JCDecaux SE

ENXTPA:DEC Stock Report

Market Cap: €4.7b

JCDecaux Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 4/6

JCDecaux has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 61.7%, while the Media industry saw earnings growing at 6.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 11.3% per year. JCDecaux's return on equity is 12.9%, and it has net margins of 7.1%.

Key information

61.71%

Earnings growth rate

61.69%

EPS growth rate

Media Industry Growth8.43%
Revenue growth rate11.33%
Return on equity12.92%
Net Margin7.15%
Next Earnings Update30 Jul 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update Jul 17

DEC: Heathrow Renewal And Product Pipeline Will Support Stronger Earnings Outlook

Analysts have raised the JCDecaux price target to €30 from €29, citing updated assumptions that include slightly higher revenue growth and profit margins, a modestly lower discount rate, and a similar forward P/E outlook. Analyst Commentary on JCDecaux Recent research on JCDecaux points to a more positive stance among bullish analysts, with fresh price targets and rating changes reflecting growing confidence in the company’s ability to support higher valuation levels through execution on revenue and margin assumptions.
Narrative Update Jul 01

DEC: Airport Contract Wins And Upgrades Will Shape A Balanced Outlook

The analyst fair value estimate for JCDecaux has shifted from €16.0 to €19.9, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and discount rate, supported by recent Buy-rated upgrades and higher price targets from Street research citing resilient demand for outdoor advertising. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary on JCDecaux highlights a mix of optimism on outdoor advertising demand and ongoing debate around how much of that outlook is already reflected in the share price.
Analysis Article Jun 20

JCDecaux (ENXTPA:DEC) Stock Could Be 16.7% Undervalued After VivaTech Smart City Push

VivaTech launch puts JCDecaux’s smart city push in focus JCDecaux (ENXTPA:DEC) used VivaTech 2026 in Paris to showcase “Le Bus Shelter”, a reworked street-furniture concept that adds cooling, emergency support, sensors, Wi-Fi and advanced digital displays for urban passengers. See our latest analysis for JCDecaux. The VivaTech showcase comes as JCDecaux’s share price has built clear upward momentum, with a year to date share price return of 27.37% and a 1 year total shareholder return of...
Narrative Update Jun 17

DEC: Digital Outdoor Demand And Airport Win Will Support Future Re Rating

The updated analyst price target for JCDecaux moves to €23.58 from €22.96, with analysts pointing to improved long term outdoor advertising demand and recent rating upgrades as key supports for the revised view. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on JCDecaux highlights a mix of optimism around long term outdoor advertising demand and some caution on execution and valuation, which helps explain the updated price targets and ratings on the stock.
Narrative Update Jun 03

DEC: Recent Research Upgrades Will Support A Stronger Earnings Outlook

Narrative Update The analyst price target for JCDecaux has been raised to €28 from €22, with analysts pointing to recent upgrades and supporting research as they refine assumptions on growth, margins, discount rate and P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on JCDecaux points to a clear cluster of bullish analyst actions, including ratings upgrades and higher price targets.
Narrative Update May 09

DEC: Recent Upgrades And Airport Wins Will Support A Stronger Outlook

Analysts have lifted their average price target on JCDecaux by €6 to €28, citing updated views on growth, profitability and a slightly higher assumed future P/E multiple, following recent upgrades and target increases from several firms. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are pointing to a cluster of recent upgrades and price target revisions as a sign of growing confidence in JCDecaux's ability to execute on its plans and support a higher valuation multiple.
Narrative Update Apr 24

DEC: Airport Wins And Digital Expansion Will Support Future Re Rating

Analysts have inched their average price target on JCDecaux higher to about €23, with the modest fair value adjustment supported by recent upgrades and higher price targets from several research houses. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on JCDecaux has been broadly supportive, with several firms adjusting ratings and price targets around the same time.
Narrative Update Apr 09

DEC: Airport And Rail Wins And Digital Shift Will Drive Re Rating

The analyst fair value estimate for JCDecaux has increased from about €19.65 to about €22.92. Analysts cite updated assumptions on growth, margins and future P/E, along with recent upward revisions to Street price targets and ratings, as key drivers of the change.
Narrative Update Mar 25

DEC: Airport And Rail Contracts Will Support A Stronger Future Outlook

The analyst fair value estimate for JCDecaux has shifted from €23.29 to €29.00, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions on growth, margins and future P/E, along with recent price target increases and rating changes in Street research as key drivers of the new view. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has leaned more constructive on JCDecaux, with the new fair value estimate aligning with a series of bullish price target moves and at least one high profile rating upgrade.
Narrative Update Mar 11

DEC: Airport And Rail Digital Media Wins Will Drive Future Re-Rating

Analysts have raised their price target for JCDecaux from about €19.34 to about €19.65, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E as the main drivers of the change. What's in the News JCDecaux North America has been selected for a 10 year advertising contract at Denver International Airport, subject to Denver City Council approval.
Narrative Update Feb 24

