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Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.(CCO)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
CCO•NYSE
$2.41
Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorCommunication ServicesIndustryAdvertising & MarketingSub-IndustryOut-of-home and cinema advertising
AboutClear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. owns, operates, and sells advertising displays in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Americas and Europe. The company offers advertising services through billboards, including bulletins and posters; transit displays, which are advertising surfaces on various types of vehicles or within transit systems; street furniture displays, such as advertising surfaces on bus shelters, information kiosks, freestanding units, and other public structures; spectaculars, which are customized display structures that incorporate videos, multidimensional lettering and figures, mechanical devices and moving parts, and other embellishments; wallscape, a display that drapes over or is suspended from the sides of buildings or other structures. It also provides street furniture equipment, cleaning and maintenance services, operation of public bike programs, and production services; and a public bicycle rental program, which offers bicycles for rent to the general public in various municipalities. As of December 31, 2021, it owned or operated approximately 69,000 advertising displays in the Americas; and 430,000 advertising displays in Europe. The company was formerly known as Eller Media Company and changed its name to Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. in August 2005. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.Show more
- Revenue$1.6B+6.6%
- EBITDA$479M+5.8%
- Net Income-$105M+41.6%
- EPS (Diluted)-0.21+43.2%
- Gross Margin42.47%-22.5%
- EBITDA Margin29.88%-0.8%
- Operating Margin18.97%+2.3%
- Net Margin-6.52%+45.2%
CCO Price & Volume
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Structural Debt Burden Constrains Digital Infrastructure Pivot
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative: The company's persistent net losses and high leverage
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:High Interest Expense Burden
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Clear Channel Outdoor faces a challenging fundamental outlook characterized by persistent net losses, such as the $105.8M deficit in 2025Q4, and a deeply negative equity position of -$3.4B.
- While the company has demonstrated revenue volatility with an 11.9% expansion in 2026Q1, its ability to fund necessary digital billboard upgrades is severely hampered by a $6.4B debt load.
- Investors should monitor the company's ability to manage its high interest expense burden, which continues to obscure operational performance and limit strategic flexibility compared to less-leveraged industry peers.
Verdict Logic
evidenced by a D/EBITDA ratio of 65.74 in 2026Q1, suggest that the current valuation of 15.68x EV/EBITDA does not adequately compensate for the significant structural and liquidity risks.
CCO Growth Metrics
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-5.44%
5 Years-2.86%
3 Years5.11%
TTM8.68%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-658.69%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-1118.88%
Return on Capital
10 Years5.3%
5 Years5.95%
3 Years7.39%
Last Year9.03%
CCO Recent Earnings
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 4/12 qtrs (33%)●Beat Revenue 5/12 qtrs (42%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 6, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.10-11.1%
$0.09
Rev
$374M+7.2%
$349M
Q1 2026
Feb 26, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.01-200.0%
$0.01
Rev
$462M+2.8%
$449M
Q4 2025
Nov 6, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.03+25.0%
$0.04
Rev
$406M-9.7%
$449M
Q3 2025
Aug 5, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.04+0.0%
$0.04
Rev
$403M+1.4%
$397M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 6, 2026 | $0.10vs $0.09-11.1% | $374Mvs $349M+7.2% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | $0.01vs $0.01-200.0% | $462Mvs $449M+2.8% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.03vs $0.04+25.0% | $406Mvs $449M-9.7% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.04vs $0.04+0.0% | $403Mvs $397M+1.4% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest CCO News
Recent stock market news and headlines for Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO)
Zacks Investment Research·Jun 15, 2026
Clear Channel Outdoor (CCO) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should KnowClear Channel Outdoor (CCO) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.41 | $1.23B | -11.48 | 6.57% | -6.52% | — | — | |
| $33.21 | $5.85B | 38.17 | 0.04% | 9.98% | 26.82% | — | |
| $160.08 | $16.24B | 27.74 | 2.68% | 24.02% | 55.54% | — | |
| $24.57 | $8.93B | 13.43 | -1.81% | 5.4% | 14.61% | — | |
| $80.84 | $23.04B | -299.41 | 10.09% | 0.32% | 0.75% | — | |
| $20.52 | $2.94B | 21.60 | 6.85% | 21.96% | 18.57% | — |
Compare CCO vs Peers
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
CCO SEC Filings & Documents
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
May 12, 2026·SEC
Material company update
May 6, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Apr 13, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
310-Q Quarterly Reports
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CCO Frequently Asked Questions
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.'s revenue?
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) reported $1.64B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 24% decrease from $2.17B in 2003.
How fast is Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. growing?
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) grew revenue by 6.6% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Is CCO profitable?
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) reported a net loss of $205.4M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
What is Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) generated $28.6M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.