OUTFRONT Media Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
- Net loss improved by 24.3% to $20.6 million from $27.2 million year-over-year
- FFO increased 18.8% to $26.5 million compared to prior year
- Interest expense decreased due to lower average debt balance and interest rates
- Billboard segment Adjusted OIBDA increased by 2% to $99.0 million
- Operating expenses decreased by 7.3% to $221.3 million
- Overall revenues declined 4.4% to $390.7 million year-over-year
- Adjusted OIBDA decreased 3.5% to $64.2 million
- Transit segment reported increased losses with Adjusted OIBDA loss of $14.2 million
- SG&A expenses increased 3.8% to $114.7 million
- Corporate costs increased 30.2% to $21.1 million
Insights
OUTFRONT delivers mixed Q1 results with modest organic growth despite revenue decline, maintaining dividend amid persistent challenges.
OUTFRONT Media delivered a mixed bag of results for Q1 2025, with total revenues of
The company posted a net loss of
The billboard segment, representing about
Meanwhile, the transit segment posted revenue growth of
Management has maintained the quarterly dividend at
The weighted average cost of debt improved to
Management's commentary acknowledges economic uncertainty while expressing confidence in both short and long-term business health. The reference to a management consulting project and evaluation of methods to control SG&A growth suggests a focus on operational optimization in response to ongoing market challenges.
Revenues of
Operating income of
Net loss attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. of
Adjusted OIBDA of
AFFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. of
Quarterly dividend of
"The first quarter came in largely as expected despite an uncertain economic climate." said Nick Brien, Interim Chief Executive Officer of OUTFRONT Media. "Although recent macroeconomic events have further increased the uncertainty in the market, we remain confident in the health and strength of our business in both the short and long-term."
Three Months Ended | ||||
$ in Millions, except per share amounts | 2025 | 2024 | ||
Revenues | ||||
Organic revenues | 390.7 | 389.9 | ||
Operating income | 13.9 | 14.0 | ||
Adjusted OIBDA | 64.2 | 66.5 | ||
Net loss before allocation to redeemable and non-redeemable noncontrolling interests | (20.7) | (27.1) | ||
Net loss1 | (20.6) | (27.2) | ||
Net loss per share1,2,3 | ( | ( | ||
Funds From Operations (FFO)1 | 26.5 | 22.3 | ||
Adjusted FFO (AFFO)1 | 23.9 | 23.2 | ||
Shares outstanding3 | 166.4 | 161.4 |
Notes: See exhibits for reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures; 1) References to "Net income (loss)", "Net income (loss) per share", "FFO" and "AFFO" mean "Net income (loss) attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc.", "Net income (loss) attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. per common share", "FFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc." and "AFFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc.," respectively; 2) References to "per share" mean per common share for diluted earnings per weighted average share; 3) Diluted weighted average shares outstanding. As previously disclosed, on January 17, 2025, the Company effected a reverse stock split of the Company's common stock. All shares of the Company's common stock and per-share data included in this document have been retroactively adjusted as though the reverse stock split has been effected prior to all periods presented. |
First Quarter 2025 Results
We currently manage our operations through two reportable operating segments — (1) Billboard and (2) Transit. On June 7, 2024, we sold all of our equity interests in Outdoor Systems Americas ULC and its subsidiaries (the "Transaction"), which hold all of the assets of our outdoor advertising business in
The following reported results include the historical results of the Canadian Business through the date of sale.
Consolidated
Reported revenues of
Total operating expenses of
Selling, General and Administrative expenses ("SG&A") of
Adjusted OIBDA of
Segment Results
Billboard
Reported billboard segment revenues of
Operating expenses decreased
SG&A expenses increased by
Adjusted OIBDA of
Transit
Reported transit segment revenues of
Operating expenses increased
SG&A expenses increased
Adjusted OIBDA loss of
Other
Reported revenues of
Operating expenses decreased
SG&A expenses decreased
Adjusted OIBDA of
Corporate
Corporate costs, excluding stock-based compensation, increased
Interest Expense
Net interest expense in the first quarter of 2025 was
Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes was
Net Loss Attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc.
