LAMR Stock Recent News

LAMR boosts growth with digital billboards and steady local sales, but high debt and national ad weakness remain risks.

Share buyback activity by US equity real estate investment trusts more than doubled in the first quarter, according to an analysis by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The US REIT sector bought back around $993.2 million in common stock in the period, more than twice as much as the $456.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 and up 15.5% year over year. More than a dozen REITs announced new share repurchase programs during the first quarter.

LAMR's 2025 AFFO/share growth guidance of 4% is intact despite macro headwinds, with management reaffirming confidence and strong contract bookings. Recent stock price weakness presents a buying opportunity, as underlying growth is likely closer to 6%+ once tough comps normalize. Billboards enjoy limited new supply and are gaining local ad market share, creating a durable moat and supporting long-term organic growth.

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LAMR announces quarterly dividend payout and an increase in stock repurchase program. This is expected to boost shareholders' confidence in the stock.

BATON ROUGE, La., May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR) (the “Company”), a leading owner and operator of outdoor advertising and logo sign displays, announces that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.55 per share payable on June 30, 2025 to stockholders of record of Lamar's Class A common stock and Class B common stock on June 16, 2025. The Company expects aggregate quarterly distributions to stockholders in 2025, including the dividend payable on June 30, 2025‎, will total at least $6.20 per common share.

Lamar Advertising is operating well despite macro headwinds, with resilient local advertising and solid Q1 results supporting a stable outlook. Revenue growth is set to accelerate to 3-5% this year, aided by robust M&A activity, digital expansion, and a strong balance sheet. The company's local focus and non-cyclical legal advertising provide stability, while digital billboards offer higher growth potential despite some economic sensitivity.

LAMR's Q1 results reflect growth in revenues. However, higher expenses marred the performance to some extent.

Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ:LAMR ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 8, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Sean Reilly - President & Chief Executive Officer Jay Johnson - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Cameron McVeigh - Morgan Stanley Jason Bazinet - Citi David Karnovsky - JPMorgan Daniel Osley - Wells Fargo Jonnathan Navarrete - TD Cowen Operator Excuse me, everyone. We now have Sean Reilly and Jay Johnson in conference.

Lamar Advertising (LAMR) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $1.60 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.54 per share. This compares to FFO of $1.54 per share a year ago.