Risk factor
Considerable default risk
Profitability factor
Weak growth
About
TEGNA Inc. operates as a media company in the United States. The company operates television stations that deliver television programming and digital content. It offers news content to consumers across various platforms, including online, mobile, and social platforms; owns and operates multicast networks under the names True Crime Network, Quest, and Twist that offer on-demand episodes of shows; and operates VAULT Studios, which provides true crime and investigative content in the form of podcasts and original television programs. The company also provides solutions for advertisers through TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS). TMS delivers results for advertisers across television and digital platforms, as well as over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion OTT advertising network. As of February 28, 2022, it operated 64 television stations in 51 markets. The company was formerly known as Gannett Co., Inc. and changed its name to TEGNA Inc. in June 2015. TEGNA Inc. was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is slightly 'cheaper' than its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'cheap' on P/E, neutral on EV/EBITDA, reasonably priced
Target Price
The average target price of TGNA is 22 and suggests 10% upside potential. Usually, this means a HOLD recommendation among investment firms. This neutral recommendation su