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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Triton Digital Announces U.S. Podcast Ranker Data for June 2025
NEW YORK, July 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Triton Digital®, the global technology and services provider to the digital audio, podcast, and broadcast radio industries, announced today the release of its June 2025 U.S. Podcast Ranker data, as measured by Triton's Podcast Metrics measurement service for the reporting period of June 2, 2025 – June 29, 2025. The rankings for the Top Sales Networks Report were iHeart Audience Network at #1 (garnering 68.7M Average Weekly Downloads and 19.2M Average Weekly Users), NPR ranking at #2 (garnering 27.6M Average Weekly Downloads and 7.2M Average Weekly Users), and Audacy Podcast Network at #3 (garnering 14.7M Average Weekly Downloads and 5.5M Average Weekly Users). In June, the top three podcasts based on downloads also remained the same for a third month, with "NPR News Now" (NPR) again at #1, "Up First" (NPR) landing at #2, and "Stuff You Should Know" (iHeart Audience Network) at #3. Continuing this trend, the top three podcasts based on weekly average listeners ranked the same for a third month, with "NPR News Now" (NPR) repeating at #1, "Up First" (NPR) resting at #2, and "Shawn Ryan Show" (Cumulus Podcast Network) at #3. Debuting shows for both downloads and listeners included "This American Life" (NPR), "Relatos de la Noche" (iHeart Audience Network), and "What Happened to Talina Zar" (iHeart Audience Network). Download-only debuts included "Garage Logic" (Gamut Podcast Network) and "Murder: True Crime Stories" (Audacy Podcast Network), while listener-only debuts included "News Reports" (LAist Studios), "The David Rutherford Show" (iHeart Audience Network), "Newshour" (BBC), "Your Daily Prayer" (Salem Podcast Network), and more. The Top Sales Network Reports are ranked by Average Weekly Downloads and Average Weekly Users in accordance with v2.2 of the IAB Podcast Technical Measurement Guidelines. Participating Sales Networks include content owners/creators and sales representation organizations. Certified by the IAB Tech Lab, Triton's Podcast Metrics eliminates inconsistent measurement practices and self-reported data, providing content creators, marketers, media buyers, and the audio industry at large with validated and transparent podcast audience data. Any sales network or publisher with an audience in the United States is eligible to participate in the U.S. Podcast Report. To learn more, contact: solutions@ About Triton Digital Triton Digital® is the global technology and services leader to the digital audio, podcast, and broadcast radio industries. Operating in more than 80 countries, Triton provides innovative technology that enables broadcasters, podcasters, and online music services to build their audience, maximize revenue, and streamline their day-to-day operations. In addition, Triton powers the global online audio industry with Webcast Metrics®, the leading streaming audio measurement service and Podcast Metrics, one of the first IAB certified podcast measurement services in the industry. With unparalleled integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability, Triton remains committed to connecting audio, audience, and advertisers to continuously fuel the growth of the global audio industry. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Press Contact triton@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Roku, Inc. (ROKU) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Roku (ROKU) is one of the stocks most watched by visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock. Over the past month, shares of this video streaming company have returned +16.7%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.5% change. During this period, the Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry, which Roku falls in, has gained 2.6%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction? Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision. Here at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock. Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements. Roku is expected to post a loss of $0.15 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +37.5%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged. The consensus earnings estimate of -$0.17 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +80.9%. This estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $0.7 indicates a change of +515% from what Roku is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged. Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Roku is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate: Even though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial. In the case of Roku, the consensus sales estimate of $1.07 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +10.6%. The $4.55 billion and $5.07 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +10.5% and +11.4%, respectively. Roku reported revenues of $1.02 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +15.8%. EPS of -$0.19 for the same period compares with -$0.35 a year ago. Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +1.61%. The EPS surprise was +29.63%. The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period. No investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance. Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is. As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued. Roku is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade. The facts discussed here and much other information on might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Roku. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Roku, Inc. 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Globe and Mail
28-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Roku Stock Plunges 10% in 3 Months: Should You Buy the Dip or Wait?
