TEGNA (TGNA) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

TEGNA Inc. (TGNA) reported $650.79 million in revenue for the quarter ended September 2025, representing a year-over-year decline of 19.3%. EPS of $0.33 for the same period compares to $0.94 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $659.69 million, representing a surprise of -1.35%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -5.71%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.35.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.Here is how TEGNA performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:Revenues- Political: $9.88 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $10.65 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -92.2%.Revenue- Distribution: $358.45 million compared to the $360.72 million average estimate based on two analysts.Revenues- Advertising & Marketing Services: $273.38 million versus $279.23 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -12.7% change.Revenues- Other: $9.08 million versus $9.15 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -19.9% change.View all Key Company Metrics for TEGNA here>>>Shares of TEGNA have returned -0.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.3% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.5 Stocks Set to DoubleEach was handpicked by a Zacks expert as the favorite stock to gain +100% or more in the months ahead. They includeStock #1: A Disruptive Force with Notable Growth and ResilienceStock #2: Bullish Signs Signaling to Buy the DipStock #3: One of the Most Compelling Investments in the MarketStock #4: Leader In a Red-Hot Industry Poised for GrowthStock #5: Modern Omni-Channel Platform Coiled to SpringMost of the stocks in this report are flying under Wall Street radar, which provides a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor. While not all picks can be winners, previous recommendations have soared +171%, +209% and +232%.Download Atomic Opportunity: Nuclear Energy's Comeback free today.Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report TEGNA Inc. (TGNA): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks