CCO
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. · Communication Services · Advertising Agencies
Last
$2.40
+$0.02 (+0.80%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours $2.40 +$0.00 (+0.04%) 8:43 PM ET
Prev close $2.38
Open $2.38
Day high $2.40
Day low $2.38
Volume 5,213,067
Avg vol 7,173,917
Mkt cap
$1.20B
P/E ratio
-239.90
FY Revenue
$1.57B
EPS
-0.01
Gross Margin
96.87%
Sector
Communication Services
AI report sections
CCO
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.
Clear Channel Outdoor shows strong positive price momentum near its 52-week high supported by multiple bullish technical signals and price trading above short- and medium-term averages. At the same time, profitability at the net-income level, negative free cash flow, and a highly leveraged balance sheet indicate material fundamental risk despite healthy revenue and operating margins. Short interest is moderate and news tone has been broadly constructive, creating a backdrop where technical strength contrasts with balance-sheet and cash-flow constraints.
AI summarized at 1:07 AM ET, 2025-12-24
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 68 SWING: 77 LONG: 39
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−54% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.46×
RSI
60.93 (Strong)
Strong (60–70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.00 (Strong)
MACD: 0.00 Signal: 0.00
Short-Term
+0.00 (Strong)
MACD: 0.07 Signal: 0.07
Long-Term
+0.01 (Strong)
MACD: 0.10 Signal: 0.09
Intraday trend score 62.89

Latest news

CCO 12 articles Positive: 9 Neutral: 2 Negative: 1
Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Halper Sadeh Llc
Halper Sadeh LLC is Investigating Whether NATL, KORE, CCO, EWCZ are Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating four companies for potential violations of federal securities laws and breaches of fiduciary duties related to their proposed acquisitions. The firm is examining whether shareholders are receiving fair consideration and whether insider benefits may be limiting superior competing offers.

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Sentiment note

Under investigation for potential violations related to its $2.43 per share cash sale to Mubadala Capital and TWG Global, with questions about fair dealing for shareholders.

Positive The Motley Fool • Josh Kohn-Lindquist
Stock Market Today, Feb. 10: Clear Channel Outdoor Surges on $6.2 Billion Buyout Deal

Clear Channel Outdoor surged 8.22% after announcing a $6.2 billion all-cash acquisition by Mubadala Capital and TWG Global at $2.43 per share. The deal includes a 45-day go-shop period for alternative offers. Meanwhile, the broader market declined with the S&P 500 falling 0.36% and Nasdaq dropping 0.59%.

CCO OMC acquisition outdoor advertising go-private deal Mubadala Capital TWG Global stock buyout
Sentiment note

Stock surged 8.22% on announcement of $6.2 billion all-cash acquisition deal, providing shareholders with a defined exit price of $2.43 per share despite the company's 88% decline since its 2005 IPO.

Positive Benzinga • Rishabh Mishra
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Futures Pare Gains As Retail Sales Stall And Wage Growth Moderates — Oracle, Credo, Ford In Focus (UPDATED)

U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday as investors await delayed economic data including retail sales and employment costs. Major indices showed modest gains with the S&P 500 up 0.18% and Nasdaq 100 up 0.15%. Key movers included Credo Technology jumping 16.89% on strong earnings guidance, Oracle rising 1.47% after launching new AI agents, and Clear Channel Outdoor advancing 6.85% following a $6.2 billion acquisition agreement. Analysts maintain a constructive outlook on the global economy with expectations for continued AI investment and emerging market outperformance.

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Sentiment note

Stock advanced 6.85% following announcement of definitive acquisition agreement by Mubadala Capital and TWG Global at $6.2 billion enterprise value, providing clarity and premium valuation for shareholders.

Positive Benzinga • Lekha Gupta
Clear Channel Outdoor Set To Go Private In $6.2 Billion Acquisition

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (NYSE:CCO) stock surged 8.22% in premarket trading following announcement of a definitive acquisition agreement by Mubadala Capital and TWG Global for $6.2 billion. The deal values the company at $2.43 per share, representing a 71% premium to its October 2025 unaffected price. The acquisition is expected to close by Q3 2026, with a 45-day go-shop period ending March 26, 2026.

CCO acquisition going private Mubadala Capital TWG Global premium valuation equity capital premarket trading
Sentiment note

Stock up 8.22% in premarket trading on acquisition announcement at significant 71% premium to unaffected share price. Strong technical indicators (trading above 20-day and 100-day SMAs, MACD above signal line) and bullish momentum support positive sentiment. Acquisition provides liquidity event for shareholders at attractive valuation.

