UONEK stock forecast, quote, news & analysis
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Why Urban One (UONEK) Stock Is Down -35.6% in the Last 30 Days
Key Takeaways
- UONEK shares have fallen roughly 35.6% over the last 30 days, from a closing price of $3.82 on October 14, 2026, to around $2.46, with the steepest losses arriving after third-quarter results.
- The decline accelerated after Urban One reported a $119.2 million net loss and cut its full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $40 million—its second consecutive downward revision.
- About $128.9 million in non-cash impairment charges across radio licenses, radio goodwill, and cable TV goodwill drove the quarterly loss.
- Segment results were mixed: radio revenue rose 5.8% year over year, while digital revenue fell 24.6%, Reach Media declined 17.7%, and cable TV revenue fell 6.2%.
- Balance-sheet pressure remains a central concern, with net leverage near 6.96x and total stockholders' equity turning negative as of September 30, 2026.
- Over the last quarter, the stock has fallen roughly 52% from mid-August levels near $5.08.
- For more detail on this ticker, explore its Price Targets, Earnings, and Forecast pages.
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Urban One (UONEK) Company Overview and Market Position
Urban One, Inc. is a diversified multimedia company focused on African-American and urban audiences. It operates through four reportable segments: Radio Broadcasting, which owns or operates more than 70 stations across major U.S. markets; Reach Media, its syndicated radio programming business; Digital, anchored by the iOne Digital and Interactive One properties; and Cable Television, which includes the TV One and CLEO TV networks. The company trades on Nasdaq under two share classes—UONE (Class A) and UONEK (Class D)—and is led by CEO and President Alfred C. Liggins, III. Investors follow UONEK as a barometer of advertising demand in multicultural media, even as the broader radio and linear television industries face structural headwinds.
Urban One (UONEK) Stock Price Performance: Last 30 Days vs. Quarter
Over the trailing 30 days, UONEK fell approximately 35.6%, from a closing price of $3.82 on October 14, 2026, to around $2.46 in mid-November. Much of that loss was concentrated in the days following the company's November 10 earnings release, when the stock dropped from roughly $3.53 to the $2.40–$2.46 range. The pullback is part of a longer decline: measured from a mid-August close near $5.08, the shares are down approximately 52% over the last quarter. The stock had touched roughly $5.77 in early August before a steady multi-month slide that steepened sharply after third-quarter results.
What Drove UONEK Stock Price in the Last 30 Days
The primary catalyst was Urban One's third-quarter 2026 report. Net revenue fell 5.0% year over year to about $88.0 million, and the company swung to an operating loss of approximately $126.6 million, compared with operating income of $2.5 million a year earlier. The loss was driven largely by roughly $128.9 million in non-cash impairment charges—$62.5 million on radio broadcasting licenses, $25.4 million on radio goodwill, and $40.9 million on cable television goodwill—resulting in a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $119.2 million, or $(26.39) per basic share.
Investors also reacted to a second straight cut in full-year guidance. Management now expects 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $40 million, down from a mid-$50-million range communicated after the second quarter and roughly $60 million after the first quarter. Underlying trends were uneven: radio revenue increased 5.8% to $36.7 million, helped by political spending and the Dallas station acquisition, but digital revenue dropped 24.6% to $9.6 million, Reach Media fell 17.7%, and cable TV revenue declined 6.2%. TV One linear subscribers fell to 26.0 million from 33.6 million a year earlier, underscoring ongoing cord-cutting pressure. Management said it has identified at least $20 million in annualized cost savings heading into next year.
What Drove UONEK Stock Performance Over the Last Quarter
The quarterly slide reflects a longer pattern of advertising softness and successive guidance reductions rather than a single event. Political revenue came in below budget, with radio political spending now expected near $8.4 million against an $11.1 million plan, and weakness in national direct digital advertising compounded reduced DEI-focused spending. Cable affiliate and advertising revenue continued to erode as linear viewership declined. Against this backdrop, the company's net leverage climbed to about 6.96x, cash and restricted cash fell to $18.0 million from $26.4 million at year-end, and stockholders' equity turned negative. Urban One has pursued debt reduction and portfolio moves—including the $22 million acquisition of Dallas stations KKDA and KRNB and the sale of KZMJ—but these have not offset the pressure from weaker advertising demand and structural media headwinds.
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UONEK Stock Forecast Drivers: What Investors Should Watch Next
Looking ahead, investors will focus on whether Urban One can deliver on its revised $40 million Adjusted EBITDA target and execute the identified $20 million in annualized cost savings. Key watch items include fourth-quarter and full-year results, any further guidance updates, and whether advertising demand stabilizes across radio and cable. Cable affiliate revenue and TV One subscriber trends, digital advertising rates, and the performance of the newly acquired Dallas stations will also matter. On the balance sheet, liquidity, borrowing capacity, and progress on leverage remain important, given negative equity and approximately $21.2 million in available borrowing capacity as of September 30, 2026. Additional impairment charges or restructuring actions could further shape sentiment.
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Momentum Indicator for UONEK turns negative, indicating new downward trend
UONEK saw its Momentum Indicator move below the 0 level on November 05, 2026. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new downward move. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 111 similar instances where the indicator turned negative. In 101 of the 111 cases, the stock moved further down in the following days. The odds of a decline are at 90%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for UONEK turned negative on November 09, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 56 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 49 of the 56 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 88%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where UONEK declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 86%.
The Aroon Indicator for UONEK entered a downward trend on November 13, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator demonstrates that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 2 days, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 4 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
Following a +6.74% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where UONEK advanced for three days, in 179 of 231 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 77%.
UONEK may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 22 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.999) is normal, around the industry mean (3.429). P/E Ratio (-0.232) is within average values for comparable stocks, (112.313). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.040) is also within normal values, averaging (1.298). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.045) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.053) is also within normal values, averaging (8.232).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 29 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 91 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. UONEK’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 99 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. UONEK’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 97, placing this stock worse than average.
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a provider of radio broadcasting services
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