Cash generation is inconsistent, as demonstrated by the OCF/NI ratio of 1.76 in 2026Q1, which suggests that non-cash items and working capital shifts are masking core operational performance.
| Metric | TTM | Dec'25 | Dec'24 | Dec'23 | Dec'22 | Dec'21 | Dec'20 | Dec'19 | Dec'18 | Dec'17 | Dec'16 | Dec'15 | Dec'14 | Dec'13 | Dec'12 | Dec'11 | Dec'10 | Dec'09 | Dec'08 | Dec'07 | Dec'06 | Dec'05 | Dec'04 | Dec'03 | Dec'02 | Dec'01 | Dec'00 | Dec'99 | Dec'98 |
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| Cash from Operations | 47.35M | 10.65M | 74.7M | 75.2M | 78.92M | 65.25M | 63.45M | 31.54M | 33.8M | 301.52M | 57.3M | 62.28M | 54.41M | 32.76M | 40.03M | 17.61M | 37.13M | 18.79M | 44.22M | 63.27M | 62.03M | 35.94M | 52.6M | 40.51M | 35.02M | 12M | 10.61M | 6.13M | 7.66M |
| Operating CF Margin % | - | 2.38% | 20.47% | 25.31% | 24.36% | 8.58% | 18.44% | 11.53% | 11.35% | 56.25% | 22.16% | 24.51% | 22.48% | 14.63% | 17.93% | 9.06% | 18.52% | 9.93% | 19.03% | 25.3% | 21.26% | 12.79% | 20.3% | 17.02% | 14.68% | 5.74% | 6.89% | 10.39% | 17.09% |
| Operating CF Growth % | 136.99% | -85.75% | -0.65% | -4.72% | 20.94% | 2.84% | 101.18% | -6.68% | -88.79% | 426.25% | -8.01% | 14.47% | 66.12% | -18.18% | 127.31% | -52.56% | 97.59% | -57.51% | -30.11% | 1.99% | 72.59% | -31.67% | 29.84% | 15.68% | 191.87% | 13.1% | 73.11% | -19.98% | - |
| Net Income | -18.1M | -79.17M | -148.91M | -15.44M | 20.17M | 35.23M | -1.39M | -19.71M | 12.16M | 176.29M | 20.41M | 25.63M | 27.12M | -7.75M | 13.6M | -8.2M | -18.09M | -67.67M | -487.94M | -43.12M | -134.6M | -9.66M | 6.16M | 2.27M | -10.64M | -65.8M | -92.24M | -39.96M | -3.7M |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 11.86M | 12.34M | 20.78M | 28.01M | 25.7M | 22.42M | 17.28M | 16.65M | 16.27M | 16.41M | 15.34M | 15.99M | 14.66M | 14.95M | 16.43M | 18.65M | 19.23M | 21.03M | 23.41M | 24.77M | 45.18M | 48.37M | 45.99M | 46.34M | 46.5M | 122.42M | 72.02M | 15.72M | 10.93M |
| Stock-Based Compensation | 8.81M | 10.98M | 13.85M | 23.7M | 20.03M | 9.6M | 5.13M | 4.38M | 5.79M | 6.09M | 5.04M | 5.24M | 4.35M | 4.77M | 2.65M | 2.34M | 2.97M | 4.03M | -633K | -431K | -267K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.94M | 3.24M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Taxes | -23.37M | -25.08M | -10.28M | -10.96M | -5.36M | 14.55M | -6.22M | 5.31M | 4.61M | 81.96M | 12.53M | 15.66M | 17.59M | 6.6M | 6.48M | 4.57M | -4.34M | 15.25M | -112.19M | -18.59M | -8.88M | -3.75M | 5.65M | 5.81M | -377K | -23.75M | -4.13M | 406K | 0 |
| Other Non-Cash Items | 38.8M | 82.42M | 140.63M | 13.28M | 17.02M | 7.22M | 40M | 33.59M | 4.38M | 19.23M | 947K | 851K | 1.66M | 30.65M | 5.04M | 1.45M | 27.63M | 44.29M | 615.67M | 105.5M | 164.23M | 1.22M | 133K | 493K | 494K | -5M | 5.9M | 31.74M | 426K |
| Working Capital Changes | 30.09M | 9.15M | 58.64M | 36.62M | 1.36M | -23.77M | 8.65M | -8.67M | -9.41M | 1.53M | 3.04M | -1.09M | -10.97M | -16.47M | -4.16M | -1.2M | 9.73M | 1.86M | 5.89M | -4.87M | -3.64M | -6M | -1.3M | -6.87M | -3.9M | -19.12M | -10.79M | -2.04M | 0 |
