Lamar Advertising (LAMR) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR) is anticipated to release its Q1 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, May 7th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.8240 per share and revenue of $522.8610 million for the quarter. Lamar Advertising has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.720-5.830 EPS. Interested persons are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR) last issued its earnings results on Friday, February 20th. The real estate investment trust reported $1.50 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.18 by ($0.68). The company had revenue of $595.93 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $592.70 million. Lamar Advertising had a return on equity of 58.58% and a net margin of 25.91%. On average, analysts expect Lamar Advertising to post $8 EPS for the current fiscal year and $9 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Lamar Advertising Price Performance

LAMR stock traded up $0.45 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $139.98. 308,826 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 537,924. Lamar Advertising has a 52-week low of $112.00 and a 52-week high of $141.57. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.10, a quick ratio of 0.58 and a current ratio of 0.58. The company has a market cap of $14.18 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.26 and a beta of 1.18. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $132.61 and its 200 day moving average price is $129.37.

Lamar Advertising Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Monday, March 16th were issued a $1.60 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 16th. This represents a $6.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.6%. This is an increase from Lamar Advertising’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.55. Lamar Advertising’s payout ratio is currently 110.92%.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Ross Lamar Reilly sold 5,969 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $128.65, for a total transaction of $767,911.85. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 15,850 shares in the company, valued at $2,039,102.50. This trade represents a 27.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 15.24% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Lamar Advertising

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Lamar Advertising during the third quarter worth approximately $33,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Lamar Advertising in the third quarter worth $39,000. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Lamar Advertising during the fourth quarter worth $41,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Lamar Advertising during the fourth quarter valued at $49,000. Finally, Kelleher Financial Advisors acquired a new position in Lamar Advertising in the 3rd quarter worth about $66,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.78% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

LAMR has been the subject of several research reports. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on Lamar Advertising from $121.00 to $136.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 24th. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Lamar Advertising in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Lamar Advertising from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. Finally, UBS Group set a $150.00 price target on shares of Lamar Advertising in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $139.80.

About Lamar Advertising

Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ: LAMR) is one of North America’s largest outdoor advertising firms, specializing in out-of-home media solutions. Since its founding in 1902, the company has grown through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions to offer a broad portfolio of advertising products. Its core business centers on billboard advertising, encompassing traditional static billboards and a rapidly expanding network of digital displays. These assets enable advertisers to reach consumers with high-impact messaging along highways, in urban centers, and at high-traffic intersections.

In addition to highway billboards, Lamar offers a variety of supplemental out-of-home formats, including transit advertising on buses and shelters, and logo signage at travel plazas and gas stations.