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Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc (CCO)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/15/2025: 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 $1.55
1 Year Target Price $1.55
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 4 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -30.36% | 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 09/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 651.09M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 1.55 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 1.55 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 2.63 | 52 Weeks Range 0.81 - 1.77 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.81 - 1.77 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 | ||
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 - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
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 6943198774 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.42 |
Enterprise Value 6943198774 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.42 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.51 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.39 | Shares Outstanding 497012992 | Shares Floating 349926835 |
Shares Outstanding 497012992 | Shares Floating 349926835 | ||
Percent Insiders 20.28 | Percent Institutions 77.96 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1901 as the San Antonio Poster Company. It evolved through acquisitions and expansions, becoming a major player in the outdoor advertising industry.
Core Business Areas
- Americas Outdoor Advertising: Provides advertising displays, including billboards, posters, transit displays, and digital displays across North America and Latin America.
- Europe Outdoor Advertising: Offers similar advertising displays and services in several European countries, including digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes executives responsible for finance, operations, and sales. The organizational structure is divided geographically and by business function.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Billboards: Large-format advertising displays primarily located along major roadways. Market share data fluctuates, but CCO is a major player. Competitors: Lamar Advertising (LAMR), Outfront Media (OUT).
- Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH): Digital billboards and displays that allow for dynamic content and programmatic advertising. Competitors: Lamar Advertising (LAMR), Outfront Media (OUT), Intersection.
- Transit Advertising: Advertising displays found on buses, trains, subways, and in transit stations. Competitors: Outfront Media (OUT), Intersection.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The outdoor advertising industry is undergoing digital transformation, with increasing adoption of DOOH and programmatic advertising. Factors include technology innovation and consumer behavior trends.
Positioning
Clear Channel Outdoor is a major player in the OOH advertising industry, with a significant presence in North America and Europe. Competitive advantages include scale, prime locations, and technology investments.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global OOH advertising market is estimated at around $30-$40 billion. Clear Channel Outdoor is positioned to capture a significant share of this market through its established infrastructure and digital transformation efforts.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large advertising network
- Strong relationships with advertisers
- Digital out-of-home (DOOH) capabilities
- Geographic diversification
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Dependence on economic conditions
- Operational complexity
- Geographic concentration in certain markets
Opportunities
- Growth in digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising
- Expansion into new markets
- Increased use of programmatic advertising
- Partnerships with technology companies
- Acquisitions of smaller players
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Changes in advertising regulations
- Technological obsolescence
- Consumer shift to digital advertising
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- LAMR
- OUT
Competitive Landscape
Clear Channel Outdoor competes with other major outdoor advertising companies based on location, reach, and technology. Its strengths include its large network and DOOH capabilities, while weaknesses include its debt load.
Major Acquisitions
APN Outdoor
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 517
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Clear Channel's presence in the Australian and New Zealand markets.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been moderate, driven by expansion of digital advertising and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analysts project moderate revenue growth driven by DOOH expansion and programmatic advertising initiatives.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in digital displays, expansion of programmatic advertising capabilities, and optimization of advertising inventory.
Summary
Clear Channel Outdoor is a major player in the OOH advertising industry, with a significant presence in North America and Europe. While it is well-positioned to capitalize on the growth of digital advertising, its high debt levels and dependence on economic conditions remain challenges. Its key strength is its large network of advertising displays and DOOH capabilities, but it needs to manage debt effectively and adapt to changing market dynamics. Recent initiatives show promising steps towards future growth, but a heavy reliance on debt needs to be addressed.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
- Company Press Releases
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change. Consult with a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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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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