DEC: Retail Media And Programmatic Screens Will Drive A Future Re-Rating

Analysts have nudged their price target for JCDecaux slightly higher to €19.34 from €19.11, citing updated assumptions around discount rate, profit margins and future P/E that fine tune their previous view rather than overhaul it. What's in the News JCDecaux is rolling out an enhanced version of its 360 Footprint tool internationally, extending coverage to all its advertising environments and measuring carbon, water, social and economic footprints of campaigns to support its 2030 ESG and Climate Strategies (Product-Related Announcements).
Narrative Update Feb 10

DEC: Global Digital Concessions And Retail Media Will Drive A Re-Rating

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for JCDecaux steady at €19.11, with only slight technical adjustments to the discount rate and the assumed future P/E. This reflects unchanged core expectations for the business and its earnings profile.
Narrative Update Jan 26

DEC: Retail Media And Transport Digitisation Will Support A More Optimistic Outlook

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for JCDecaux from €18.75 to €19.11, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News JCDecaux agreed a partnership to roll out indoor digital screens in Carrefour and Carmila shopping centres in France and Spain, creating a retail media network using Carrefour data and programmatic DOOH across 161 malls and 297 access areas (Client Announcement).
Narrative Update Jan 12

DEC: Transport And Retail Media Contracts Will Support A Stronger Outlook

Analysts have adjusted their price target for JCDecaux to €23.29. The change is mainly tied to updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth and profit margins rather than a shift in fair value itself.
Narrative Update Dec 14

DEC: European Transport And Retail Contracts Will Drive A Stronger Outlook

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on JCDecaux to €23.29 from €23.29, reflecting expectations for slightly faster revenue growth and improving profit margins, supported by a lower perceived discount rate, even as they factor in a somewhat reduced future P/E multiple. What's in the News JCDecaux entered exclusive negotiations for a major indoor and outdoor DOOH partnership with Carrefour, Carmila and Unlimitail, covering 161 shopping centres and 297 access areas in France, with Spain to follow.
Analysis Article Dec 13

JCDecaux (EPA:DEC) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...
Analysis Article Oct 28

JCDecaux (EPA:DEC) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...
Analysis Article Sep 08

Estimating The Fair Value Of JCDecaux SE (EPA:DEC)

Key Insights The projected fair value for JCDecaux is €12.58 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...
Analysis Article Aug 20

We Think JCDecaux (EPA:DEC) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

ENXTPA:DEC 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore JCDecaux's Fair Values from the Community and select yours The...
Analysis Article Aug 03

JCDecaux SE's (EPA:DEC) Share Price Is Matching Sentiment Around Its Earnings

When close to half the companies in France have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 16x, you may consider...
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New Narrative Mar 09

New Contracts In Stockholm And Digital Expansion Will Strengthen Future Prospects

Strong geographic presence and major events suggest potential revenue growth despite challenges, with digital growth boosting profitability.

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How JCDecaux makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

ENXTPA:DEC Revenue, expenses and earnings (EUR Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Dec 253,6732636780
30 Sep 253,6862526750
30 Jun 253,6992406710
31 Mar 253,6662506630
31 Dec 243,6332596550
30 Sep 243,5642626480
30 Jun 243,4962666410
31 Mar 243,3962386280
31 Dec 233,2962096160
30 Sep 233,2351956030
30 Jun 233,1731825910
31 Mar 233,1241575720
31 Dec 223,0741325530
30 Sep 222,9851305310
30 Jun 222,8961285080
31 Mar 222,709574870
31 Dec 212,523-144650
30 Sep 212,324-2594420
30 Jun 212,126-5044180
31 Mar 212,113-5544180
31 Dec 202,100-6054180
30 Sep 202,452-3454580
30 Jun 202,805-854970
31 Mar 203,146905240
31 Dec 193,4882665510
30 Sep 193,4362545410
30 Jun 193,3852425300
31 Mar 193,2832205260
31 Dec 183,1811975210
30 Sep 183,1191845220
30 Jun 183,0581715240
31 Mar 183,0591825180
31 Dec 173,0611945130
30 Sep 173,0362065080
30 Jun 173,0112185030
31 Mar 172,9932224940
31 Dec 162,9752254850
30 Sep 162,9542304810
30 Jun 162,9342354760
31 Mar 162,8712344660
31 Dec 152,8072344560
30 Sep 152,7132194390

Quality Earnings: DEC has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: DEC's current net profit margins (7.1%) are higher than last year (7.1%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: DEC has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 61.7% per year.

Accelerating Growth: DEC's earnings growth over the past year (1.4%) is below its 5-year average (61.7% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: DEC earnings growth over the past year (1.4%) exceeded the Media industry -4.7%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: DEC's Return on Equity (12.9%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/27 21:56
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/27 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

JCDecaux SE is covered by 23 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
JULIEN ROCHBarclays
Davide AmorimBerenberg
Annick MaasBernstein