Los Angeles radio listeners tuned in to adult contemporary station KOST 103.5 in massive numbers during the spring ratings wave, driving the iHeartMedia flagship to the top of the market with a weekly cume delivery of 2.5 million persons aged six and older, according to Inside Radio data covering the April-to-June 2026 Nielsen average.
KOST Leads the Market With Ellen K in Morning Drive
The top-ranked station relies on market veteran Ellen K to anchor its morning broadcast. Ellen K is a finalist for Major Market Personality of the Year at the upcoming NAB Marconi Radio Awards.
Audacy Claims the Runner-Up Spot With KRTH
Audacy classic hits station KRTH, known on-air as K-Earth 101, secured second place with a weekly cume of 2.2 million listeners. Gary Bryan has hosted the station’s morning drive slot since 2002. KRTH launched as an oldies pioneer in 1972 and holds recognition as a Marconi Legendary Station of the Year winner.
MyFM and Rival Networks Divide the Top Ten
iHeartMedia hot AC station KBIG, branded as 104.3 MyFM, claimed third place with 2.0 million listeners, anchored by the syndicated “Valentine in the Morning” show since 2007. KBIG enters the industry awards circuit as a 2026 Marconi AC Station of the Year finalist. Across the top ten Los Angeles radio stations, iHeartMedia and Audacy split eight positions evenly with four outlets each.
Audacy’s urban AC station KTWV, broadcasting as 94.7 The Wave, captured fourth place with 1.8 million listeners. Sister station KCBS-FM, known as 93.1 Jack FM, placed fifth with 1.7 million listeners. iHeartMedia contemporary hit radio station KIIS-FM took sixth place with a 1.6 million cume, serving as the flagship for Ryan Seacrest’s syndicated program.
Rock and Spanish-Language Outlets Round Out the Rankings
Classic rock station KLOS and modern/alternative rocker KROQ tied for seventh and eighth positions, each pulling in 1.2 million weekly listeners. KYSR, operating as Alt 98.7 under iHeartMedia, followed in ninth place with 1.1 million listeners. Univision Spanish AC station KLVE rounded out the top ten, securing its standing as Los Angeles’s first Spanish FM broadcaster and a three-time winner of the Marconi Spanish Station of the Year award.
Frequently Asked Questions About Los Angeles Radio Ratings
Which radio station ranks first in Los Angeles for weekly listeners?
iHeartMedia adult contemporary station KOST 103.5 leads the market with a weekly cume of 2.5 million listeners during the Nielsen Q2 2026 ratings period.
Who hosts the morning show on K-Earth 101?
Gary Bryan has served as the morning drive host on Audacy classic hits station KRTH since 2002.
How many top ten stations do iHeartMedia and Audacy control combined?
Together, the two media companies claim eight of the top ten radio stations in Los Angeles, holding four outlets each.
When did KBIG launch its current morning syndication?
The hot AC station has featured “Valentine in the Morning” since the station’s debut in 2007.