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OUTFRONT Media(OUT) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-05-08 20:45
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OUTFRONT Media Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
Prnewswire· 2025-05-08 20:06
Financial Performance - Revenues for the first quarter of 2025 were reported at $390.7 million, a decrease of $17.8 million or 4.4% compared to the same period in 2024 [5][19] - Operating income was $13.9 million, slightly down from $14.0 million in the prior year [2][35] - Net loss attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. was $20.6 million, a decrease of $6.6 million or 24.3% from the previous year [19][35] - Adjusted OIBDA was $64.2 million, down $2.3 million or 3.5% year-over-year [8][35] - Funds From Operations (FFO) attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. increased to $26.5 million, up $4.2 million or 18.8% from the prior year [20] - Adjusted FFO (AFFO) was $23.9 million, an increase of $0.7 million or 3.0% compared to the same period in 2024 [21] Segment Performance - Billboard segment revenues were $310.7 million, a decrease of $3.2 million or 1.0% year-over-year, impacted by lost billboards [9][12] - Transit segment revenues increased to $77.7 million, up $2.0 million or 2.6% compared to the previous year, driven by higher average revenue per display [12][13] - Other segment revenues fell to $2.3 million, a decrease of $16.6 million or 87.8%, primarily due to the impact of the sale of the Canadian Business [14] Expenses and Costs - Total operating expenses decreased by $17.4 million or 7.3% to $221.3 million, mainly due to lower variable property lease expenses [6][35] - Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses increased by $4.2 million or 3.8% to $114.7 million, attributed to higher compensation-related expenses [7][35] - Interest expense decreased to $36.0 million from $41.4 million in the prior year, reflecting a lower average debt balance and interest rates [17] Cash Flow and Capital Expenditures - Net cash flow from operating activities was $33.6 million, an increase of $3.0 million or 9.8% compared to the same prior-year period [22] - Total capital expenditures decreased by $1.2 million or 6.5% to $17.2 million [22] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, payable on June 30, 2025 [23] Balance Sheet and Liquidity - As of March 31, 2025, the company had unrestricted cash of $30.5 million and $494.8 million available under its revolving credit facility [24] - Total indebtedness was reported at $2.6 billion, with a mix of term loans and senior notes [24]
Lamar(LAMR) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-08 14:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved its sixteenth consecutive quarter of acquisition adjusted revenue growth with an increase of 1.1% in Q1 2025 [4] - Adjusted EBITDA was $210.2 million, slightly down from $211.9 million in 2024, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 41.6% [11] - Adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) totaled $164.3 million, an increase of 3.8% from $158.2 million last year, with diluted AFFO per share growing 3.9% to $1.60 [11][17] - Acquisition adjusted consolidated expenses increased by 2.6% in Q1, slightly better than anticipated [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Local and regional sales accounted for approximately 82% of billboard revenue in Q1, growing for the sixteenth consecutive quarter [11] - Programmatic revenue increased by about $2 million, translating into nearly 30% growth [6] - Digital billboard revenue was up 4%, accounting for approximately 30% of total billboard revenue [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Categories of strength included services (up 11%), retail (up 6%), and construction (up 15%), while gaming (down 9%) and restaurants (down 4%) showed relative weakness [19][20] - The Central and Midwest regions showed relative strength, while the Southwest region, including Las Vegas, showed relative weakness [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining its leadership status in the out-of-home advertising industry, with a strong balance sheet and a commitment to acquisitions [8][14] - The company plans to exceed its projected $150 million in acquisition spending for the year, with a year-to-date spend of over $70 million [8][43] - The company aims to maintain a dividend policy of distributing 100% of taxable income, with a cash dividend of $1.55 per share recommended for the second quarter [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains optimistic about the out-of-home advertising medium's resilience in uncertain economic conditions, with no cancellations reported from local or national customers [5] - The company is closely monitoring the broader economy but has not seen significant negative impacts on its business [5] - Management expressed confidence in the performance of programmatic advertising and digital billboards as they move into Q2 [19] Other Important Information - The company has repurchased $150 million of its stock at an average price of just over $108 per share, indicating confidence in its market position [8][16] - Total consolidated debt at quarter-end was approximately $3.2 billion, with a weighted average interest rate of 4.6% [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations for organic revenue growth and national softness - Management is currently 75% booked to the goal of approximately 3% organic revenue growth for the year, with national weakness attributed to changes in large customers' buying habits [25][26][27] Question: Economic slowdown and indicators of weakness - Management noted that shorter cycle sales, particularly in digital, serve as indicators, and current performance is solid, providing confidence [32] Question: M&A landscape and expense growth expectations - Management expects to exceed $200 million in acquisition activity for the year and maintains a 3% expense growth expectation [42][43] Question: Addressing national weakness and digital conversion pace - Management is pacing to meet digital conversion goals and noted that national spending can fluctuate based on customer changes [50][51] Question: AFFO per share guidance and expense growth drivers - Management affirmed that the AFFO guidance remains unchanged despite share repurchases, with elevated expenses attributed to one-time items and health insurance costs [56][59]
Lamar Advertising Company Announces First Quarter Ended March 31, 2025 Operating Results
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-05-08 10:00
Core Insights - Lamar Advertising Company reported net revenues of $505.4 million for Q1 2025, reflecting a 1.5% increase from $498.2 million in Q1 2024 [2][20] - Net income surged by 77.4% to $139.2 million, primarily due to a $67.7 million gain from the sale of equity interest in Vistar Media [2][19] - Adjusted EBITDA slightly decreased by 0.8% to $210.2 million compared to $211.9 million in the same quarter last year [3][30] Financial Performance - The company achieved an operating income of $191.2 million, up from $124.6 million in Q1 2024, marking a significant increase of $66.6 million [2][20] - Funds from operations (FFO) rose by 5.1% to $156.1 million, while adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) increased by 3.8% to $164.3 million [5][30] - Free cash flow for Q1 2025 was reported at $121.1 million, down 12.7% from $138.7 million in Q1 2024, attributed to a current tax expense related to the Vistar sale [4][30] Acquisition-Adjusted Results - Acquisition-adjusted net revenue for Q1 2025 increased by 1.1% compared to the same period in 2024 [6] - Acquisition-adjusted EBITDA decreased by 1.0% year-over-year [6] Liquidity and Capital Management - As of March 31, 2025, Lamar had total liquidity of $491.3 million, including $455.2 million available for borrowing [7] - The company repurchased 164,529 shares for $18.4 million in Q1 2025 and an additional 1,223,562 shares for $131.6 million in April 2025, totaling $150.0 million under its stock repurchase program [9] Operational Highlights - The company continues to experience acquisition-adjusted revenue growth for the 16th consecutive quarter, driven by local and programmatic advertising [2] - The total number of displays operated by Lamar exceeds 363,000 across North America, with a significant digital billboard network [18]
Gear Up for Outfront Media (OUT) Q1 Earnings: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
ZACKS· 2025-05-07 14:21
Wall Street analysts expect Outfront Media (OUT) to post quarterly earnings of $0.15 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 7.1%. Revenues are expected to be $396.65 million, down 2.9% from the year-ago quarter. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estimates during this timeframe. Ahead of a company's earnings disclosure, it ...
JCDecaux : Q1 2025 – Business review
Globenewswire· 2025-05-06 17:26
Q1 2025 – Business review Paris, May 06th, 2025 – JCDecaux SE (Euronext Paris: DEC), the number one outdoor advertising company worldwide, published today this report for the three months ended March 31st, 2025. FIRST QUARTER 2025: BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS Key contracts wins Rest of the World In February, JCDecaux SE announced that JCDecaux ATA Saudi has been awarded a 10-year exclusive advertising concession for King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, as well as for the Al-Ahsa International Airport, and ...
