On the stock market since 1980, it operates in the world of media and communication. It has 5,900 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
The biggest line carries real weight, but it doesn’t decide everything on its own.
No real growth (-2% a year).
The gap is $2.9B. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
angles, checked one by one.
The 3 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
Revenue Growth: Sales are growing slowly.
The stock trades below its recent peak — about 13% off the top. A pullback, not a collapse.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 47 buys and 39 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
It pays out $0.50 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 6% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
The price action doesn’t yet back an upward turn. Council score: 0/10.
The sales tempo runs behind the sector. Council score: 2/10.
On our five-subject report card, TGNA sits behind the class. A low grade doesn’t mean “doomed” — it means “big claim, small proof.”
The takeaway: TGNA is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate isn’t the quality of the business — it’s whether the price paid for the stock is too high.