NYC Radio: News WINS
The February 2026 results show Audacy News WINS (1010 WINS) remained the top station in the latest ratings, marking its second consecutive book at #1 among listeners 6+ and delivering its highest share in over a year (7.5–7.8). iHeartMedia AC WLTW (106.7 LITE FM) followed closely at #2 (7.0–7.4), while Audacy Classic Hits WCBS took #3 (5.3–5.3).
A tight race formed at #4, where SBS Spanish Tropical WSKQ (MEGA 97.9) slipped from #3 (5.4–5.0), though it added a 1.1 share from streaming. New York Public Radio N/T WNYC and iHeartMedia Pop CHR WHTZ (Z100) both moved up from a tie at #5, each posting identical 5.1–5.0 shares.
WLTW expanded its cumulative audience lead with a 7.5% increase (3,387,600 to 3,642,300), even as the overall market dipped slightly by 0.2%.
In the key 25–54 demographic, WLTW reclaimed the #1 spot despite a minor decline. WSKQ dropped to #2 after a notable share loss, with its stream ranking #17. WHTZ climbed to #3 with a modest gain, while iHM Urban Contemporary WWPR (POWER 105.1) slipped to #4. Mediaco Rhythmic CHR WQHT (HOT 97) returned to #5 with its best performance since November, followed closely by WCBS at #6.
Los Angeles: KOST is Boss
iHeartMedia AC KOST held onto the top spot in the 6+ ratings for a fourth straight book, despite a slight dip (6.3–6.2), as the overall market showed little movement this month. Audacy Classic Hits KRTH (K-EARTH 101FM) remained #2 (5.7–5.8), followed by iHeartMedia Hot AC KBIG (104.3 MYFM) at #3 (5.3–5.3).
Audacy Adult Hits KCBS (93.1 JACK FM) stayed at #4 (4.4–4.5) but was joined by Audacy News KNX, which rose from #5 to match that position with its strongest performance since July (4.3–4.5). SBS Mexican Regional KLAX (LA RAZA 97.9) was unchanged at #6 (4.2–4.2).
KOST continued to lead in cumulative audience, even with a 5.8% decline (2,354,800 to 2,218,400), while the overall market slipped 1.2%.
In the 25–54 demographic, KRTH surged to #1 with its best showing since November, breaking last month’s tie with AUDACY Alternative KROQ. KROQ moved to #2 despite posting its highest share in over a year. KBIG fell from first to third with a slight decrease.
Two stations advanced into a tie at #4: KCBS, which moved up from #5 with a flat performance, and KOST, which rose from #6 with a modest gain. iHM's Alternative KYSR (ALT 98.7) dropped to #6 following a small decline in share.
Chicago: The News Is All Over Town
Auducy News WBBM-A held the top spot among 6+ listeners for the second consecutive book, posting a steady 5.9 share, as a tightly packed leaderboard saw four stations within a single share point of first place.
Audacy AAA WXRT (93XRT) climbed to #2 with its strongest performance in over a year (5.4–5.6), while Hubbard Hot AC WTMX (101.9 THE MIX) slipped to #3 (5.5–5.4). iHeartMedia AC WLIT (93.9 LITE FM) remained at #4 (5.2–5.0).
Audacy Country WUSN (US99) jumped two spots to #5 with its best showing since November (4.0–4.8). In contrast, Nexstar N/T WGN-A (RADIO 720) dropped sharply from #5 to #9 with its lowest share since October (4.8–3.7), tying with WBEZ Alliance N/T WBEZ (3.8–3.7).
WLIT continued to lead in cumulative audience, increasing 4.0% (1,200,200 to 1,247,700), as the overall market grew 2.4%.
In the 25–54 demographic, WTMX remained a dominant #1 for the second straight book despite a slight decline. iHM Pop CHR WKSC (103.5 KISS FM) held at #2 with a modest gain. WLIT ranked #3, tied with WXRT, which moved up with another best book in over a year. Audacy Pop CHR WBBM-F (B96) also posted its best performance in over a year, rising from #8 to #5.
