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Reported directly by iHeartMedia, Inc. in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept ihrt:DirectOperatingCostsNet.
The source filing: iHeartMedia, Inc.’s 10-K, filed March 2, 2026.
- Filed
- Mar 2, 2026, 4:14 PM EST
- Fiscal year
- FY2025
- Accession
- 0001628280-26-013221
| (In thousands) | Segments / Multiplatform Group | Segments / Digital Audio Group | Segments / Audio & Media Services Group | Corporate and other reconciling items | Eliminations | Consolidated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Ended December 31, 2025 | ||||||
| Revenue | $2,273,549 | $1,329,422 | $272,545 | — | $(10,525) | $3,864,991 |
| Direct operating expenses(1) | 914,503 | 655,035 | 29,523 | — | (4,328) | 1,594,733 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses(2) | 944,826 | 217,696 | 149,594 | 278,572 | (6,197) | 1,584,491 |
| Segment Adjusted EBITDA(3) | $414,220 | $456,691 | $93,428 | $(278,572) | — | $685,767 |
| Depreciation and amortization | (360,047) | |||||
| Impairment charges | (213,908) | |||||
| Other operating expense, net | (10,634) |
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
FAQ
- What is iHeartMedia, Inc.'s direct operating expenses?
- iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) reported direct operating expenses of $398.68M in Q4 2025.
- How has iHeartMedia, Inc.'s direct operating expenses changed year-over-year?
- iHeartMedia, Inc.'s direct operating expenses increased by 1.8% year-over-year, from $391.49M to $398.68M.
- What is the long-term trend for iHeartMedia, Inc.'s direct operating expenses?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), iHeartMedia, Inc.'s direct operating expenses has grown at a 3.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.48B to $1.59B.
- What does direct operating expenses mean?
- This metric represents the core costs directly attributable to the production and delivery of media content and advertising services. It encompasses expenses such as content acquisition, broadcast transmission, and production-related labor necessary to generate revenue across multiplatform and digital segments.
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