Salem Media Group, Inc. (SALM)

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Salem Media Group, Inc. (SALM) is up 118.2% since the beginning of the year. At $1 per share, SALM is trading 5.0% below its 52-week high of $1. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SALM shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $389.

Salem Media Group, Inc. (SALM) has returned 118.18% so far this year and 4.35% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SALM has returned -14.58% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 1, 1999, SALM's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +1.62%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.6 years.

Historically, 44% of months were positive and 56% were negative. The best month was Aug 2009 with a return of +208.1%, while the worst month was Feb 2009 at -45.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, SALM closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 15, 2025 with a return of +282.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 23, 2009 at -34.6%.

Salem Media Group, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 26.52%, beta of 0.73, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 01, 1999.

• This stock participated in 120.37% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 47.33% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.02 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

SALM ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

Salem Media Group, Inc. provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Salem Media Group, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Salem Media Group, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Salem Media Group, Inc. was 99.06%, occurring on Dec 12, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Salem Media Group, Inc. drawdown is 94.76%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Salem Media Group, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Salem Media Group, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Broadcasting industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.