Lamar Acquires AdSource Outdoor Assets Through UPREIT Transaction
LAMR adds 230+ Louisiana billboard faces, including 30 digital displays, through the industry's second-ever UPREIT deal.
LAMR adds 230+ Louisiana billboard faces, including 30 digital displays, through the industry's second-ever UPREIT deal.
LAMR raises its 2026 AFFO outlook as digital demand, stronger revenues and cash generation fuel momentum, though cyclicality remains a risk.
LAMR's stronger growth, digital expansion and higher cash generation boost its outlook, but a rich valuation and debt add risk.
BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR) (“Lamar” or the “Company”), a leading owner and operator of outdoor advertising assets, announced today that it has acquired the assets of AdSource Outdoor Advertising (“AdSource”) in the second-ever UPREIT transaction in the billboard industry.
LAMR's Q2 AFFO beat estimates as revenues climb, while stronger profitability and solid pacing drive higher 2026 guidance.
Lamar Advertising NASDAQ: LAMR reported second-quarter 2026 results that exceeded its internal forecasts, driven by broad-based growth across its billboard, transit, airport and logo businesses, as well as continued strength in digital, programmatic and political advertising.
Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Lamar Advertising (LAMR) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $2.4 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.3 per share. This compares to FFO of $2.22 per share a year ago.
Three Month Results Net revenues were $616.7 million Net income was $164.6 million Adjusted EBITDA was $303.4 million Six Month Results Net revenues were $1.14 billion Net income was $266.5 million Adjusted EBITDA was $529.7 million BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lamar Advertising Company (the “Company” or “Lamar”) (Nasdaq: LAMR), a leading owner and operator of outdoor advertising and logo sign displays, announces the Company's operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Entropy Technologies LP lessened its holdings in shares of Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ: LAMR) by 26.0% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 15,665 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after selling 5,505 shares during the quarter. Entropy
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its position in shares of Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ: LAMR) by 0.9% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,307,093 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after buying an additional 11,586 shares during
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Lamar Advertising Company is downgraded to Hold as its current price now reflects fair value after a 42% return since the last Buy rating. LAMR's digital billboard pivot and accretive M&A drive strong AFFO growth potential, with 2026 guidance at $8.50–$8.70 per share supporting a 74% dividend payout ratio. Digital billboards pivot to offer significant potential to transform into the industry's next stage, although macro headwinds could pressure near-term advertising budgets and consumers.
Lamar Advertising and Outfront Media dominate the great outdoors, at least when it comes to advertising.
BATON ROUGE, La., July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR) will release its second quarter ended June 30, 2026 earnings report before the market opens on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Lamar will host a conference call on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. (Central time) to discuss the Company's results and answer questions relating to company operations.
BATON ROUGE, La. , July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR) will release its second quarter ended June 30, 2026 earnings report before the market opens on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Lamar will host a conference call on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 8:00 a.
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.