Overview

* Clear Channel Q2 revenue up 7%, beating analyst expectations, per LSEG data

* Posts Q2 net income, marking a turnaround from last year's loss

* Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 exceeds expectations, reflecting operational improvements

Outlook

* Company expects Q3 2025 revenue between $395 mln and $410 mln

* Clear Channel sees full-year 2025 revenue at $1.57 bln to $1.6 bln

* Company anticipates AFFO growth of 28% to 45% in 2025

* Clear Channel plans strategic investments to enhance shareholder value

Result Drivers

* AMERICA GROWTH - Revenue up 4.4% driven by new billboard contracts and digital expansion

* AIRPORTS DEMAND - Revenue up 15.6% due to strong advertising demand and digital revenue growth

* DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION - Focus on digital footprint and data analytics contributing to revenue growth

Key Details

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Q2 Beat $402.81 $399 mln

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Q2 Net Beat $10.65

Income mln

Q2 Beat $128.56 $126.70

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Analyst Coverage

* The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "strong buy" or "buy", 4 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"

* The average consensus recommendation for the advertising & marketing peer group is "buy."

* Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc ( CCO ) is $1.50, about 26.7% above its August 4 closing price of $1.10

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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)