Beasley Broadcast(US:BBGI) Prnewswireยท2025-05-07 11:00Core Viewpoint - Beasley Broadcast Group reported a decline in net revenue and an operating loss for the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to a soft advertising market and the closure of certain divisions, despite some growth in digital revenue and strategic cost management efforts [1][3][5]. Financial Performance - Net revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $48.9 million, a decrease of 10.1% from $54.4 million in the same period of 2024 [2][3]. - The operating loss increased to $2.0 million in Q1 2025 from a loss of $1.1 million in Q1 2024, driven by a $5.5 million reduction in net revenue [4]. - The net loss for the first quarter of 2025 was approximately $2.7 million, or $1.50 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $8 thousand, or $0.01 per diluted share, in Q1 2024 [5][21]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $1.1 million, up from $0.9 million in Q1 2024, reflecting the benefits of strategic streamlining initiatives [6]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from new business accounted for 18% of net revenue, while local revenue, including digital packages sold locally, represented 71% of total revenue [7]. - Digital revenue was $10.8 million, comparable to the first quarter of 2024, but increased by 6% year-over-year on a same-station basis, accounting for 22% of net revenue [7][8]. - The digital segment operating margin was reported at 18%, indicating a strong performance in this area [8]. Strategic Initiatives - The company emphasized its ongoing transformation and resilience in its core strategy, focusing on cost management and digital business growth to navigate macroeconomic challenges [7][8]. - Management expressed optimism about the scalability of its digital platform and the impact of strategic investments on long-term value creation for shareholders [8].