OUTFRONT Media Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
Rhea-AI Summary
OUTFRONT Media (NYSE: OUT) reported Q1 2026 results: revenues $429.6M, operating income $55.9M, net income $19.1M, Adjusted OIBDA $100.4M, and AFFO $61.0M. The board approved a $0.30 quarterly dividend payable June 30, 2026. Liquidity included $67.2M cash and $494.9M revolver availability; total indebtedness was $2.6B.
Positive
- Revenue +10.0% YoY to $429.6 million
- Adjusted OIBDA +56.4% YoY to $100.4 million
- AFFO +125.1% YoY to $61.0 million
Negative
- Total indebtedness of $2.6 billion
- Diluted shares increased to 177.1 million (+6.4% YoY)
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
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Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25 | Q4/FY 2025 earnings | Positive | +6.2% | Q4 2025 revenue, earnings and cash flow strength with maintained dividend. |
| Nov 06 | Q3 2025 earnings | Positive | +14.4% | Q3 2025 revenue growth, positive net income and solid Adjusted OIBDA. |
| Aug 05 | Q2 2025 earnings | Negative | -3.4% | Q2 2025 revenue decline and sharply lower net income versus prior year. |
| May 08 | Q1 2025 earnings | Negative | -2.5% | Q1 2025 revenue decline and net loss despite maintained dividend. |
| Feb 25 | Q4 2024 earnings | Positive | +0.6% | Q4 2024 net income, strong Adjusted OIBDA and AFFO with dividend. |
Earnings releases have consistently moved in the same direction as the fundamental tone, with all recent earnings events showing price moves aligned to the news and an average move of 3.06%.
Over the last five earnings cycles, OUTFRONT has repeatedly highlighted billboard and transit performance, steady dividends of $0.30 per share, and stable total indebtedness around $2.6B. Quarterly revenues have ranged from $390.7M to $513.3M, with Adjusted OIBDA between $124.1M and $173.8M. Historically, the stock’s reaction has aligned with these updates, including a 6.18% move on Q4 2025 results and a 14.42% move on Q3 2025 results, framing today’s Q1 2026 beat within a pattern of earnings-sensitive trading.
Historical Comparison
Across the last five earnings releases, OUT moved an average of 3.06% on results. Today’s Q1 2026 beat and 2.12% pre-news gain sit within this historically earnings-sensitive, but not extreme, reaction range.
Recent earnings show a progression from softer 2025 quarters, such as Q1 and Q2 with revenue declines and lower net income, to stronger late-2025 and early-2026 results. Q4 2025 delivered higher revenues and Adjusted OIBDA, and Q1 2026 now reports revenue growth versus Q1 2025, improved operating income, and a swing from net loss to net income, suggesting improving profitability across consecutive reporting periods.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement delivers Q1 2026 revenue of $429.6M, a swing to net income of $19.1M, Adjusted OIBDA of $100.4M, and AFFO of $61.0M, alongside a maintained $0.30 dividend. Cash from operations rose to $75.3M, while total indebtedness remained at $2.6B. Historically, earnings releases with similar improvements moved the stock by an average of 3.06%. Key metrics to watch include segment revenue trends, cash generation, and leverage levels.
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Net income attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. of
Adjusted OIBDA of
AFFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. of
Quarterly dividend of
"Our first quarter results demonstrate our continued strong performance, with revenue, OIBDA, and AFFO all exceeding our guidance," said Nick Brien, Chief Executive Officer of OUTFRONT Media. "Importantly, this exceptional performance was driven by strong results across our entire business, with billboard and transit both contributing to this success."
Three Months Ended | ||||
$ in Millions, except per share amounts | 2026 | 2025 | ||
Revenues | ||||
Operating income | 55.9 | 13.9 | ||
Adjusted OIBDA | 100.4 | 64.2 | ||
Net income (loss) before allocation to redeemable and non-redeemable | 19.3 | (20.7) | ||
Net income (loss)1 | 19.1 | (20.6) | ||
Net income (loss) per share1,2,3 | ( | |||
Funds From Operations (FFO)1 | 63.5 | 26.5 | ||
Adjusted FFO (AFFO)1 | 61.0 | 27.1 | ||
Shares outstanding3 | 177.1 | 166.4 | ||
Notes: See exhibits for reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures; 1) References to "Net income (loss)", "FFO" and "AFFO" mean "Net income (loss) attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc.", "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. |
First Quarter 2026 Results
Consolidated Results
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 increased
SG&A expenses increased
Adjusted OIBDA of
Transit
Reported transit segment revenues of
Operating expenses increased
SG&A expenses increased
Adjusted OIBDA loss decreased
Other
Reported revenues decreased
Corporate
Corporate expenses, excluding stock-based compensation, decreased
Interest Expense
Net interest expense in the first quarter of 2026 was
Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes decreased
Net Income Attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc.
