Open the filing on EDGARGray Media Announces Second Quarter Financial Results
Atlanta, Georgia - August 7, 2026. . . Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
EXECUTIVE COMMENTARY
Hilton Howell, Jr., Executive Chairman and CEO, commented, “Our second quarter 2026 results are starting to reflect the benefits of our M&A activity. We met or exceeded our second quarter guidance across every metric except corporate expense, which was higher due to transaction-related costs, and our net leverage ratio improved during the quarter. We are particularly pleased with political advertising, which significantly exceeded our second quarter guidance, and is trending ahead of not only 2024 but also 2022 year-to-date levels. Our Net Retransmission Revenue returned to year-over-year growth even excluding the 2026 acquisitions, despite the blackout that ended on May 1.
“Year-to-date, we have made progress on every front. We have added stations in 22 markets (net of dispositions) including stations in six markets from American Spirit Media. We continue to invest in our stations, people and communities to drive journalistic excellence, as reflected by our 93 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards this year, up from 81 last year. We expanded our local professional sports portfolio by adding approximately 70 televised Atlanta Hawks regular season games on WANF in Atlanta and across our Peachtree Sports Network through the 2028-29 NBA season. We also made progress on our balance sheet through creative transactions that lower our cost of capital and enhance our cash flow. Our goal is to extend our market leadership as the largest owner of top-rated local television stations by prudently investing in our broadcast business, while also prioritizing balance sheet deleveraging.”
| High End of2Q 2026 Guidance (1) | Impact of 2QAcquisitions (2) | High End of 2Q 2026 GuidanceAdjusted for2Q Acquisitions | Reported2Q 2026 Results (2) |
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| Gray Media Second Quarter Results vs. Guidance | | | | |
| ($ in millions) | | | | |
| Core Advertising Revenue | Down MSD | 3% | Down LSD | (1)% |
| Political Advertising Revenue | $70 | $3 | $73 | $83 |
| Total Revenue | $800 | $30 | $830 | $839 |
| Net Retransmission Revenue (3) | $143 | $6 | $149 | $150 |
| Broadcasting Expense (4) | $550 | $21 | $571 | $569 |
| Corporate and Administrative Expense (4) | $35 | $- | $35 | $37 |
- “High End of 2Q 2026 Guidance” as disclosed in our first quarter 2026 earnings press released on May 7, 2026 assumed full-quarter results from (i) the WBBJ and the Allen 3 acquisitions that closed in 1Q 2026 and (ii) the markets that we swapped to Scripps on May 15, 2026. Guidance for the second quarter of 2026 excluded any anticipated results from the 2Q Acquisitions as defined in Note (2). 2Q Acquisitions includes the as reported results attributable to the 2Q Acquisitions from their respective closing dates to provide a more meaningful comparison of results against guidance for 2Q 2026 issued on May 7, 2026.
- During 2Q 2026, Gray acquired television stations in seven additional markets from Allen Media, as well as stations from Block Communications and Sagamore Hill (collectively, the “2Q Acquisitions”); and swapped stations to Scripps in a non-monetary exchange. “Impact of 2Q Acquisitions” reflects the as reported results from 2Q 2026 that are attributable to the 2Q Acquisitions from their respective closing dates. “Reported 2Q 2026 Results” presents our actual results, which includes the impact of the 2Q Acquisitions and the swap transaction from their respective closing dates in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Net Retransmission Revenue is calculated as retransmission consent revenue less broadcast network affiliation fees.
- Expense line items exclude depreciation, amortization, impairment and gain or loss on disposal of long-lived assets.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
- Total Revenue - $839 million in the second quarter of 2026, or an increase of 9% compared to second quarter 2025. The 2026 Acquisitions contributed $41 million in total revenue in the second quarter of 2026.
- Core Advertising Revenue - $357 million in the second quarter of 2026, or a decrease of 1% compared to second quarter 2025. The 2026 Acquisitions contributed $15 million of core advertising revenue in the second quarter of 2026.
- Political Advertising Revenue - $83 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $9 million in the second quarter of 2025, and $47 million and $90 million in the second quarters of 2024 and 2022, respectively, the previous “on-years” of the two-year election cycle. The 2026 Acquisitions contributed $3 million of political advertising revenue in the second quarter of 2026.