Net loss attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. decreased
FFO
FFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. was
AFFO
AFFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. was
Cash Flow & Capital Expenditures
Net cash flow provided by operating activities of
Dividends
In the three months ended March 31, 2025, we paid cash dividends of
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
As of March 31, 2025, our liquidity position included unrestricted cash of
Conference Call
We will host a conference call to discuss the results on May 8, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The conference call numbers are 833-470-1428 (
Supplemental Materials
In addition to this press release, we have provided a supplemental investor presentation which can be viewed on our website, www.outfront.com.
About OUTFRONT Media Inc.
OUTFRONT leverages the power of technology, location and creativity to connect brands with consumers outside of their homes through one of the largest and most diverse sets of billboard and transit assets in
Contacts: | ||
Investors | Media | |
Stephan Bisson | Courtney Richards | |
Investor Relations | Events & Communications | |
(212) 297-6573 | (646) 876-9404 | |
stephan.bisson@outfront.com | courtney.richards@outfront.com |
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to the results prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in
Please see Exhibits 4-6 of this release for a reconciliation of the above non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
We have made statements in this document that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects," "could," "would," "may," "might," "will," "should," "seeks," "likely," "intends," "plans," "projects," "predicts," "estimates," "forecast" or "anticipates" or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and that do not relate solely to historical matters. You can also identify forward-looking statements by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions related to our capital resources, portfolio performance and results of operations. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties and you should not rely on them as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements depend on assumptions, data or methods that may be incorrect or imprecise and may not be able to be realized. We do not guarantee that the transactions and events described will happen as described (or that they will happen at all). The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those set forth or contemplated in the forward-looking statements: declines in advertising and general economic conditions; the severity and duration of pandemics, and the impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations; competition; government regulation; our ability to operate our digital display platform; losses and costs resulting from recalls and product liability, warranty and intellectual property claims; our ability to obtain and renew key municipal contracts on favorable terms; taxes, fees and registration requirements; decreased government compensation for the removal of lawful billboards; content-based restrictions on outdoor advertising; seasonal variations; acquisitions and other strategic transactions that we may pursue could have a negative effect on our results of operations; dependence on our management team and other key employees; experiencing a cybersecurity incident; changes in regulations and consumer concerns regarding privacy, information security and data, or any failure or perceived failure to comply with these regulations or our internal policies; asset impairment charges for our long-lived assets and goodwill; environmental, health and safety laws and regulations; expectations relating to environmental, social and governance considerations; our substantial indebtedness; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness; incurrence of additional debt; interest rate risk exposure from our variable-rate indebtedness; our ability to generate cash to service our indebtedness; cash available for distributions; hedging transactions; the ability of our board of directors to cause us to issue additional shares of stock without common stockholder approval; certain provisions of
Revision of Previously Issued Financial Information
In the third quarter of 2024, we identified an error related to the accounting for noncontrolling interests in our consolidated joint ventures, which include buy/sell clauses. The error related to the appropriate classification of these noncontrolling interests as redeemable and recognition of these redeemable noncontrolling interests at the maximum redemption value for each period. The Company assessed the materiality of the error on its previously issued financial statements in accordance with the SEC's Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 99 and SAB No. 108 and concluded that the amount was not material, individually or in the aggregate, to any of its previously issued financial statements, but would have been material to certain of our financial statements in the current period. Accordingly, we have revised our previously issued financial information. All relevant prior period amounts affected by these revisions have been corrected in the applicable financial information included in the exhibits below. Any prior periods not presented herein may be revised in future filings to the extent necessary.