Dallas/Fort Worth: Everything Gets MIXED Up
iHeartMedia Hot AC KDMX (MIX 102.9) led the 6+ ratings for the second straight book, rising to a 5.2 share (4.5–5.2), as several stations posted notable gains in a growing market.
EMF Contemporary Christian KLTY (K-LOVE) surged from #7 into a tie for #3 with its best performance in over a year (3.6–4.4), matching iHeartMedia Pop CHR KHKS (106.1 KISS FM), which also landed at #3 (4.2–4.4). iHeartMedia AC KDGE (STAR 102.1) slipped to #4 (4.4–4.2), while AUDACY Adult Hits KJKK (100.3 JACK FM) held at #5 (3.8–3.8).
Audacy Alternative KVIL (ALT 103.7) dropped four spots to #8 (3.9–3.5), tying with Service Urban Contemporary KKDA (K104), which recorded its first increase since October (2.9–3.5).
KDGE maintained its lead in cumulative audience, growing 5.8% (1,165,500 to 1,233,100), as the overall market expanded 3.7%.
In the 25–54 demographic, Televisavision Mexican Regional KLNO (QUÉ BUENA 94.1) remained #1 despite a slight dip. KDMX rebounded to #2, trailing by roughly half a share. KJKK jumped from #7 to #3 with its strongest showing in over a year, while KHKS held at #4 with a modest gain. KDGE fell from #3 to #5 following a slight decline.
Houston: Sunny Shines
Urban One Urban AC KMJQ (MAJIC 102.1) held at #2 but continued its downward trend with a fourth straight decline (6.9–6.7). Urban One Country KKBQ (93Q) benefited from rodeo season, remaining #3 while reaching its highest share in over a year (5.8–6.6). Hope Media Contemporary Christian KSBJ climbed back to #4 with its best showing since August (5.3–6.0), and Audacy Hot AC KHMX (MIX 96.5) rounded out the top five again (5.1–5.1).
KODA remained the cume leader despite a slight 2.0% drop (1,928,000 to 1,890,100).
In the 25–54 demographic, iHeartMedia Alternative KTBZ (94.5 THE BUZZ) moved into #1 for the first time since March, edging out KODA, which slipped to #2—its first time out of the top spot in over a year. KSBJ rose to #3 with its fourth consecutive gain, tying with KKBQ, which jumped from #6 with its best performance in exactly a year.
KHMX fell to #5, ending a four-book surge, while SBS Mexican Regional KROI (LA LEY 92.1) rebounded to #6. KMJQ dropped from #4 to #7, posting its lowest share since April.
SAN FRANCISCO: Status Quo
With the holiday bump gone, ratings returned to familiar positions. KQED held #1 (6+, 9.8→9.9) and KCBS-AM stayed #2 (8.3→8.8), well ahead of the rest. KOIT rose to #3 (4.7→5.0); KIOI (Star 101.3) climbed to #4 with its best book in over a year (3.7→4.7). KMVQ (99.7 NOW) remained #5 (4.6), and KDFC fell to #6 (4.9→4.3). KOIT led cume, up 3.1% to 1,016,200. Market overall down 0.5%.
In 25–54, KQED stayed #1; KMVQ was #2. KIOI jumped to #3 after three consecutive gains. KOIT was #4; KYLD (WiLD 94.9) held #5, both with solid increases. KITS (LIVE 105) slipped to #6. Notably, KBRG (Amor 100.3) surged from #11 to #7, more than doubling its share over two surveys.
WASHINGTON, DC: News Not Shutting Down
The partial government shutdown during this book boosted Hubbard News WTOP to #1 (6+, 13.5→15.2), its ninth straight top finish and largest share in over a year. American University news WAMU held #2 (11.0→11.8). Howard University Urban AC WHUR was the top music station at #3 (6.6→7.0); iHeartMedia Alternative WWDC (DC101) stayed #4 (5.4). iHeartMedia AC WASH rose to #5 despite a dip (4.9→4.6), and Atlantic Gateway Contemporary Christian WGTS fell to #6 (5.4→4.3). WTOP reclaimed cume leadership, up 8.4% to 922,600.
