Saga Communications, Inc. Reports 3rd Quarter 2026 Results and Declares $0.25 Per Share Quarterly Cash Dividend

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Nov. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company” or “Saga”) today reported that net revenue decreased 5.4% to $26.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 compared to $28.2 million for the same period last year. Station operating expense decreased 1.7% for the quarter to $24.2 million compared to the same period last year. For the quarter, we had an operating loss of $9.8 million compared to an operating loss of $626 thousand for the same quarter last year and station operating income (a non-GAAP financial measure) was $2.4 million compared to $3.5 million for the same period last year. For the quarter, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge based on an evaluation of FCC license values of $9.2 million. Without the non-cash impairment charge, the Company’s operating loss would have been $563 thousand for the quarter compared to an operating loss of $626 thousand for the same period last year. Capital expenditures were $900 thousand for the quarter compared to $600 thousand for the same period last year. We had a net loss of $7.1 million for the quarter compared to a net loss of $532 thousand for the third quarter last year primarily as a result of the non-cash impairment charge disclosed above. Without the non-cash impairment charge, the Company’s net loss would have been approximately $240 thousand or $0.03 per share compared to a net loss of $0.08 per share for the third quarter last year.