| Change in Receivables | -48.42M | -26.2M | 10.09M | -9.25M | -9.69M | -49.11M | -27.14M | 8.61M | 5.89M | 414K | 1.4M | 871K | -6.13M | -8.71M | -3.68M | -574K | 2.09M | 570K | 11.16M | -4.01M | -76K | 0 | 0 | 0 | -5.16M | -6.62M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Change in Inventory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 336K | 310K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Change in Payables | 67.76M | 27.24M | 38.67M | 38.04M | 9.03M | 18.56M | 22.97M | -19.38M | -9.73M | 2.03M | 1.2M | -1.46M | -3.66M | -7.25M | -804K | -1.77M | 8.13M | 1.66M | -6.07M | -938K | -4.49M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.24M | -8.29M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash from Investing | -6.54M | -6.13M | -26.82M | -15.96M | -60.49M | 17.27M | 38.09M | 14.36M | -159.55M | -80.22M | -9.55M | -13.7M | -23.66M | -10.17M | -9.86M | -9.12M | -8.65M | -10.84M | 61.35M | -27.5M | 57.09M | -40.92M | 825K | -104.5M | -127.22M | -63.73M | -1B | -59.06M | -25.59M |
| Capital Expenditures | -8.13M | -7.13M | -8.46M | -27.33M | -11.47M | -5.82M | -9.22M | -27.58M | -20.16M | -44.67M | -9.05M | -13.7M | -8.61M | -10.17M | -9.86M | -8.52M | -8.65M | -10.96M | -16.87M | -26.18M | -40.59M | -39.88M | -23.34M | -122.85M | -19.29M | -28.68M | -22.85M | -12.82M | 0 |
| CapEx % of Revenue | 1.47% | 1.59% | 2.32% | 9.2% | 3.54% | 0.77% | 2.68% | 10.08% | 6.77% | 8.33% | 3.5% | 5.39% | 3.56% | 4.54% | 4.41% | 4.38% | 4.31% | 5.79% | 7.26% | 10.47% | 13.91% | 14.19% | 9.01% | 51.63% | 8.09% | 13.73% | 14.83% | 21.74% | - |
| Acquisitions | 0 | 0 | 0 | -6.93M | -5.16M | -14.26M | -21.26M | 2.3M | -3.52M | -33.16M | 0 | 0 | -15.05M | 0 | 0 | -598K | 0 | 0 | -22.89M | 0 | 0 | 0 | -17.59M | 0 | -109.3M | -45.14M | -990.5M | 0 | 0 |
| Investments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Investing | 0 | 0 | -26.84M | -13.38M | 2.71M | 10.35M | 4.93M | -2.3M | 33K | -32.54M | -500K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 122K | 101.1M | -1.32M | 97.68M | -1.04M | 41.76M | 18.35M | 1.37M | 10.09M | 11.04M | -46.24M | -25.59M |
| Cash from Financing | -46.24M | -40.98M | -57.69M | -64.17M | -92.82M | -16.57M | -15.48M | -59.44M | -88.63M | -20.98M | -34.15M | -31.92M | -43.32M | -14.89M | -52.77M | -22.16M | 16.25M | -44.57M | -128.22M | -67.34M | -66.2M | 23.63M | -26.26M | 71.6M | 85.75M | 1.52M | 1.06B | 51.63M | 19.34M |
| Debt Issued (Net) | -20.1M | -20.14M | -20.42M | -2.81M | -3.36M | -3.13M | -3M | -28M | -53M | 1.55M | -23.75M | -23.75M | -23.75M | -984K | -41.8M | -17.07M | 31.94M | -42.57M | -67.7M | -13.69M | -8.79M | 23.88M | 100.84M | 71.43M | 82.48M | -2.52M | 257.44M | 54.56M | 0 |
| Equity Issued (Net) | 0 | 0 | -2.56M | 0 | -11.28M | 0 | -525K | -12.56M | -13.81M | -5.33M | 780K | 2.18M | -12.54M | 2.81M | 23K | 42K | 239K | -820K | -60.43M | -53.65M | -57.53M | 1.35M | -127.1M | 1.02M | 3.27M | 4.05M | 813.97M | -530K | 0 |
| Dividends Paid | -18.25M | -18.2M | -17.98M | -17.59M | -8.54M | -8.53M | -10.53M | -16.96M | -17.78M | -14.67M | -11.18M | -9.35M | -8.87M | -11.01M | -10.31M | -5.1M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.4M | 0 |