PHILADELPHIA: Rock On
Two rock formats surged to the top of the 6+ chart. Beasley Active Rock WMMR climbed to #1 (7.1 from 7.1, up from #2), while Beasley Classic Rock WMGK moved up to #2 (7.1 from 6.6). Audacy AC WBEB (B101) jumped three spots to #3 with its best Frosty-free share in over a year (6.5 from 5.4). Audacy Sports WIP (94WIP SPORTSRADIO), no longer riding the Eagles, fell from first to third (6.5 from 8.5). Audacy News KYW slipped to #5 (6.3 from 6.6) and iHeartMedia Urban AC WDAS dipped to #6 (6.1 from 5.7). WBEB’s #1 cume grew 7.0% (1,028,800 to 1,101,300). The market overall declined 0.8%.
WMMR also held the top 25-54 position for the second consecutive survey. WBEB moved up to #2 in that demo but remained more than two shares behind the leader. WDAS rose to #3, and EMF Contemporary Christian WKVP (Positive, Encouraging 106.9 K-LOVE) climbed two spots to #4; both posted solid gains. WIP dropped from #2 to #5, and WHYY Inc. N/T WHYY slipped to #6, paired with Beasley’s WMGK, which advanced from #9.
BOSTON: So Magical
Audacy AC WMJX (Magic 106.7) rose to #1 6+ (6.2-6.2). Beasley Adult Hits WROR ticked up to #2 (5.5-5.7). Beasley Sports WBZ-F (98.5 The Sports Hub) fell from #1 to #3 with its smallest share since September (7.6-5.3), paired with Audacy Hot AC WBMX (Mix 104.1), which jumped from #7 to #3 with its best number since July (4.5-5.3). Boston University N/T WBUR moved from #7 to #5 with its strongest book in a year (4.5-5.2). iHeartMedia Pop CHR WXKS (Kiss 108) slipped to #6 (5.1-4.9). iHeartMedia N/T WBZ-A drifted to #7 (5.0-4.3), tied with iHeartMedia Classic Rock WZLX, up from #10 (3.8-4.3). WMJX’s #1 cume rose 6.1% (779,800-827,000). Market up 0.2%.
Miami: Hot Is On Fire
In the Miami–Ft. Lauderdale–Hollywood market, the 6+ ratings race—typically a two-station battle—shifted this month as Cox Media’s Urban AC WHQT (Hot 105) surged to first place with its strongest performance since September, rising from 6.7 to 7.2.
That gain snapped the three-book winning streak of Cox Media AC WFEZ (Easy 93.1), which slipped to second place despite a modest dip from 7.5 to 7.0. Audacy AC WLYF (101.5 Lite FM) climbed to third with its best showing since October, jumping from 4.9 to 6.3.
Audacy Classic Hits WMXJ (102.7 The Beach) fell to fourth (5.4–5.1), tying with SBS Spanish Contemporary WCMQ (Z92.3), which edged up from fifth (5.0–5.1). Despite losing the top spot, WFEZ remained the most-listened-to station, growing its audience 5.9% to 790,600, even as the overall market declined 0.7%.
Among adults 25–54, WFEZ continued to dominate, holding more than a full share lead despite a softer book. WHQT moved into second with its best performance in over a year, while WLYF slipped to third despite a slight increase. Cox Media Rhythmic AC WFLC (Hits 97.3) rose to fourth, ending a two-book decline, as WMXJ dipped to fifth and Audacy Classic Hip Hop WPOW (Power 96) slid to seventh despite flat results.
