OUTFRONT Media (NYSE:OUT – Free Report) had its price target lifted by Wells Fargo & Company from $27.00 to $30.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. They currently have an overweight rating on the financial services provider’s stock.
A number of other brokerages have also issued reports on OUT. Barrington Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $21.00 price target on shares of OUTFRONT Media in a research note on Friday, November 7th. TD Cowen upped their target price on shares of OUTFRONT Media from $24.00 to $32.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Morgan Stanley upgraded shares of OUTFRONT Media from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and increased their target price for the stock from $20.00 to $28.00 in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded shares of OUTFRONT Media from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and boosted their price target for the stock from $19.00 to $25.00 in a research note on Wednesday, November 12th. Finally, New Street Research set a $24.00 price objective on OUTFRONT Media in a research report on Tuesday, November 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and six have issued a Buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $26.14.
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OUTFRONT Media Trading Up 0.9%
OUTFRONT Media (NYSE:OUT – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data 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 net margin of 8.03% and a return on equity of 24.86%. The firm had revenue of $513.30 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $511.61 million. On average, equities analysts expect that OUTFRONT Media will post 1.59 earnings per share for the current year.
OUTFRONT Media Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 6th will be paid a $0.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 6th. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.2%. OUTFRONT Media’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 150.00%.
Insider Transactions at OUTFRONT Media
In other OUTFRONT Media 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 transaction of $276,026.79. Following the completion of the sale, 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 position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. 0.47% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On OUTFRONT Media
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in OUT. Advisory Services Network LLC purchased a new stake in OUTFRONT Media during the third quarter worth approximately $29,000. Private Trust Co. NA purchased a new stake in shares of OUTFRONT Media during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $33,000. Farther Finance Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of OUTFRONT Media by 157.6% during the 4th quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 2,339 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $56,000 after buying an additional 1,431 shares during the last quarter. Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of OUTFRONT Media in the 4th quarter valued at $71,000. Finally, IFP Advisors Inc grew its position in shares of OUTFRONT Media by 16.5% in the 3rd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 4,107 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $78,000 after buying an additional 582 shares during the last quarter.
OUTFRONT Media News Summary
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
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.
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