This page shows Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In (CCO) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 17 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Debt service has long absorbed operating gains, and lower reinvestment needs finally let earnings and cash turn positive in FY2025.
Across the recent period, operating income rose from$217M to$311M , showing the core operation was strengthening before the bottom line fully reflected it. The real unlock was cash conversion: capital spending fell to$83M from$167M , so with interest costs still heavy the company finally produced positive net income and free cash flow.
Even after FY2025's profit, negative equity of
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Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In has an operating margin of 19.4%, meaning the company retains $19 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 74/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. This is up from 18.6% the prior year.
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In's revenue grew 6.6% year-over-year to $1.6B, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 54/100.
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In has elevated debt relative to equity (D/E of -1.50), meaning the company relies heavily on borrowed funds. This high leverage results in a low score of 5/100, reflecting increased financial risk.
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In's current ratio of 1.28 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 33/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.
While Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In generated $114.9M in operating cash flow, capex of $82.9M consumed most of it, leaving $32.0M in free cash flow. This results in a low score of 24/100, reflecting heavy capital investment rather than weak cash generation.
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In scores -1.69, below the 1.81 distress threshold. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($1.2B) relative to total liabilities ($7.2B). This indicates elevated financial distress risk and warrants close attention to liquidity and debt levels.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In passes 5 of 7 computable financial strength tests (2 of the nine could not be computed from available data). All 4 profitability signals pass (positive income, cash flow, and earnings quality), no leverage/liquidity signals pass (rising debt, declining liquidity, or share dilution), both operating efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In generates $5.76 in operating cash flow ($114.9M OCF vs $19.9M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In earns $0.8 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($310.6M vs $395.6M). This narrow margin raises concern about the company's ability to service its debt if operating income declines.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In generated $1.6B in revenue in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 6.6% from the prior year.
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In's EBITDA was $485.6M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 7.1% from the prior year.
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In reported $19.9M in net income in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 111.1% from the prior year.
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In earned $0.04 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 110.8% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In generated $32.0M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 151.0% from the prior year.
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In held $190.0M in cash against $5.1B in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2025.
Margins & Returns
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In's operating margin was 19.4% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 0.8 percentage points from the prior year.
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In's net profit margin was 1.2% in fiscal year 2025, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 13.2 percentage points from the prior year.
Capital Allocation
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In invested $82.9M in capex in fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 41.8% from the prior year.
CCO Income Statement
| Metric | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $373.9M-19.0% | $461.5M+13.8% | $405.6M+0.7% | $402.8M+20.5% | $334.2M-21.7% | $426.7M+13.7% | $375.2M-0.3% | $376.5M |
| Cost of Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Gross Profit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| R&D Expenses | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SG&A Expenses | $66.6M-0.3% | $66.8M+0.8% | $66.2M+0.8% | $65.7M+3.2% | $63.7M-3.1% | $65.7M+3.5% | $63.5M-1.5% | $64.4M |
| Operating Income | $39.5M-63.3% | $107.5M+33.2% | $80.7M+4.3% | $77.4M+72.1% | $45.0M-55.1% | $100.1M+50.0% | $66.7M-2.5% | $68.4M |
| Interest Expense | $98.5M-0.7% | $99.2M-1.8% | $101.1M+5.2% | $96.0M-3.4% | $99.4M-0.7% | $100.1M+0.4% | $99.7M-0.5% | $100.1M |
| Income Tax | -$8.8M-164.6% | $13.7M+194.7% | -$14.4M-418.9% | $4.5M+283.6% | $1.2M-39.9% | $2.0M+134.6% | -$5.7M+2.7% | -$5.8M |
| Net Income | -$48.6M-707.1% | $8.0M+113.3% | -$60.1M-731.2% | $9.5M-84.8% | $62.5M+449.7% | -$17.9M+45.1% | -$32.5M+16.9% | -$39.2M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-0.10 | N/A | $-0.12-700.0% | $0.02-84.6% | $0.13+425.0% | $-0.04+42.9% | $-0.07+12.5% | $-0.08 |
CCO Balance Sheet
| Metric | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3.7B-2.8% | $3.8B+1.8% | $3.8B-0.2% | $3.8B-5.6% | $4.0B-16.9% | $4.8B+3.4% | $4.6B+2.2% | $4.5B |
| Current Assets | $733.8M-7.5% | $793.2M+13.4% | $699.6M+5.2% | $664.8M-22.9% | $862.5M-48.0% | $1.7B+83.1% | $906.2M+6.1% | $853.7M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $182.4M-4.0% | $190.0M+22.6% | $155.0M+11.9% | $138.6M-65.0% | $395.8M+260.8% | $109.7M-45.4% | $201.1M+6.2% | $189.3M |
| Inventory | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Accounts Receivable | $345.7M-6.9% | $371.4M+9.1% | $340.3M+3.0% | $330.5M+12.4% | $294.0M-14.6% | $344.1M-30.6% | $495.8M+8.3% | $457.8M |
| Goodwill | $507.8M0.0% | $507.8M0.0% | $507.8M0.0% | $507.8M0.0% | $507.8M0.0% | $507.8M-23.3% | $662.4M+1.4% | $653.4M |
| Total Liabilities | $7.2B-0.9% | $7.2B+0.1% | $7.2B+0.7% | $7.2B-3.3% | $7.4B-12.2% | $8.4B+2.4% | $8.2B+1.3% | $8.1B |