Seattle: Non-Com KUOW Dominates
University of Washington N/T KUOW extended its dominance in the latest ratings, finishing first in the 6+ category for the eighth consecutive book with a 9.5 share (down slightly from 9.7), well ahead of the competition.
iHeartMedia Classic Hits KJEB (95.7 The Jet) moved up to second (5.5–5.6), while Crista Christian AC KCMS (Spirit 105.3) slipped to third (5.7–5.4). Audacy Active Rock KISW (The Rock) climbed two spots to fourth (5.0–5.1), and Friends of KEXP Alternative KEXP jumped from ninth to fifth with its best performance in over a year (4.3–4.7).
Hubbard AC KRWM (Warm 106.9) fell to sixth (5.3–4.6), tying with Audacy Country KKWF (100.7 The Wolf), which rose from eighth (4.5–4.6). Bonneville Sports KIRO-A (Seattle Sports 710AM) dropped sharply from fifth to tenth (5.1–3.8) as interest from the football season faded, tying iHeartMedia Classic Rock KZOK (3.6–3.8). Despite a 5.4% decline, KRWM remained the market leader in total listeners, though overall market cume fell 2.3%.
In the 25–54 demographic, KEXP and KISW held the top two spots, but the gap between them narrowed to less than a share. KUOW remained third with a slight increase, while Audacy Alternative KNDD (107.7 The End) rose from seventh to fourth after rebounding from a down book. KCMS held steady in fifth, now tied with Hubbard Pop CHR KQMV (Movin’ 92.5), which surged from tenth to snap a three-book slide. KJEB fell from fourth to seventh, giving back part of last month’s gain.
Phoenix: Easy Wins
iHeartMedia AC KESZ (99.9 KEZ) remained dominant in Phoenix, ranking #1 in the 6+ category for the fifth consecutive book and improving from a 7.5 to an 8.0 share.
Hubbard Classic Rock KSLX returned to second place with its best performance since November (6.2–6.8), while iHeartMedia N/T KFYI-A held steady to move into third (4.6–4.6). A four-way tie formed at #4: iHeartMedia Adult Hits KYOT (95.5 The Mountain) slipped from third (5.2–4.5), Maricopa Community College Classical KBAQ (K-Bach 89.5) was unchanged (4.9–4.5), Audacy Classic Hits KOOL (Big 94.5) rose from sixth (4.4–4.5), and iHeartMedia Country KNIX climbed from seventh with its best showing in over a year (4.3–4.5).
KESZ also maintained the largest overall audience despite a 3.5% decline (1,044,300 to 1,007,700), as total market cume dipped 1.4%.
In the 25–54 demographic, KESZ led for the sixth straight survey, though with its smallest share since September. KYOT moved back into second, narrowly ahead of Entravision Mexican Regional KLNZ (La Tricolor 103.5), which jumped from seventh to third with its strongest performance in more than a year. KSLX held fourth with a solid gain, while KOOL slipped to fifth with a slight decrease.
Detroit: Sports Scores
Audacy Sports WXYT (97.1 The Ticket) secured its second straight 6+ victory in Detroit, though it dipped slightly from an 8.9 to an 8.6 share.
Audacy Classic Hits WOMC climbed back to #2 with its strongest performance in over a year (7.4–7.7), while iHeartMedia AC WNIC held steady to move into third (6.3–6.3). iHeartMedia Urban AC WMXD (Mix 92.3) slipped to fourth with its lowest share since May (6.4–6.1). Audacy Country WYCD edged up to fifth (5.4–5.5), as Audacy News WWJ-A dropped to sixth (5.5–5.3).
WNIC expanded its lead in total audience, growing cume by 6.4% to 983,600, while the overall market increased 1.5%.
In the 25–54 demographic, WXYT remained dominant, posting a second consecutive double-digit share at #1. WOMC inched up to #2 with its best showing since March, while Beasley Active Rock WRIF fell to third after giving back some of last month’s gains. iHeartMedia Pop CHR WKQI (Channel 955) held at #4 with its strongest book since March, and iHeartMedia Urban Contemporary WJLB rose to fifth with its highest share in over a year. WMXD declined to sixth, marking its lowest performance since July.