- Retransmission Consent Revenue - $359 million in the second quarter of 2026, or a decrease of 3% from $369 million in the second quarter of 2025. Retransmission consent revenue decreased due to continued subscriber declines, the transition of one station to independent status, and a resolved dispute with a distribution partner. The 2026 Acquisitions contributed $23 million of retransmission consent revenue in the second quarter of 2026. Net Retransmission Revenue was $150 million in the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 10% from $136 million in the second quarter of 2025. The 2026 Acquisitions contributed $9 million of Net Retransmission Revenue in the second quarter of 2026.
- Broadcasting Expenses - $569 million in the second quarter of 2026, or an increase of 1% compared to the second quarter of 2025. The 2026 Acquisitions increased broadcasting expenses by $30 million in the second quarter of 2026.
- Corporate Expenses - $37 million, above the high end of the $30 million to $35 million guidance range, primarily due to transaction-related expenses.
We define “2026 Acquisitions” as all of the acquisitions which closed between January 1, 2026 and June 30, 2026. This includes stations acquired from Bahakel Communications, Ltd. (WBBJ), all ten markets from Allen Media Group, Block Communications, Inc. and Sagamore Hill Broadcasting, Inc. The 2026 Acquisitions exclude the station swap with Scripps.
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| Earnings Release for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 | Page 2 of 13 |
Selected Operating Data (Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended June 30, |
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| | | % Change |
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| | | 2026 to |
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| 2026 | 2025 | 2025 |
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| (dollars in millions) |
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| Revenue (less agency commissions): | | | |
| Core advertising | $357 | $361 | (1)% |
| Political advertising | 83 | 9 | 822% |
| Retransmission consent | 359 | 369 | (3)% |
| Other | 14 | 15 | (7)% |
| Total broadcasting revenue | 813 | 754 | 8% |
| Production companies | 26 | 18 | 44% |
| Total revenue | $839 | $772 | 9% |
| Net Retransmission Revenue (1): | | | |
| Retransmission consent revenue | $359 | $369 | (3)% |
| Less: network affiliation fees | 209 | 233 | (10)% |
| Net Retransmission Revenue | $150 | $136 | 10% |
| Operating expenses (2): | | | |
| Broadcasting | | | |
| Station expenses | $360 | $330 | 9% |
| Network affiliation fees | 209 | 233 | (10)% |
| Total broadcasting expense | $569 | $563 | 1% |
| Production companies | $22 | $20 | 10% |
| Corporate and administrative: | | | |
| Corporate expenses | $27 | $19 | 42% |
| Transaction Related Expenses | 7 | 1 | 600% |
| Non-cash stock-based compensation | 3 | 5 | (40)% |
| Total corporate and administrative expense | $37 | $25 | 48% |
| Net income (loss) | $14 | $(56) | 125% |
| Adjusted EBITDA (2) | $214 | $169 | 27% |
- See definition of non-GAAP terms included herein.
- Excludes depreciation, amortization, impairment and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net.
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| Earnings Release for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 | Page 3 of 13 |
| Six Months Ended June 30, |
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| | | % Change |
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| | | 2026 to |
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| 2026 | 2025 | 2025 |
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| (dollars in millions) | |
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| Revenue (less agency commissions): | | | |
| Core advertising | $709 | $705 | 1% |
| Political advertising | 113 | 22 | 414% |
| Retransmission consent | 698 | 748 | (7)% |
| Other | 32 | 34 | (6)% |
| Total broadcasting revenue | 1,552 | 1,509 | 3% |
| Production companies | 55 | 45 | 22% |
| Total revenue | $1,607 | $1,554 | 3% |
| Net Retransmission Revenue (1): | | | |
| Retransmission consent revenue | $698 | $748 | (7)% |
| Less: network affiliation fees | 406 | 467 | (13)% |
| Net Retransmission Revenue | $292 | $281 | 4% |
| Operating expenses (2): | | | |
| Broadcasting | | | |
| Station expenses | $718 | $672 | 7% |
| Network affiliation fees | 406 | 467 | (13)% |
| Non-cash stock-based compensation | - | 1 | (100)% |
| Total broadcasting expense | $1,124 | $1,140 | (1)% |
| Production companies | $50 | $40 | 25% |
| Corporate and administrative: | | | |
| Corporate expenses | $54 | $45 | 20% |
| Transaction Related Expenses | 11 | 1 | 1000% |
| Non-cash stock-based compensation | 11 | 11 | 0% |
| Total corporate and administrative expense | $76 | $57 | 33% |
| Net (loss) income | $(6) | $(65) | 91% |
| Adjusted EBITDA (2) | $368 | $329 | 12% |
- See definition of non-GAAP terms included herein.
