MediaCo Drives Continued Momentum with $65.4 million in Revenue and Industry Leading Growth
Second quarter digital revenue stays strong at 47% of Advertising Sales
Audience Share Gains, New Content and Broader Digital Distribution Driving Growth
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 14, 2026--
MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA) reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Year-to-date Net Revenue was $65.4 million, up $6.1 million, or 10%, from the prior year, driven primarily by new digital revenue sales. Year-to-date Net Loss was $18.0 million, compared to a Net Loss of $16.0 million from the prior year, primarily due to the increase in digital expenses, loss on disposal of assets and higher net interest costs; partially offset by higher revenue and higher net other income.
Year-to-date Adjusted EBITDA income of $1.1 million, down $1.8 million from the prior year Adjusted EBITDA income of $2.9 million, driven by higher operating and corporate expenses. Please refer to the "Definitions and Disclosures Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Information" section herein, the reconciliations at the end of this press release and additional information on our website.
2026 Second Quarter Financial Summary
Three Months Ended June 30, Change
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(Dollars in thousands) 2026 2025 %
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NET REVENUES $ 33,969 $ 31,245 9%
NET LOSS $ (8,613) $ (7,390) 17%
% Margin(1) (25)% (24)%
ADJUSTED EBITDA(2) $ 942 $ 1,512 38%
2026 First Half Financial Summary
Six Months Ended June 30, Change
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(Dollars in thousands) 2026 2025 %
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NET REVENUES $ 65,355 $ 59,275 10%
NET LOSS $ (17,981) $ (15,996) 12%
% Margin(1) (28)% (27)%
ADJUSTED EBITDA(2) $ 1,145 $ 2,918 61%
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1. Net Income margin is Net Loss as a percentage of Net Revenue.
2. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to the "Definitions
and Disclosures Regarding Non- GAAP Financial Information" section herein,
the reconciliations at the end of this press release and additional
information on our website.
"MediaCo delivered 9% revenue growth in the second quarter, outpacing much of the industry, as we continue to build on our leadership position serving multicultural audiences," said Albert Rodriguez, MediaCo CEO. "Our cross-platform strategy is central to this performance: 47% of advertising revenue was generated through digital channels during the quarter, once again ranking us among the top performers in our industry. Combined with a strong sales pipeline, culturally authentic and high-impact programming, and an expanding distribution footprint across television, radio, digital, and FAST platforms, we are growing our audience reach and strengthening our value to advertisers."
"As we monetize the strategic investments we've made in our assets and expand our revenue sources, we remain focused on streamlining operations and building efficiency across the business. At the same time, we implemented a companywide cost and expense reduction initiative to sharpen our operating discipline and drive improved EBITDA and margins. We believe the future is very bright as we position serving multicultural audiences."
Company and Business Highlights
-- EstrellaTV, one of just three broadcast networks with prime time P18-49
growth in the first 6 months of 2026, delivered another standout first
quarter - posting a +38% year-over-year increase in P18-49 prime time(1).
This marked the network's fourth consecutive quarter of audience growth,
reinforcing EstrellaTV's accelerating momentum and competitive strength.
Year-to-date, EstrellaTV has exceeded prior-year P18-49 delivery across
nearly every daypart - Weekday and Weekend Prime, Early Fringe, Weekday
Daytime and Weekend Daytime, as well as Total Day. This highlights the
strength and balance of its programming strategy. The fastest-growing
Spanish-language broadcast network in the U.S., in March 2026, EstrellaTV
was the only Spanish-language broadcast network to post P18-49 growth,
increasing +22% versus the prior year.
(1) Source: Source: Nielsen NLTV Program Report; Updated Big Data Plus Panel National Sample, NTI Calendar (1Q26: 12/29/2025 - 03/29/2026, 1Q25: 12/30/2024 - 03/30/2025, 2Q26: 03/30/2026 - 06/28/2026, 2Q25: 03/31/2025 - 06/29/2025, Mar26: 02/23/2026 - 03/29/2026, Mar25: 02/24/2025 - 03/30/2025), P18-49 AA (units), Strict Daypart Program-Based Dayparts M-Su 7p-11p (span), Prime dayparts (7p-11p), Early Fringe (MF 4p-7p), Weekday Daytime (MF 10a-4p), Weekend Daytime (12p-7p), ETV Total Day (MF 7a-2a & SS 12p-2a & M-Sa 630a-7a)
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Definitions and Disclosures Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Information
We define Adjusted EBITDA as consolidated net loss adjusted to exclude restructuring expenses, business combination transaction costs, unusual and non-recurring expenditures, non-cash items and non-cash compensation included within operating expenses, as well as the following line items presented in our Statements of Operations: Equity loss in investments, Depreciation and amortization, Loss on disposal of assets, and Other income. Alternatively, Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as Net loss, adjusted to exclude Provision for income taxes, Equity loss in investments, Interest expense, net, Depreciation and amortization, Loss on disposal of assets, Other income, and Other adjustments. We use Adjusted EBITDA, among other measures, to evaluate the Company's operating performance. This measure is among the primary measures used by management for the planning and forecasting of future periods, as well as for measuring performance for compensation of executives and other members of management. We believe this measure is an important indicator of our operational strength and performance of our business because it provides a link between operational performance and operating income. It is also a primary measure used by management in evaluating companies as potential acquisition targets. We believe the presentation of this measure is relevant and useful for investors because it allows investors to view performance in a manner similar to the method used by management. We believe it helps improve investors' ability to understand our operating performance and makes it easier to compare our results with other companies that have different capital structures or tax rates. In addition, we believe this measure is also among the primary measures used externally by our investors, analysts and peers in our industry for purposes of valuation and comparing our operating performance to other companies in our industry. Since Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, it should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, operating loss or net loss as an indicator of operating performance and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA is not necessarily a measure of our ability to fund our cash needs. Because it excludes certain financial information compared with operating loss and compared with consolidated net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, users of this financial information should consider the types of events and transactions which are excluded.
For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measurements to the GAAP financial results cited in this earnings release, please see the supplemental tables at the end of this release.
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