Radio One, Inc. (NASDAQ:UONE), a leading media company known for its Urban One brand, focuses on radio broadcasting targeted at African American audiences. Competing with giants like iHeartMedia and Cumulus Media, Radio One has taken a significant step by undergoing a reverse stock split at a ratio of 10 for 1 on January 23, 2026.
The reverse stock split aims to reduce the number of shares in circulation, with shareholders receiving one share for every ten they currently hold. This adjustment is set to occur after the market closes on January 22, 2026, as part of the company's strategy to meet the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
As of the latest trading session, UONE stock opened at $0.87, with a market capitalization of approximately $39 million. The stock's price-to-earnings (PE) ratio stands at -0.31, and it has a beta of 0.38, showcasing lower volatility in comparison to the broader market. Over the past year, UONE's stock fluctuated between a low of $0.87 and a high of $1.90.
Despite facing financial challenges, Radio One boasts a current and quick ratio of 2.59, indicating a robust liquidity position. However, the company's debt-to-equity ratio of 6.14 highlights significant leverage. The stock's 50-day simple moving average is $1.14, and the 200-day simple moving average is $1.39, reflecting a downward trend in recent months.
In its last earnings report on November 4th, Radio One disclosed a loss of $0.06 per share, with a negative net margin of 32.55% but a positive return on equity of 1.85%. The company reported revenue of $92.68 million for the quarter. The reverse stock split is scheduled to take effect at 11:59 p.m. on January 22, 2026, with trading on a split-adjusted basis to commence shortly thereafter.
