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Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc (CCO)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/08/2025: CCO (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
6 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $1.39
1 Year Target Price $1.39
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 4 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -27.85% | Avg. Invested days 26 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/08/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 615.93M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 1.39 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 1.39 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 2.6 | 52 Weeks Range 0.81 - 1.88 | Updated Date 07/8/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.81 - 1.88 | Updated Date 07/8/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.22 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -1.79% | Operating Margin (TTM) 11.14% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.67% | Return on Equity (TTM) - |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 117.65 | Enterprise Value 6843632176 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.41 |
Enterprise Value 6843632176 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.41 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.52 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.44 | Shares Outstanding 496715008 | Shares Floating 338491679 |
Shares Outstanding 496715008 | Shares Floating 338491679 | ||
Percent Insiders 19.59 | Percent Institutions 82.31 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1901 as a local streetcar advertising company. Over the years, it expanded through acquisitions, becoming one of the largest outdoor advertising companies globally. In 2016, the company separated from iHeartMedia.
Core Business Areas
- Americas: Offers a wide array of advertising displays, including billboards, street furniture, transit displays, and spectaculars, primarily in the United States and Canada.
- Europe: Provides outdoor advertising services across several European countries, offering similar display types to the Americas segment.
Leadership and Structure
The CEO is Scott Wells. The company operates with a corporate structure overseeing both Americas and European operations. The Board of Directors provides strategic oversight.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Billboards: Large-format advertising displays located on major roadways and highways. Competitors include Lamar Advertising (LAMR) and Outfront Media (OUT). No precise market share data available but estimated to be 20% of billboard revenue.
- Street Furniture: Advertising displays integrated into bus shelters, kiosks, and other street-level structures. Competitors include Intersection and JCDeaux.
- Transit Displays: Advertising on buses, trains, and in transit stations. Competitors include Intersection and Titan.
- Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH): Digital billboards and displays offering dynamic and interactive advertising. Market share data not specifically available, but DOOH represents a growing portion of their revenue. Competitors include Lamar Advertising (LAMR) and Outfront Media (OUT).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The outdoor advertising industry is experiencing growth, driven by digitalization and increasing demand for targeted advertising. The industry competes with other forms of advertising such as online and broadcast media.
Positioning
Clear Channel Outdoor is one of the largest players in the out-of-home (OOH) advertising market, with a significant presence in both the US and Europe. Its competitive advantages include its scale, geographic reach, and digital capabilities.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global OOH advertising market is estimated at approximately $30 billion. Clear Channel Outdoor is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through its diverse product offerings and strategic locations.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large scale and geographic reach
- Established relationships with advertisers
- Growing digital out-of-home (DOOH) capabilities
- Diverse product portfolio
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Dependence on economic conditions
- Capital intensive
- Operational complexity
Opportunities
- Growth in digital advertising
- Expansion into new markets
- Increased demand for programmatic advertising
- Leveraging data analytics to improve targeting
Threats
- Competition from online advertising
- Economic downturns
- Regulatory restrictions
- Technological disruption
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- LAMR
- OUT
- JCDE
Competitive Landscape
Clear Channel Outdoor has a significant presence in major markets, but faces strong competition from Lamar and Outfront Media. Its advantage lies in its international reach and DOOH capabilities, while its debt load presents a challenge.
Major Acquisitions
Interspace Airport Advertising
- Year: 2006
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 160
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Clear Channel's advertising presence in key airport locations, enhancing its transit advertising portfolio.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth can be reviewed on their website at investor.clearchannel.com
Future Projections: Projections can be reviewed on their website at investor.clearchannel.com
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives can be reviewed on their website at investor.clearchannel.com
Summary
Clear Channel Outdoor is a leading out-of-home advertising company with a strong presence in the US and Europe. Its scale and digital capabilities are key strengths, but high debt levels pose a challenge. The company is positioned to benefit from the growth of digital advertising, but faces competition from online platforms and economic uncertainties. Strategic initiatives focused on DOOH and data analytics are crucial for future growth.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is based on estimates and may vary. All investment decisions should be made after consulting with a qualified financial advisor.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
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About Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters 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 4100 | Website https://clearchanneloutdoor.com |
Full time employees 4100 | 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 provides 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; 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. 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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