NASDAQ$UONE
Urban One Inc · Q2 2021 earnings
Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Second quarter results reported an increase in net revenue and operating income compared to the same period in 2020.
Urban One, Inc. reported a strong second quarter with a 41.6% increase in net revenue and a significant rise in operating income. The company's adjusted EBITDA also surpassed pre-pandemic levels, driven by unprecedented advertiser interest and growth across all platforms.
- Net revenue increased by 41.6% compared to the same period in 2020, reaching approximately $107.6 million.
- Broadcast and digital operating income increased by 64.3% from the same period in 2020, totaling approximately $49.6 million.
- Net income was approximately $17.9 million, or $0.36 per share (basic), compared to $1.4 million, or $0.03 per share (basic) for the same period in 2020.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased by 82.4% year-over-year, surpassing Q2 2019 pre-pandemic levels.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Urban One · Revenue · Quarterly
$108M
Revenue by segment
Urban One · $111M total across 4 segments · Q1 2023
- Cable Television$49.7M—44.8%
- Radio Broadcasting$35.2M—31.7%
- Digital$15.1M—13.6%
- Reach Media$10.9M—9.8%
Forward guidance
The company is pacing up over 40% for Q3 in the core radio business, excluding political revenue. FY21 Adjusted EBITDA guidance is increased to mid-$130 millions, excluding casino chase costs.
Tailwinds
- Core radio business excluding political is currently pacing up by over 40% for Q3.
- Increased FY21 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to mid-$130 millions, excluding casino chase costs.
- Strong TV scatter markets contributed to a 21.3% increase in TV advertising revenues.
- Registered interest in 2021-22 TV upfront sales presentations has been encouraging, which will help fourth quarter revenue performance.
- Demand for digital products remains high, with digital revenues up by 147.9%.
Headwinds
- COVID-19 pandemic could have an impact on certain revenue and alternative revenue sources.
- Resurgence of the pandemic could impact results of operations, particularly in larger markets.
- New outbreaks or surges in new cases due to variants in the markets could have material impacts on liquidity and operations.
- Income from the investment in MGM National Harbor Casino could be negatively impacted by closures and limitations on occupancy.
- Cost-cutting measures implemented in the prior year have ceased, leading to increased operating expenses.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2021
+0.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+43.1%
Avg return
30 days after
44%
29 / 66 earnings
Positive
+31.9%
Q4 2014
Best reaction
-23.4%
Q4 2019
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -11.9% | -13.7% | -11.9% | |
| Q4 2025 | -2.3% | -19.4% | -11.8% | |
| Q2 2025 | -3.0% | -3.6% | -17.3% | |
| Q1 2025 | -3.0% | +2.4% | -3.6% | |
| Q4 2024 | +1.4% | -2.1% | -3.4% | |
| Q3 2024 | -15.1% | -9.6% | +1.2% | |
| Q3 2025 | +0.8% | +14.5% | +7.6% | |
| Q2 2024 | +7.1% | +7.1% | +4.1% | |
| Q4 2023 | +20.3% | +2.4% | -17.5% | |
| Q1 2024 | +20.3% | +2.4% | -17.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | +2.3% | +4.8% | -9.8% | |
| Q2 2023 | -0.5% | +2.0% | +1.2% | |
| Q1 2023 | +1.4% | +1.8% | -5.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | -0.5% | -3.6% | -5.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | +2.8% | +2.8% | -10.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | +12.7% | +21.3% | +4.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | +15.2% | +13.4% | +47.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | +5.8% | -2.4% | +19.6% | |
| Q3 2021 | -14.3% | -14.2% | -40.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | +6.0% | +17.0% | +16.7% | |
| Q1 2021 | +11.5% | +18.0% | +347.4% | |
| Q4 2020 | -1.5% | -8.4% | -16.8% | |
| Q3 2020 | -4.7% | +4.2% | +0.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | -9.2% | -8.5% | -71.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | +4.8% | +4.8% | +1560.0% | |
| Q4 2019 | -23.4% | -18.8% | -20.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | +1.8% | -0.9% | -4.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | -9.1% | -10.4% | -19.5% | |
| Q1 2019 | -16.5% | -12.1% | -12.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | -0.4% | -3.6% | -5.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | -11.6% | -8.9% | -25.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | +0.0% | -5.7% | -13.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | -6.7% | -6.7% | +50.3% | |
| Q4 2017 | +5.4% | +6.5% | +5.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | -3.2% | -6.5% | -5.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | +0.0% | -2.7% | -8.1% | |
| Q1 2017 | -15.4% | -15.4% | -40.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | -3.8% | +5.8% | +17.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | -1.7% | +17.5% | +23.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | +11.9% | +6.4% | +15.6% | |
| Q1 2016 | +12.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -10.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +16.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -6.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +31.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -10.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -20.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -10.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +26.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -8.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +5.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +5.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +5.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -5.4% | — | — |
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