OUTFRONT Media (NYSE:OUT) Sets New 1-Year High Following Dividend Announcement

OUTFRONT Media Inc. (NYSE:OUT)’s share price reached a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Thursday after the company announced a dividend. The company traded as high as $27.66 and last traded at $28.0690, with a volume of 417082 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $26.86.

The newly announced dividend which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 6th will be paid a $0.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 6th. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.2%. OUTFRONT Media’s dividend payout ratio is 150.00%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on OUT. Morgan Stanley upgraded shares of 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 report on Tuesday, December 16th. TD Cowen raised their target price on OUTFRONT Media from $24.00 to $32.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $23.00 price target (up from $20.00) on shares of OUTFRONT Media in a research note on Wednesday, November 12th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on OUTFRONT Media from $27.00 to $30.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday. Finally, New Street Research set a $24.00 price objective on OUTFRONT Media in a research report on Tuesday, November 11th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and six have issued a Buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $26.14.

OUTFRONT Media Stock Performance

The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $25.07 and a 200 day moving average price of $21.61. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.81 billion, a PE ratio of 35.98, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 1.56. 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 (NYSE:OUT) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The financial services provider reported $0.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.71 by ($0.16). OUTFRONT Media had a return on equity of 26.68% and a net margin of 8.03%.The firm had revenue of $513.30 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $511.61 million. Research analysts expect that OUTFRONT Media Inc. will post 1.59 earnings per share for the current year.

OUTFRONT Media News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen raised its price target to $32 and set a “buy” rating, signaling meaningful upside and reinforcing buy-side interest. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its price target to $30 and moved to “overweight,” adding additional analyst endorsement for the stock. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Company beat Q4 AFFO estimates and management guided to double-digit AFFO growth in 2026, driven by high‑teens transit revenue growth and margin expansion — a key operational improvement that supports valuation. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Management expects double-digit AFFO growth in 2026 with high‑teens transit revenue expansion — outlook that underpins analyst upgrades and investor optimism. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: OUTFRONT plans up to a $20M minority investment in AdQuick, expanding its digital marketplace footprint and potential ad-tech upside. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: CEO Nick Brien will present at Citi’s Global Property CEO Conference (Mar 2) and Morgan Stanley TMT Conference (Mar 4), increasing investor access and transparency in the near term. Article Title Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 (ex‑dividend Mar 6), supporting income-oriented investors and yield expectations. Dividend Notice
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call materials and transcripts are available for deeper review of trends and guidance; useful for fundamental investors assessing sustainability of transit growth and AFFO targets. Slide Deck Earnings Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP EPS missed consensus ($0.55 vs. $0.71), which could concern some investors focused on near-term earnings despite AFFO and revenue strength. Article Title

Insider Buying and Selling at OUTFRONT Media

In related news, Director Manuel A. Diaz sold 11,271 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $24.49, for a total transaction of $276,026.79. Following the sale, the director directly owned 47,515 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,163,642.35. This represents a 19.17% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.47% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of OUTFRONT Media

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Pacific Heights Asset Management LLC grew its stake in OUTFRONT Media by 40.0% during 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 buying an additional 200,000 shares during the last quarter. Versor Investments LP acquired a new stake in shares of OUTFRONT Media in the third quarter valued at approximately $1,259,000. Nordea Investment Management AB boosted its holdings in shares of OUTFRONT Media by 41.9% in the third quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 474,055 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $8,670,000 after acquiring an additional 140,060 shares during the period. Russell Investments Group Ltd. grew its position in shares of OUTFRONT Media by 26.3% during the second quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 585,338 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $9,553,000 after acquiring an additional 121,987 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Barnett & Company Inc. purchased a new position in shares of OUTFRONT Media during the third quarter worth approximately $1,519,000.

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.