Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) Stock Analysis
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Market cap $1.21B is the value of all shares combined.
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Quick AnswerClear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) trades at $2.38 with MoonshotScore 39/100 (Grade D). Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. operates and sells advertising displays in the Americas and Europe.
Price as of Sep 11, 2026 · Last analyzed: Sep 10, 2026Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. operates and sells advertising displays in the Americas and Europe. They offer advertising services through billboards, transit displays, street furniture, and other structures.
CCO stock analysis for 2026: Analysts have set a consensus price target of $2.56 for Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., suggesting 7.6% upside from the current price of $2.38. The AI MoonshotScore is 39/100, in the Weak band (below 45) — a research signal, not a recommendation. Key factors: analyst coverage, AI-driven quantitative scoring.
These figures come from statements filed 12 months ago — the most recent this company has published.
CCO: 1/3 scored disciplines lean bearish. Dominant signal: Izzy Englander bearish.
How is this calculated? →Strongest side: Momentum (9/10, Strong). Weakest side: Growth Durability (6/10, Neutral).
AI simulations built from the named investors' published principles. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or the opinion of these individuals. How these lenses are built
Why this analysis is different
- A sector-relative MoonshotScore — five pillars (business quality, financial safety, valuation, growth durability, momentum) re-ranked nightly against the full universe of US-listed common stocks.
- An AI Council read across up to eight perspectives — value, macro, quantitative, and momentum lenses — that shows where they disagree instead of averaging the tension away.
- Figures come straight from FMP and Yahoo Finance filings data. The AI writes the narrative around the numbers — it never edits the numbers.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. Company Overview
Who Are CCO's Competitors?
CCO is benchmarked below against 8 industry peers on price, market cap, and our AI MoonshotScore.
| Company | Price | Change | Market Cap | MoonshotScore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLX Deluxe Corporation | $23.55 | +0.21% | $1.08B | 785-pillar |
| QNST QuinStreet, Inc. | $18.03 | +1.41% | $1.04B | 905-pillar |
| FRRFF 4imprint Group plc | $58.50 | +18.09% | $1.64B | 519-signal |
| CRTO Criteo S.A. | $17.37 | -0.40% | $873M | 935-pillar |
| MNTN MNTN, Inc. | $11.67 | -1.44% | $863M | 925-pillar |
| BOMN Boston Omaha Corporation | $25.76 | 0.00% | $765M | — |
| ZD Ziff Davis, Inc. | $55.29 | -0.05% | $2.04B | 965-pillar |
| CMPR Cimpress plc | $84.07 | -1.44% | $2.04B | 785-pillar |
AI Score by Stock Expert AI · Price data: FMP / Yahoo Finance This table mixes two scoring engines — compare a number only with others carrying the same tag.
What Are the Key Risks for CCO?
Inconsistent delivery — missed Wall Street EPS estimates in 4 of the last 8 reported quarters.
- Insider selling — insiders were net sellers of roughly $62.8M recently.
Research confidence
Broad, current evidence sits behind this analysis.
- ● Scored on 94% of our measures
- ● Price is current
- ● No filing on record
- ● Covered by analysts
Why 39?
Measured against companies in the same sector. The figures below are the factor contributions the scoring engine itself produced.
What is helping
- +0.78 Return on invested capital (Business Quality)
- +0.78 Gross profit per dollar of assets (Business Quality)
- +0.60 Bankruptcy-risk score (Financial Strength)
What is holding it back
- -0.78 Return on assets (Business Quality)
- -0.32 5-year revenue per share (Growth)
- -0.29 Volatility vs the market (Financial Strength)
Risk penalties applied
- -1.30 Loss-making with negative retained earnings
Contribution = how far the company sits from its sector on that measure, weighted by how much the pillar counts. Not investment advice. How the score is built →
MoonshotScore History
Recorded daily since 2026-08-23 · 19 snapshots
| 2026-08-23 | 36 |
| 2026-08-26 | 37 |
| 2026-08-29 | 37 |
| 2026-09-01 | 39 |
| 2026-09-04 | 38 |
| 2026-09-07 | 39 |
| 2026-09-10 | 39 |
What changed?
The grade moved from 36 to 39 (+3).
What moved it up or down:
- +14 Growth
- +9 Valuation
- +5 Momentum
Held back by:
- -10 Financial Strength
Over the same 18 days the stock moved +0.0%.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. Financial Trajectory
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) reported $438.0M in revenue for Jun 2026, reflecting 17.2% growth compared to the prior quarter. The company recorded a net loss of $5.3M, with diluted EPS of $-0.01. Quarter-over-quarter revenue has been mixed, typical for a small-cap company operating in its sector. Across the four most recent quarters, CCO averaged $-0.11 in diluted EPS.
Company Profile
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. operates in the Advertising Agencies industry within the Communication Services sector. It is headquartered in San Antonio, US. The company is led by CEO Scott R. Wells. CCO has traded publicly since 2005.
How Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. Is Valued
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. carries a market capitalization of $1.21B, placing it in the small-cap category. Analyst price targets span from $2.00 to $3.25, with a consensus of $2.56. At the current price of $2.38, that implies approximately 8% upside potential. Relative to its peer group, CCO's quantitative score of 39/100 is below the peer average of 83/100.
