NEWSMAX INC Stock Price, News & Analysis

Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) has appointed Ambassador Paula J. Dobriansky and former U.S. Labor Secretary Alex Acosta to its Board of Directors. Dobriansky, a foreign policy expert with over 30 years of government experience, will serve on the Audit Committee alongside Acosta, who joined upon the company's IPO in March 2025. The five-member board includes CEO Chris Ruddy, Ambassador Nancy Brinker, and Christopher Nixon Cox. Dobriansky previously served as Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs and held positions during the Trump administration. Acosta, the 27th U.S. Labor Secretary, brings extensive experience in law, banking, and public service. Newsmax also provided FY2025 revenue guidance of $180-190 million. The company operates as the fourth highest-rated cable news network in the U.S., reaching over 40 million Americans through various platforms.

Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) reported significant growth for its Newsmax2 FAST channel in May 2025, with total viewership increasing 25% year-over-year. The streaming channel attracted 21.5 million cumulative viewers and saw a 36% increase in average viewing time compared to May 2024. Newsmax2 is available across multiple OTT FAST platforms, including Samsung+, Roku, Vizio, and others, as well as over-the-air digital broadcast channels in 47 television markets. The channel operates 24/7, featuring news reports and popular opinion shows. The company's broader broadcasting portfolio includes the pay TV channel Newsmax, World at War channel, and the streaming service Newsmax+. According to Nielsen, Newsmax ranks as the fourth highest-rated cable news network in the nation, reaching over 40 million Americans regularly through various platforms.

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) CEO Christopher Ruddy will present at Maxim Group's '2025 Virtual Tech Conference: Discover the Innovations Reshaping Tomorrow' on June 4, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM ET. The conference focuses on technological disruption across various sectors including healthcare, drones, consumer IoT, business solutions, and gaming & entertainment. Maxim Senior Analysts will lead discussions with company executives about technology's impact on business growth. The event will be hosted live on M-Vest platform, requiring membership registration for attendance.

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) announced its expected inclusion in the Russell 2000 Index and Russell 3000 Index, effective June 30, 2025. The company, which went public on NYSE in March 2025, operates the fourth highest-rated cable news network in the US according to Nielsen. Newsmax reaches over 40 million Americans through various platforms including Newsmax TV, Newsmax+ App, and Newsmax.com. The company recently expanded its distribution through Hulu+, increasing its penetration to approximately 60 million US homes. The Russell indexes, which are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors, have approximately $10.6 trillion in assets benchmarked against them. CEO Chris Ruddy expressed optimism that this inclusion will enhance Newsmax's visibility within the institutional investment community.

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) reported its first earnings results as a public company for Q1 2025, showing total revenues of $45.3 million, up 11.6% year-over-year. The company maintained its position as the 4th highest-rated cable news channel with over 33 million quarterly viewers. Key revenue segments showed growth: Advertising revenues increased 13.5% to $28.9M, Affiliate revenues up 12.5% to $7.4M, and Subscription revenues rose 10.2% to $7.0M. However, the company reported a net loss of $(17.2M) and Adjusted EBITDA of $(1.2M). The quarter ended with $126.7 million in cash, up 426.8% from December 2024, bolstered by pre-IPO and IPO raises. Newsmax expanded its reach through new distribution agreements with Hulu + Live TV and international partners.

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) has secured a multi-year distribution agreement with Hulu + Live TV for its cable news channel. The deal, announced via an 8-K SEC filing, positions Newsmax with carriage agreements across all major U.S. pay TV operators. Set to launch in July 2025, this addition will expand Newsmax's reach to approximately 60 million U.S. households, achieving parity with major competitors like CNN and Fox News.

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) has achieved a significant milestone by reaching 20 million combined social media followers across various platforms. The company leads all U.S. TV news networks in per-follower social interaction rates on major platforms, with particularly strong performance on Facebook, where it exceeded Fox News by 241% in 2024. The company's social media presence includes over 5 million followers on Facebook, 4.1 million on Truth Social, 3.4 million on X, and 2.4 million on YouTube.

In Q1 2025, Newsmax's Facebook interactions reached 27.4 million, up 123% from Q1 2024. The company's cable channel also saw a 50% increase in total audience year-over-year during Q1 2025. According to a Reuters Institute study, Newsmax has established itself as one of the top 12 news brands in the U.S.

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) reported significant ratings growth in April 2025, leading cable news ratings growth in the key A35-64 demographic across all dayparts. The network achieved a 42% increase in A35-64 viewers during weekday Total Day and tied with Fox News for Prime Engagement in this demographic. Viewers in the A35-64 demo watched Newsmax for an average of 36 minutes, outpacing CNN and MSNBC by 10 minutes. The network saw a 15% increase in total viewership with 13 million viewers, including 3.7 million exclusive viewers who didn't watch Fox News. Following a strong Q1 2025 where total audience grew by 50% with 33 million viewers, Newsmax maintained momentum into Q2. The network also reported a 7% growth in Extended Day viewership while competitors CNN and MSNBC experienced declines of 21% and 35% respectively.

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) has announced new distribution agreements with Cellcom Israel and Telecom Armenia, expanding its global reach across five continents in over 100 countries. The agreements will make the Newsmax channel available to customers of these leading telecommunications providers in their respective markets.

The U.S. network has reported record viewership levels with its coverage from major cities including Washington, New York, London, Rome, and Jerusalem. According to Andy Biggers, Newsmax's SVP of Distribution, this expansion aligns with the company's strategy to efficiently share U.S. news globally while strengthening ties with allies and promoting American values.