Lamar (LAMR) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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Lamar's steady Q1 growth, 42.9% EBITDA margin and low leverage justify why this OOH REIT looks like the cleaner buy now compared to OUT.
LAMR rises 19.2% YTD as Q1 results beat, bookings hit best since COVID, margins expand and a 2026 dividend of at least $6.40 looms.
LAMR shows outdoor ads' strength, improving bookings, national recovery, digital expansion and a dividend poised for another raise in 2026.
Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) Presents at J.P. Morgan 54th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference Transcript
Lamar Advertising LAMR shares have risen 20.3% in the past three months compared with the industry's growth of 2.8%.
Lamar Advertising NASDAQ: LAMR reported first-quarter 2026 results that exceeded internal expectations on both revenue and profitability, supported by strength in local advertising and a notable pickup from national customers, according to executives on the company's earnings call.
LAMR's Q1 AFFO per share rises 7.5% and beats estimates as national ad demand rebounds. Shares jump more than 7%.
Lamar Advertising remains a "Buy," supported by resilient business fundamentals and robust Q1 results, with shares at a 52-week high. Q1 revenue grew 4% to $528 million, AFFO rose 7.5% to $1.72, and digital billboards now comprise 30% of LAMR's business. A strong balance sheet (3x leverage) enables $1.3 billion in M&A capacity, supporting ongoing bolt-on acquisitions and potential buybacks.
Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Lamar Advertising (LAMR) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $1.72 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.57 per share. This compares to FFO of $1.6 per share a year ago.