The impact of the revisions have been reflected throughout this document, including in the applicable financial information included in the exhibits below. There is no impact to net cash provided by operating activities, investing activities, or financing activities in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, which is included in the exhibits below.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||
Three Months Ended | ||||
March 31, | ||||
(in millions, except per share amounts) | 2025 | 2024 | ||
Revenues | $ 390.7 | $ 408.5 | ||
Expenses: | ||||
Operating | 221.3 | 238.7 | ||
Selling, general and administrative | 114.7 | 110.5 | ||
Net loss on dispositions | 0.1 | 0.1 | ||
Impairment charges | — | 9.1 | ||
Depreciation | 23.6 | 18.5 | ||
Amortization | 17.1 | 17.6 | ||
Total expenses | 376.8 | 394.5 | ||
Operating income | 13.9 | 14.0 | ||
Interest expense, net | (36.0) | (41.4) | ||
Loss before benefit (provision) for income taxes and equity in earnings of investee | (22.1) | (27.4) | ||
Benefit (provision) for income taxes | (0.5) | 0.5 | ||
Equity in earnings of investee companies, net of tax | 1.9 | (0.2) | ||
Net loss before allocation to redeemable and non-redeemable noncontrolling interests | (20.7) | (27.1) | ||
Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable and non-redeemable noncontrolling interests | (0.1) | 0.1 | ||
Net loss attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. | $ (20.6) | $ (27.2) | ||
Net loss per common share: | ||||
Basic | $ (0.14) | $ (0.18) | ||
Diluted | $ (0.14) | $ (0.18) | ||
Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||
Basic | 166.4 | 161.4 | ||
Diluted | 166.4 | 161.4 |
Exhibit 2: CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION | ||||
As of | ||||
(in millions) | March 31, | December 31, | ||
Assets: | ||||
Current assets: | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 30.5 | $ 46.9 | ||
Receivables, less allowance ( | 258.5 | 305.3 | ||
Prepaid lease and franchise costs | 3.9 | 4.0 | ||
Other prepaid expenses | 17.4 | 17.8 | ||
Other current assets | 11.0 | 11.8 | ||
Total current assets | 321.3 | 385.8 | ||
Property and equipment, net | 648.8 | 648.9 | ||
Goodwill | 2,006.4 | 2,006.4 | ||
Intangible assets | 642.9 | 652.0 | ||
Operating lease assets | 1,495.3 | 1,503.8 | ||
Other assets | 17.6 | 18.3 | ||
Total assets | $ 5,132.3 | $ 5,215.2 | ||
Liabilities: | ||||
Current liabilities: | ||||
Accounts payable | $ 42.4 | $ 51.4 | ||
Accrued compensation | 37.7 | 56.7 | ||
Accrued interest | 23.0 | 34.5 | ||
Accrued lease and franchise costs | 59.6 | 82.8 | ||
Other accrued expenses | 57.1 | 54.3 | ||
Deferred revenues | 59.5 | 42.8 | ||
Short-term debt | 50.0 | 10.0 | ||
Short-term operating lease liabilities | 177.4 | 168.7 | ||
Other current liabilities | 23.1 | 19.6 | ||
Total current liabilities | 529.8 | 520.8 | ||
Long-term debt, net | 2,483.7 | 2,482.5 | ||
Asset retirement obligation | 34.2 | 33.9 | ||
Operating lease liabilities | 1,336.3 | 1,351.8 | ||
Other liabilities | 42.6 | 42.2 | ||
Total liabilities | 4,426.6 | 4,431.2 | ||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 17.4 | 13.6 | ||
Preferred stock (2025 - 50.0 shares authorized, and 0.1 shares of Series A Preferred Stock | 119.8 | 119.8 | ||
Stockholders' equity: | ||||
Common stock (2025 - 450.0 shares authorized, and 167.1 shares issued and | 1.7 | 1.7 | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 2,484.4 | 2,493.6 | ||
Distribution in excess of earnings | (1,919.1) | (1,846.2) | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (0.1) | (0.1) | ||
Total stockholders' equity | 566.9 | 649.0 | ||
Noncontrolling interests | 1.6 | 1.6 | ||
Total liabilities and equity | $ 5,132.3 | $ 5,215.2 |
Exhibit 3: CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||
Three Months Ended | ||||
March 31, | ||||
(in millions) | 2025 | 2024 | ||
Operating activities: | ||||
Net loss attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. | $ (20.6) | $ (27.2) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flow provided by operating activities: | ||||
Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable and non-redeemable noncontrolling interests | (0.1) | 0.1 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 40.7 | 36.1 | ||
Deferred tax provision | — | 1.0 | ||
Stock-based compensation | 9.5 | 7.2 | ||
Provision for doubtful accounts | 1.5 | 1.1 | ||
Accretion expense | 0.7 | 0.8 | ||
Net loss on dispositions | 0.1 | 0.1 | ||
Equity in earnings of investee companies, net of tax | (1.9) | 0.2 | ||
Distributions from investee companies | 0.3 | 0.7 | ||
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount and premium | 1.5 | 1.6 | ||
Change in assets and liabilities, net of investing and financing activities: | ||||
Decrease in receivables | 45.3 | 34.9 | ||
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets | 0.8 | (2.0) | ||
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses | (67.8) | (41.6) | ||
Increase in operating lease assets and liabilities | 2.1 | 3.6 | ||
Increase in deferred revenues | 16.7 | 14.7 | ||
Increase in income taxes | 0.5 | 1.2 | ||
Decrease in assets and liabilities held for sale, net | — | (0.5) | ||
Other, net | 4.3 | (1.4) | ||
Net cash flow provided by operating activities | 33.6 | 30.6 | ||
Investing activities: | ||||
Capital expenditures | (17.2) | (18.4) | ||
Acquisitions | (5.7) | (6.0) | ||
MTA franchise rights | (4.0) | — | ||
Net proceeds from dispositions | 0.7 | 5.4 | ||
Return of investments in investee companies | 1.5 | — | ||
Net cash flow used for investing activities | (24.7) | (19.0) | ||
Financing activities: | ||||
Proceeds from borrowings under short-term debt facilities | 50.0 | 65.0 | ||
Repayments of borrowings under short-term debt facilities | (10.0) | (10.0) | ||
Payments of deferred financing costs | — | (0.1) | ||
Taxes withheld for stock-based compensation | (12.3) | (7.4) | ||
Dividends | (53.0) | (52.4) | ||
Net cash flow used for financing activities | (25.3) | (4.9) | ||
Exhibit 3: CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued) | ||||
Three Months Ended | ||||
March 31, | ||||
(in millions) | 2025 | 2024 | ||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | — | (0.3) | ||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (16.4) | 6.4 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 46.9 | 36.0 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ 30.5 | $ 42.4 | ||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||
Cash paid for income taxes | $ — | $ 0.1 | ||
Cash paid for interest | 46.2 | 51.2 | ||
Non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||
Accrued purchases of property and equipment | 13.4 | 8.0 | ||
Accrued MTA franchise rights | 1.6 | — | ||
Taxes withheld for stock-based compensation | 2.6 | 0.1 |
Exhibit 4: SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
(in millions, except percentages) | Billboard | Transit | Other | Corporate | Consolidated | |||||
Revenues | $ 310.7 | $ 77.7 | $ 2.3 | $ — | $ 390.7 | |||||
Organic revenues(a) | $ 310.7 | $ 77.7 | $ 2.3 | $ — | $ 390.7 | |||||
Non-organic revenues(b) | $ — | $ — | $ — | $ — | $ — | |||||
Operating income (loss) | $ 61.0 | $ (17.0) | $ 0.5 | $ (30.6) | $ 13.9 | |||||
Net (gain) loss on dispositions | 0.7 | (0.6) | — | — | 0.1 | |||||
Depreciation | 21.6 | 2.0 | — | — | 23.6 | |||||
Amortization | 15.7 | 1.4 | — | — | 17.1 | |||||
Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | 9.5 | 9.5 | |||||
Adjusted OIBDA | $ 99.0 | $ (14.2) | $ 0.5 | $ (21.1) | $ 64.2 | |||||
Adjusted OIBDA margin | 31.9 % | (18.3) % | 21.7 % | * | 16.4 % | |||||
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
(in millions, except percentages) | Billboard | Transit | Other | Corporate | Consolidated | |||||
Revenues | $ 313.9 | $ 75.7 | $ 18.9 | $ — | $ 408.5 | |||||
Organic revenues(a) | $ 313.9 | $ 75.7 | $ 0.3 | $ — | $ 389.9 | |||||
Non-organic revenues(b) | $ — | $ — | $ 18.6 | $ — | $ 18.6 | |||||
Operating income (loss) | $ 63.7 | $ (27.2) | $ 0.9 | $ (23.4) | $ 14.0 | |||||
Net loss on dispositions | — | 0.1 | — | — | 0.1 | |||||
Impairment charges | — | 9.1 | — | — | 9.1 | |||||
Depreciation | 16.7 | 1.8 | — | — | 18.5 | |||||
Amortization | 16.7 | 0.9 | — | — | 17.6 | |||||
Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | 7.2 | 7.2 | |||||
