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Clear Channel Outdoor(NYSE) CCO

Market Cap$1.23BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2005)-51%
5 Year-9%
1 Year+118%
1 Month-0%
$2.41
-0.62%
-0.02Today
Clear Channel Outdoor last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 2.422026-07-28
Clear Channel Outdoor stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0.83%USD 2.402026-07-21
1 month-0.41%USD 2.432026-06-26
3 month+0.83%USD 2.402026-04-29
Year to date+9.5%USD 2.212025-12-31
1 year+118.02%USD 1.112025-07-28
3 year+44.05%USD 1.682023-07-28
5 year-9.36%USD 2.672021-07-29
Since inception-50.96%USD 4.932005-11-11

Clear Channel Outdoor Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$1.23BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$1.64B

Net Income (TTM)

-$205.44M

EPS (TTM)

-$0.15

P/E Ratio

-15.71

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

1.70 (High)

Price

$2.41

Volume

14,078,242

Open

$2.42

Previous Close

$2.40

Daily Range

$2.40 - $2.42

52-Week Range

$1.00 - $2.43

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 10, 2026

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About Clear Channel Outdoor

Clear Channel helps businesses show ads to people in public places. It places messages on big billboards and in busy airports. The company connects brands with millions of travelers every month.

Billboards, Screens, and Transit Hubs

  • Billboards: Large signs like bulletins and posters found along major highways; bulletins generated 76% of America segment revenue in 2025.
  • Digital Screens: High-tech displays that show multiple ads and update instantly; provided 44% of total company revenue in 2025.
  • Airport Displays: Advertising surfaces in over 60 commercial airports; accounted for 25% of the company's total 2025 revenue.
  • Street Furniture: Advertisements on bus shelters, kiosks, and news racks in cities; accounts for 3% of America segment revenue in 2025.

Selling Assets and Going Private

  • Entered a merger agreement with Madison Parent Inc. in February 2026 to become a privately held company.
  • Sold business units in Switzerland, Italy, and France during 2023 to focus on more profitable U.S. markets.
  • Completed the sale of the Europe-North segment and all Latin American businesses during 2025.
  • Agreed to sell the remaining business in Spain, a deal expected to close in the first half of 2026.

Data Insights and Exclusive Reach

Clear Channel uses a data system called RADAR to track audience movements and measure how ads perform. The company holds exclusive contracts to provide advertising in dozens of major airports across the United States.

A Look at the Numbers

  • Revenue reached $461.5 million in Q4 2025, which was an 8.2% increase over the previous year.
  • Net income reached -$105.8 million in Q4 2025, a result that worsened from -$17.9 million in Q4 2024.
  • Free cash flow hit $30.3 million in Q4 2025, improving from a negative $27.8 million a year earlier.
  • Operating cash flow rose to $56.3 million in Q4 2025, up 92.4% from the same period in 2024.

The Bottom Line

Clear Channel is selling its international divisions to focus on its core U.S. advertising business. The company is currently transitioning from a public stock to a privately held corporation to simplify its operations.

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Industry

Media

Employees

1,900

CEO

Scott R. Wells, MBA

Headquarters

San Antonio, TX 78249, US

CCO Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

48.55%

Operating Margin

19.95%

Net Income Margin

-12.50%

Return on Equity

5.99%

Return on Capital

9.89%

Return on Assets

-5.52%

Earnings Yield

-6.37%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$1.23BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

508.98M

Volume

14.08M

Avg. Volume

7.17M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$798.08M

Operating Income

$327.96M

EBITDA

$239.61M

Operating Cash Flow

$103.16M

Capital Expenditure

-$74.56M

Free Cash Flow

$28.60M

Cash & ST Invst.

$182.42M

Total Debt

$6.44B

Clear Channel Outdoor Performance Analysis

Clear Channel Outdoor annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 2,014,028,000-10.1%
20232023-12-31USD 1,434,186,000-28.8%
20242024-12-31USD 1,505,230,0005.0%
20252025-12-31USD 1,604,140,0006.6%
Clear Channel Outdoor sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-3020.5%
Q32025-09-300.7%
Q42025-12-3113.8%
Q12026-03-31-19.0%
Clear Channel Outdoor annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -0.20-78.0%
20232023-12-31USD -0.43110.4%
20242024-12-31USD -0.28-35.5%
20252025-12-31USD -0.21-23.6%
Clear Channel Outdoor sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-73.5%
Q32025-09-30-390.7%
Q42025-12-31-120.0%
Q12026-03-3155.7%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$373.86M

+11.9%

Gross Profit

$152.24M

-8.1%

Gross Margin

40.72%

N/A

Market Cap

$1.23BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$648.28K

N/A

Employees

1,900

N/A

Net Income

-$49.08M

-178.5%

EBITDA

-$115.25M

-230.6%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$182.42M

-53.9%

Total Debt

$6.44B

-3.2%

Accounts Receivable

$345.70M

+17.6%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$6.31B

-3.2%

Short Term Debt

$132.12M

+0.3%

Return on Assets

-5.52%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

10.45%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$13.98M

-31.9%

Operating Cash Flow

$3.23M

-78.4%

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Questions About CCO

What is the current price of Clear Channel Outdoor?

Clear Channel Outdoor is trading at $2.40 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Clear Channel Outdoor?

Over the past 52 weeks, Clear Channel Outdoor has traded between $1.00 and $2.43.

How much debt does Clear Channel Outdoor have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Clear Channel Outdoor reported total debt of $6.44B.

How much cash does Clear Channel Outdoor have on hand?

Clear Channel Outdoor reported $184.50M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Clear Channel Outdoor’s dividend yield?

Clear Channel Outdoor does not currently have a dividend yield.

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