JCDecaux shares rise on strong Q4 update, Q1 outlook

Jcdecaux SE

12/03/2026 08:32

** Shares in JCDecaux JCDX.PA rise after the French outdoor advertising company posted strong Q4 update and Q1 outlook

** JCDecaux reported Q4 revenue of 1.17 billion euros ($1.35 billion), up 1.6% organically, above its own target from November of "around flat" organic growth

** It sees Q1 2026 organic revenue growth above +5%, above the consensus of +3%, as cited by J.P. Morgan

** "Given management's typically conservative stance, this is a strong signal for the year," says JPM

** "With Q1 also the strongest quarter last year, we expect this to lift FY26 organic revenue growth expectations towards ~6% (from ~4% consensus)," the brokerage adds

** Shares on track for best day since late January, if gains hold

** Stock on top of France's SBF 120 Index .SBF120

($1 = 0.8656 euros)

 (Reporting by Michal Aleksandrowicz)

 ((michal.aleksandrowicz@tr.com))