BMTM Bright Mountain Media, Inc.

BEARISH Impact: 6/10 8-K
Horizon weeks Filed May 12, 2026 Processed 28d 8h ago SEC 0001193125-26-219222
8-K Item 2.02: Earnings release
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Executive Summary

Bright Mountain Media reported Q1 2026 revenue of $14.0M, down 2% YoY from $14.2M, but net loss improved 60% to $1.3M from $3.2M. Adjusted EBITDA surged 189% to $2.4M. The company's massive debt load ($86.8M current portion of Centre Lane facility) and negative stockholders' equity ($77.9M deficit) overshadow the operational improvements.

Key Financial Metrics

Gross Margin
30.9%

Actionable Insight

The company is effectively insolvent with $86.8M in current debt vs $594K cash. The 60% net loss improvement is from cost-cutting, not revenue growth. Monitor for debt restructuring, potential default, or dilutive equity raise. The Apr 6 amendment deferring payments and issuing shares to the lender signals distress.

Key Facts

  • Revenue declined 2% YoY to $14.0M from $14.2M
  • Net loss improved 60% to $1.3M from $3.2M
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 189% to $2.4M from $816K
  • Gross margin flat at $4.3M
  • Operating income swung positive to $1.7M from -$252K
  • Interest expense on Centre Lane facility was $3.1M, exceeding operating income
  • Current portion of Centre Lane debt is $86.8M, total current liabilities $115.1M
  • Stockholders' deficit of $77.9M, accumulated deficit $181.6M
  • Cash and cash equivalents only $594K vs $20.3M accounts payable
  • Prior 8-K (Apr 6) deferred $1.2M loan amortization and issued 2.9M shares to lender

Financial Impact

Revenue down $227K YoY; net loss improved $1.9M; $86.8M debt due within 12 months vs $594K cash

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Risk Factors

  • Potential default on $86.8M Centre Lane facility due Dec 2026 with only $594K cash
  • Negative stockholders' equity of $77.9M indicates balance sheet insolvency
  • Revenue decline trend continues (2nd consecutive quarter of YoY decline per cross-filing)
  • Interest expense ($3.1M) exceeds operating income ($1.7M) - debt burden unsustainable
  • Further dilution likely as lender already received 2.9M shares in Apr 2026 amendment

Market Snapshot

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Services-Computer Programming Services
Analyst Consensus
86% bullish (7 analysts)

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001193125-26-219222
Document: bmtm-20260512.htm0001193125-26-219222
Document: 0001193125-26-219222-index-headers.html0001193125-26-219222
Document: 0001193125-26-219222-index.html0001193125-26-219222
Document: 0001193125-26-219222.txt0001193125-26-219222
8-K Data (Synthetic)0001193125-26-219222
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May 12, 2026
28d ago
8-K
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$0.004000 $0.004000· 0.00%▲ +0.08%$0.007700 (−92.50%)
Apr 16, 2026
7w ago
8-K
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$0.006000 $0.006000· 0.00%▲ +0.98%$0.007700 (−28.33%)
Apr 6, 2026
9w ago
8-K
MIXED ★ 5/10
$0.004800 $0.004200▼ −12.50%▼ −16.63%$0.007700 (+60.42%)
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