Gray Media Lifts Q3 Political Ad Guidance to $188-$195M and Raises Revenue Floor
GTN sits 29% above its 52-week low of $3.553.
Summary
Gray Media raised Q3 political advertising guidance to $188-$195 million and lifted the low end of total revenue guidance to $950 million, while lowering corporate expense expectations and projecting no revolver borrowings at quarter-end.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · GTN
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Political Ad Guidance Raised
Q3 2026 political advertising guidance was raised to $188-$195 million, up from $165-$185 million, reflecting stronger-than-expected political ad spending.
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Total Revenue Floor Lifted
The low end of total revenue guidance was raised from $935 million to $950 million; the high end remains unchanged at $965 million.
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Expense Guidance Lowered
Corporate and administrative expense guidance was reduced from $35-$40 million to $30-$35 million, improving expected operating leverage.
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Liquidity Position Strengthened
The company expects no outstanding borrowings under its Revolving Credit Facility as of September 30, 2026, with approximately $379 million in AR securitization capacity.
Analysis · GTN · Technology
Stronger-than-expected political ad spending drove Gray Media to raise its Q3 2026 political advertising guidance to $188-$195 million, up from $165-$185 million, and lift the low end of total revenue guidance to $950 million. The company also lowered its corporate expense outlook and expects zero revolver borrowings at quarter-end. This meaningful upward revision comes as the company prepares for lender meetings to potentially refinance its credit facility.
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