OUTFRONT Media Q3 EPS Forecast Lowered by Zacks Research

OUTFRONT Media Inc. (NYSE:OUT) – Research analysts at Zacks Research reduced their Q3 2026 earnings estimates for OUTFRONT Media in a report issued on Tuesday, January 20th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the financial services provider will post earnings of $0.51 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.52. The consensus estimate for OUTFRONT Media’s current full-year earnings is $1.59 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for OUTFRONT Media’s Q4 2026 earnings at $0.73 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.54 EPS and Q3 2027 earnings at $0.52 EPS.

Several other research firms also recently weighed in on OUT. TD Cowen upgraded OUTFRONT Media from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded OUTFRONT Media from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and upped their target price for the company from $19.00 to $25.00 in a research report on Wednesday, November 12th. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating and set a $23.00 price target (up from $20.00) on shares of OUTFRONT Media in a research report on Wednesday, November 12th. Barrington Research restated an “outperform” rating and set a $21.00 price objective on shares of OUTFRONT Media in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Finally, New Street Research set a $24.00 price objective on shares of OUTFRONT Media in a research note on Tuesday, November 11th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $24.57.

OUTFRONT Media Stock Down 1.7%

OUTFRONT Media stock opened at $24.60 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.75. The firm has a market cap of $4.11 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.18, a P/E/G ratio of 1.26 and a beta of 1.57. The business has a fifty day moving average of $23.78 and a two-hundred day moving average of $20.20. OUTFRONT Media has a twelve month low of $12.95 and a twelve month high of $25.51.

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

OUTFRONT Media Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 31st. Investors of record on Friday, December 5th were given a dividend of $0.30 per share. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.9%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, December 5th. OUTFRONT Media’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 176.47%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other OUTFRONT Media news, Director Manuel A. Diaz sold 11,271 shares of OUTFRONT Media stock in a transaction on Wednesday, January 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $24.49, for a total value of $276,026.79. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 47,515 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $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 Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.47% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On OUTFRONT Media

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Nordea Investment Management AB purchased a new position in shares of OUTFRONT Media in the second quarter worth about $5,414,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. raised its holdings in OUTFRONT Media by 26.3% in the 2nd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 585,338 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $9,553,000 after acquiring an additional 121,987 shares during the last quarter. Pacific Heights Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in 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 purchasing an additional 200,000 shares in the last quarter. Advisors Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of OUTFRONT Media by 36.0% during the 2nd quarter. Advisors Capital Management LLC now owns 1,881,277 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $30,702,000 after purchasing an additional 497,781 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Envestnet Asset Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 59,275 shares during the last quarter.

Key Stories Impacting OUTFRONT Media

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research nudged several quarterly EPS estimates higher (small upgrades to Q4/Q2/Q3 windows), which supports near-term earnings momentum and underpins the consensus full‑year view near $1.59. Upward revisions can help sentiment and analyst price targets. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple sell‑side firms have raised ratings and price targets over recent months (e.g., Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan upgrades noted in the coverage), reinforcing a bullish narrative from analysts about OUT’s OOH advertising exposure and recovery potential. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Market positioning: several institutional investors added or adjusted stakes during the quarter, showing steady institutional interest but not a clear directional catalyst on its own. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: An insider transaction: Director Manuel Diaz sold 11,271 shares at about $24.49 (roughly $276k), reducing his holding ~19%. Insider sales can be interpreted negatively by some investors as a liquidity signal. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Recent performance and fundamentals remain mixed — the last quarterly report showed a revenue beat but a significant EPS miss, the company carries a high debt load (D/E ~4.75) and the dividend payout ratio is elevated — factors that increase sensitivity to advertising cyclicality and rate/credit concerns. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: News headline risk: a recent Yahoo Finance piece highlighted the company’s strong one‑year gain followed by a “cut loose” development (headline may refer to an executive/operational change or governance move). That kind of story can amplify volatility and investor caution until details are clarified. Read More.

OUTFRONT Media Company Profile

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.