Media’s current full-year earnings is $1.07 per share. Barrington Research also issued estimates for Townsquare Media’s Q1 2026 earnings at ($0.07) EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.34 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.29 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.54 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $0.84 EPS.

A number of other research analysts have also recently weighed in on the stock. StockNews.com cut shares of Townsquare Media from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Noble Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $21.00 price target on shares of Townsquare Media in a research note on Friday, January 24th.

Townsquare Media Stock Performance

NYSE:TSQ opened at $7.85 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $122.04 million, a PE ratio of -2.90, a PEG ratio of 0.58 and a beta of 1.33. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $8.69 and its 200 day moving average is $9.53. Townsquare Media has a fifty-two week low of $7.56 and a fifty-two week high of $13.57.

Townsquare Media (NYSE:TSQ) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, March 17th. The company reported $0.60 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.60. The company had revenue of $117.81 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $116.41 million. Townsquare Media had a negative return on equity of 57.10% and a negative net margin of 8.84%. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.34 earnings per share.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Townsquare Media

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Wells Fargo & Company MN increased its stake in shares of Townsquare Media by 56.0% during the fourth quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN now owns 6,296 shares of the company’s stock valued at $57,000 after buying an additional 2,259 shares during the period. BNP Paribas Financial Markets grew its holdings in Townsquare Media by 28.9% during the 3rd quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 6,698 shares of the company’s stock worth $68,000 after acquiring an additional 1,503 shares in the last quarter. Wealthfront Advisers LLC purchased a new position in Townsquare Media during the 4th quarter valued at about $69,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. raised its holdings in shares of Townsquare Media by 1,086.0% in the 4th quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 8,409 shares of the company’s stock valued at $76,000 after purchasing an additional 7,700 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Townsquare Media by 47.0% in the 4th quarter. Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. now owns 27,200 shares of the company’s stock valued at $247,000 after purchasing an additional 8,700 shares in the last quarter. 71.69% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at Townsquare Media

In other Townsquare Media news, EVP Scott Schatz sold 4,594 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $9.65, for a total value of $44,332.10. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 31,366 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $302,681.90. The trade was a 12.78 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP Claire Marie Yenicay sold 5,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $9.22, for a total transaction of $46,100.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president now directly owns 214,953 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,981,866.66. This trade represents a 2.27 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders have sold 14,594 shares of company stock valued at $138,632 in the last quarter. 30.50% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Townsquare Media Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, May 1st. Investors of record on Thursday, April 17th will be issued a dividend of $0.20 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 17th. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 10.19%. This is a boost from Townsquare Media’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.20. Townsquare Media’s payout ratio is presently -29.15%.

About Townsquare Media

Townsquare Media, Inc operates as a digital media and marketing solutions company in small and medium-sized businesses. It operates through three segments: Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions, Digital Advertising, and Broadcast Advertising. The Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions segment offers website design, creation, and development, as well as hosting services; and search engine optimization, online directory optimization, e-commerce solutions, online reputation monitoring, social media management, appointment scheduling, payment and invoice, customer management, and email and SMS marketing services.