Roku ROKU shares have lost 10.3% in the trailing three months, underperforming the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector and the Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry's growth of 2.6% and 14.4%, respectively. The dip in Roku's shares can be attributed to investor concerns around potential tariff impacts on the company's Devices segment. Although Roku's TV unit sales might decline slightly as a possible outcome of tariffs, it is unlikely to hurt the company's market share. Roku has a diversified manufacturing strategy. It manufactures in multiple countries, which provides the company with agility and flexibility to help mitigate the effects of tariffs. Additionally, the company has already implemented some minor price adjustments and it does not expect any significant change to its gross profit in the Devices segment. If TV prices rise due to tariffs and consumer demand dips, Roku's streaming players offer an easy, affordable way for users to upgrade and extend the life of their existing TVs without needing to invest in a new one. ROKU's 3 Month Price Performance Roku Benefits From Frndly TV Acquisition On May 2, Roku announced that it had entered into an agreement to acquire Frndly TV. This acquisition is a strategic step to expand its subscription offerings and deepen user engagement on its platform. Frndly TV is a fast-growing 'skinny bundle' service with a loyal viewer base. It offers popular linear channels like Hallmark, Lifetime and A&E, which are genres that strongly resonate with traditional TV audiences, making the shift to streaming. Roku sees Frndly TV not just as a content addition but as a growth asset. The acquisition is expected to be EBITDA-margin accretive in its first full year, signaling financial upside alongside strategic value. What makes the deal particularly synergistic is Roku's ability to scale Frndly TV across its ecosystem. By embedding it into its platform, Roku will enhance both its content bundle and advertising proposition. Roku's Ad Business Grows Amid Fierce Competition Roku operates in a highly competitive advertising industry and competes for revenues with other companies that have launched ad-supported streaming. Some of these companies include Netflix NFLX, Warner Bros. Discovery WBD and Disney DIS. Since its launch, Netflix's ad-supported tier reached 70 million global monthly users as of late 2024, while Warner Bros. Discovery expanded its ad-supported tier on Max to more than 45 countries in the past 15 months. As of January this year, Disney had approximately 157 million global monthly active users watching ad-supported content across its streaming platforms. Shares of Netflix have returned 24.4% in the trailing three months, while Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney have lost 13.3% and 0.3%, respectively. Despite this pressure, Roku's ad-supported streaming business continued to deliver strong momentum in the first quarter of 2025, driven by its expanding platform scale and innovative advertising strategies. Platform revenues grew 17% year over year to $881 million, supported by both video advertising and streaming services distribution. Roku's reach now exceeds half of all U.S. broadband households, with its Home Screen serving as the lead-in for TV for more than 125 million people daily. The Roku Channel became the #2 app on the platform by engagement, with streaming hours up 84% year over year and more than 85% of viewing occurring through Roku's curated interface. Ad activities outside the Media & Entertainment vertical outperformed the U.S. OTT ad market, aided by integrations with Adobe and INCRMNTAL. With tools like Roku Ads Manager and flexible buying options, Roku continues to solidify its standing in the ad-supported streaming space. Roku Reaffirms Guidance for 2025 For 2025, Roku reaffirmed its guidance for Platform revenues of $3.95 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $350 million. Platform gross margin is expected to be approximately 52%. Devices revenues and gross profit are expected to remain consistent with 2024 levels. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 total revenues is pegged at $4.55 billion, suggesting year-over-year growth of 10.54%. The consensus mark for 2025 loss is pinned at 17 cents per share, which has narrowed by 39.3% over the past 30 days, indicating growth of 80.9% from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. Roku's earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 51.15%. Although the company's price-to-cash flow ratio of 33.94X is slightly ahead of the Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry average of 32.98X, this premium valuation reflects investor confidence in the company's growth potential for the rest of 2025. ROKU's Price/Cash Flow Ratio Here's Why You Should Buy ROKU Stock Despite the recent share price pressure, Roku's long-term outlook remains strong. The company continues to grow its platform revenues, expand user engagement and innovate across advertising and content. Its acquisition of Frndly TV adds strategic depth to its subscription offerings, while its diversified manufacturing strategy helps mitigate tariff risks. With a promising 2025 guidance, rising ad momentum and strong performance from The Roku Channel, Roku is well-positioned to thrive in a competitive streaming landscape. As it scales its platform and improves monetization, Roku offers solid growth potential for investors looking beyond market headwinds. ROKU currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and has a Growth Score of A, a favorable combination that offers a strong investment opportunity, per the Zacks proprietary methodology. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and Sells We're not kidding. Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent. Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators, and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone. See Stocks Now >> Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. 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