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JCDecaux

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A global outdoor advertising company, known for its innovative street furniture, transport, and billboard advertising solutions

Neuilly-sur-Seine, FranceFounded 1964eCommerce & Marketplaces
Valuation $5.69B Market cap · 2026
Revenue $4.61B Latest reported FY
EBITDA $1.33B Latest reported FY

About JCDecaux

JCDecaux is a global leader in outdoor advertising, reaching over 410 million people daily. The company specializes in providing advertising spaces in urban environments, such as bus shelters, street furniture, and digital billboards. JCDecaux operates in various markets worldwide, including cities, transport systems, and shopping centers, offering innovative and connected advertising solutions.

The company serves a diverse range of clients, including local and international brands, municipalities, and transport authorities. By offering high-visibility advertising spaces, JCDecaux helps brands build awareness, engage consumers, and drive traffic to stores and online platforms.

JCDecaux's business model revolves around securing long-term contracts with cities and transport authorities to manage and maintain advertising spaces. These contracts often include the installation and upkeep of street furniture, such as bus shelters and public toilets, in exchange for the exclusive right to sell advertising on these structures. The company generates revenue by selling advertising space to brands and businesses looking to reach a broad audience in high-traffic urban areas.

Recent developments highlight JCDecaux's commitment to innovation and sustainability. The company has launched JCDecaux Data Solutions, a global data offering that enhances the effectiveness of outdoor advertising by leveraging data analytics. Additionally, JCDecaux is partnering with Microsoft Research to pilot air sensors in Chicago, demonstrating its dedication to environmental sustainability.

JCDecaux's strategic acquisitions, such as the take-private of Clear Media Limited, and significant contract wins, like the Sydney Trains advertising contract, underscore its market leadership and growth potential. The appointment of key executives, such as the Chief Sustainability Quality Officer and Head of Investor Relations, further strengthens its management team.

In summary, JCDecaux is a pioneering company in the outdoor advertising industry, known for its innovative solutions, extensive global presence, and commitment to sustainability.

Source: Dealroom company data

At a glance

Status
Listed
Founded
1964
Headquarters
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Listing
IPO 2001
Employees
6,365
Open positions
127
Dealroom signal
37.2/100
Industry
Media
Sector
eCommerce & Marketplaces, Public Transportation, Furniture, Social Advertising, Marketing and Advertising, Sustainable Development Goals, Urban Tech, Space Tech, Climate Tech, Euspa
Technology
Big Data, Connected Device
Business model
Marketplace & ecommerce
Client focus
b2b
Investment activity
15 companies, latest Apr 2026
Capital deployed
$4.2M
Preferred round
ACQUISITION

Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
POST IPO EQUITY✓Other financing Aug 2025 $0 — Undisclosed ↗
GRANT✓Other financing Nov 2022 $289K — EUSPA —
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Financials

Revenue, earnings and profit over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowthEBITDAMarginProfitMargin
2026 $4.6B +14% $1.3B 28.9% $356M 7.7%
2025 $4B +1.1% $1.4B 34.6% $289M 7.1%
2024 $4B +10.2% $1.5B 37.8% $285M 7.1%
2023 $3.6B +7.2% $1.4B 39.6%
2022 $3.4B +21.9% $1.4B 41.4%
2021 $2.8B +20.1% $1.2B 44.9%
2020 $2.3B — $1.1B 47.6%
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Growth signals

JCDecaux website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for JCDecaux is 78K monthly website visits, up 52.9% over the last three months. JCDecaux's team grew 14.4% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits78K 3-month web change+52.9% 1-year team growth+14.4%
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Investors

2 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Seed1 investor entered at this stage

  • EUSPA

Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage

  • October
Team profiled 208 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 2 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
Potential founders Hidden — book a demo likely future founders
Startup mafia Hidden — book a demo alumni-founded startups
Talent movements Hidden — book a demo in · Hidden — book a demo out past 12 months

Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.

Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
🇫🇷 France · Neuilly-sur-Seine HQ
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

An AI-synthesised read of the highest-engagement posts about JCDecaux on X, ranked by likes and reposts, corporate channels excluded.

Reading the room on X — pulling top posts and synthesizing themes…

Source: X recent search ranked by engagement (likes + retweets) · Synthesis by Claude · Cached for 1 hour

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