TD Cowen Issues Positive Forecast for OUTFRONT Media (NYSE:OUT) Stock Price

OUTFRONT Media (NYSE:OUT) had its target price increased by TD Cowen from $24.00 to $32.00 in a research report report published on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the financial services provider’s stock.

Several other analysts have also issued reports on OUT. Wells Fargo & Company restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $27.00 price target (up from $23.00) on shares of OUTFRONT Media in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Wall Street Zen raised OUTFRONT Media from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 15th. Morgan Stanley raised OUTFRONT Media from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and upped their price target for the company from $20.00 to $28.00 in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Barrington Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $21.00 price objective on shares of OUTFRONT Media in a research report on Friday, November 7th. Finally, Zacks Research raised OUTFRONT Media from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 26th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and six have assigned a Buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, OUTFRONT Media has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $25.71.

OUTFRONT Media Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE OUT opened at $28.60 on Thursday. OUTFRONT Media has a 12 month low of $12.95 and a 12 month high of $28.67. The company has a market cap of $4.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.75, a P/E/G 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 posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 25th. The financial services provider reported $0.55 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.71 by ($0.16). The business had revenue of $513.30 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $511.61 million. OUTFRONT Media had a net margin of 8.03% and a return on equity of 26.68%. On average, equities analysts expect that OUTFRONT Media will post 1.59 EPS for the current year.

OUTFRONT Media Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 6th will be issued a dividend of $0.30 per share. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 6th. OUTFRONT Media’s payout ratio is presently 150.00%.

Insider Buying and Selling at OUTFRONT Media

In other news, Director Manuel A. Diaz sold 11,271 shares of the 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 transaction, the director directly owned 47,515 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,163,642.35. This represents a 19.17% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.47% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of OUTFRONT Media

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of OUT. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in OUTFRONT Media by 5.3% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 22,654,899 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $545,983,000 after acquiring an additional 1,131,954 shares in the last quarter. Cohen & Steers Inc. grew its holdings in shares of OUTFRONT Media by 2.2% in the 4th quarter. Cohen & Steers Inc. now owns 22,314,228 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $537,779,000 after purchasing an additional 486,192 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp grew its holdings in shares of OUTFRONT Media by 2.1% in the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 5,483,013 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $132,141,000 after purchasing an additional 111,084 shares during the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its position in shares of OUTFRONT Media by 9.9% during the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 4,980,994 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $80,393,000 after purchasing an additional 448,993 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wellington Management Group LLP lifted its holdings in OUTFRONT Media by 8.4% during the 4th quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 4,309,133 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $103,850,000 after purchasing an additional 335,265 shares during the last quarter.

OUTFRONT Media News Summary

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.

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.