Lamar Advertising Reports Strong Q1 Operational Growth, Increases Dividend

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Lamar Advertising reported strong Q1 operational growth with increased revenues, Adjusted EBITDA, and AFFO, alongside a dividend hike. Net income and EPS declined due to a non-recurring gain in the prior year's quarter.

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• Net Revenues Increased

  Net revenues for the first quarter of 2026 increased by 4.5% to $528.0 million, up from $505.4 million in Q1 2025.

• Strong Operational Profitability Growth

  Adjusted EBITDA rose 7.7% to $226.3 million, and Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) increased 8.0% to $177.5 million for the quarter.

• Dividend Increased

  The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.60 per common share, an increase from $1.55 per share in the prior year.

• Net Income Impacted by Prior Year's One-Time Gain

  Net income decreased to $101.8 million from $139.2 million in Q1 2025, primarily due to a significant non-recurring gain on asset disposition in the prior year.

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Lamar Advertising reported a solid first quarter, with key operational metrics showing healthy growth. Net revenues increased by 4.5% to $528.0 million, while Adjusted EBITDA rose 7.7% to $226.3 million, and Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) grew 8.0% to $177.5 million. Cash flows from operating activities also saw a significant increase of 15.4% to $147.4 million. The reported net income and basic earnings per share decreased compared to the prior year, but this was primarily due to a substantial non-recurring gain from the sale of an equity interest in Vistar Media, Inc. in Q1 2025, rather than a decline in core business performance. The company also increased its quarterly cash dividend to $1.60 per common share and continued its strategic acquisition activity, investing $58.6 million in new assets during the quarter. This report provides the detailed financial results following the preliminary announcement on the same day.