Net income attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. was
FFO
FFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. was
AFFO
Starting at the end of 2025, we modified our calculation of AFFO to include amortization of direct lease acquisition costs instead of cash paid for direct lease acquisition costs, as management believes that this calculation of AFFO is a more appropriate measure of performance period-over-period and consistent with how we calculate FFO. Accordingly, relevant prior periods have been recast to conform to this presentation.
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, 2026, we paid cash dividends of
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
As of March 31, 2026, our liquidity position included unrestricted cash of
Conference Call
We will host a conference call to discuss the results on May 7, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The conference call numbers are 833-461-5787 (
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 is one of the largest and most trusted out-of-home media companies in the
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 4-5 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; 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
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||
Three Months Ended | ||||
March 31, | ||||
(in millions, except per share amounts) | 2026 | 2025 | ||
Revenues | $ 429.6 | $ 390.7 | ||
Expenses: | ||||
Operating | 227.5 | 221.3 | ||
Selling, general and administrative | 107.3 | 114.7 | ||
Net loss on dispositions | 1.0 | 0.1 | ||
Depreciation | 20.7 | 23.6 | ||
Amortization | 17.2 | 17.1 | ||
Total expenses | 373.7 | 376.8 | ||
Operating income | 55.9 | 13.9 | ||
Interest expense, net | (36.0) | (36.0) | ||
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes and equity in earnings of investee | 19.9 | (22.1) | ||
Provision for income taxes | (0.4) | (0.5) | ||
Equity in earnings of investee companies, net of tax | (0.2) | 1.9 | ||
Net income (loss) before allocation to redeemable and non-redeemable noncontrolling | 19.3 | (20.7) | ||
Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable and non-redeemable noncontrolling interests | 0.2 | (0.1) | ||
Net income (loss) attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. | $ 19.1 | $ (20.6) | ||
Net income (loss) per common share: | ||||
Basic | $ 0.11 | $ (0.14) | ||
Diluted | $ 0.11 | $ (0.14) | ||
Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||
Basic | 175.5 | 166.4 | ||
Diluted | 177.1 | 166.4 | ||
Exhibit 2: CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION | ||||
As of | ||||
(in millions) | March 31, | December 31, | ||
Assets: | ||||
Current assets: | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 67.2 | $ 99.9 | ||
Receivables, less allowance ( | 294.3 | 365.7 | ||
Prepaid lease and franchise costs | 2.6 | 5.1 | ||
Prepaid MTA equipment deployment costs | 0.2 | — | ||
Other prepaid expenses | 25.6 | 21.9 | ||
Other current assets | 11.6 | 11.1 | ||
Total current assets | 401.5 | 503.7 | ||
Property and equipment, net | 644.3 | 643.8 | ||
Goodwill | 2,006.4 | 2,006.4 | ||
Intangible assets | 603.6 | 612.0 | ||
Operating lease assets | 1,553.8 | 1,521.5 | ||
Other assets | 28.5 | 24.2 | ||
Total assets | $ 5,238.1 | $ 5,311.6 | ||
Liabilities: | ||||
Current liabilities: | ||||
Accounts payable | $ 33.3 | $ 50.2 | ||
Accrued compensation | 42.4 | 72.3 | ||
Accrued interest | 23.4 | 35.1 | ||
Accrued lease and franchise costs | 62.7 | 72.2 | ||
Other accrued expenses | 63.2 | 55.5 | ||
Deferred revenues | 60.1 | 57.7 | ||
Short-term operating lease liabilities | 179.5 | 172.9 | ||
Other current liabilities | 27.6 | 29.4 | ||
Total current liabilities | 492.2 | 545.3 | ||
Long-term debt, net | 2,584.5 | 2,583.4 | ||
Asset retirement obligation | 34.1 | 34.0 | ||
Operating lease liabilities | 1,398.9 | 1,374.7 | ||
Other liabilities | 39.2 | 40.3 | ||
Total liabilities | 4,548.9 | 4,577.7 | ||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 25.8 | 22.0 | ||
