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Dec 31, 2024
Clear Channel Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Reported financial results, showcasing revenue growth in the America segment and progress in strategic sales processes.
Key Takeaways
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings reported a 2.6% increase in consolidated revenue for Q4 2024, driven by a 4.1% increase in America segment revenue, which reached a record $310.7 million. The company is focusing on its higher-margin U.S. markets through strategic sales of its Europe-North segment and businesses in Mexico, Chile, and Peru.
Consolidated revenue increased by 2.6% to $426.7 million due to strength in the America segment.
America segment revenue reached a record $310.7 million, up 4.1%, driven by digital and local sales.
Airports revenue also hit a record of $116.0 million, increasing 4.3% year-over-year.
The company continues to execute its plan to focus on higher-margin U.S. markets by selling its Europe-North segment and businesses in Mexico, Chile, and Peru.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings provided guidance for the first quarter and full year of 2025, excluding results from discontinued operations and interest on the CCIBV Term Loan Facility.
Positive Outlook
- Consolidated revenue is expected to be between $329 million and $344 million in Q1 2025, representing a 1% to 5% increase year-over-year.
- America revenue is projected to be between $252 million and $262 million in Q1 2025, also a 1% to 5% increase year-over-year.
- Airports revenue is anticipated to be between $77 million and $82 million in Q1 2025, with growth up to 7%.
- Full year 2025 consolidated revenue is expected to range from $1.562 billion to $1.607 billion, indicating a 4% to 7% increase.
- Full year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $490 million and $505 million, representing a 3% to 6% increase.
Challenges Ahead
- The potential impact of reduced interest expense from any potential anticipated repayment of debt with the proceeds of the international sales processes is not reflected in the guidance due to uncertainty.
- Loss from continuing operations for full year 2025 is expected to be between $(105) million and $(95) million.
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