Compared to Estimates, Outfront Media (OUT) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Outfront Media (OUT) reported $493.2 million in revenue for the quarter ended December 2024, representing a year-over-year decline of 1.6%. EPS of $0.69 for the same period compares to $0.36 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $490.06 million, representing a surprise of +0.64%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +9.52%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.63.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how Outfront Media performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Revenues- Transit and other: $116.50 million versus $109.49 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +3.9% change. Revenues- Billboard: $374.60 million compared to the $381.12 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -3.7% year over year. Net Earnings Per Share (Diluted): $0.43 versus $0.38 estimated by five analysts on average. Corporate- Adjusted OIBDA: -$18.20 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of -$17.41 million. Other- Adjusted OIBDA: $0.40 million compared to the $1.02 million average estimate based on three analysts. View all Key Company Metrics for Outfront Media here>>>Shares of Outfront Media have returned -1.6% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report OUTFRONT Media Inc. (OUT): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks