Entravision Communications Corporation·Communication Services

Entravision Communications has transformed into a high-growth ad-tech platform, with ATS now driving the majority of revenue and profitability. ATS delivered 204% year-over-year revenue growth and 22% EBIT margins in Q1 2026, highlighting strong scalability and operating leverage. EVC trades at broadcasting multiples despite ad-tech-like growth and margins, suggesting further upside if ATS sustains momentum.

Each week, Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention.

Entravision Communications Corp (NYSE:EVC) shares are edging higher on Friday as investors continue to lean into the company's earnings-driven reset after massive first-quarter revenue results highlighted a sharp acceleration in its ad-tech business.

Entravision Communications Corporation has transformed into a fast-growing digital ad-tech platform, but legacy media losses and balance sheet risk temper enthusiasm. ATS revenue surged 204% YoY with improving operating leverage, yet margin expansion remains critical for sustained upside at current valuation. Valuation has rerated sharply: EV/EBITDA is 21.8x and price/cash flow 14.85x, both well above sector and historical averages, limiting near-term upside.

Entravision Communications Corp (NYSE:EVC) shares are trading sharply higher Wednesday afternoon. The move is being treated as an earnings-driven re-rate after ad-tech results and showed consolidated net revenue up 114% year over year.

Entravision Communications Corporation (EVC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Entravision Communications Corporation operates as an advertising, media, and technology solutions company worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Digital, Television, and Audio. It reaches and engages Hispanics across acculturation levels and media channels. The company's portfolio encompasses integrated end-to-end advertising solutions, including digital, television, and audio properties. It also offers a suite of end-to-end digital advertising solutions, including digital commercial partnerships services, as well as advertising customers billing and technological and other support services, including strategic marketing and training; and Smadex, a programmatic ad purchasing platform that enables advertising customers or ad agencies to purchase advertising electronically and manage data-driven advertising campaigns through online marketplaces. In addition, the company provides a branding and mobile performance solutions, such as managed services to advertisers looking to connect with consumers on mobile devices; and digital audio advertising solutions for advertisers. Further, it sells advertisements and syndicated radio programming solutions through its Entravision radio network. As of March 3, 2022, the company had 50 television stations; and 46 Spanish-language radio stations. It serves advertisers from various industries, such as e-commerce, retail, entertainment, gaming, delivery services, financial technology, communications, lifestyle, and travel. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.
Communication Services
Broadcasting
990
2000-08-02
1.38