Cumulus Media Inc Cl A (CMLS)

$0.15 -0.04 (-20.63%)
Market Cap 6.89M
Revenue (ttm) 827.08M
Net Income (ttm) -283.25M
EPS (ttm) N/A
PE Ratio 0.00
Forward PE N/A
Profit Margin -34.25%
Debt to Equity Ratio 125.00
Volume 552,500
Avg Vol 528,620
Day's Range N/A - N/A
Shares Out 17.23M
Stochastic %K 48%
Beta 1.17
Analysts Hold
Price Target $10.00

Company Profile

Cumulus Media Inc., an audio-first media company, owns and operates radio stations in the United States. The company owns and operates stations in various markets, as well as affiliated stations through Westwood One. Its content portfolio includes sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from various brands, including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, CNN, Infinity Sports Network, AP News, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and other partners. In addition, the company offers digital mar...

Industry: Broadcasting
Sector: Communication Services
Phone: 404 949 0700
Address:
780 Johnson Ferry Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, United States
MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 20 at 6:42 PM
$CMLS Here is Nielson deffence; 😄😁😆😆😅😅🤣😂😂😂😂🤣😅 Warning of Product Retirement: Nielsen executives recently stated in court filings that if they cannot enforce their bundling policy to recover costs, they might be forced to retire the "Nationwide" radio ratings product entirely. This would be a massive disruption to the radio industry, as "Nationwide" is the primary currency for national ad sales. I guess they will open an Ice cream shop Instead!!! 😄😁😆😆🤣🤣😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😅😆
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 20 at 3:48 PM
$CMLS Nielson is getting ready to right a check to cumulus media soon. Me 😁 like We are talking to the tune of $45 to $60 Million. Money, Money, Money, My favorite 😍 song. The second court of appeal should issue Their decision to affirm Judge Vargas's Rule. That is pretty much the last nail in Nielson's Case. Should hear this week, if not today.
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 19 at 5:38 PM
$CMLS What nielson is saying is alike a Kid saying that they wont eat their dinner, If they can not play X BOX!!! 😁😆😅🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣😅 GREAT STRATEGY!!
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 19 at 5:36 PM
$CMLS What’s at Stake? ​Nielsen has claimed that if they lose this appeal, they may be forced to "retire the Nationwide report" entirely, arguing that without the "tying policy," the product is no longer economically sustainable. Cumulus, meanwhile, argues that a loss for them would lead to "irreparable harm" and potential financial ruin for their Westwood One network. ​Current Status: As of today, the injunction is active. Nielsen is currently prohibited from charging "commercially unreasonable" rates for its standalone national data for the 2026 Cycle.
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 19 at 5:32 PM
$CMLS We should hear from the second court of appeal very very soon. Nielson's monopoly is OVER. ME LIKE 😁
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 19 at 5:31 PM
$CMLS Likelihood of a Decision Against Nielsen: High ​The legal momentum is currently strongly in favor of Cumulus Media. ​District Court Findings: On December 30, 2025, Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled that Cumulus has a "strong likelihood of succeeding on the merits" of its antitrust claims. The court found that Nielsen likely used a "coercive" tying arrangement to force broadcasters to buy local ratings data to access national data. ​The "Price Gouge" Evidence: The court noted that when Cumulus tried to buy national data alone, Nielsen quoted a price roughly 10 times higher than previous rates. The judge categorized this as a "constructive tie" and a violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act. ​Denied Stay: On January 12, 2026, the District Court denied Nielsen’s request to stay (pause) the injunction during the appeal, stating Nielsen failed to show it was likely to win the appeal. This is a strong signal that the lower court believes its ruling is legally sound and will be upheld.
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deeepsea
deeepsea Jan. 17 at 2:38 AM
$CMLS I’ve watched this for a while. Time is now?
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 16 at 1:20 PM
$CMLS Why today is "Judgment Day" for Nielsen ​If the Second Circuit refuses to step in today, Nielsen loses its leverage. They would have to immediately start billing Cumulus at the lower rate (capped at the highest rate paid by any other broadcaster in 2026) while the long legal process plays out in the background.
