Compare · SALM vs SPOT
SALM vs SPOT
Side-by-side comparison of Salem Media Group Inc. (SALM) and Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT): market cap, price performance, sector, and recent activity on the wire.
Summary
- Both SALM and SPOT operate in Broadcasting (Consumer Discretionary), so they compete in similar markets.
- SPOT is the larger of the two at $103.56B, about 1318.8x SALM ($78.5M).
- SPOT has been more active in the news (21 items in the past 4 weeks vs 3 for SALM).
- SPOT has more recent analyst coverage (25 ratings vs 2 for SALM).
- Company
- Salem Media Group Inc.
- Spotify Technology S.A.
- Price
- $0.26-13.03%
- $503.35+1.25%
- Market cap
- $78.5M
- $103.56B
- 1M return
- -
- +17.79%
- 1Y return
- -
- -28.08%
- Industry
- Broadcasting
- Broadcasting
- Exchange
- NASDAQ
- NYSE
- IPO
- 1999
- 2018
- News (4w)
- 3
- 21
- Recent ratings
- 2
- 25
Salem Media Group Inc.
Salem Media Group, Inc. operates as a multimedia company in the United States. It operates through three segments: Broadcast, Digital Media, and Publishing. The company owns and operates radio networks, which produce and distribute talk, news, website, satellite services, and music networking to radio stations, as well as sells commercial airtime. It also provides Christian, conservative, investing content, e-commerce, audio and video streaming, and other resources digitally through Christian content websites, including BibleStudyTools.com, Crosswalk.com, GodVine.com, iBelieve.com, GodTube.com, OnePlace.com, Christianity.com, GodUpdates.com, CrossCards.com, ChristianHeadlines.com, LightSource.com, AllCreated.com, ChristianRadio.com, CCMmagazine.com, SingingNews.com, and SouthernGospel.com; and conservative opinion websites, such as Townhall.com, HotAir.com, Twitchy.com, RedState.com, BearingArms.com, ConservativeRadio.com, and pjmedia.com, as well as mobile applications. In addition, the company publishes digital newsletters that provide market analysis and non-individualized investment strategies; and operates Church product websites comprising SermonSearch.com, ChurchStaffing.com, WorshipHouseMedia.com, SermonSpice.com, WorshipHouseKids.com, Preaching.com, ChristianJobs.com, Youthworker.com, Childrens-Ministry-Deals.com, JourneyBoxMedia.com, Hyperpixels.com, and Playblackmedia.com that offer resources to churches and ministries. Further, it offers publication of conservative, Christian, and history books; Xulon Press, a print-on-demand self-publishing service; Mill City Press that publishes books; and Singing News print magazine, as well as provides digital marketing services. The company was formerly known as Salem Communications Corporation and changed its name to Salem Media Group, Inc. in February 2015. Salem Media Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Irving, Texas.
Spotify Technology S.A.
Spotify Technology S.A., together with its subsidiaries, provides audio streaming services worldwide. It operates in two segments, Premium and Ad-Supported. The Premium segment offers unlimited online and offline streaming access to its catalog of music and podcasts without commercial breaks to its subscribers. The Ad-Supported segment provides on-demand online access to its catalog of music and unlimited online access to the catalog of podcasts to its subscribers with no subscription fees. The company also offers sales, marketing, contract research and development, and customer support services. As of December 31, 2020, its platform included 345 million monthly active users and 155 million premium subscribers in 93 countries and territories. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Latest SALM
- Salem Media Announces Your Nightly Scripture, a New LifeAudio Original Podcast Designed for Evening Reflection and Prayer
- American Ground Radio Debuts on WWRC/AM 570 The Answer in Washington, DC
- Salem Media Partners with Compel Studios to Release By Dawn's Early Light, Powerful New Documentary on Faith and the Future of America
- Salem Media has Released its First Quarter 2026 Quarterly Report
- Christian Cultural Center Returns to WMCA with New Daily Program Hosted by Senior Pastor Jamaal Bernard
- Salem Media Expands Larry O'Connor Nationally, Elevating Townhall Editor to Anchor Morning Lineup Across Salem News Channel and Salem Radio Network
- Larry Elder Secures Fifth Radio Hall of Fame Nomination, Highlighting Decades of National Influence
- Salem News Channel Expands Distribution with Launch on The Roku Channel
- Salem Media has Released its Year-End 2025 Annual Report
- Salem News Channel Launches on Amazon Prime Video
Latest SPOT
- Co-Chief Executive Officer Soderstrom Gustav exercised 20,833 units of Ordinary Share at a strike of $151.25, sold $10,344,030 worth of Ordinary Share (20,833 units at $496.52) and covered exercise/tax liability with 117 units of Ordinary Share, decreasing direct ownership by 0.57% to 20,376 units (SEC Form 4) (withholding obligation)
- Co-Chief Executive Officer Norstrom Alex covered exercise/tax liability with 808 units of Ordinary Share, exercised 5,436 units of Ordinary Share at a strike of $151.25 and sold $2,708,586 worth of Ordinary Share (5,436 units at $498.27), decreasing direct ownership by 1% to 68,390 units (SEC Form 4) (for tax liability)
- Chief Human Resources Officer Lundstrom Anna covered exercise/tax liability with 153 units of Ordinary Share, decreasing direct ownership by 0.87% to 17,348 units (SEC Form 4) to satisfy withholding obligation
- Chief Public Affairs Officer Jenkins Dustee covered exercise/tax liability with 363 units of Ordinary Share, decreasing direct ownership by 0.84% to 42,838 units (SEC Form 4) to satisfy tax liability
- Director Marshall Christopher P was granted 658 units of Ordinary Share (SEC Form 4)
- SEC Form 4 filed by Director Mccarthy Barry
- Director Sarandos Theodore A exercised 5,630 units of Ordinary Share at a strike of $241.57 and was granted 494 units of Ordinary Share, increasing direct ownership by 44% to 19,907 units (SEC Form 4)
- SEC Form 4 filed by Director Sutphen Mona
- Director Warrior Padmasree was granted 329 units of Ordinary Share, increasing direct ownership by 3% to 11,413 units (SEC Form 4)
- SEC Form 4 filed by Director Mehrotra Shishir