Stockholders' equity: | ||||
Common stock (2026 - 450.0 shares authorized, and 176.1 shares issued and | 1.8 | 1.8 | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 2,604.6 | 2,619.3 | ||
Distribution in excess of earnings | (1,944.6) | (1,910.8) | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 0.1 | 0.1 | ||
Total stockholders' equity | 661.9 | 710.4 | ||
Noncontrolling interests | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||
Total liabilities and equity | $ 5,238.1 | $ 5,311.6 | ||
Exhibit 3: CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||
Three Months Ended | ||||
March 31, | ||||
(in millions) | 2026 | 2025 | ||
Operating activities: | ||||
Net income (loss) attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. | $ 19.1 | $ (20.6) | ||
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 | 0.2 | (0.1) | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 37.9 | 40.7 | ||
Stock-based compensation | 5.6 | 9.5 | ||
Provision for doubtful accounts | 2.2 | 1.5 | ||
Accretion expense | 0.7 | 0.7 | ||
Net loss on dispositions | 1.0 | 0.1 | ||
Equity in earnings of investee companies, net of tax | 0.2 | (1.9) | ||
Distributions from investee companies | 0.3 | 0.3 | ||
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount and premium | 1.4 | 1.5 | ||
Change in assets and liabilities, net of investing and financing activities: | ||||
Decrease in receivables | 69.2 | 45.3 | ||
Increase in prepaid MTA equipment deployment costs | (0.2) | — | ||
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets | (3.5) | 0.8 | ||
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses | (57.1) | (67.8) | ||
Increase in operating lease assets and liabilities | 0.5 | 2.1 | ||
Increase in deferred revenues | 2.4 | 16.7 | ||
Increase (decrease) in income taxes | — | 0.5 | ||
Other, net | (4.6) | 4.3 | ||
Net cash flow provided by operating activities | 75.3 | 33.6 | ||
Investing activities: | ||||
Capital expenditures | (24.1) | (17.2) | ||
Acquisitions | (8.1) | (5.7) | ||
MTA franchise rights | (1.8) | (4.0) | ||
Net proceeds from dispositions | — | 0.7 | ||
Investment in investee companies | (4.0) | — | ||
Return of investments in investee companies | — | 1.5 | ||
Net cash flow used for investing activities | (38.0) | (24.7) | ||
Financing activities: | ||||
Proceeds from borrowings under short-term debt facilities | — | 50.0 | ||
Repayments of borrowings under short-term debt facilities | — | (10.0) | ||
Taxes withheld for stock-based compensation | (16.6) | (12.3) | ||
Dividends | (53.4) | (53.0) | ||
Net cash flow used for financing activities | (70.0) | (25.3) | ||
Exhibit 3: CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued) | ||||
Three Months Ended | ||||
March 31, | ||||
(in millions) | 2026 | 2025 | ||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (32.7) | (16.4) | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 99.9 | 46.9 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ 67.2 | $ 30.5 | ||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||
Cash paid for income taxes | $ 0.4 | $ — | ||
Cash paid for interest | 47.1 | 46.2 | ||
Non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||
Accrued purchases of property and equipment | 3.3 | 13.4 | ||
Accrued MTA franchise rights | 1.9 | 1.6 | ||
Taxes withheld for stock-based compensation | 2.8 | 2.6 | ||
Exhibit 4: SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 | ||||||||||
(in millions, except percentages) | Billboard | Transit | Other | Corporate | Consolidated | |||||
Revenues | $ 332.9 | $ 95.0 | $ 1.7 | $ — | $ 429.6 | |||||
Operating income (loss) | $ 82.5 | $ (6.4) | $ 0.2 | $ (20.4) | $ 55.9 | |||||
Net loss on dispositions | 0.9 | 0.1 | — | — | 1.0 | |||||
Depreciation | 18.1 | 2.6 | — | — | 20.7 | |||||
Amortization | 14.9 | 2.3 | — | — | 17.2 | |||||
Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | 5.6 | 5.6 | |||||
Adjusted OIBDA | $ 116.4 | $ (1.4) | $ 0.2 | $ (14.8) | $ 100.4 | |||||