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 16 at 1:19 PM
$CMLS Timeline for the Second Circuit's Response: ​Emergency Ruling (Likely by Monday/Tuesday): Because the lower court's stay expires today, the Second Circuit will likely issue a "ruling on the stay" very quickly—often within 24 to 72 hours—to decide if the injunction should be paused while they review the full appeal. ​Full Appeal Briefing (February – March 2026): If the case proceeds on a standard "expedited" track, both sides will spend the next 6–8 weeks filing massive legal briefs. ​Oral Arguments (April – May 2026): We expect the Second Circuit judges to actually hear the oral arguments in mid-spring. A final decision on whether the injunction was legal would follow a few months later.
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 16 at 1:18 PM
$CMLS ​What is happening right now (Jan 16, 2026): ​The Deadline: Nielsen was given until today to file an emergency motion for a stay with the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. ​The Goal: Nielsen is asking the Second Circuit to "freeze" the District Court's injunction. If the Second Circuit doesn't act today, Nielsen will be legally forced—starting tomorrow—to provide Cumulus with standalone national data at the court-mandated "reasonable" price. ​The Filing: Nielsen’s legal team (Gibson Dunn) is expected to file their emergency papers at any moment (if they haven't already). They are arguing that being forced to lower their prices and change their "Network Policy" causes them "irreparable harm" by disrupting their entire 2026 business model.
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 20 at 6:42 PM
$CMLS Here is Nielson deffence; 😄😁😆😆😅😅🤣😂😂😂😂🤣😅 Warning of Product Retirement: Nielsen executives recently stated in court filings that if they cannot enforce their bundling policy to recover costs, they might be forced to retire the "Nationwide" radio ratings product entirely. This would be a massive disruption to the radio industry, as "Nationwide" is the primary currency for national ad sales. I guess they will open an Ice cream shop Instead!!! 😄😁😆😆🤣🤣😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😅😆
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 20 at 3:48 PM
$CMLS Nielson is getting ready to right a check to cumulus media soon. Me 😁 like We are talking to the tune of $45 to $60 Million. Money, Money, Money, My favorite 😍 song. The second court of appeal should issue Their decision to affirm Judge Vargas's Rule. That is pretty much the last nail in Nielson's Case. Should hear this week, if not today.
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 19 at 5:38 PM
$CMLS What nielson is saying is alike a Kid saying that they wont eat their dinner, If they can not play X BOX!!! 😁😆😅🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣😅 GREAT STRATEGY!!
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 19 at 5:36 PM
$CMLS What’s at Stake? ​Nielsen has claimed that if they lose this appeal, they may be forced to "retire the Nationwide report" entirely, arguing that without the "tying policy," the product is no longer economically sustainable. Cumulus, meanwhile, argues that a loss for them would lead to "irreparable harm" and potential financial ruin for their Westwood One network. ​Current Status: As of today, the injunction is active. Nielsen is currently prohibited from charging "commercially unreasonable" rates for its standalone national data for the 2026 Cycle.
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 19 at 5:32 PM
$CMLS We should hear from the second court of appeal very very soon. Nielson's monopoly is OVER. ME LIKE 😁
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 19 at 5:31 PM
$CMLS Likelihood of a Decision Against Nielsen: High ​The legal momentum is currently strongly in favor of Cumulus Media. ​District Court Findings: On December 30, 2025, Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled that Cumulus has a "strong likelihood of succeeding on the merits" of its antitrust claims. The court found that Nielsen likely used a "coercive" tying arrangement to force broadcasters to buy local ratings data to access national data. ​The "Price Gouge" Evidence: The court noted that when Cumulus tried to buy national data alone, Nielsen quoted a price roughly 10 times higher than previous rates. The judge categorized this as a "constructive tie" and a violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act. ​Denied Stay: On January 12, 2026, the District Court denied Nielsen’s request to stay (pause) the injunction during the appeal, stating Nielsen failed to show it was likely to win the appeal. This is a strong signal that the lower court believes its ruling is legally sound and will be upheld.
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deeepsea
deeepsea Jan. 17 at 2:38 AM
$CMLS I’ve watched this for a while. Time is now?
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 16 at 1:20 PM
$CMLS Why today is "Judgment Day" for Nielsen ​If the Second Circuit refuses to step in today, Nielsen loses its leverage. They would have to immediately start billing Cumulus at the lower rate (capped at the highest rate paid by any other broadcaster in 2026) while the long legal process plays out in the background.
