NYSE$TGNA
TEGNA Inc · Q3 2023 earnings
Q3 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
TEGNA's Q3 2023 results were reported, showing a mix of revenue performance and strategic capital allocation.
TEGNA Inc. reported its third-quarter results, with total company revenue of $713 million, in line with guidance, although down 11% year-over-year. Subscription revenue reached a record $378 million, while AMS revenue was $312 million, down 3% year-over-year. The company's GAAP EPS was $0.48, and non-GAAP EPS was $0.39. TEGNA is increasing its shareholder return of capital commitment to nearly $800 million this year.
- Total company revenue finished in-line with guidance at $713 million, but decreased 11% year-over-year.
- Subscription revenue reached a third quarter record of $378 million, slightly up year-over-year.
- Advertising and Marketing Services (AMS) revenue was $312 million, a 3% decrease year-over-year, but showed sequential improvement from the previous quarter.
- The company is increasing its shareholder return of capital commitment to nearly $800 million this year.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
TEGNA · Revenue · Quarterly
$713M
Revenue by segment
TEGNA · $335M total across 3 segments · Q3 2023
- Advertising & Mktg Svcs$312M-2.8%93.2%
- Political$11.6M-87.5%3.5%
- Other$11.3M-5.9%3.4%
Forward guidance
TEGNA anticipates being disproportionately impacted by the absence of political revenue in Q4 2023, with total company GAAP revenue expected to be down mid-to-high teens percentage compared to Q4 2022. Revenue excluding political is projected to be flat. Full-year 2023 corporate expenses are expected to be $40-45 million, depreciation $60-65 million, amortization $53-54 million, interest expense $170-175 million, capital expenditures $55-60 million and effective tax rate 23.5-24.5%. Net leverage ratio is expected to be below 3x.
Tailwinds
- Fourth quarter revenue excluding political is projected to be flat despite macroeconomic headwinds in advertising.
- Corporate Expenses are expected to be $40 - 45 million for the full year 2023
- Depreciation is expected to be $60 - 65 million for the full year 2023
- Amortization is expected to be $53 - 54 million for the full year 2023
- Net leverage ratio is expected to be below 3x
Headwinds
- Total company GAAP Revenue is expected to be down Mid-to-High Teens percent
- Total Non-GAAP Operating Expenses are expected to be up Low-Single Digit percent
- Non-GAAP Operating Expenses (excluding programming) are expected to be down Low-Single Digit percent
- Interest Expense is expected to be $170 - 175 million for the full year 2023
- Capital Expenditures are expected to be $55 - 60 million for the full year 2023
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 Q3 2023
+0.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.0%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.7%
Avg return
30 days after
58%
42 / 72 earnings
Positive
+11.8%
Q2 2009
Best reaction
-20.3%
Q4 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -0.5% | -1.5% | — | |
| Q3 2025 | +0.0% | -0.2% | -1.7% | |
| Q2 2025 | -8.2% | +24.2% | +28.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | +2.6% | +6.4% | -1.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | +7.9% | +4.0% | +8.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | +5.0% | +3.0% | +4.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | -5.2% | -7.2% | -7.1% | |
| Q1 2024 | +2.6% | +5.9% | -3.3% | |
| Q4 2023 | +0.9% | +3.6% | +10.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | -2.3% | +1.4% | -1.4% | |
| Q2 2023 | +1.4% | +1.2% | -7.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | +0.3% | +1.4% | +2.5% | |
| Q4 2022 | -20.3% | -22.0% | -25.6% | |
| Q3 2022 | +0.9% | -1.6% | +3.6% | |
| Q2 2022 | -0.0% | +1.9% | +0.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | -2.4% | -3.9% | -2.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | +0.6% | -1.3% | -1.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | +5.8% | +5.9% | +0.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | +1.2% | -1.5% | -4.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | -4.0% | -2.1% | -4.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | -3.0% | +3.7% | +3.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | +7.1% | +8.0% | +11.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | +3.9% | +3.4% | +4.2% | |
| Q1 2020 | +0.7% | -3.3% | +20.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | -4.6% | -2.4% | -5.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | +0.0% | -1.3% | +3.5% | |
| Q2 2019 | -5.8% | -6.8% | +4.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | +3.9% | +2.2% | +0.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | +10.4% | +12.0% | +7.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | -0.7% | +2.5% | +1.3% | |
| Q2 2018 | -2.1% | -3.8% | +3.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | -0.4% | +0.8% | +0.1% | |
| Q4 2017 | +4.8% | +0.9% | -11.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | +7.1% | +4.7% | +15.3% | |
| Q2 2017 | -5.6% | -9.8% | -14.9% | |
| Q1 2017 | -9.6% | -12.1% | -14.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | +3.3% | +4.5% | +3.4% | |
| Q3 2016 | -8.2% | -6.7% | +12.1% | |
| Q2 2016 | -9.4% | -12.4% | -15.8% | |
| Q1 2016 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +9.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +4.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -5.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -5.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | -5.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | +11.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +11.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +11.8% | — | — |
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