OUTFRONT Media (NYSE:OUT) Hits New 52-Week High Following Dividend Announcement

OUTFRONT Media Inc. (NYSE:OUT)’s stock price hit 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. Investors of record on Friday, March 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.30 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 6th. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.2%. OUTFRONT Media’s dividend payout ratio is 176.47%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on OUT shares. Wall Street Zen raised shares of OUTFRONT Media from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, November 15th. New Street Research set a $24.00 price target on OUTFRONT Media in a research report on Tuesday, November 11th. TD Cowen raised their price target on OUTFRONT Media from $24.00 to $32.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating and set a $23.00 price objective (up from $20.00) on shares of OUTFRONT Media in a research report on Wednesday, November 12th. Finally, Zacks Research raised OUTFRONT Media from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and six have assigned a Buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $25.71.

OUTFRONT Media Trading Up 6.5%

The firm has a market capitalization of $4.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.75, a PEG ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.56. The business’s 50 day moving average is $24.98 and its two-hundred day moving average is $21.52. 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 released its earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The financial services provider reported $0.55 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.71 by ($0.16). OUTFRONT Media had a net margin of 8.03% and a return on equity of 26.68%. The company had revenue of $513.30 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $511.61 million. Analysts expect that OUTFRONT Media Inc. will post 1.59 EPS for the current year.

Key Headlines Impacting OUTFRONT Media

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results and outlook: OUT beat consensus EPS and revenue, reported AFFO of $129.5M and management guided to double‑digit AFFO growth in 2026 — signs of accelerating revenue and margin momentum that support higher valuation. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade/target increase: TD Cowen raised its price target from $24 to $32 and set a “buy” rating, signaling increased analyst confidence and providing upside to current levels. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic partnership and investment: OUTFRONT entered an exclusive multi‑year commercial partnership with AdQuick and agreed to invest up to $20M, improving planning/buying capabilities for out‑of‑home (OOH) and accelerating digital measurement/monetization. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder return: Board declared a $0.30 quarterly dividend (≈4.2% yield), reinforcing income appeal for yield‑seeking investors. Ex‑dividend date set for March 6. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Additional analysis and color: Earnings call transcript and analyst writeups highlight digital OOH momentum and transit recovery but suggest watching key metrics versus estimates for sustainability. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Balance sheet and valuation risks: OUT carries high financial leverage (debt/equity ~4.75) and liquidity ratios below 1.0 (quick/current ~0.79), and trades at a relatively elevated P/E (~35.8); these factors increase sensitivity to interest rates and demand shocks despite strong operating momentum.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other OUTFRONT Media news, Director Manuel A. Diaz sold 11,271 shares of the company’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 completion of the sale, the director directly owned 47,515 shares in the company, valued at $1,163,642.35. This represents a 19.17% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.47% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of OUTFRONT Media

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. lifted its holdings in shares of OUTFRONT Media by 226.8% in the fourth quarter. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. now owns 2,310,195 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $55,676,000 after buying an additional 1,603,315 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in OUTFRONT Media by 5.3% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 22,654,899 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $545,983,000 after acquiring an additional 1,131,954 shares during the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. boosted its position in shares of OUTFRONT Media by 85.2% during the 2nd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 1,788,695 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $29,192,000 after purchasing an additional 822,845 shares in the last quarter. Lasalle Investment Management Securities LLC boosted its position in shares of OUTFRONT Media by 24.0% during the 2nd quarter. Lasalle Investment Management Securities LLC now owns 3,925,402 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $64,063,000 after purchasing an additional 758,952 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Woodline Partners LP acquired a new position in shares of OUTFRONT Media in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $13,705,000.

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.