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 16 at 1:19 PM
$CMLS Timeline for the Second Circuit's Response: ​Emergency Ruling (Likely by Monday/Tuesday): Because the lower court's stay expires today, the Second Circuit will likely issue a "ruling on the stay" very quickly—often within 24 to 72 hours—to decide if the injunction should be paused while they review the full appeal. ​Full Appeal Briefing (February – March 2026): If the case proceeds on a standard "expedited" track, both sides will spend the next 6–8 weeks filing massive legal briefs. ​Oral Arguments (April – May 2026): We expect the Second Circuit judges to actually hear the oral arguments in mid-spring. A final decision on whether the injunction was legal would follow a few months later.
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 16 at 1:18 PM
$CMLS ​What is happening right now (Jan 16, 2026): ​The Deadline: Nielsen was given until today to file an emergency motion for a stay with the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. ​The Goal: Nielsen is asking the Second Circuit to "freeze" the District Court's injunction. If the Second Circuit doesn't act today, Nielsen will be legally forced—starting tomorrow—to provide Cumulus with standalone national data at the court-mandated "reasonable" price. ​The Filing: Nielsen’s legal team (Gibson Dunn) is expected to file their emergency papers at any moment (if they haven't already). They are arguing that being forced to lower their prices and change their "Network Policy" causes them "irreparable harm" by disrupting their entire 2026 business model.
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 15 at 4:19 PM
$CMLS Ask is fake!😁
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 15 at 2:40 PM
$CMLS BOTTOM LINE; Nielsen needs to get their check book out by Next week, Or risk losing it all. IMHO, They will get on their knees And ask judge Vargas to reduce the Damages that they must pay to Cumulus media in their ANTI TRUST CASE. Even that wont help them, As the law is very simple and clear. 3 TIMES THE DAMAGES IS THE LAW.😁 ME LIKE ALOT.😁
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 15 at 2:36 PM
$CMLS 2. Can Nielsen appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court? ​Yes, but it is not a "right." They would have to file a Petition for a Writ of Certiorari. ​The Process: If the Second Circuit rules against Nielsen, Nielsen has 90 days to ask the Supreme Court to hear the case. ​The Odds: The Supreme Court is extremely selective. They receive roughly 7,000–8,000 petitions a year and only agree to hear about 1% to 2% (usually 70–80 cases). ​What makes them take a case? The Supreme Court usually only steps in if: ​There is a "Circuit Split" (e.g., if the Second Circuit says "this is legal tying" but the Ninth Circuit in California has said the opposite in a similar case). ​The case involves a major national issue of federal law that hasn't been settled. ​Stay Requests: Nielsen could also ask the Supreme Court for an "emergency stay" of the injunction while they decide whether to take the case, but these are rarely granted unless the harm is truly irreversible (like a death penalty case.😁
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 15 at 2:34 PM
$CMLS ​1. How often does the Second Circuit side with the District Court? ​In the federal system, there is a strong "affirmation bias." Appellate courts generally defer to the trial judge’s findings of fact, especially in complex cases like this one. ​General Affirmance Rate: In the Second Circuit, district court rulings are affirmed about 75% to 80% of the time in civil cases. ​The "Abuse of Discretion" Standard: Because Nielsen is appealing a preliminary injunction, the Second Circuit applies a very high bar. They won't reverse the decision just because they disagree with it; they must find that Judge Vargas committed a "clear error of judgment" or misapplied the law. ​Antitrust Nuance: While the general rate is high, antitrust cases are technically dense. If Nielsen can convince the court that Judge Vargas "created" a new legal requirement for a monopolist to provide a specific price (which they argue is "judicial price-setting"), the Second Circuit may be more inclined to Pause.