- Excludes depreciation, amortization, impairment and (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net.
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| Earnings Release for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 | Page 4 of 13 |
FINANCIAL POSITION AND LEVERAGE
Debt Summary - The table below summarizes our debt principal and cash balances:
| As of |
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| June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 |
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| Outstanding principal of debt obligations (1): | | |
| First lien term loans | $739 | $749 |
| Senior secured first lien notes | 1,970 | 1,900 |
| Senior secured second lien notes | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Senior unsecured notes | 2,008 | 2,011 |
| Total outstanding principal of debt obligations | 5,867 | 5,810 |
| Less cash | (176) | (368) |
| Total outstanding principal of debt obligations, less cash | $5,691 | $5,442 |
- Excludes letters of credit, accounts receivable securitization facility and preferred stock.
Recent Financing Activities
- Additional 2033 1L Notes - On June 30, 2026, we issued $70 million in additional 7.250% Senior Secured First Lien Notes due in 2033 at par, plus accrued interest. The additional notes were used to fund $40 million of the purchase consideration for the first closing of American Spirit Media, LLC and $30 million to repurchase an aggregate liquidation preference of $50 million of Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (50,000 shares).
- Repurchase of 2029 1L Notes and 2031 Notes - On July 21, 2026, we repurchased, in a privately negotiated transaction, $100 million of our 10.500% Senior Secured First Lien notes due in 2029 and $20 million of our 5.375% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2031, each at a price of par, plus accrued interest, using cash on hand and borrowings under our existing revolving credit facility.
- Debt Repurchase Authorization - On August 6, 2026, our Board of Directors authorized us to use up to $250 million of available liquidity to repurchase our outstanding indebtedness through December 31, 2027, replacing our prior authorization that expired on December 31, 2025. The extent of such repurchases, including the amount and timing of any repurchases, will depend on general market conditions, regulatory requirements, alternative investment opportunities and other considerations. This repurchase program does not require us to repurchase a minimum amount of debt, and it may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time without prior notice.
Leverage Metrics - As of June 30, 2026, calculated as set forth in our Senior Credit Agreement (unaudited):
- Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio 2.55 to 1.00
- Consolidated Secured Net Leverage Ratio 3.71 to 1.00
- Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio 5.73 to 1.00
Liquidity - As of June 30, 2026:
Cash - $176 million
- Borrowing availability under our $750 million undrawn revolving credit facility - $745 million (reflecting only certain outstanding undrawn letters of credit)
- Accounts receivable securitization facility of $400 million was fully drawn
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| Earnings Release for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 | Page 5 of 13 |
Acquisitions
- During the three months ended June 30, 2026, we completed transactions involving television station acquisitions and divestitures with The E.W. Scripps Company (“Scripps”), Sagamore Hill Broadcasting, Inc. (“SGH”), Block Communications, Inc. (“BCI”) and Allen Media Group, Inc. (“Allen 7”) (collectively, the “2Q Acquisitions”).
- On July 1, 2026, we acquired the non-license assets of six television stations from American Spirit Media, LLC (“ASM”) and the non-license assets of WHPM-TV, LLC (“WHPM”) for $43 million in cash. The acquisition of the remaining assets of ASM and WHPM are pending regulatory approval; however, no assurance can be given that we will receive the required regulatory approvals.
Guidance for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2026:
Based on our current forecasts for the quarter ending September 30, 2026, we anticipate the following key financial results, as outlined below in approximate ranges and as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2025, as well as certain currently anticipated full-year financial results. Our guidance includes estimated results for all television stations that were fully acquired as of August 7, 2026, as well as the ASM and WHPM stations.