Adjusted OIBDA margin | 35.0 % | (1.5) % | 11.8 % | * | 23.4 % | |||||
Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
(in millions, except percentages) | Billboard | Transit | Other | Corporate | Consolidated | |||||
Revenues | $ 310.7 | $ 77.7 | $ 2.3 | $ — | $ 390.7 | |||||
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 % | |||||
Exhibit 5: SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES | ||||
Three Months Ended | ||||
March 31, | ||||
(in millions) | 2026 | 2025 | ||
Net income (loss) attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. | $ 19.1 | $ (20.6) | ||
Depreciation of billboard advertising structures | 16.2 | 18.8 | ||
Amortization of real estate-related intangible assets | 14.3 | 15.1 | ||
Amortization of direct lease acquisition costs | 13.0 | 13.2 | ||
Net loss on disposition of real estate assets | 1.0 | 0.1 | ||
Adjustment related to redeemable and non-redeemable noncontrolling interests | (0.1) | (0.1) | ||
FFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. | $ 63.5 | $ 26.5 | ||
Non-cash portion of income taxes | — | 0.5 | ||
Cash paid for direct lease acquisition costs | (13.0) | (13.2) | ||
Maintenance capital expenditures | (7.0) | (6.3) | ||
Other depreciation | 4.5 | 4.8 | ||
Other amortization | 2.9 | 2.0 | ||
Stock-based compensation | 5.6 | 9.5 | ||
Non-cash effect of straight-line rent | 2.4 | 1.1 | ||
Accretion expense | 0.7 | 0.7 | ||
Amortization of deferred financing costs | 1.4 | 1.5 | ||
AFFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc.(a) | $ 61.0 | $ 27.1 | ||
Exhibit 6: SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES | ||||
Three Months Ended | ||||
March 31, | ||||
(in millions) | 2026 | 2025 | ||
Adjusted OIBDA | $ 100.4 | $ 64.2 | ||
Interest expense, net, less amortization of deferred financing costs | (34.6) | (34.5) | ||
Cash paid for income taxes | (0.4) | — | ||
Maintenance capital expenditures | (7.0) | (6.3) | ||
Equity in earnings of investee companies, net of tax | (0.2) | 1.9 | ||
Non-cash effect of straight-line rent | 2.4 | 1.1 | ||
Accretion expense | 0.7 | 0.7 | ||
Adjustment related to redeemable and non-redeemable noncontrolling interests | (0.3) | — | ||
AFFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc.(a) | $ 61.0 | $ 27.1 | ||
Exhibit 7: OPERATING EXPENSES (Unaudited) See Notes on Page 14 | ||||||
Three Months Ended | ||||||
March 31, | % | |||||
(in millions, except percentages) | 2026 | 2025 | Change | |||
Operating expenses: | ||||||
Billboard property lease | $ 111.3 | $ 109.2 | 1.9 % | |||
Transit franchise | 59.7 | 58.0 | 2.9 | |||
Posting, maintenance and other | 56.5 | 54.1 | 4.4 | |||
Total operating expenses | $ 227.5 | $ 221.3 | 2.8 | |||
Exhibit 8: EXPENSES BY SEGMENT (Unaudited) See Notes on Page 14 | ||||||
Three Months Ended | ||||||
March 31, | % | |||||
(in millions, except percentages) | 2026 | 2025 | Change | |||
Billboard: | ||||||
Billboard property lease | $ 111.3 | $ 109.2 | 1.9 % | |||
Billboard posting, maintenance and other | 37.1 | 35.7 | 3.9 | |||
Billboard operating expenses | $ 148.4 | $ 144.9 | 2.4 | |||
Billboard SG&A expenses | $ 68.1 | $ 66.8 | 1.9 | |||
Transit: | ||||||
Transit franchise | $ 59.7 | $ 58.0 | 2.9 | |||
Transit posting, maintenance and other | 17.9 | 16.6 | 7.8 | |||
Transit operating expenses | $ 77.6 | $ 74.6 | 4.0 | |||
Transit SG&A expenses | $ 18.8 | $ 17.3 | 8.7 | |||
NOTES TO EXHIBITS
PRIOR PERIOD PRESENTATION CONFORMS TO CURRENT REPORTING CLASSIFICATIONS.
(a) | Starting at the end of 2025, we modified our calculation of AFFO to include amortization of direct lease acquisition costs instead of the cash paid for direct lease acquisition costs, as management believes that this calculation of AFFO is a more appropriate measure of performance period-over-period and consistent with how we calculate FFO. Accordingly, relevant prior periods have been recast to conform to this presentation. |
* Calculation not meaningful. | |
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