GET DAILY SIGNALSBoston Omaha (BOC) Q3 2026 Earnings Outlook: Tracking Progress Across Key Segments
Key Takeaways
- Boston Omaha Corporation (BOC) is expected to report its third-quarter 2026 results in mid-November 2026, with the date still estimated based on its prior reporting schedule.
- Analysts project a consensus loss of $0.02 per share on revenue of roughly $30.00 million, implying expected revenue growth of about 6.4% year over year.
- A year earlier, in Q3 2025, the company posted a loss of $0.08 per share on $28.21 million in revenue.
- Boston Omaha has beaten consensus earnings per share (EPS) in only 1 of its last 8 quarters, making execution a central theme of this report.
- The prior quarter (Q2 2026) featured a notable top-line miss, with revenue of $22.20 million falling well short of the $29.50 million consensus estimate.
- Investors will watch performance across the company's three principal businesses: billboard advertising, broadband services, and surety insurance.
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Earnings Context and Why It Matters
Boston Omaha Corporation (BOC) operates as a diversified holding company with interests in billboard advertising, broadband services, surety insurance and related brokerage, and asset management. This upcoming quarterly report provides a useful snapshot of how these segments are progressing, especially as the company has faced challenges turning revenue growth into consistent profits. The stock tends to move noticeably around earnings, with markets pricing in an implied move of about 7.5% ahead of the release. Following the Q2 2026 results that came in well below expectations, this report will help clarify whether that shortfall was isolated or indicative of broader trends.
Earnings Expectations
Consensus estimates point to a loss of roughly $0.02 per share for Q3 2026, which would represent an improvement from the $0.08-per-share loss in the same quarter last year. Revenue is projected near $30.00 million, suggesting growth of approximately 6.4% from the $28.21 million reported in Q3 2025. Boston Omaha does not typically provide detailed forward guidance, so attention will focus on segment-level details such as billboard rental revenue, broadband subscriber trends, and surety insurance premiums. The track record remains uneven, with EPS misses in seven of the past eight quarters. In Q2 2026, revenue of $22.20 million missed the $29.50 million consensus by a wide margin, though it edged higher from the prior year's $21.68 million. I also checked this using Tickeron’s AI Screener to see how the stock compares to others in the industry.
Market Reaction and Investor Sentiment
Sentiment ahead of the report appears measured. Analysts maintain a consensus “Hold” rating, with the lone published price target at $14.00, slightly below the stock’s recent level near $14.30. Options activity reflects uncertainty, with an implied move of around 7.5%. Potential headwinds include demand trends in billboard advertising, broadband subscriber growth, and fluctuations from equity investments that can produce non-cash gains or losses. Given the history of EPS shortfalls, positioning ahead of the print may lean defensive.
Forward Outlook and Key Factors to Monitor
Management commentary on each business line will be important. The billboard segment has provided steady, if modest, rental revenue, while broadband has shown consistent expansion. Surety insurance results can vary with premiums, claims, and underwriting conditions. Equity holdings, including the position in Sky Harbour, add another layer of volatility through fair-value adjustments. Capital allocation decisions, including any updates on share repurchases or liquidity, could also influence views on the balance sheet and longer-term strategy.
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BOC's MACD Histogram crosses above signal line
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for BOC turned positive on October 23, 2026. Looking at past instances where BOC's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 30 of 45 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 67%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 28, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on BOC as a result. In 56 of 98 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 57%.
BOC moved above its 50-day moving average on November 02, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for BOC crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on November 06, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In 8 of 17 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 47%.
Following a +4.16% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where BOC advanced for three days, in 149 of 259 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 58%.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 82 of 130 cases where BOC Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 63%.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for BOC moved out of overbought territory on November 06, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 17 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In 12 of the 17 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at 71%.
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In 30 of 53 cases where BOC's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 57%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where BOC declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 72%.
BOC broke above its upper Bollinger Band on November 02, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 5 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.817) is normal, around the industry mean (-1.578). P/E Ratio (-32.405) is within average values for comparable stocks, (18.965). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.010) is also within normal values, averaging (0.772). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (674.816) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.701) is also within normal values, averaging (2.059).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 45 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. BOC’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 91 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 98 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. BOC’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 83, placing this stock worse than average.
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a provider of outdoor billboards, real estate and insurance services
Industry IndustrialConglomerates
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