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Earnings analysis · 10-Q

OUT earnings analysis

Filed May 8, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

The latest report

OUTFRONT Media reported Q1 2026 revenues of $429.6 million, exceeding consensus estimates of $419.8 million, but diluted EPS fell to $0.11, below the expected $0.25. The company's revenue growth of 10% from the previous…

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OUTFRONT Media reported Q1 2026 revenues of $429.6 million, exceeding consensus estimates of $419.8 million, but diluted EPS fell to $0.11, below the expected $0.25. The company's revenue growth of 10% from the previous year was driven by a notable increase in both billboard and transit revenues, although operating margins showed significant fluctuations due to rising costs and restructuring initiatives.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

100% Gross margin Operating margin Nov 2022 Nov 2025

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

Read as bullish Read as bearish Nov 2022 May 2026

Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$0.11
Segment
Billboard
Segment
Transit

What stood out

  • Revenue Growth

    Q1 2026 revenues increased by 10%, reaching $429.6 million compared to $390.7 million in Q1 2025.

  • Billboard Segment Success

    Billboard segment revenues rose 7% to $332.9 million from $310.7 million, aided by higher average revenue per display.

  • Transit Segment Revenue Surge

    Transit segment revenues surged 22% from $77.7 million to $95 million, reflecting increasing demand.

  • Adjusted OIBDA Jump

    Adjusted OIBDA grew 56% year-over-year to $100.4 million, indicating strong operational performance.

  • Improved Cash Flow

    Operating cash flow increased by 124% to $75.3 million from $33.6 million in Q1 2025.

  • Reductions in SG&A Costs

    SG&A expenses decreased by 6% to $107.3 million from $114.7 million, reflecting cost-saving measures.

What to watch

  • Significant EPS Decline

    Diluted EPS fell to $0.11 from $0.43 a year ago, missing consensus estimates significantly.

  • High Debt Levels

    Total debt remains high at $2.584 billion, with potential risks if cash flow declines.

  • Working Capital Deficit Worsening

    Working capital deficit widened to $(90.7) million as of March 31, 2026, from $(41.6) million in December 2025.

Management's outlook

Outlook deferred to earnings press release / call.

Earlier filings 4

10-K · February 26, 2026

OUTFRONT Media reported total revenues of $1,831.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, driven by Billboard ($1,391.4M) and Transit ($431.2M). The company is executing a digitization strategy (31,421 digital…

10-Q · November 7, 2025

OUTFRONT reported Q3 revenue of $467.5M (up $15.6M, +3.5% YoY and up $7.5M, +1.6% vs prior quarter), with operating income rising to $89.9M (from $71.3M a year ago). Diluted EPS was $0.29 (vs $0.20 a year ago) and…

10-Q · May 3, 2024

OUTFRONT Media reported Q1 2024 revenues of $409M, representing a decrease of 6.25% compared to Q1 2023. Gross margin remained unchanged at 100%, but operating margin slightly improved to 3.5%, with an EPS loss of…

10-K · February 22, 2024

OUTFRONT Media reported total revenues of $1,820.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 and continues to emphasize growing its digital display footprint and revenue management. Digital revenues reached $588.3…

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