Gray Media Inc. (GTN) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$4.49 +0.45% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $4.49

Gray Media Inc. (GTN) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 38/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D- • RED ALERT Cap $462.4M
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As of 2026-11-03, Gray Media Inc. (NYSE: GTN) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 38/100 at a spot price of $4.49 (+0.45% 1D, market cap $462.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 6/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, GTN ranks #94 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Communication Services sector (Broadcasting), GTN carries a Roarable D- (38/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 4.1%. By comparison, EVC (Entravision Communications Corporation) holds a E grade (25/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $562.0M) and IHRT (iHeartMedia Inc. (Class A)) posts a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $246.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, GTN leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while SBGI leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

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Per GTN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000043196), Gray Media Inc. generated $3.10B in revenue (-15.1% YoY), -$85.0M in net income, and $181.0M in free cash flow against $10.44B in total assets and $5.74B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $4.49 (-0.11%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-0.68% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 11/20 (D+) • 5.8% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D · Rk E
Cash (11)Whales (7)SEC (6)Macro (4)CEO (10)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-8.9% Base Target
$7 Bull$4 Base$3 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for GTN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±8.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (38/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY GTN SCORES 38/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+11/20 pts (29% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 5.8% FCF Margin ($181.0M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+10/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 50% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-0.68% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (48.6) create a -16 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
46
Grade D$4.50+2.9% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
43
Grade D$4.63-7.1% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
41
Grade D$4.30+4.4% Next Q
Current
38
Grade D-$4.49-7.8% Hist 90D α
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While GTN currently carries a cautious 38/100 (D-) rating due to Macro Regime Fit (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($4.64) and Max Pain ($4.71) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $6.76.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Cannibal Buyback (-0.68% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD
8.97% Total Yield
7.17% Cash ($0.32/yr) + 1.8% Buybacks
PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER
41/100 • ELEVATED PAYOUT WATCH
FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO
96% of FCF
8 consecutive years of payout growth
INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (12.5% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $32,473

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $2,913/yr
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GTN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -18.95%📐 WEDGE COMPRESSION COIL
2026-11-03O $4.47H $4.49L $4.47C $4.49VOL 845.0K
RES: $4.69SUP: $4.26SMA50: $4.64SMA200: $4.59
$5.79$5.18$4.57$3.97$3.36RES $4.69SUP $4.26$4.492026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
7.4%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -15.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Communication Services Rank #94 of 132 ⚔️ EVC vs GTN Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Communication Services Peer Comparison (GTN vs. EVC, IHRT, SSP, SBGI)

Industry: Broadcasting (24 Tracked Issuers)

Across 132 tracked Communication Services securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Gray Media Inc. (GTN) ranks #94 by composite RQD confidence (38/100, grade D-) and #77 by equity capitalization ($462.4M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, GTN leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while SBGI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and — gross margin. SBGI currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 49/100 (D) compared with GTN at 38/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
GTN ACTIVE
Gray Media Inc.
D- 38/100 — — 4.1% +0.45% $462.4M Benchmark Subject
EVC
Entravision Communications Corporation
E 25/100 — 58.9% -35.0% -2.87% $562.0M /evc-vs-gtn →
IHRT
iHeartMedia Inc. (Class A)
D 48/100 — — — +4.55% $246.0M /ihrt-vs-gtn →
SSP
E.W. Scripps Company (Class A)
D- 40/100 — — 3.8% +3.97% $242.8M /ssp-vs-gtn →
SBGI
Sinclair Inc. (Class A)
D 49/100 — — 85.0% +0.79% $925.7M /sbgi-vs-gtn →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000043196

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Gray Media Inc. (GTN) reported GAAP revenue of $3.10B (-15.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.64B , and -5.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$85.0M, operating cash flow of $289.0M, and free cash flow of $181.0M (-70.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, GTN closed FY2025 with $10.44B in total assets against $5.74B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.63, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $3.10B -$85.0M $289.0M $181.0M $10.44B $5.74B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $3.64B $375.0M $751.0M $608.0M $10.54B $5.60B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $3.28B -$76.0M $648.0M $648.0M — —

3. GTN Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is GTN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Gray Media Inc. (NYSE: GTN) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 38/100 at a spot price of $4.49 (+0.45% 1D, market cap $462.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 6/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, GTN ranks #94 in composite RQD confidence.

How does GTN compare to EVC and IHRT in the Communication Services sector?

Within the Communication Services sector (Broadcasting), GTN carries a Roarable D- (38/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 4.1%. By comparison, EVC (Entravision Communications Corporation) holds a E grade (25/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $562.0M) and IHRT (iHeartMedia Inc. (Class A)) posts a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $246.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, GTN leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while SBGI leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for GTN?

