A reverse stock split couldn't save the satellite radio stock.Shares of Sirius XM Holdings (SIRI 1.58%) were heading lower last month as investors seemed to balk at its reverse split after it was spun off from Liberty Media.Some Wall Street analysts also weighed in with mixed commentary on the stock. According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, the stock finished September down 28%.As you can see from the chart, the stock fell sharply in the first half of the month as the broad market pulled back ...

The stock looks like a bargain and pays a nearly 5% dividend.Last month, Sirius XM (SIRI -1.94%) completed a series of complex spin-off and merger changes involving privately held Liberty Media. The result consolidates ownership under one ticker, allowing the new company to function independently. Additionally, Sirius XM conducted a 1-for-10 reverse stock split to lift a falling share price in hopes of shedding the stigma that comes when stocks spend years scraping along at low prices.The stock price initia ...

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Core Insights - Sirius XM Holdings has seen a significant stock price decline of approximately 48% over the past year, contrasting with a 33% gain in the S&P 500 [1] - The company operates two main segments: satellite radio and streaming services, with the satellite radio segment facing intense competition and subscriber losses [2][3] Satellite Radio Segment - The satellite radio division generates revenue primarily from subscription fees, which are more stable than advertising revenue but are currently under pressure due to competition from free radio [2] - Self-paying subscribers decreased by about 100,000 in Q2, resulting in a total of under 31.5 million, down from 31.9 million a year ago, contributing to a 5% revenue decline to $1.6 billion [2] Streaming Business - The Pandora streaming service has seen a slight increase in monthly active users, rising to 45.1 million from 45 million in the previous quarter, but down from 47.4 million a year ago [3] - Advertising revenue remained flat at $400 million, leading to a total revenue of $538 million, which is a modest year-over-year growth of 1.9% [4] Overall Financial Performance - The overall revenue for Sirius XM dropped by 3.2% to $2.2 billion, with the streaming business representing 25% of total revenue, insufficient to offset declines in the satellite segment [4] - Management has successfully reduced operating costs by 5.5% to under $1.7 billion, allowing net income to grow by 1.9% to $316 million, but revenue growth remains a challenge [5] Investment Considerations - Sirius XM offers a dividend yield of 4.4%, significantly higher than the S&P 500's 1.3%, with a payout ratio of 28%, indicating dividends are currently secure [6] - The stock's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio has decreased from 16 to 7 over the past year, while the S&P 500's P/E ratio increased from 23 to 29, suggesting a cheaper valuation [6] - Despite the attractive dividend, the company faces challenges such as subscriber losses and lower revenue, leading to a cautious investment outlook [6]

Group 1 - SiriusXM plans to release its third quarter 2024 operating and financial results on October 31, 2024 [1] - An investor call will be held on the same day at 8:00 a.m. ET [1] - A webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Relations section of the SiriusXM website [1] Group 2 - SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America with a diverse portfolio including subscription services, ad-supported streaming, and podcasts [2] - The company reaches a combined monthly audience of approximately 150 million listeners [2] - SiriusXM offers a wide range of content across music, talk, news, and sports [2]

SiriusXM (SIRI) finds itself at a critical juncture in 2024. The satellite radio giant has experienced a dramatic 56.8% decline in its stock price year to date, underperforming the broader Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector’s return of 4.9% and raising questions about its future prospects and whether this presents a prime buying opportunity for astute investors.SiriusXM's recent stock decline due to market volatility, interest rate concerns and digital media disruption arguably offers an attractive entry p ...

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The most-anticipated reverse stock split of 2024 is looking mighty enticing from an investment standpoint.Although nothing has been more popular with the investing community than artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024, the euphoria surrounding stock splits can, arguably, give AI a run for its money.A stock split is a tool publicly traded companies have at their disposal that gives them the option of adjusting their share price and outstanding share count by the same factor. Keep in mind that stock splits are ...

Cooper and her popular "Call Her Daddy" podcast are joining a company in Berkshire Hathaway's stock portfolio.What does a 30-year-old podcast star have in common with a 94-year-old investing legend? On the surface, not much.Alex Cooper rose to fame through the creation of the Call Her Daddy podcast, which interviews high-profile celebrities and focuses on a range of topics including sex, relationships, and mental health.Warren Buffett, on the other hand, made his name through the conglomerate he has run for ...

Buffett's aggressive purchase of this stock has nothing to do with its recent reverse stock split.Warren Buffett bought only seven stocks for Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio in the second quarter of 2024. He seemed to be especially enthusiastic about Sirius XM Holdings (SIRI 3.87%), increasing Berkshire's stake by 262%.Rest assured that Sirius XM's 1-for-10 reverse stock split conducted earlier this month had nothing to do with Buffett's purchase of more shares. The legendary investor might have liked the re ...