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Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc (CCO)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: 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 $1.46
1 Year Target Price $1.46
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 4 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -34.52% | Avg. Invested days 25 | 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 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 631.21M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 1.46 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 1.46 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 2.67 | 52 Weeks Range 0.81 - 1.77 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.81 - 1.77 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.16 |
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 2025-08-05 | When - | Estimate -0.0519 | Actual 0.0127 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 1.4% | Operating Margin (TTM) 19.41% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.94% | Return on Equity (TTM) - |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 117.65 | Enterprise Value 6923318262 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.41 |
Enterprise Value 6923318262 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.41 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.5 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.35 | Shares Outstanding 497012992 | Shares Floating 335294779 |
Shares Outstanding 497012992 | Shares Floating 335294779 | ||
Percent Insiders 20.28 | Percent Institutions 78.79 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) traces its roots back to 1901 with the founding of a streetcar advertising company. It grew through acquisitions to become a major outdoor advertising company.
Core Business Areas
- Americas: This segment focuses on billboard, transit, and street furniture advertising in North and South America, offering both traditional and digital formats.
- Europe: Similar to the Americas segment, but operating in European markets. Focuses on diverse OOH advertising solutions.
Leadership and Structure
The CEO is currently Scott Wells. The company has a board of directors and operates with a segmented organizational structure based on geographical regions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Billboards (Traditional & Digital): Billboards are the core offering, providing static and digital advertising space on highways and in urban areas. Competition comes from other OOH providers and digital advertising platforms. Market share is significant but varies by region. CCO is a top player in the out-of-home advertising (OOH) sector with revenue of 2.56 billion USD in 2023.
- Transit Advertising: Advertising on buses, trains, and in transportation hubs. Competitors include other OOH companies specializing in transit. Market share is significant within the OOH transit advertising space.
- Street Furniture Advertising: Advertising on bus shelters, benches, and other street-level structures. Competitors include other OOH providers and local advertising options.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The outdoor advertising industry is evolving with the rise of digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising. The OOH market is growing, driven by increasing urbanization and technological advancements.
Positioning
Clear Channel Outdoor is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies globally. Its competitive advantage lies in its extensive network of advertising displays and its investment in digital technology.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global OOH advertising market is projected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. CCO is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through its extensive network and digital capabilities. The TAM for OOH advertising is constantly evolving due to the incorporation of digital media and the ongoing integration with mobile technologies. Various reports suggest that the TAM could grow from tens of billions to hundreds of billions of dollars in the coming years as digital capabilities expand and integration becomes more seamless with other marketing channels.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large network of advertising displays
- Strong brand recognition
- Investment in digital technology (DOOH)
- Established relationships with advertisers
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Dependence on economic conditions
- Regulatory restrictions on outdoor advertising
- Traditional advertising can be less targeted
Opportunities
- Growth in digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising
- Expansion into new markets
- Integration with mobile and data analytics
- Partnerships with technology companies
Threats
- Competition from other outdoor advertising companies
- Economic downturns impacting advertising spend
- Changing consumer preferences
- Increased regulation of outdoor advertising
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- LAMR
- OUT
Competitive Landscape
Clear Channel Outdoor faces strong competition from other large outdoor advertising companies. The company's competitive advantages include its extensive network and digital capabilities. Disadvantages include high debt levels compared to some competitors.
Major Acquisitions
Adspace Networks
- Year: 2015
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 125
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded digital OOH presence in shopping malls.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historically, growth has been driven by acquisitions and expansion of the advertising network. However, recent growth has been more focused on digital transformation.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by the expansion of DOOH, integration with data analytics, and strategic partnerships.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding the DOOH network, implementing data-driven advertising solutions, and streamlining operations.
Summary
Clear Channel Outdoor is a major player in the OOH advertising market, benefiting from a large advertising network and growing DOOH capabilities. High debt levels and reliance on economic conditions pose challenges. Future growth hinges on successful digital transformation and strategic market expansion. While they have strong brand recognition, the financials are a challenge for now.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Industry Reports
- Market Analysis Reports
- Company Website
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions are subject to change.
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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