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Clear Channel Outdoor to Modernize Transit Advertising Across Austin Through New CapMetro Partnership

Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE: CCO) has been awarded a multi-year contract by CapMetro to modernize and expand transit advertising across Austin's public transportation system, managing 400+ buses on 71 routes and 10 rail stations serving over 2 million monthly riders. The partnership enables brands to reach Austin's growing population and 30 million annual visitors through high-impact transit media displays.

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Sentiment note

The company secured a significant multi-year exclusive contract to manage and expand advertising across Austin's major transit system, expanding its market presence and revenue opportunities. This partnership complements their existing airport advertising business and positions them to reach 2.3 million residents and 30 million annual visitors, representing substantial business growth.

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Clear Channel Outdoor Teams with The King Center to Inspire Communities in Atlanta and Nationwide Through Dr. King's Legacy

Clear Channel Outdoor has launched a strategic partnership with The King Center to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King's legacy. The collaboration will feature a national digital billboard campaign launching around MLK Day 2026, with future phases including Black History Month activations using The King Center's historic archives. The partnership aims to amplify messages of justice, peace, and nonviolence across CCO's digital billboards nationwide.

CCO Clear Channel Outdoor The King Center Martin Luther King Jr. digital billboard campaign MLK Day 2026 Black History Month out-of-home advertising
Sentiment note

The partnership demonstrates Clear Channel Outdoor's commitment to corporate social responsibility and community engagement. The collaboration leverages their digital billboard platform for meaningful cultural messaging, potentially enhancing brand reputation and demonstrating innovative use of their advertising medium for social impact.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Afterschool Alliance
U.S. Will Turn the Lights On for Afterschool on October 23

Over 8,000 local events nationwide will celebrate afterschool programs on October 23, highlighting their importance in student development amid uncertain federal funding. The event aims to showcase the benefits of afterschool programs and advocate for continued support.

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Sentiment note

Supporting the Lights On Afterschool event shows engagement with community education initiatives

Positive Benzinga • Lekha Gupta
Clear Channel Outdoor Plans $375 Million Debt Repayment Following $625 Million Sale of European Operations

Clear Channel Outdoor has agreed to sell its Europe-North segment businesses to Bauer Radio for $625 million. The company plans to use the proceeds to repay $375 million in outstanding term loans and focus on growing its America and Airports segments to improve cash flow and reduce debt.

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Sentiment note

The company is selling its European operations for a significant amount, which will allow it to repay debt and focus on its more profitable segments in the US and airports. This strategic move is likely to improve the company's financial position and growth prospects.

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Out of Home Advertising Market to Witness 9.7% CAGR by 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

The out-of-home advertising market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.7% by 2031, driven by the increasing use of digital billboards and the growing popularity of programmatic digital out-of-home advertising.

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Sentiment note

Clear Channel Outdoor is listed as a prominent player in the out-of-home advertising market, indicating their position to benefit from the market's expansion.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • N/A
JCDecaux has decided not to pursue the acquisition of Clear Channel’s business in Spain

JCDecaux, the leading outdoor advertising company, has decided not to proceed with the acquisition of Clear Channel's business in Spain. The decision was made after more than 14 months of examination, as the economic and strategic interest, as well as the implementation of the acquisition, were called into question by the indications provided by the Spanish competition authority.

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Sentiment note

The article mentions that JCDecaux had signed an agreement to acquire Clear Channel's business in Spain, but the acquisition did not go through due to issues with the Spanish competition authority.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • N/A
JCDecaux décide de ne pas poursuivre l’acquisition des activités de Clear Channel en Espagne

JCDecaux, the world's leading outdoor advertising company, has decided not to proceed with the acquisition of Clear Channel's activities in Spain. The decision was made after more than 14 months of review by the Spanish competition authority, which indicated that the economic and strategic interest, as well as the feasibility of the transaction, were called into question by the nature, timeline, and implementation of the required commitments for approval.

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Sentiment note

Clear Channel's activities in Spain were the subject of the proposed acquisition by JCDecaux, which ultimately did not proceed due to issues with the Spanish competition authority's requirements.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Globe Newswire
The Lights Are On for Afterschool Across the United States Today

The 25th annual Lights On Afterschool event is showcasing over 8,000 events across the country, highlighting the many ways afterschool programs support students and families. The events feature a variety of educational and community-based activities, demonstrating the essential role of afterschool programs.

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Sentiment note

Clear Channel Outdoor is mentioned as a sponsor of Lights On Afterschool, donating prominent advertising space to display afterschool messages, suggesting their support for the event and its goals.

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