Outfront Media Q1 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
OUTFRONT Media Inc. reported a strong first quarter in 2022, with revenues of $373.5 million, a 44% increase year-over-year. The company's operating income was $28.5 million, and it experienced a net loss attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. of $0.1 million. Adjusted OIBDA reached $70.2 million, and AFFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. was $35.5 million.
Total revenues increased by 44% year-over-year, reaching $373.5 million.
U.S. Billboard revenues rose to nearly 20% above 2019 levels, driven by high demand.
Operating income was $28.5 million, a significant improvement compared to the previous year.
The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, payable on June 30, 2022.
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Forward Guidance
The company expects key performance indicators and total revenues to incrementally improve in 2022 compared to 2021, with total revenues potentially surpassing pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels due to strong billboard revenues. Transit revenues are expected to remain materially below pre-COVID-19 levels until 2023. Adjusted OIBDA is also expected to improve, but remain below pre-pandemic levels, while total expenses are expected to increase and exceed pre-COVID-19 levels.
Positive Outlook
- Total revenues in 2022 are expected to approach or potentially surpass pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.
- Strong performance is expected in total billboard revenues in the U.S. Media segment.
- Adjusted OIBDA is expected to incrementally improve in 2022.
- Improvements are expected in the transit and other business.
- Key performance indicators are expected to incrementally improve in 2022 as compared to 2021.
Challenges Ahead
- Some key performance indicators will continue to be materially lower in 2022 than pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.
- Total transit and other revenues in the U.S. Media segment are expected to remain materially below pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels until 2023.
- Adjusted OIBDA is expected to remain below pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.
- Total expenses are expected to increase in 2022 as compared to 2021, and exceed pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.
- Transit franchise expenses, as a percentage of revenues, are expected to be higher in 2022 than pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.
Revenue & Expenses
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