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Salem Media Group(OTC) SALM

Current Price$0.97
Market Cap$30.91MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1999)-93%
5 Year-53%
1 Year-1%
1 Month+1%
Salem Media Group last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 0.972026-07-22
Salem Media Group stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+1.04%USD 0.962026-07-15
1 month+1.04%USD 0.962026-06-22
3 month+130.95%USD 0.422026-04-23
Year to date+120.45%USD 0.442025-12-31
1 year-1.02%USD 0.982025-07-22
3 year-2.02%USD 0.992023-07-21
5 year-52.68%USD 2.052021-07-23
Since inception-93.13%USD 14.121999-07-01

Salem Media Group Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$30.91MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$206.88M

Net Income (TTM)

-$30.05M

EPS (TTM)

-$0.95

P/E Ratio

-1.03

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.61 (Low)

Price

$0.97

Volume

11,707

Open

$0.96

Previous Close

$0.97

Daily Range

$0.96 - $0.97

52-Week Range

$0.36 - $1.01

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 11, 2026

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About Salem Media Group

Salem Media Group, Inc. operates as a multimedia company in the United States, focusing on Christian and conservative content. The company owns and operates radio stations and offers digital media services, including audio and video streaming, e-commerce, and investment resources.

Products and Services
  • Ownership and operation of radio stations
  • Digital media services including audio and video streaming
  • Resources for investing, retirement, and e-commerce
Growth Outlook
  • Revenue of $45.89 million in Q1 2026, showing potential for recovery
  • Gross profit margin of 94.74% in Q1 2026 indicates strong pricing power
  • Continued focus on digital media expansion to capture new audiences
Financial Highlights
  • Net income of -$2.57 million in Q1 2026, reflecting ongoing challenges
  • Operating income margin of -7.28% in Q1 2026, indicating operational efficiency issues
  • Debt ratio of 17.10% suggests manageable leverage levels
Salem Media Group, Inc. has a diverse portfolio that includes both traditional and digital media platforms, catering to a niche audience. The recent quarterly revenue indicates a potential for growth, especially as the company continues to adapt to the evolving media landscape. Despite facing challenges reflected in the net income and operating income margins, the high gross profit margin suggests that the company maintains strong pricing power. The manageable debt levels further position the company for future growth opportunities. Investors may find interest in the company's strategic focus on expanding its digital media offerings, which could enhance its market presence and revenue streams.
AI Generated • Jul 23, 2026

Industry

Media

Employees

880

CEO

David P. Santrella

Headquarters

Camarillo, CA 93010, US

SALM Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

45.84%

Operating Margin

-6.49%

Net Income Margin

-14.52%

Return on Equity

-16.52%

Return on Capital

-7.51%

Return on Assets

-9.72%

Earnings Yield

-97.09%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$30.91MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

31.86M

Volume

11.71K

Avg. Volume

151.70K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$94.84M

Operating Income

-$13.43M

EBITDA

-$24.09M

Operating Cash Flow

-$4.46M

Capital Expenditure

-$6.18M

Free Cash Flow

-$10.65M

Cash & ST Invst.

$0.00

Total Debt

$52.87M

Salem Media Group Performance Analysis

Salem Media Group annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 266,966,0003.4%
20232023-12-31USD 258,653,000-3.1%
20242024-12-31USD 237,560,000-8.2%
20252025-12-31USD 212,691,000-10.5%
Salem Media Group sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-304.7%
Q32025-09-30-5.3%
Q42025-12-318.3%
Q12026-03-31-17.4%
Salem Media Group annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -0.12N/A
20232023-12-31USD -1.591238.4%
20242024-12-31USD 0.58N/A
20252025-12-31USD -1.11N/A
Salem Media Group sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-129.2%
Q32025-09-3086.9%
Q42025-12-31-232.9%
Q12026-03-3166.2%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$45.89M

-11.2%

Gross Profit

$43.48M

+1964.4%

Gross Margin

94.74%

N/A

Market Cap

$30.91MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$35.12K

N/A

Employees

880

N/A

Net Income

-$2.57M

+64.0%

EBITDA

-$77.00K

+98.8%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$0.00

N/A

Total Debt

$52.87M

-66.7%

Accounts Receivable

$25.49M

-6.1%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$44.84M

-15.5%

Short Term Debt

$8.04M

-92.4%

Return on Assets

-9.72%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-5.05%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$3.37M

+26.8%

Operating Cash Flow

-$1.55M

+45.2%

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Questions About SALM

What is the current price of Salem Media Group?

Salem Media Group is trading at $0.97 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Salem Media Group?

Over the past 52 weeks, Salem Media Group has traded between $0.36 and $1.01.

How much debt does Salem Media Group have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Salem Media Group reported total debt of $52.87M.

How much cash does Salem Media Group have on hand?

Salem Media Group reported $0.00 in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Salem Media Group’s dividend yield?

Salem Media Group does not currently have a dividend yield.

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