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Cumulus Media vs Beasley Broadcast Group: CMLS and BBGI compared
Cumulus Media is the larger company: $168M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $44.1M for Beasley Broadcast Group (Q2 2026). Cumulus Media is growing faster (-10% against -17% a year earlier). Beasley Broadcast Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 3.0% against 1.4%.
Where the money goes: CMLS and BBGI
Cumulus Media (CMLS) · Q2 2026
Cumulus Media, Q2 2026: revenue $168M (-10% year over year), operating margin 1.4%, net loss $9.2M, operating cash flow $6.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Beasley Broadcast Group (BBGI) · Q2 2026
Beasley Broadcast Group, Q2 2026: revenue $44.1M (-17% year over year), operating margin 3.0%, net earnings $84.3M, operating cash flow −$11.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Cumulus Media (CMLS) | Beasley Broadcast Group (BBGI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 2026 | Q2 2026 |
| Revenue | $168M | $44.1M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -10% | -17% |
| Operating margin | 1.4% | 3.0% |
| Net earnings | −$9.2M | $84.3M |
| Net margin | -5.5% | 191.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $6.6M | −$11.8M |
| Free cash flow | $3.4M | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Cumulus Media
- Total broadcast radio revenue: $103M (61%)
- Digital: $38.7M (23%)
- Other: $26.3M (16%)
Beasley Broadcast Group
- Audio Advertising: $32.5M (74%)
- Digital Advertising: $11.7M (26%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Cumulus Media or Beasley Broadcast Group?
Cumulus Media is the larger company: $168M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $44.1M for Beasley Broadcast Group (Q2 2026).
Is Cumulus Media or Beasley Broadcast Group growing faster?
Cumulus Media is growing faster (-10% against -17% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Cumulus Media or Beasley Broadcast Group?
Beasley Broadcast Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 3.0% against 1.4%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 14, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 14, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.