Minneapolis: Streaming Helps
iHeartMedia Sports KFXN (K-FAN FM 100.3) slipped to second with its lowest rating in over a year (8.9–7.3), while iHeartMedia Classic Hits KQQL (Kool 108) surged to third (6.2–7.2). Hubbard Hot AC KSTP (KS95) edged down to fourth (6.9–7.1), and University of Northwestern–St. Paul Contemporary Christian KTIS held fifth, rebounding from last month’s sharp decline (5.7–6.2).
KQQL continued to lead in total audience, growing cume 3.3% to 632,500, as the overall market rose 1.0%.
In the 25–54 demographic, KFXN extended its streak to eight consecutive double-digit books, leading the category in seven of those, including the last two. KQQL jumped from fifth to second with its best non-holiday performance in over a year, while MPR AAA KCMP (89.3 The Current) fell to third after a significant drop. iHeartMedia Pop CHR KDWB slipped to fourth, giving back about half of last month’s gains, and tied with Audacy Adult Hits KZJK (104.1 Jack FM), which moved up with a solid increase. KNOW dropped from fourth to sixth, though its stream ranked #17.
Nielsen’s February radio ratings for the Tampa–St. Petersburg market showed a volatile month, with major shifts across the leaderboard and several stations posting notable gains and losses.
Tampa: The Dove Flies
Cox Media’s WDUV (105.5 The Dove) returned to the top spot in the 6+ category, edging up from an 8.4 to an 8.6 share. Radio Training Network’s WCIE (The Joy FM), which led last month, dropped to No. 2 after falling from 8.8 to 7.3 — its lowest share since October.
WXGL (107.3 The Eagle), also owned by Cox Media, climbed to No. 3 with a 6.5 share, snapping a three-book decline. Beasley’s WRBQ (Q105) moved up slightly to No. 4, while Cox Media’s WWRM (Magic 94.9) slipped to No. 5. iHeartMedia’s WFLZ made one of the biggest jumps, rising from No. 10 to No. 6 with its strongest performance in more than a year.
Further down, iHeartMedia’s WMTX (Mix 100.7) dropped from No. 3 to No. 7, posting its lowest share since November, and WXTB (98 Rock) fell to No. 8.
WDUV also remained the market’s cume leader, growing 3.1% to 653,500 listeners.
Among adults 25-54, WDUV rebounded from a weaker January to post its best non-holiday share in over a year, jumping from No. 4 to No. 1. WRBQ climbed to No. 2 with its third consecutive gain, while WFLZ surged to No. 3 with its fifth straight increase.
Meanwhile, former co-leaders WCIE and WMTX both saw sharp declines, falling to No. 4 and No. 5, respectively. WWRM dropped three spots to No. 6 with its first decrease since September, tying with WXTB, which also posted a slight loss.
DENVER-BOULDER: Rocky Mountain Shake-Up
A shake-up at the top defined Nielsen’s latest Denver-Boulder ratings, as Audacy’s KQMT (99.5 The Mountain) surged to No. 1 in the 6+ category with its strongest performance in more than a year, climbing from a 5.7 to a 7.0 share.
That gain ended Bonneville AC KOSI (KOSI 101.1)’s 12-book winning streak, as the station slipped to No. 2 with a 6.7 share. Bonneville Country KYGO held steady at No. 3, while Audacy’s KALC (Alice 105.9) remained at No. 4. KSE Media Ventures’ KXKL (Kool 105) moved up to No. 5, posting its best numbers since July.
Bonneville Sports KKFN (104.3 The Fan) saw the sharpest drop, falling from No. 5 to No. 13 following the end of the Denver Broncos season. KOSI continued to lead the market in total cume.
Among adults 25-54, iHeartMedia’s KTCL (Channel 93.3) held onto the top spot for a second straight ratings period, delivering its best performance since June. KQMT jumped from No. 4 to No. 2, finishing just behind the leader with its highest share in over a year.
KALC and KOSI, previously tied near the top, both posted declines and slipped to No. 3 and No. 4, respectively. KXKL climbed from No. 7 to No. 5 with its best showing in a year, while KYGO made a notable leap from No. 14 to No. 6.
