JCDecaux SE

JCDecaux SE is a French multinational corporation and the global leader in outdoor advertising, specializing exclusively in Out-of-Home (OOH) media. The company was founded in 1964 by Jean-Claude Decaux, who pioneered the concept of advertising street furniture. Its mission is to continuously innovate for the benefit of all, enhancing urban environments through sustainable and intelligent outdoor advertising solutions, while also creating and deploying outdoor communication services that improve the quality of life in cities and transport venues. JCDecaux is headquartered in Neuilly-sur-Seine, near Paris, France.

JCDecaux's core business is structured around three main areas: street furniture, transport advertising, and billboard advertising. Its extensive portfolio includes bus shelters, interactive screens, public toilets, newsstands, information panels, and self-service bicycle rental schemes like Cyclocity. The company also manages advertising concessions in airports, metros, buses, trains, and tramways, alongside large-format billboards. Operating in over 80 countries and more than 3,800 cities, JCDecaux's business model involves long-term contracts with municipalities, providing public services and amenities that are financed through advertising rights.

Led by co-Chief Executive Officers Jean-François Decaux and Jean-Charles Decaux, JCDecaux maintains its position as the world's largest outdoor advertising company. The company has a strong focus on Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) and programmatic advertising, with DOOH revenue increasing by 21.9% in 2024, representing 39% of its total revenue, and programmatic revenue growing by 45.6% in the same year. JCDecaux reported strong financial results for the full year 2025, with revenue reaching €3,967.1 million and achieving record free cash flow. Recent notable activities include winning the advertising tender for Western Sydney International Airport and expanding its street furniture offerings in Tokyo through an acquisition in April 2026, as well as securing a 10-year advertising contract at Denver International Airport in March 2026.