Q4 EPS Estimates for OUTFRONT Media Lifted by Zacks Research

OUTFRONT Media Inc. (NYSE:OUT) – Analysts at Zacks Research upped their Q4 2027 earnings estimates for OUTFRONT Media in a report released on Tuesday, January 20th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the financial services provider will earn $0.70 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $0.69. The consensus estimate for OUTFRONT Media’s current full-year earnings is $1.59 per share.

OUTFRONT Media (NYSE:OUT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 6th. The financial services provider reported $0.29 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.50 by ($0.21). OUTFRONT Media had a net margin of 6.86% and a return on equity of 21.56%. The company had revenue of $467.50 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $458.32 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.19 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.5% on a year-over-year basis.

Other analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. TD Cowen raised OUTFRONT Media from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 11th. Morgan Stanley raised OUTFRONT Media from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and raised their price target for the stock from $20.00 to $28.00 in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. Barrington Research reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $21.00 price target on shares of OUTFRONT Media in a research note on Friday, November 7th. New Street Research set a $24.00 target price on shares of OUTFRONT Media in a research note on Tuesday, November 11th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of OUTFRONT Media from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 15th. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $24.57.

OUTFRONT Media Trading Down 1.4%

Shares of NYSE:OUT opened at $25.00 on Wednesday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $23.73 and a two-hundred day moving average of $20.14. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.75. OUTFRONT Media has a 12-month low of $12.95 and a 12-month high of $25.51. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.18 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.27 and a beta of 1.57.

OUTFRONT Media Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 5th were issued a dividend of $0.30 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, December 5th. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.8%. OUTFRONT Media’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 176.47%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Manuel A. Diaz sold 11,271 shares of OUTFRONT Media stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $24.49, for a total value of $276,026.79. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 47,515 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,163,642.35. The trade was a 19.17% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. 0.47% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of OUTFRONT Media

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of OUT. Nordea Investment Management AB purchased a new position in OUTFRONT Media in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $5,414,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. lifted its position in OUTFRONT Media by 26.3% in the second quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 585,338 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $9,553,000 after buying an additional 121,987 shares during the last quarter. Pacific Heights Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of OUTFRONT Media by 40.0% in the 3rd quarter. Pacific Heights Asset Management LLC now owns 700,000 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $12,824,000 after acquiring an additional 200,000 shares during the last quarter. Advisors Capital Management LLC grew its position in OUTFRONT Media by 36.0% in the 2nd quarter. Advisors Capital Management LLC now owns 1,881,277 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $30,702,000 after acquiring an additional 497,781 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Envestnet Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in OUTFRONT Media by 44.4% during the 2nd quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 192,695 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $3,145,000 after buying an additional 59,275 shares during the period.

Key Stories Impacting OUTFRONT Media

Here are the key news stories impacting OUTFRONT Media this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research nudged several near-term EPS estimates slightly higher (Q2 2027 to $0.54, Q3 2027 to $0.52 and Q4 2027 to $0.70), signaling marginally better expected profitability that supports the stock’s valuation. Zacks estimate changes
• Positive Sentiment: Major sell‑side firms have been upgrading coverage and raising price targets (Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, TD Cowen), which underpins bullish analyst sentiment and provides support for the share price. Analyst coverage summary
• Positive Sentiment: Some institutional buying in Q4 (new stakes and increased positions from several funds) suggests professional investors are accumulating exposure to OUT’s OOH advertising assets. Institutional ownership changes
• Neutral Sentiment: OUTFRONT set its 2025 fourth‑quarter and full‑year results release for Feb. 25, 2026 — a scheduled catalyst that could drive volatility when results and guidance arrive. Earnings date announcement
• Negative Sentiment: Director Manuel A. Diaz sold 11,271 shares (~$276k at ~$24.49), trimming his holding by ~19%. Insider sales can be read as a negative signal by some investors even if done for personal reasons. Insider sale filing
• Negative Sentiment: OUT’s dividend payout ratio is very high (reported DPR ~176%), which raises questions about dividend sustainability and capital allocation, a potential concern for income-focused holders. Dividend & payout data
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks also made a very small cut to one near-term quarter (Q3 2026 from $0.52 to $0.51), highlighting some mixed near-term forecast risk even as other estimates rose. Estimate revision

About OUTFRONT Media

OUTFRONT Media Inc is a leading out-of-home (OOH) advertising company offering a broad range of billboard, transit and digital display solutions across major urban markets in the United States and Canada. Its portfolio encompasses traditional static billboards, high-resolution digital signage, transit media on buses, trains and taxis, as well as street furniture placements such as bus shelters, kiosks and urban panels. The company partners with brand marketers to deliver high-impact campaigns that engage consumers outside the home environment.

Through an extensive network of assets in key metropolitan areas, OUTFRONT provides advertisers with premium visibility along highways, city streets and transit corridors.