As always, guidance may change in the future based on several factors and therefore may not reflect future actual results.
| Quarter Ending |
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| September 30, 2025 | September 30, 2026(Guidance) |
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| (Actual) (Unaudited) | Low | High |
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| (in millions) |
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| Revenue (less agency commissions): | | | |
| Core advertising | $355 | Flat on an as reported basis |
| Political advertising | $8 | $165 | $185 |
| Total revenue | $749 | $935 | $965 |
| Net Retransmission Revenue | $132 | $147 | $150 |
| Operating expenses (excluding depreciation, amortization and loss on disposal of assets): | | | |
| Total broadcasting expense | $542 | $590 | $600 |
| Total corporate and administrative expense | $28 | $35 | $40 |
| Year Ending |
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| December 31, 2026 |
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| (Guidance) |
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| Estimated supplemental full-year information (in millions): | |
| Interest expense | | | | $440 |
| Amortization of deferred financing costs | | | | $16 |
| Preferred stock dividends | | | | $50 |
| Common stock dividends | | | | $33 |
| Capital expenditures | $ | 120 - 130 |
| Income tax payments, net of refunds | | $80 | - | 100 |
| Gray Media, Inc. | |
| Earnings Release for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 | Page 6 of 13 |
The Company
Forward-looking statements notice
We are a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets. We serve 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 78 markets with the top-rated television station and 101 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across the 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. Cautionary Statements for Purposes of the “Safe Harbor” Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are based largely on our current expectations and reflect various estimates and assumptions by us. These statements are statements other than those of historical fact and may be identified by words such as “estimates,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “will,” “implied,” “assume” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results and achievements to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. Such risks, trends and uncertainties, which in some instances are beyond our control, include: the inability to achieve estimates of future revenue, expenses, capital expenditures, and income tax payments, the inability to complete the pending acquisitions within the expected timeframes, or at all, including as a result of the failure to obtain necessary FCC or other regulatory approvals, and other future events. We are subject to additional risks and uncertainties described in our quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including in the “Risk Factors,” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections contained therein, which reports are made publicly available via our website, www.graymedia.com. Any forward-looking statements in this press release should be evaluated in light of these important risk factors. This press release reflects management’s views as of the date hereof. Except to the extent required by applicable law, Gray undertakes no obligation to update or revise any information contained in this press release beyond the published date, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Information about certain potential factors that could affect our business and financial results and cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements are included under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and may be contained in reports subsequently filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov. Conference Call Information We will host a conference call to discuss our operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, on Friday, August 7, 2026. The call will begin at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The live dial-in number is 1-800-715-9871 or 1-646-307-1963 conference ID 3663076. The call will be webcast live and available for replay at www.graymedia.com. The taped replay of the conference call will be available at 1-800-770-2030 using conference ID 3663076 until September 4, 2026.
Gray Contact:
Web site: www.graymedia.com
Alan Gould, Vice President, Investor Relations, (404) 266-8333, alan.gould@graymedia.com
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| Earnings Release for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 | Page 7 of 13 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
(in millions, except for share data)
| June 30, | December 31, |
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| 2026 | 2025 |
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| Assets: | | |
| Current assets: | | |
| Cash | $176 | $368 |
| Accounts receivable, net | 193 | 205 |
| Current portion of program broadcast rights, net | 5 | 17 |
| Income tax refunds receivable | 1 | 6 |
| Prepaid income taxes | 83 | 35 |
| Prepaid and other current assets | 34 | 25 |
| Total current assets | 492 | 656 |
| Property and equipment, net | 1,522 | 1,509 |
| Operating leases right of use asset | 76 | 66 |
| Broadcast licenses | 5,463 | 5,309 |
| Goodwill | 2,693 | 2,642 |
| Other intangible assets, net | 109 | 157 |
| Investment in broadcasting and technology companies | 32 | 37 |