Adjusted OIBDA | $ 97.1 | $ (15.3) | $ 0.9 | $ (16.2) | $ 66.5 | |||||
Adjusted OIBDA margin | 30.9 % | (20.2) % | 4.8 % | * | 16.3 % | |||||
Exhibit 5: SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES | ||||
Three Months Ended | ||||
March 31, | ||||
(in millions) | 2025 | 2024 | ||
Net loss attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. | $ (20.6) | $ (27.2) | ||
Depreciation of billboard advertising structures | 18.8 | 13.6 | ||
Amortization of real estate-related intangible assets | 15.1 | 16.1 | ||
Amortization of direct lease acquisition costs | 13.2 | 13.1 | ||
Net loss on disposition of real estate assets | 0.1 | 0.1 | ||
Impairment charge(c) | — | 6.7 | ||
Adjustment related to redeemable and non-redeemable noncontrolling interests | (0.1) | (0.1) | ||
FFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. | $ 26.5 | $ 22.3 | ||
Non-cash portion of income taxes | 0.5 | (0.6) | ||
Cash paid for direct lease acquisition costs | (16.4) | (15.3) | ||
Maintenance capital expenditures | (6.3) | (4.7) | ||
Other depreciation | 4.8 | 4.9 | ||
Other amortization | 2.0 | 1.5 | ||
Impairment charge on non-real estate assets(c) | — | 2.4 | ||
Stock-based compensation | 9.5 | 7.2 | ||
Non-cash effect of straight-line rent | 1.1 | 3.1 | ||
Accretion expense | 0.7 | 0.8 | ||
Amortization of deferred financing costs | 1.5 | 1.6 | ||
AFFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. | $ 23.9 | $ 23.2 |
Exhibit 6: SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES | ||||
Three Months Ended | ||||
March 31, | ||||
(in millions) | 2025 | 2024 | ||
Adjusted OIBDA | $ 64.2 | $ 66.5 | ||
Interest expense, net, less amortization of deferred financing costs | (34.5) | (39.8) | ||
Cash paid for income taxes(d) | — | (0.1) | ||
Direct lease acquisition costs | (3.2) | (2.2) | ||
Maintenance capital expenditures | (6.3) | (4.7) | ||
Equity in earnings of investee companies, net of tax | 1.9 | (0.2) | ||
Non-cash effect of straight-line rent | 1.1 | 3.1 | ||
Accretion expense | 0.7 | 0.8 | ||
Adjustment related to redeemable and non-redeemable noncontrolling interests | — | (0.2) | ||
AFFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. | $ 23.9 | $ 23.2 |
Exhibit 7: OPERATING EXPENSES (Unaudited) See Notes on Page 14 | ||||||
Three Months Ended | ||||||
March 31, | % | |||||
(in millions, except percentages) | 2025 | 2024 | Change | |||
Operating expenses: | ||||||
Billboard property lease | $ 109.2 | $ 121.7 | (10.3) % | |||
Transit franchise | 58.0 | 59.0 | (1.7) | |||
Posting, maintenance and other | 54.1 | 58.0 | (6.7) | |||
Total operating expenses | $ 221.3 | $ 238.7 | (7.3) |
Exhibit 8: EXPENSES BY SEGMENT (Unaudited) See Notes on Page 14 | ||||||
Three Months Ended | ||||||
March 31, | % | |||||
(in millions, except percentages) | 2025 | 2024 | Change | |||
Billboard: | ||||||
Billboard property lease | $ 109.2 | $ 115.5 | (5.5) % | |||
Billboard posting, maintenance and other | 35.7 | 36.6 | (2.5) | |||
Billboard operating expenses | $ 144.9 | $ 152.1 | (4.7) | |||
Billboard SG&A expenses | $ 66.8 | $ 64.7 | 3.2 | |||
Transit: | ||||||
Transit franchise | $ 58.0 | $ 58.0 | — | |||
Transit posting, maintenance and other | 16.6 | 16.1 | 3.1 | |||
Transit operating expenses | $ 74.6 | $ 74.1 | 0.7 | |||
Transit SG&A expenses | $ 17.3 | $ 16.9 | 2.4 |
NOTES TO EXHIBITS
PRIOR PERIOD PRESENTATION CONFORMS TO CURRENT REPORTING CLASSIFICATIONS.
(a) | Organic revenues exclude revenues associated with the impact of the sale of our equity interests in Outdoor Systems Americas ULC and its subsidiaries (the "Transaction"), which hold all of the assets of our outdoor advertising business in |
(b) | In the three months ended March 31, 2024, non-organic revenues reflect the impact of the Transaction. |
(c) | Impairment charge related to our Transit reporting unit and MTA asset group. |
(d) | Cash paid for income taxes is presented in this table net of cash paid for income taxes related to a net gain on disposition of real estate assets associated with the Transaction. |
* | Calculation not meaningful. |
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