IHRT vs SPOT
IHRT: iHeartMedia is the largest broadcast radio operator and podcast publisher in the U.S., combining massive reach with data-driven, multi-platform advertising technology. SPOT: Spotify is the world’s most popular audio streaming platform, transforming the music and podcast industries through a data-rich, subscription-based marketplace for creators and listeners.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | IHRT | SPOT | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-10-08 close | $1.97 | $526.42 | |
| Market cap | $305M | $101.8B | |
| P/E as of 2026-09-02 | n/a | 26.43 | |
| Net margin FY2025, SEC XBRL | -12.2% | +12.9% | SPOT higher |
| Gross margin FY2025, SEC XBRL | n/a | +32.0% | |
| Operating margin FY2025, SEC XBRL | -0.5% | +12.8% | SPOT higher |
| ROA FY2025, SEC XBRL | -9.2% | +14.7% | SPOT higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-09-02 | 11.65 | 0.06 | SPOT lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-09-02 | +2.1% | +9.0% | SPOT higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | -0.4% | +13.6% | SPOT higher |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| Beta as of 2026-09-02 | 1.28 | 0.90 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-10-08 close | -35.2% | -22.0% | SPOT higher |
Fundamentals: SEC XBRL company filings for the figures marked with a fiscal year, and market data, as of 2026-09-02 for the rest. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-10-08.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & market data, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.