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Townsquare Media, Vestis, and Ashland: 3 Under-the-Radar Stocks to Watch
247Wallst· 2026-03-13 11:26
Group 1: Townsquare Media - Townsquare Media (NYSE: TSQ) is transitioning to a digital business model, with digital revenue now accounting for 55% of total net revenue [1] - Q3 2025 revenue decreased by 7.4% year-over-year to $106.76 million, but excluding political advertising, the decline was only 4.5% [1] - The company reported an EPS of $0.05, beating the estimate of $0.03, and the stock has increased by 43.45% year-to-date [1] - Management has been actively buying shares, with CEO Bill Wilson purchasing over 700,000 units at $5.41 per share [1] - The stock trades at $7.17, with a trailing P/E of 6x and a dividend yield of approximately 10.8% [1] Group 2: Vestis - Vestis (NYSE: VSTS) specializes in renting uniforms and workplace supplies, having spun out of Aramark in late 2023 [1] - Free cash flow surged to $28.3 million in Q1 FY2026, a significant increase from nearly zero in the prior year [1] - Operating cash flow reached $37.69 million, and adjusted EBITDA grew from $64.66 million in Q4 2025 to $70.38 million in Q1 FY2026 [1] - The company aims for at least $75 million in annual cost savings by the end of FY2026 [1] - Despite improvements, revenue fell 3% year-over-year to $663.39 million, and net leverage remains high at 4.83x [1] Group 3: Ashland - Ashland (NYSE: ASH) produces specialty chemicals for pharmaceuticals, personal care, and industrial applications [1] - Life Sciences revenue increased by 4% year-over-year to $139 million, with segment adjusted EBITDA rising 11% to $31 million [1] - Free cash flow was reported at $111 million, aided by a $103 million tax refund from a divestiture [1] - The company narrowed its FY2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $400 million to $420 million, targeting double-digit adjusted EPS growth [1] - The stock is currently trading at $50.98, down 12.53% year-to-date, with an analyst consensus price target of $68 [1]