Zacks Research Lowers Earnings Estimates for OUTFRONT Media

OUTFRONT Media Inc. (NYSE:OUT) – Zacks Research cut their Q3 2026 earnings per share (EPS) 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 estimate 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 analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. Barrington Research reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $21.00 price target on shares of OUTFRONT Media in a report on Friday, November 7th. Morgan Stanley raised shares of OUTFRONT Media from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and raised their price objective for the stock from $20.00 to $28.00 in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating and issued a $23.00 target price (up previously from $20.00) on shares of OUTFRONT Media in a research note on Wednesday, November 12th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of OUTFRONT Media from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 15th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $27.00 price objective (up from $23.00) on shares of OUTFRONT Media in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $24.57.

OUTFRONT Media Stock Performance

OUTFRONT Media stock opened at $25.00 on Thursday. OUTFRONT Media has a 52 week low of $12.95 and a 52 week high of $25.51. The company has a current ratio of 0.79, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.75. The stock has a market cap 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. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $23.73 and a 200-day moving average of $20.14.

OUTFRONT Media (NYSE:OUT) last issued 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 net margin of 6.86% and a return on equity of 21.56%. The business had revenue of $467.50 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $458.32 million. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.19 EPS. OUTFRONT Media’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.5% compared to the same quarter last year.

OUTFRONT Media Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced 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 is 176.47%.

Insider Buying and Selling at OUTFRONT Media

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in OUT. Advisory Services Network LLC bought a new position in shares of OUTFRONT Media during the third quarter worth about $29,000. Private Trust Co. NA acquired a new position in OUTFRONT Media during the 3rd quarter valued at about $33,000. IFP Advisors Inc grew its position in OUTFRONT Media by 16.5% in the 3rd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 4,107 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $78,000 after purchasing an additional 582 shares during the last quarter. Rossby Financial LCC grew its position in OUTFRONT Media by 42.4% in the 2nd quarter. Rossby Financial LCC now owns 6,953 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $113,000 after purchasing an additional 2,071 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. increased its stake in shares of OUTFRONT Media by 224.4% in the fourth quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 7,853 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $189,000 after purchasing an additional 5,432 shares during the period.

More OUTFRONT Media News

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.