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OUTFRONT Media Q2 2025 Financial Results

OUTFRONT Media Inc. (NYSE: OUT) has disclosed its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2025. The company reported revenues of $460.2 million, a 3.6% decrease from the previous year’s figure of $477.3 million. Operating income was recorded at $56.2 million, reflecting a significant drop compared to $229.1 million in Q2 2024. The net income attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. stood at $19.5 million, a sharp contrast to $176.8 million for the same period last year.

The quarter presented an interesting scenario wherein the company experienced a total operating expense reduction to $231.5 million, representing an 8.3% decrease from $239.8 million in Q2 2024, primarily influenced by restructuring efforts, operational efficiency improvements, and the impact of external factors such as lost billboards.

Key Highlights:

• - Total Revenues: $460.2 million
• - Operating Income: $56.2 million
• - Net Income: $19.5 million
• - Adjusted OIBDA: $124.1 million
• - ARR (Adjusted Funds from Operations): $85.3 million

In his statement regarding these results, Nick Brien, Interim CEO of OUTFRONT Media, emphasized the strategic decisions made during this quarter. He noted, "We undertook a number of internal actions during the second quarter, restructuring our sales function and placing key leaders in positions to accelerate and drive future growth." This reorganization is expected to position the company favorably to harness the power of out-of-home advertising, thereby amplifying the share of advertiser budgets allocated to OUTFRONT.

Looking into the segments, revenue from the Billboard segment was down to $351.3 million, which is a 2.5% dip from the previous year. This decline is attributed to the loss of billboards during this period, although it was partially offset by increases in average revenue per display and heightened proceeds from property condemnations. The Transit segment, however, saw positive growth with revenues reaching $106.3 million, up 5.6% compared to last year's figures due to increased average revenue per display and new transit franchise contracts.

Despite the challenges in the billboard segment, OUTFRONT Media has been actively evaluating its sales strategy and seeking to optimize its operational efficiencies. This proactive approach has led to predicted declines in operating expenditures and administrative costs for the remainder of the year and into early 2026. The company plans to continue exploring avenues for further expenditure reduction while focusing on stabilizing revenue growth across its operational segments.

Cost management efforts have also seen Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses decline by 7.1%, attributed mainly to the transaction's impacts and cost-saving measures put in place. Adjusted OIBDA for the quarter indicates a slight decline to $124.1 million, which represents a 1.5% fall compared to the previous year.

The financial data reveal a clearer picture of OUTFRONT Media's current positioning and operational focus amidst market fluctuations. Given the company's robust plan supported by strategic leadership positioning, they prepare to enhance their effectiveness in the competitive out-of-home advertising landscape. The board has also approved a potential dividend of $0.30 per share, payable on September 30, 2025, which emphasizes the organization's commitment towards providing value to its shareholders.

OUTFRONT's adaptable strategy in response to both internal and external challenges positions them well for future growth. As the company steadfastly embraces the opportunities presented by new marketing mediums and continues refining its operational structure, stakeholders remain optimistic about OUTFRONT Media's ongoing evolution in the out-of-home advertising realm.

Conference Call

A conference call discussing these financial results is scheduled for August 5, 2025. Stockholders and interested parties can tune into this discussion at 4:30 PM Eastern Time by calling designated numbers or accessing the webcast via their Investor Relations page at OUTFRONT Media.