Lamar Advertising to appear at the 53rd Annual J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference
Globenewswire· 2025-05-05 20:15
Company Overview - Lamar Advertising Company, founded in 1902, is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in North America with over 360,000 displays across the United States and Canada [2] - The company offers a variety of advertising formats including billboard, interstate logo, transit, and airport advertising, catering to both local businesses and national brands [2] - Lamar operates the largest network of digital billboards in the United States, with approximately 5,000 displays [2] Upcoming Event - Sean Reilly, CEO of Lamar Advertising Company, is scheduled to participate in a question-and-answer session at the 53rd Annual J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on May 13, 2025, at approximately 4:30 pm EST [1] - The session will be available via live audio webcast on the company's website and will be archived for 30 days [1]
Lamar Advertising Acquires Premier Outdoor Media
Prnewswire· 2025-05-05 11:30
Core Insights - Premier Outdoor Media has divested its out-of-home advertising assets to Lamar Advertising Company, although financial terms were not disclosed [1] - Premier, founded in 2018, significantly increased its digital display count by over 500%, establishing itself as the largest independent digital OOH network in the Philadelphia DMA [2] - The acquisition adds nearly 200 billboard faces, including 45 digital units, to Lamar's portfolio across key markets in New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York [3] Company Overview - Premier Outdoor Media was established through Caruth Capital Partners' acquisition of Jersey Premier Outdoor Media, LLC, with leadership from Dominick Vastino and Sean Corbett [2] - Lamar Advertising Company, founded in 1902, is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in North America, operating over 360,000 displays across the U.S. and Canada [5] Strategic Implications - The acquisition enhances Lamar's position in the greater Philadelphia and New York markets and aligns with its strategy of adding high-quality, REIT-qualified assets [3] - Premier's leadership expressed confidence in Lamar's ability to continue delivering exceptional service to clients following the acquisition [3]
Clear Channel Outdoor (CCO) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
ZACKS· 2025-05-01 14:36
Core Insights - Clear Channel Outdoor (CCO) reported a revenue of $334.18 million for Q1 2025, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 30.6% and an EPS of -$0.11 compared to -$0.17 a year ago [1] - The revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $338.17 million, resulting in a surprise of -1.18%, while the EPS exceeded expectations by 15.38% against a consensus estimate of -$0.13 [1] Financial Performance - CCO's shares have returned -11.3% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.7% change, indicating underperformance relative to the broader market [3] - The company holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the market in the near term [3] Geographic Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from America was reported at $254.19 million, slightly above the average estimate of $256.44 million, showing a year-over-year increase of +1.8% [4] - Airport revenue reached $79.98 million, marginally exceeding the estimated $79.85 million, with a year-over-year growth of +4% [4] - Adjusted EBITDA for Airports was $14.31 million, below the average estimate of $15.45 million, while corporate expenses showed an adjusted EBITDA of -$22.74 million, slightly better than the estimated -$22.82 million [4]
JCDecaux wins the contract for city information panels and associated services in the City of Rennes
Globenewswire· 2025-04-14 15:40
Core Insights - JCDecaux has been awarded a 9-year contract by the City of Rennes for the provision, maintenance, and operation of city information panels and associated services [1][4] - The contract includes the refurbishment of 300 city information panels, 900 advertising panels, and 50 service information hubs, with the potential addition of 36 more panels [2] - The project aims to enhance urban quality of life, share key information, and promote local economic players [3] Company Overview - JCDecaux is the number one outdoor advertising company globally, with a revenue of €3,935.3 million in 2024 [5] - The company operates over 1,091,811 advertising panels worldwide and has a daily audience of 850 million people across more than 80 countries [5] - JCDecaux is recognized for its environmental performance and has joined various sustainability initiatives, including the RE100 and the Euronext Paris CAC® SBT 1.5° index [5] Environmental Commitment - The refurbishment will utilize state-of-the-art technology, including low-consumption LED lighting, achieving up to 50% energy savings [2] - JCDecaux plans to renew 80% of its vehicle fleet with low-emission electric vehicles, targeting a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 [2] - The company will use rainwater for cleaning street furniture, reducing reliance on the public water network [2]