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 15 at 2:33 PM
$CMLS What to look for next: By Monday morning, we should know if the Second Circuit has stepped in to help Nielsen, or if Cumulus has successfully forced Nielsen to the negotiating table under the new court-mandated price caps. In my mind this is a foregone conclusion For Nielsen. 😁
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 15 at 2:24 PM
$CMLS By next week, Nielson's highly Paid attorneys, will come to the table And try to settel out of court. The 3 TIMES THE DAMAGES IN THE ANTI TRUST CASE, IS A LOST CAUSE FOR THEIR LEGAL TEAM!😁 What are Nielsen's main arguments for the appeal? ​In their filings this week, Nielsen hinted at their appellate strategy, claiming: ​Vagueness: They argue the court's order to charge a "commercially unreasonable" rate is too vague and violates legal standards (Rule 65) because it doesn't clearly define what a "fair" price is. ​Judicial Overreach: They claim the judge is acting like a "central planner" by trying to set market prices, which they argue is outside a court's authority in an antitrust case. ​Existential Threat: Nielsen has dramatically claimed that if the ruling stands, they might have to retire the "Nationwide" product entirely because they won't be able to recover the costs of collecting the data. Gee, NOONE BELIEVES NIELSEN.😁
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 15 at 2:20 PM
$CMLS What is the current status of the appeal? ​Nielsen has already filed motions to stop the injunction while the appeal plays out: ​The Request for a Stay: Nielsen asked the trial judge (Judge Vargas) to "stay" (pause) the injunction pending their appeal to the Second Circuit. ​The Current "Holding Pattern": On January 12, Judge Vargas denied Nielsen’s request for a full stay but granted a short "administrative stay" until tomorrow, Friday, January 16. ​The Second Circuit’s Role Now: Nielsen’s legal team is currently preparing to ask the Second Circuit directly for an emergency stay. If the Second Circuit says "no," the injunction (and its "presumptively reasonable" pricing) will take effect immediately this weekend.
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 15 at 2:19 PM
$CMLS Nielsen can and already has begun the appeal process. Because this case is being heard in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (a federal trial court), the legal path for an appeal is very specific. ​Where does the appeal go? ​The appeal goes to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. ​This is one of the most influential appellate courts in the country, based in Manhattan. They don't retry the case or look at new evidence; instead, they review the district court judge’s ruling to see if she made a legal error or abused her discretion in granting the injunction.
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 15 at 2:11 PM
$CMLS ​3. Why It Matters ​This case is being watched as a "watershed moment" for the radio industry. If the injunction holds, it effectively breaks Nielsen's ability to bundle its products, which could allow competitors like Eastlan Ratings to gain more traction in local markets. Nielson's case is a lost cause, Because the ANTI TRUST case Has a very STRONG APPEAL. They are waisting time and waisting $$$ On their highly paid legal team. I understand that the attorneys like to Run up their FEES. 😁 Nielson will also have to pay CUMULUS MEDIA LEGAL FEES.😁 ME LIKE😁
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 15 at 2:06 PM
$CMLS ​2. The Original Win for Cumulus (Dec 30 / Jan 4) ​Before this week's pause, the court issued a 47-page ruling that was a massive blow to Nielsen. The judge found that: ​Irreparable Harm: Cumulus successfully argued that without access to national ratings on fair terms, it could face financial ruin. ​Anticompetitive "Tying": The judge slammed Nielsen's policy of forcing broadcasters to buy local ratings data just to get access to national data, calling it a "coercive" and potentially illegal monopoly tactic. ​Price Caps: The ruling ordered Nielsen to stop its "Network Policy" and prohibited them from charging "commercially unreasonable" rates for standalone national reports.
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 15 at 2:04 PM
$CMLS There has been a major development this week that has temporarily stalled a significant legal victory for Cumulus Media. ​While Cumulus recently won a major preliminary injunction against Nielsen, a federal court has briefly paused that injunction as of Monday, January 12, 2026. ​Here is the breakdown of the situation as of today: ​1. The Temporary "Administrative Stay" ​On January 12, Judge Jeannette Vargas granted Nielsen a short administrative delay. This means the injunction—which was supposed to take effect immediately—is now paused until Friday, January 16. ​Nielsen’s Argument: Nielsen claims the injunction's language (specifically the term "commercially unreasonable rate") is too vague and creates a "cloud of uncertainty" for their ongoing negotiations. ​What Happens Next: After tomorrow (January 16), the injunction will take effect again unless the Second Circuit Court of Appeals steps in to extend the stay. BULLISH
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MrMaxxxx
MrMaxxxx Jan. 15 at 1:48 PM
$CMLS DON'T BE FOOLED! Most of the ask is fake! They dont have the shares! Look at the short volume. With T+1 RULE IN EFFECT, There is no reason for this number Of short volume! https://www.otcshortreport.com/company/CMLS
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