Entravision Sees 114% Revenue Growth in Q1 2026, Strengthens Position as Digital Advertising Leader
In a strong start to 2026, Entravision reported significant revenue growth and improved operating income in its first quarter results. The company's consolidated revenue surged 114% to $197 million, compared to the same period last year.
"We're very pleased with our Q1 performance," said Michael Christenson, CEO of Entravision. "Our continued investment in digital sales capabilities and local market expansion has paid off, driving growth in both revenue and profitability."
The company's Media segment saw a 4% increase in revenue, driven by higher digital advertising revenue and retransmission fees. Local advertising revenue grew 6%, with monthly active advertisers increasing 4% and revenue per user up 2%. In contrast, national advertising revenue declined 18% due to lower demand from TelevisaUnivision's customers.
Entravision has made significant investments in its media business, including hiring additional local sales teams, digital sales specialists, and expanding its digital sales operations capabilities. These moves have helped the company serve advertisers' growing needs in digital channels such as search, social, streaming video, and audio.
The company is also exploring new revenue streams through initiatives like Altavision, a multicast network broadcasting across all Entravision markets. While still early in its development, this project has potential for incremental revenue growth. Additionally, the launch of WAPA Orlando Channel 26, in partnership with Hemisphere Media, targets the large and growing Puerto Rican, Caribbean, Central and South American Spanish-speaking communities in Central Florida.
"We believe we can capture a significant share of this market," said Michael Christenson. "And while it's early days for both Altavision and WAPA Orlando, these initiatives demonstrate our commitment to innovation and growth."
Despite the progress, Entravision still faces challenges in its Media segment, with operating expenses increasing $2 million and an operating loss of $5 million in Q1 2026. However, the company remains committed to growing its business and improving profitability.