Per GTN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000043196), Gray Media Inc. generated $3.10B in revenue (-15.1% YoY), -$85.0M in net income, and $181.0M in free cash flow against $10.44B in total assets and $5.74B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is GTN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

GTN last traded at $4.49 (+0.45% on volume of 844,986 shares), positioning the stock -3.23% below its 50-day simple moving average ($4.64) and -2.18% below its 200-day simple moving average ($4.59). Across its 52-week range of $3.55 to $6.44, GTN sits at the 32.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 48.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.3% ($4.12 to $4.86).

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Does GTN pay a dividend and is it safe?

Gray Media Inc. (GTN) offers a 7.17% cash dividend yield ($0.32 annualized) and 8.97% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as ELEVATED PAYOUT WATCH.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 38/100 (D-) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

GTN — Gray Media Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:36:12Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, GTN scores 38 out of 100 with a letter grade of D-, labeled "Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 11/20 (ROIC 4.1%; FCF yield 0%); Whale 13F Flow at 7/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction at 10/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit at 4/20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet at 6/20 (Altman Z 0.63; Piotroski F 4/9; Debt/Equity 2.66). The weakest pillar is Macro Regime Fit, followed by Forensic Balance Sheet. For a prospective investor, the rating points to a leveraged issuer whose reported free cash flow yield is 0% and whose balance-sheet forensic scores sit in weak territory. Upside drivers cited in the source data are limited to the recent price move and the sell-side "Moderate Buy" headline; the rating itself does not identify a fundamental offset to the balance-sheet weakness. Valuation tradeoffs are visible in the Snapshot: the stock carries a 7.17% dividend yield alongside an EV/EBITDA of 12.1 and a negative net margin, so yield and leverage must be weighed together. This analysis is educational and is not personalized financial advice.

Business

Gray Media Inc. (GTN) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Communication Services sector, operating in the Broadcasting industry. Per the source profile, the company's market capitalization is $0.5B. Per the SEC financials, FY 2025 revenue was $3095.0M, indicating a broadcasting revenue base of that scale. The source data does not describe the specific products, customers, or revenue-generation mix beyond the sector and industry classification.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$3095.0M$392.0M$-85.0MN/A$181.0M$368.0M$5742.0M
FY 2024$3644.0M$851.0M$375.0MN/A$608.0M$135.0M$5601.0M
FY 2023$3281.0M$383.0M$-76.0MN/A$648.0MN/AN/A

Per the market data, operating margin is 12.7%, net margin is -2.7%, and gross margin is 0%. ROIC is 4.1%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 0.63 and the Piotroski F-Score is 4/9, with Debt/Equity at 2.66. Reported debt of $5742.0M in FY 2025 against cash of $368.0M reflects a leveraged balance sheet, and FY 2025 net income was negative.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news feed, six items reference GTN: a Yahoo Finance piece headlined "Gray Media (GTN) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why" (GREEN, CATALYST); a Seeking Alpha piece titled "Gray Media: 6.9% Yield Is Not Enough" (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE); a Yahoo Finance item on GTN gaining when the market dipped (GREEN, CATALYST); a MarketBeat item on the stock price breaking above its two hundred day moving average (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE); a Yahoo Finance item on investor attention (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE); and a MarketBeat item stating a "Moderate Buy" rating from sell-side brokerages (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE). The feed headlines describe the 6.9% yield critically and the moving-average break and brokerage rating constructively, but the source data does not provide the underlying figures for these items. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, there are no proprietary signals and no supply-chain links recorded. Per the market data, the price is up 4.2% on the day.

Open Questions

  • What drove the FY 2025 net loss of $-85.0M despite $392.0M of operating income, and how much of the gap reflects interest or other non-operating items the source does not itemize?
  • How does the company plan to service $5742.0M of reported debt given cash of $368.0M and FY 2025 free cash flow of $181.0M?
  • What are the terms, maturities, and covenants of the debt, and what is the timing of its refinancing?
  • What is the basis for the 7.17% dividend yield, and what is the sustainability of the distribution given negative net income?
  • What is the EPS trajectory, since EPS is reported as N/A across all periods and P/E cannot be computed?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is GTN (D- • RQD 38/100) a Buy at $4.47?

Welcome to the GTN (Gray Media Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 38/100 (Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow) in Broadcasting. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

SH ShortSeller_Dan Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $3.67 (-17.9%)
Spot @ $4.47

Pump the brakes on GTN — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on GTN, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with tightening sector spreads. Unless Gray Media Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

CA CashFlowKing Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $5.41 (+21.0%)
Spot @ $4.47

GTN cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on GTN, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Broadcasting and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $4.47 (52-wk range $3.55 - $6.44), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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