| Deferred pension assets | 21 | 21 |
| Other | 29 | 43 |
| Total assets | $10,437 | $10,440 |
| Liabilities and stockholders’ equity: | | |
| Current liabilities: | | |
| Accounts payable | $143 | $144 |
| Employee compensation and benefits | 95 | 103 |
| Accrued interest | 150 | 151 |
| Other accrued expenses | 73 | 47 |
| Federal and state income taxes | 4 | 5 |
| Current portion of program broadcast obligations | 5 | 18 |
| Deferred revenue | 22 | 20 |
| Dividends payable | 14 | 16 |
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 11 | 10 |
| Current portion of long-term debt | - | 2 |
| Total current liabilities | 517 | 516 |
| Long-term debt, less current portion and deferred financing costs | 5,808 | 5,742 |
| Deferred income taxes | 1,299 | 1,300 |
| Operating lease liabilities, less current portion | 68 | 59 |
| Other | 17 | 18 |
| Total liabilities | 7,709 | 7,635 |
| Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock, no par value; cumulative; redeemable;designated 1,500,000 shares, issued and outstanding 600,000 shares an 650,000 shares, respectively ($600 and $650 aggregate liquidation value, respectively) | 600 | 650 |
| Stockholders’ equity: | | |
| Common stock, no par value; authorized 200,000,000 shares, issued 115,287,978 shares and 113,779,383 shares, respectively, and outstanding 93,115,076 shares and 92,444,984 shares, respectively | 1,216 | 1,210 |
| Class A common stock, no par value; authorized 25,000,000 shares, issued 12,978,335 shares and 12,198,808 shares, respectively, and outstanding 9,869,307 shares and 9,557,830 shares, respectively | 72 | 67 |
| Retained earnings | 1,176 | 1,205 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income tax | (4) | (4) |
| 2,460 | 2,478 |
| Treasury stock at cost, common stock, 22,172,902 shares and 21,334,399 shares, respectively | (292) | (288) |
| Treasury stock at cost, Class A common stock, 3,109,028 shares and 2,640,978 shares, respectively | (40) | (35) |
| Total stockholders’ equity | 2,128 | 2,155 |
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $10,437 | $10,440 |
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| Earnings Release for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 | Page 8 of 13 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
(in millions, except for net income per share data)
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended |
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| June 30, | June 30, |
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| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 |
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| (in millions, except for per share information) |
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| Revenue (less agency commissions): | | | | |
| Broadcasting | $813 | $754 | $1,552 | $1,509 |
| Production companies | 26 | 18 | 55 | 45 |
| Total revenue (less agency commissions) | 839 | 772 | 1,607 | 1,554 |
| Operating expenses before depreciation, amortization, impairment and loss (gain) on disposal of long-lived assets, net: | | | | |
| Broadcasting | 569 | 563 | 1,124 | 1,140 |
| Production companies | 22 | 20 | 50 | 40 |
| Corporate and administrative | 37 | 25 | 76 | 57 |
| Depreciation | 34 | 32 | 67 | 66 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 21 | 28 | 53 | 57 |
| Impairment of intangible assets | - | 28 | - | 28 |
| Loss (gain) on disposal of long-lived assets, net | 20 | (6) | 20 | (8) |
| Operating expenses | 703 | 690 | 1,390 | 1,380 |
| Operating income | 136 | 82 | 217 | 174 |
| Other income (expense): | | | | |
| Miscellaneous income, net | - | - | 8 | 1 |
| Interest expense | (117) | (117) | (234) | (235) |
| Gain from early extinguishment of debt | - | - | - | 1 |
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 19 | (35) | (9) | (59) |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 5 | 21 | (3) | 6 |
| Net income (loss) | 14 | (56) | (6) | (65) |
| Preferred stock dividends | (13) | (13) | (26) | (26) |
| Deemed contribution on repurchase of Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock | 20 | - | 20 | - |
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | $21 | $(69) | $(12) | $(91) |
| Basic per share information: | | | | |
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | $0.21 | $(0.71) | $(0.12) | $(0.95) |
| Weighted-average shares outstanding | 98 | 97 | 98 | 96 |
| Diluted per share information: | | | | |
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | $0.21 | $(0.71) | $(0.12) | $(0.95) |
| Weighted-average shares outstanding | 100 | 97 | 98 | 96 |
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| Earnings Release for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 | Page 9 of 13 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(in millions)
| Six Months Ended |
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| June 30, |
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| 2026 | 2025 |
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| Cash flow from operating activities: | | |
| Net loss | $(6) | $(65) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | | |
| Depreciation | 67 | 66 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 53 | 57 |
| Amortization of deferred loan costs | 7 | 8 |
| Amortization of stock based compensation | 11 | 12 |
| Amortization of program broadcast rights | 13 | 12 |
| Payments on program broadcast obligations | (14) | (14) |
| Deferred income taxes | (1) | (35) |
| Loss (gain) on disposal of long-lived assets, net | 20 | (2) |
