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alphai earnings readSecond Quarter 2026 · AUG 14Cumulus Media Reports Operating Results for the Second Quarter 2026Verdict: weak

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Appeals Court Clears Path For Next Round Of Cumulus-Nielsen Fight.

A federal appeals court is set to issue a mandate that could send the dispute between Cumulus Media and Nielsen back to U.S. District Court. The focus will shift to Nielsen's charges for radio ratings access. Cumulus argues Nielsen's rates are unreasonable, while both companies continue negotiations. A deadline in September adds urgency to the resolution.

Cumulus Media Gains FCC Clearance In Chapter 11 Restructuring.

Cumulus Media received FCC approval to transfer licenses to new shareholders, a key step in its Chapter 11 restructuring. The company committed to maintaining newsroom staffing for two years. The plan eliminates $592M in debt and reduces annual interest expenses by $49M, transferring ownership to lenders.

FCC Approves Cumulus Media’s Chapter 11 Reorganization

The FCC approved Cumulus Media's Chapter 11 reorganization plan, clearing a major hurdle for the company to exit bankruptcy and reduce $600M in debt. CEO Mary Berner pledged to maintain newsroom staffing levels for two years. Cumulus, the third-largest U.S. radio group, filed for bankruptcy in April and aims to restructure with lenders taking 95% control.

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FCC Approves Cumulus Media’s Chapter 11 Reorganization

The FCC approved Cumulus Media's Chapter 11 reorganization plan, clearing a major hurdle for the company to exit bankruptcy and reduce $600M in debt. CEO Mary Berner pledged to maintain newsroom staffing levels for two years. Cumulus, the third-largest U.S. radio group, filed for bankruptcy in April and aims to restructure with lenders taking 95% control.

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FCC OKs New Cumulus Owners; Berner Pledges Newsroom Stability

Cumulus Media received FCC approval to transfer licenses to new shareholders, following a pledge to maintain newsroom staffing for two years. CEO Mary Berner emphasized commitment to public interest and localism. Alden Global Capital's Heath Freeman will hold a 31.86% voting interest. Cumulus exited bankruptcy in April, with reorganization aimed at financial strengthening.

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Cumulus Media Q2 Net Revenue Down 9.7%

Cumulus Media reported Q2 2026 net revenue of $167.9 million, down 9.7% year over year, and a net loss of $9.2 million versus a $12.8 million loss in Q2 2025. Broadcast spot revenue fell to $81.5 million, network revenue to $21.4 million, while digital revenue was $38.7 million, roughly flat. The company is awaiting FCC approval to exit Chapter 11.

Cumulus: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Cumulus Media Inc. (CMLSQ) reported a second-quarter loss of $9.2 million, or 52 cents per share. The Atlanta-based radio station owner posted revenue of $167.9 million for the quarter, according to the company’s results cited by Zacks Investment Research.

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Cumulus Narrows Losses While Cutting Deep in Chapter 11

Cumulus Media reported Q2 net loss of $9.2M, improving from $12.8M a year earlier. Revenue fell 9.7% to $167.9M, with broadcast radio down 13.2% to $102.9M. The company cut content costs and SG&A and is in Chapter 11 since March 4, with $1.04B liabilities subject to compromise. It seeks FCC approval to emerge by Oct. 27.

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CUMULUS MEDIA INC (CMLS): Results of Operations and Financial Condition

CUMULUS MEDIA INC (CMLS) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Cumulus Media Reports Operating Results for the Second Quarter 2026 ATLANTA, GA — August 14, 2026: Cumulus Media Inc. (OTC: CMLS.Q) (the "Company," "Cumulus Media," "we," "us," or "our") today announced operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Mary G. B

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Cumulus and Nielsen Spar Over Injunction Enforcement

Cumulus Media said Nielsen has not complied with a preliminary antitrust injunction. A Dec. order by SDNY Judge Jeannette Vargas was upheld by the Second Circuit on July 13, but enforcement is delayed because the appellate mandate has not issued and Nielsen’s rehearing petition is pending. Vargas ordered supplemental briefs on whether she can enforce before the mandate; Nielsen also argues mootness via a July 31 pricing offer.

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