IHRT
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iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) closed at $3.24 as of 2026-02-02, trading 19.6% below its 200-week moving average of $4.03. This places IHRT in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -21.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 53, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 296 weeks of data, IHRT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 2 times. On average, these episodes lasted 110 weeks. Historically, investors who bought IHRT at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +165.5%.
With a market cap of $487 million, IHRT is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 25.4%, which is notably high. The stock trades at -0.3x book value.
Share count has increased 3.5% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 5.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in IHRT would have grown to $45, compared to $243 for the S&P 500. IHRT has returned -12.8% annualized vs 16.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: IHRT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After IHRT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 2 historical episodes, buying IHRT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +100.5% after 12 months (median +274.0%), compared to +22.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 50% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -39.5% vs +29.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment IHRT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
IHRT has crossed below its 200-week MA 2 times with an average 1-year return of +165.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Nov 2020 | 24 | 48.4% | +165.5% | -65.3% |
| May 2022 | Ongoing | 197+ | 92.1% | Ongoing | -76.9% |
| Average | 110 | — | +165.5% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02