| Gain on sale of investment | (8) | (6) |
| Gain from early extinguishment of debt | - | (1) |
| Impairment of other intangible assets | - | 28 |
| Other | - | 7 |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | |
| Accounts receivable, net | 14 | 120 |
| Income tax receivable or prepaid | (43) | - |
| Other current assets | (6) | (6) |
| Accounts payable | 26 | 26 |
| Employee compensation, benefits and pension cost | (9) | (28) |
| Accrued interest | - | (17) |
| Income taxes payable | (1) | 3 |
| Deferred revenue | 1 | (2) |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 124 | 163 |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | | |
| Acquisitions of television businesses and licenses, net of cash acquired | (264) | - |
| Purchases of property and equipment | (36) | (40) |
| Proceeds from asset sales | 2 | 14 |
| Proceeds from sale of investment | 10 | 22 |
| Investment in broadcast, production and technology companies | - | (8) |
| Other | (2) | (2) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (290) | (14) |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | | |
| Proceeds from borrowings on long-term debt | 70 | 130 |
| Repayments of borrowings on long-term debt | (13) | (168) |
| Repurchase of Series A preferred stock | (30) | - |
| Payment of common stock dividends | (17) | (16) |
| Payment of preferred stock dividends | (27) | (26) |
| Payment of taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards | (9) | (5) |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (26) | (85) |
| Net (decrease) increase in cash | (192) | 64 |
| Cash at beginning of period | 368 | 135 |
| Cash at end of period | $176 | $199 |
| Supplemental non-cash investing activities: | | |
| Non-cash exchange of television stations | $70 | $- |
| Supplemental non-cash financing activities: | | |
| Deemed contribution on repurchase of Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock | $20 | $- |
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| Earnings Release for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 | Page 10 of 13 |
Non-GAAP Terms This earnings release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as “Adjusted EBITDA” and “Net Retransmission Revenue.” We present these measures, in addition to results prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), because management believes they are useful in evaluating the performance of the business. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as net income (loss), adjusted for income tax expense (benefit), interest expense, gain or loss on extinguishment of debt, non-cash stock-based compensation costs, non-cash 401(k) expense, depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets, impairment of investments, loss (gain) on asset disposals and certain other miscellaneous items. Net Retransmission Revenue is calculated as retransmission consent revenue less broadcasting network affiliation fees. See “Selected Operating Data” above for a reconciliation of Net Retransmission Revenue to the most comparable GAAP metric. We consider Adjusted EBITDA and Net Retransmission Revenue to be indicators of our operating performance. In addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, “Leverage Ratio Denominator” is a metric that management uses to calculate our compliance with certain financial covenants in our indebtedness agreements. This metric is calculated as specified in our Senior Credit Agreement and is a significant measure that represents the denominator of a formula used to calculate compliance with certain material financial covenants within the Senior Credit Agreement that govern our ability to incur indebtedness, incur liens, make investments and make restricted payments, among other limitations usual and customary for credit agreements of this type. Accordingly, management believes this metric may be useful to investors to understand how we assess compliance with our Senior Credit Agreement. Leverage Ratio Denominator gives effect to the revenue and broadcast expenses of all completed acquisitions and divestitures as if they had been acquired or divested, respectively, on July 1, 2024. It also gives effect to certain operating synergies expected from the acquisitions and related financings and adds back professional fees incurred in completing the various transactions. Certain financial information related to the acquisitions, if applicable, has been derived from, and adjusted based on, unaudited, un-reviewed financial information prepared by other entities, which Gray cannot independently verify. We cannot assure you that such financial information would not be materially different if such information were audited or reviewed and no assurances can be provided as to the completeness or accuracy of such information, or that our actual results would not differ materially from this financial information if the acquisitions had been completed on the stated date. In addition, the presentation of Leverage Ratio Denominator as determined in the Senior Credit Agreement and the adjustments to such information, including expected synergies, if applicable, resulting from such transactions, may not comply with GAAP or the requirements for pro forma financial information under Regulation S-X under the Securities Act of 1933, and should not be relied upon as indicative of future results. Leverage Ratio Denominator, as determined in the Senior Credit Agreement, represents an average amount for the preceding eight quarters then ended.