Meanwhile, KKFN dropped sharply in the demo as well, falling from No. 5 to No. 18, where it ended up in a multi-station tie.
SAN DIEGO: We Have A New Leader
San Diego State University’s KPBS emerged as the new leader in Nielsen’s latest 6+ ratings, climbing to No. 1 with its highest share in more than a year, rising from 7.6 to 8.1.
That gain pushed Audacy’s KXSN (Sunny 98.1) to No. 2, where it held steady at a 7.7 share. Local Media’s XHRM (Magic 92.5) remained at No. 3, followed by Audacy’s KYXY at No. 4. iHeartMedia’s KHTS (Channel 93.3) posted one of the biggest moves of the month, jumping from No. 11 to No. 5 with its best performance in over a year.
Meanwhile, iHeartMedia’s KMYI (Star 94.1) dropped from No. 5 to No. 7, giving back much of its previous surge. Despite losing the top rank, KXSN continued to lead the market in total cume, growing 5.4% to 603,500 listeners.
In the adults 25-54 demographic, KXSN held onto the No. 1 spot for a second consecutive ratings period, despite a slight dip. KHTS surged from No. 10 to No. 2, though it still trailed the leader by nearly a full share.
CHARLOTTE: New King of the Hill
Beasley’s WKQC (K104.7) returned to the top of the 6+ rankings, rising to No. 1 with its best non-holiday share since July, improving from 7.4 to 7.9.
Two stations made strong moves to tie for second place. iHeartMedia’s WLKO (102.9 The Lake) edged up from No. 4, while Beasley’s WPEG (Power 98) jumped from No. 6 with its best showing in over a year, as both finished with a 6.3 share. Urban One’s WOSF (105.3 RnB), last month’s leader, dropped to No. 4 with its lowest share since July.
iHeartMedia’s WKKT (96.9 The Kat) held steady at No. 5, posting its strongest performance in more than a year, while University Radio Foundation’s WFAE fell from No. 3 to No. 6. It shared that position with Beasley’s WSOC (Country 103.7), which remained flat but posted a solid gain.
WLKO continued to dominate in total audience, expanding its cume lead by 12% to 470,000 listeners.
In the key 25-54 demographic, WPEG surged to No. 1 and came close to reaching a double-digit share. WOSF slipped to No. 2 with its lowest mark since September, while iHeartMedia’s WEND (106.5 The End) climbed to No. 3 with its best performance since October.
WKQC dipped to No. 4 despite holding steady, and WKKT ranked No. 5 with a slight gain. WLKO, which had previously shared that position, fell to No. 6 after a small decline.
XHRM slipped to No. 3 despite flat performance, tying with Local Media’s XTRA (91X), which posted a modest gain. KYXY and iHeartMedia’s KIOZ (Rock 105.3) were also essentially flat, ending up tied at No. 5 after both stations edged down from their previous positions.
LONG ISLAND: Spoken Words Tops
Audacy’s WINS maintained its dominance in the 6+ ratings, holding the No. 1 spot with its strongest performance in over a year, jumping from a 9.2 to a 10.6 share.
Red Apple Media’s WABC-AM moved back up to No. 2, though it posted its fourth consecutive decline. Connoisseur’s WALK-FM climbed two spots to No. 3, while iHeartMedia’s WHTZ (Z100) slipped to No. 4. Cox Media’s WBLI dropped to No. 5, giving back much of its previous gain.
Despite a 3.8% decline in total listeners, WINS remained the market’s cume leader.
In the 25-54 demographic, WALK-FM held onto the No. 1 position for a third straight ratings period with a slight increase. WHTZ stayed at No. 2 but lost some ground, widening the gap between the two stations to about a full share. WINS continued its upward trend, landing at No. 3 with its third consecutive gain.
Audacy’s WCBS moved up to No. 4 with its best showing in more than a year, while WBLI slipped to No. 5 despite a modest increase.