| Current Liabilities | $586.1M-5.2% | $618.1M+0.4% | $615.6M+6.5% | $578.0M-4.5% | $605.2M-52.4% | $1.3B+40.6% | $904.4M+8.6% | $833.0M |
| Long-Term Debt | $5.1B0.0% | $5.1B+0.1% | $5.1B+0.6% | $5.1B-4.3% | $5.3B-6.5% | $5.7B+0.1% | $5.7B0.0% | $5.7B |
| Total Equity | -$3.4B-1.3% | -$3.4B+1.8% | -$3.5B-1.6% | -$3.4B+0.5% | -$3.4B+6.0% | -$3.6B-1.2% | -$3.6B-0.2% | -$3.6B |
| Retained Earnings | -$7.0B-0.7% | -$6.9B+0.1% | -$6.9B-0.9% | -$6.9B+0.1% | -$6.9B+0.9% | -$7.0B-0.3% | -$6.9B-0.5% | -$6.9B |
CCO Cash Flow Statement
| Metric | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $3.2M-94.3% | $56.3M+0.2% | $56.2M+546.3% | -$12.6M-184.4% | $14.9M-49.0% | $29.3M-46.3% | $54.5M+76.5% | $30.8M |
| Capital Expenditures | $16.0M-38.4% | $26.0M+75.3% | $14.8M-10.5% | $16.6M-35.1% | $25.5M-55.3% | $57.1M+70.6% | $33.5M+30.6% | $25.6M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$12.8M-142.1% | $30.3M-26.8% | $41.4M+242.0% | -$29.2M-175.0% | -$10.6M+61.9% | -$27.8M-232.6% | $21.0M+301.8% | $5.2M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$17.3M+20.4% | -$21.7M-76.4% | -$12.3M+64.4% | -$34.6M-105.8% | $591.9M+1029.0% | -$63.7M-53.9% | -$41.4M-76.2% | -$23.5M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$325K+66.8% | -$980K+91.9% | -$12.0M+94.2% | -$208.6M+44.6% | -$376.7M-59315.9% | -$634K+65.4% | -$1.8M+83.3% | -$11.0M |
| Dividends Paid | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Share Buybacks | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
CCO Financial Ratios
| Metric | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Margin | 10.6%-12.7pp | 23.3%+3.4pp | 19.9%+0.7pp | 19.2%+5.8pp | 13.5%-10.0pp | 23.5%+5.7pp | 17.8%-0.4pp | 18.2% |
| Net Margin | -13.0%-14.7pp | 1.7%+16.5pp | -14.8%-17.2pp | 2.4%-16.3pp | 18.7%+22.9pp | -4.2%+4.5pp | -8.7%+1.7pp | -10.4% |
| Return on Equity | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Return on Assets | -1.3%-1.5pp | 0.2%+1.8pp | -1.6%-1.8pp | 0.3%-1.3pp | 1.6%+1.9pp | -0.4%+0.3pp | -0.7%+0.2pp | -0.9% |
| Current Ratio | 1.25-0.0 | 1.28+0.1 | 1.14-0.0 | 1.15-0.3 | 1.43+0.1 | 1.30+0.3 | 1.00-0.0 | 1.02 |
| Debt-to-Equity | -1.48+0.0 | -1.50-0.0 | -1.48+0.0 | -1.49+0.1 | -1.550.0 | -1.55+0.0 | -1.570.0 | -1.57 |
| FCF Margin | -3.4%-10.0pp | 6.6%-3.6pp | 10.2%+17.4pp | -7.2%-4.1pp | -3.2%+3.3pp | -6.5%-12.1pp | 5.6%+4.2pp | 1.4% |
Note: Shareholder equity is negative (-$3.4B), which causes debt-to-equity and return on equity ratios to appear negative or not meaningful. This can occur from accumulated losses or large share buyback programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In's annual revenue?
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In (CCO) reported $1.6B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 6.6% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In's revenue growing?
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In (CCO) revenue grew by 6.6% year-over-year, from $1.5B to $1.6B in fiscal year 2025.
Is Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In profitable?
Yes, Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In (CCO) reported a net income of $19.9M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 1.2%.
What is Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In's EBITDA?
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In (CCO) had EBITDA of $485.6M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In (CCO) had $190.0M in cash and equivalents against $5.1B in long-term debt.
What is Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In's operating margin?
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In (CCO) had an operating margin of 19.4% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In's net profit margin?
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In (CCO) had a net profit margin of 1.2% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In's free cash flow?
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In (CCO) generated $32.0M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 151.0% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In's operating cash flow?
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In (CCO) generated $114.9M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In's total assets?
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In (CCO) had $3.8B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In's capital expenditures?
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In (CCO) invested $82.9M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In's current ratio?
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In (CCO) had a current ratio of 1.28 as of fiscal year 2025, which is considered adequate.
What is Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In's debt-to-equity ratio?
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In (CCO) had a debt-to-equity ratio of -1.50 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In's return on assets (ROA)?
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In (CCO) had a return on assets of 0.5% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
Why is Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In's debt-to-equity ratio negative or unusual?
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In (CCO) has negative shareholder equity of -$3.4B as of fiscal year 2025, which causes the debt-to-equity ratio to appear negative or not meaningful. This can occur when accumulated losses exceed invested capital, or after large share buyback programs. Other solvency metrics like the current ratio or interest coverage may be more informative.
What is Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In's Altman Z-Score?
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In (CCO) has an Altman Z-Score of -1.69, placing it in the Distress Zone (elevated bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In's Piotroski F-Score?
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In (CCO) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 out of 7 computable signals; 2 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In's earnings high quality?
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In (CCO) has an earnings quality ratio of 5.76x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In cover its interest payments?
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In (CCO) has an interest coverage ratio of 0.8x, meaning it can struggle to cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In?
Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs In (CCO) scores 42 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.