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Cumulus Media Q1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 4, 2026, to implement a prepackaged restructuring plan supported by major creditors, aiming to comprehensively restructure debt and emerge as a reorganized entity.
Bankruptcy court confirmed the restructuring plan on April 15, 2026; existing equity will be canceled, and new equity and convertible notes will be issued to debt holders.
Operations continue as debtor-in-possession, with vendor and employee payments maintained and critical vendor relationships preserved.
The company is awaiting FCC approval for its court-confirmed Chapter 11 reorganization plan.
Net revenue for Q1 2026 was $164.4 million, down 12.2% year-over-year from Q1 2025.
Financial highlights
Net revenue for Q1 2026 was $164.4 million, down 12.2% year-over-year, primarily due to declines in spot, network, and digital revenues.
Net loss for Q1 2026 was $16.9 million, an improvement from a $32.4 million loss in Q1 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2026 was $2.7 million, down from $3.5 million in Q1 2025, a 23.6% decrease year-over-year.
Operating loss increased to $26.4 million from $14.8 million year-over-year.
Cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2026, were $57.6 million.
Outlook and guidance
The company’s ability to continue as a going concern is contingent on successful implementation of the restructuring plan; substantial doubt exists regarding its ability to meet obligations over the next 12 months.
Upon emergence, new debt and equity structure will be in place, with no plans to relist equity on major exchanges.
Management remains focused on leveraging core strengths and driving long-term value creation while awaiting regulatory approvals for the reorganization plan.
- Revenue and EBITDA fell, but net loss narrowed as restructuring and Chapter 11 began.CMLS
Q4 202510 Apr 2026 - Q2 revenue fell 2.5% as digital grew, net loss widened, and debt maturities were extended.CMLS
Q2 20242 Feb 2026 - Digital and DMS growth offset ad declines; debt exchange extended maturities and cut costs.CMLS
Q3 202417 Jan 2026 - Digital and DMS growth offset ad market weakness as cost cuts and refinancing improved flexibility.CMLS
Q4 202425 Dec 2025 - Proxy outlines major governance reforms, executive pay cuts, and ESG progress, with key votes ahead.CMLS
Proxy Filing2 Dec 2025 - Revenue fell 6.4% as digital and DMS growth offset radio declines; shares move to OTCQB.CMLS
Q1 202525 Nov 2025 - Digital marketing services grew 38% as net revenue fell 9.2% and cost cuts improved liquidity.CMLS
Q2 202523 Nov 2025 - Revenue and EBITDA declined, but digital marketing surged 34% and cost cuts improved liquidity.CMLS
Q3 20254 Nov 2025
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