Our “Specified Transaction Costs and Expenses” are defined in our Senior Credit Agreement and include incremental expenses incurred specific to acquisitions and divestitures, including but not limited to legal and professional fees, severance and incentive compensation, and contract termination fees. We present certain line items from our selected operating data, net of Transaction Related Expenses, to enhance the comparability of our operating expenses and results of operations across periods. Our “Consolidated First Lien Net Debt”, “Consolidated Secured Net Debt” and “Consolidated Total Net Debt” in each case presented net of all cash, represents the amount of outstanding principal of our long-term debt, plus certain other obligations as defined in our Senior Credit Agreement for the applicable amount of indebtedness. These non-GAAP measures are not defined by GAAP, and our definitions may differ from, and therefore may not be comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies, thereby limiting their usefulness. Such measures are used by management in addition to, and in conjunction with, results presented in accordance with GAAP and should be considered as supplements to, and not as substitutes for, net income and cash flows reported in accordance with GAAP.
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| Earnings Release for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 | Page 11 of 13 |
| Three-Months Ended | Six-Months Ended |
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| June 30, | June 30, |
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| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 |
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| (in millions) |
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| Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited): |
| Net income (loss) | $14 | $(56) | (6) | (65) |
| Adjustments to reconcile from net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA: | | | | |
| Depreciation | 34 | 32 | 67 | 66 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 21 | 28 | 53 | 57 |
| Non-cash stock-based compensation | 3 | 5 | 11 | 12 |
| Impairment of intangible assets | - | 28 | - | 28 |
| Loss (gain) on disposal of long-lived assets, net | 20 | (6) | 20 | (8) |
| Miscellaneous (income) expense, net | - | - | (8) | (1) |
| Interest expense | 117 | 117 | 234 | 235 |
| (Gain) from early extinguishment of debt | - | - | - | (1) |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 5 | 21 | (3) | 6 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $214 | $169 | $368 | $329 |
| Supplemental Information: | | | | |
| Amortization of deferred loan costs | $3 | $4 | $7 | $8 |
| Preferred stock dividends | $13 | $13 | $26 | $26 |
| Common stock dividends | $9 | $8 | $17 | $16 |
| Purchases of property and equipment | $17 | $25 | $36 | $40 |
| Income taxes paid, net of refunds | $47 | $39 | $42 | $39 |
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| Earnings Release for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 | Page 12 of 13 |
Calculation of Leverage Ratio Denominator, Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio and Consolidated Secured Net Leverage Ratio and Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio as each is defined in our Senior Credit Agreement (Unaudited):
| Eight Quarters |
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| Ended |
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| June 30, 2026 |
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| (dollars in millions) |
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| Net income | $175 |
| Adjustments to reconcile from net income to Leverage Ratio Denominator as defined in our Senior Credit Agreement: | |
| Depreciation | 272 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 219 |
| Non-cash stock-based compensation | 43 |
| Loss on disposal of assets, net | 21 |
| Interest expense | 961 |
| Gain on early extinguishment of debt | (31) |
| Income tax expense | 48 |
| Impairment of investments, goodwill and other intangible assets | 74 |
| Amortization of program broadcast rights | 55 |
| Payments for program broadcast rights | (55) |
| Pension expense | 2 |
| Adjustments for unrestricted subsidiaries | 40 |
| Adjustments for stations acquired or divested, financings and expected synergies during the eight quarter period | 144 |
| Specified Transaction Costs and Expenses | 18 |
| Other | 1 |
| Total eight quarters ended June 30, 2026 | $1,987 |
| Leverage Ratio Denominator (total eight quarters ended June 30, 2026, divided by 2) | $994 |
| June 30, 2026 |
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| (dollars in millions) |
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| Total outstanding principal secured by a first lien | $2,709 |
| Cash | (176) |
| Consolidated First Lien Net Debt | $2,533 |
| Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio (maximum permitted incurrence is 3.50 to 1.00) (1) | 2.55 |
| Total outstanding principal secured by a lien | $3,859 |
| Letter of credit outstanding | 5 |
| Cash | (176) |
| Consolidated Secured Net Debt | $3,688 |
| Consolidated Secured Net Leverage Ratio (maximum permitted incurrence is 5.50 to 1.00) (2) | 3.71 |
| Total outstanding principal, including current portion | $5,867 |
| Letters of credit outstanding | 5 |
| Cash | (176) |
| Consolidated Total Net Debt | $5,696 |
| Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio (maximum permitted incurrence is 7.00 to 1.00) | 5.73 |
(1) At any time any amounts are outstanding under our revolving credit facility, our maximum Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio cannot exceed 4.25 to 1.00.
(2) For our 2032 2L Notes the maximum permitted Second Lien incurrence is 4.5 to 1.00.
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| Earnings Release for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 | Page 13 of 13 |