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Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc(CCO)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CCO
09/25/2026: CCO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc operates as a global out-of-home advertising firm known for its extensive network of physical and digital displays. Its main strength lies in its prime urban presence and the ongoing shift toward high-margin digital and programmatic advertising. The core investment story centers on the potential for improved profitability through portfolio refinement and debt reduction. However, the company faces significant risks related to its high debt levels, cyclical advertising demand, and intense competition from digital-first platforms. The stock may suit investors willing to tolerate volatility, while those prioritizing income or low-risk stability may find it less appropriate.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company's digital transformation offers some growth, but it is tempered by high debt levels. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | This style is conditional on a sustained upturn in advertising spending and positive market sentiment regarding the stock's deleveraging. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | High debt and earnings volatility make a traditional value assessment complex. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not currently provide dividend income to shareholders. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The company's high leverage and exposure to cyclical advertising markets create significant risk. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock's beta reflects its sensitivity to economic cycles and debt-related sentiment. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | Valuation is sensitive to interest rate environments and future debt refinancing costs. |
| Competition risk (Digital Advertising) | High | The company faces constant pressure from tech-driven digital advertising platforms for ad dollars. |
| Business quality | Medium | While the physical asset base is durable, the financial profile is strained by debt. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | There is no dividend payout for income-focused investors. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Successful divestitures and digital conversion are required to improve long-term financial health. |
Price Behavior
Steady Uptrend
The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -32.49% | Avg. Invested days 38 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.20B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.43 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.43 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6.7M shares | Beta 1.96 | 52 Weeks Range 1.27 - 2.44 | Updated Date 09/26/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 1.27 - 2.44 | Updated Date 09/26/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.24 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Americas Advertising | Revenue from digital and traditional billboards in the US and Canada. | This is the core profit driver, selling space to advertisers on high-traffic roads. |
| Europe/International | OOH advertising sales in various European markets. | Represents the international footprint undergoing strategic restructuring. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 114.94 | Enterprise Value 7.47B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.72 |
Enterprise Value 7.47B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.72 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.45 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.77 | Shares Outstanding 509.09M | Shares Floating 385.30M |
Shares Outstanding 509.09M | Shares Floating 385.30M | ||
Percent Insiders 16.45 | Percent Institutions 82.54 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters San Antonio, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2005-11-11 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Scott R. Wells | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Advertising Agencies | Full time employees 1900 | Website https://clearchanneloutdoor.com |
Full time employees 1900 | Website https://clearchanneloutdoor.com | ||
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. operates as an out-of-home advertising company in the United States and Singapore. The company operates in two segments, America and Airports. It offers advertising services through billboards, including bulletins and posters, as well as spectaculars, which are customized display structures with videos, three-dimensional elements and moving parts; street furniture displays, such as advertising surfaces on bus shelters, kiosks, news racks, and other public structures; transit displays in rail stations and on buses, trains, and trams; and wallscapes, as well as advertising solutions to commercial and private airports. The company offers solutions, such as RADARView, an audience and campaign planning tool, which uses historical mobile location data; RADARConnect, a campaign amplification solution that delivers supportive advertisements across mobile and other devices and extends the reach; RADARProof, a campaign measurement and attribution solutions, which analyzes anonymized and/or aggregated data; and RADARSync, a data integration platform designed to enable customized application of the RADAR tools and privacy-compliant sharing of RADAR insights with analytics platforms. It has strategic alliance with FootballCo Media Limited to provide real-time tournament content on digital screens across the United States. 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 incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
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