Key Financial Metrics
Return on assets is 5.4%, showing how much profit it generates from its asset base. A current ratio of 1.25 indicates the company holds enough short-term assets to cover its near-term obligations.
Financial Health
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score is 6/9, a 9-point checklist of profitability, leverage and efficiency — a middling fundamental profile.
Earnings Track Record
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. has missed Wall Street's EPS estimate in 4 of its last 8 reported quarters — a mixed record worth weighing. Reported results have landed about 19.3% below estimates on average.
Forward Outlook
Wall Street analysts project Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. revenue of about $1.72B for fiscal 2026, with EPS near $-0.06. The estimate reflects 3 contributing analysts.
Insider Activity
Over the past six months, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. insiders filed 26 SEC Form 4 transactions — 16 sales and 10 purchases. On net that is roughly 22.2M shares disposed (about $62.8M), a signal worth weighing alongside the fundamentals.
CCO Financials
Fundamental Snapshot
Based on FMP financials and quantitative analysis · FY 2025
Recent Quarterly Results
| Quarter | Revenue | Net Income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | $438M | -$5M | -$0.01 |
| Mar 2026 | $374M | -$49M | -$0.10 |
| Dec 2025 | $462M | -$106M | -$0.21 |
| Sep 2025 | $406M | -$60M | -$0.12 |
Based on FMP financials and quantitative analysis
CCO Latest News
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Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Diversified ADR Managed Account Q2 2026 Commentary
All Articles on Seeking Alpha · Sep 4, 2026
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BlackRock Inc. Takes Position in Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. $CCO
defenseworld.net · Aug 31, 2026
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Callan Family Office LLC Invests $732,000 in Cameco Corporation $CCJ
defenseworld.net · Aug 25, 2026
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3 Small-Cap Stocks with Warning Signs
Yahoo! Finance: CCO News · Jul 17, 2026
CCO Analyst Consensus
Consensus Rating
Aggregated Buy/Hold/Sell recommendations collected by Financial Modeling Prep for CCO.
Price Targets
Median: $2.50 (+7.6% from current price)
Source: FMP analyst consensus · as of Aug 25, 2026 · an estimate, not advice
CCO MoonshotScore
What does this score mean?
MoonshotScore is Stock Expert AI's proprietary 0-100 research rating, not a buy or sell recommendation. CCO scores 39/100 (Grade D): the number comes from the five-pillar engine (business quality, financial safety, valuation, growth durability, momentum), re-ranked daily against sector peers.
Latest News
Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Diversified ADR Managed Account Q2 2026 Commentary
BlackRock Inc. Takes Position in Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. $CCO
Callan Family Office LLC Invests $732,000 in Cameco Corporation $CCJ
3 Small-Cap Stocks with Warning Signs
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. Stock: Key Questions Answered
What does the AI Score mean for CCO?
CCO holds an AI Score of 39/100 (Grade: D). This is an educational research signal, not a buy or sell recommendation. The number comes from the five-pillar engine (business quality, financial safety, valuation, growth durability, momentum), re-ranked daily against sector peers.
Is CCO a good stock?
Stock Expert AI does not rate CCO buy, sell or hold. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. carries a MoonshotScore of 39/100 on the five-pillar engine, a research rating against its peers. Whether it fits is your call: check what it sells, whether it earns, what the price assumes, and what would prove you wrong.
What are the key factors to evaluate for CCO?
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) holds an AI score of 39/100 (low). Analysts target $2.56 (+8%). Not financial advice.
How frequently does CCO data refresh on this page?
CCO's price was last updated on Sep 11, 2026 and refreshes on page view during U.S. market hours; the quote is a provider snapshot, not an exchange feed. Fundamentals update after quarterly filings; the MoonshotScore recalculates nightly; news aggregates continuously.
What has driven CCO's recent stock price performance?
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) moves on earnings results, analyst revisions, sector rotation, and market sentiment. See the News tab for the latest drivers. Past performance does not predict future results.
Should investors consider CCO overvalued or undervalued right now?
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) has no trailing P/E available here, so lean on price-to-sales and cash flow in the Financials tab. Analysts target $2.56 (+8%) — near fair value. Compare P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA against sector peers for a full view.
Can I buy fractional shares of CCO?
Yes, most major brokerages offer fractional shares of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) with no minimum purchase requirement. This means you can invest any dollar amount regardless of the share price. Check your brokerage platform for specific terms, fees, and fractional share availability.
How can I track CCO's earnings and financial reports?
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) reports quarterly earnings approximately 4-6 weeks after each fiscal quarter ends. You can track earnings dates, revenue and EPS estimates, and actual results on this page's Financials tab. Earnings surprises (beats or misses) often cause significant short-term price moves. Your brokerage can send alerts for CCO earnings announcements.
What should investors new to CCO understand first?
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) is worth researching across volatility, fundamentals, and industry context. Its current AI score is 39/100. With a market cap of $1.21B, it is a larger company which tends to be less volatile. Start with the Company Overview and MoonshotScore tabs for a structured introduction.
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