| Share Repurchases | 0 | 0 | -2.56M | 0 | -11.28M | 0 | -525K | -12.56M | -13.81M | -5.33M | 0 | 0 | -12.54M | 0 | 20.68M | 0 | 0 | -1.07M | -61.2M | -61.01M | -61.29M | 0 | -128.18M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -530K | 0 |
| Other Financing | -7.89M | -2.64M | -16.73M | -43.77M | -69.64M | -4.92M | -1.43M | -1.91M | -4.03M | -6.35M | 0 | -1M | 1.84M | -5.7M | -675K | -29K | -15.93M | -1.18M | -68K | 0 | 117K | -1.6M | 0 | -848K | 0 | 0 | -12.86M | 0 | 19.34M |
| Net Change in Cash | -5.43M | -36.46M | -9.81M | -4.93M | -74.4M | 65.93M | 86.05M | -13.61M | -214.39M | 200.33M | 13.6M | 16.66M | -12.56M | 7.69M | -22.59M | -13.67M | 44.72M | -36.63M | -22.65M | -31.58M | 52.91M | 18.64M | 27.16M | 7.61M | -6.44M | -50.21M | 66.87M | -1.3M | 1.41M |
| Free Cash Flow | 39.22M | 3.51M | 66.24M | 47.87M | 67.45M | 59.43M | 54.23M | 3.96M | 13.64M | 256.85M | 48.24M | 48.59M | 45.8M | 22.58M | 30.18M | 9.09M | 28.48M | 7.82M | 27.34M | 37.09M | 21.44M | -3.94M | 29.26M | -82.34M | 15.73M | -16.68M | -12.24M | -6.7M | 7.66M |
| FCF Margin % | 7.1% | 0.79% | 18.15% | 16.12% | 20.82% | 7.82% | 15.76% | 1.45% | 4.58% | 47.92% | 18.66% | 19.12% | 18.92% | 10.08% | 13.52% | 4.67% | 14.2% | 4.13% | 11.77% | 14.83% | 7.35% | -1.4% | 11.29% | -34.61% | 6.59% | -7.99% | -7.95% | -11.35% | 17.09% |
| FCF Growth % | 121.31% | -94.7% | 38.38% | -29.03% | 13.49% | 9.59% | 1270.85% | -70.99% | -94.69% | 432.42% | -0.71% | 6.08% | 102.84% | -25.17% | 232.08% | -68.09% | 263.94% | -71.39% | -26.27% | 72.96% | 644.24% | -113.47% | 135.53% | -623.62% | 194.27% | -36.29% | -82.77% | -187.45% | - |
| FCF per Share | 0.41 | 0.04 | 0.74 | 0.54 | 0.77 | 0.68 | 0.64 | 0.05 | 0.15 | 2.80 | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.26 | 0.35 | 0.11 | 0.34 | 0.09 | 0.30 | 0.36 | 0.20 | -0.03 | 0.28 | -0.73 | 0.13 | -0.14 | -0.11 | -0.06 | 0.07 |
| FCF Conversion (FCF/Net Income) | -2.17x | -0.14x | -0.50x | -4.87x | 4.36x | 2.23x | -16.23x | -1.60x | 2.78x | 1.71x | 2.81x | 2.43x | 2.01x | -4.23x | 2.94x | -2.15x | -2.05x | -0.28x | -0.09x | -1.47x | -0.46x | -3.72x | 8.53x | 17.87x | -3.29x | -0.18x | -0.12x | -0.15x | -2.07x |
| Interest Paid | 3.63M | 13.71M | 16.41M | 16.94M | 9.56M | 6.41M | 7.62M | 12.8M | 14.62M | 13.47M | 14.69M | 12.25M | 15.27M | 32.59M | 35.42M | 36.43M | 30.8M | 31.74M | 32.1M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taxes Paid | 1.25M | 6M | 9.41M | 13.1M | 16.92M | 4.13M | 7.73M | 2.85M | 3.27M | 846K | 593K | 750K | 859K | 838K | 365K | 1.23M | 966K | 434K | 1.57M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Digital segment margin volatility
As reported in financial statements, Entravision’s operating cash flow frequently diverges from net income, with the OCF/NI ratio reaching an extreme 1.76 in 2026Q1, suggesting that non-cash charges and working capital fluctuations are masking the underlying volatility of the company's core operational profitability.
The consistent gap between net losses and positive operating cash flow indicates that the company's reported earnings are heavily impacted by non-cash items, likely including asset impairments and depreciation. Investors should monitor whether this cash generation is sustainable or merely a byproduct of aggressive working capital management that may eventually reverse.
Based on EVC's reported figures, free cash flow margins have exhibited significant instability, swinging from a negative 19.5% in 2025Q1 to a positive 9.2% in 2026Q1, which highlights the company's difficulty in maintaining consistent cash generation amidst a shifting and highly cyclical revenue mix.
The erratic nature of FCF suggests that the company's capital allocation is highly sensitive to the timing of digital contract cycles and political advertising surges. This lack of predictability complicates long-term valuation and suggests that the business model remains in a state of structural transition.
According to recent SEC filings, working capital changes have been a primary driver of cash flow, with a notable $28.3 million inflow in 2024Q1 followed by a $20.9 million outflow in 2025Q1, indicating that the company relies heavily on timing differences to manage its liquidity position.
These large swings in working capital suggest that the company's cash position is highly dependent on the efficiency of its collections and the timing of payments to digital partners. Such reliance on working capital management may indicate underlying pressure on the company's ability to generate cash from core operations alone.
As indicated by historical cash flow statements, Entravision has maintained consistent dividend payments of approximately $4.5 million per quarter despite significant net losses, a policy that appears to prioritize shareholder returns even as the company navigates a challenging and volatile digital-first business transformation.
The decision to continue dividend payments while reporting net losses warrants further investigation into the sustainability of this capital allocation strategy. It may suggest that management is attempting to signal stability to investors, even as the core business faces significant headwinds from the loss of key digital partnerships.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EVC stock.
Entravision Communications Corporation (EVC) generated $10.6M in net cash from operating activities in 2025. This reflects the cash generated directly from core business operations.
Entravision Communications Corporation (EVC) generated $3.5M in free cash flow in 2025. Free cash flow is the cash left over after capital expenditures, which can be used to pay dividends, repurchase shares, or pay down debt.
Entravision Communications Corporation (EVC) spent $7.1M on capital expenditures in 2025. CapEx represents the cash invested in physical assets like property, plant, and equipment to maintain or grow the business.
In 2025, Entravision Communications Corporation (EVC) returned $18.2M to shareholders via cash dividends. This shows the company's commitment to returning capital to its equity investors.