LAMR

Lamar (LAMR) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

BATON ROUGE, La., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR), 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 $1.65 per share payable on September 30, 2026 to stockholders of record of Lamar's Class A common stock and Class B common stock on September 21, 2026. Subject to the approval of its board of directors, Lamar expects aggregate quarterly distributions to stockholders in 2026, including the dividend payable on September 30, 2026, will total at least $6.50 per common share.

LAMR's digital growth, acquisitions and stronger AFFO guidance highlight why the outdoor advertiser is gains momentum.

Lamar Advertising demonstrates elite acquisition execution, using UPREIT structures to create value and drive consistent AFFO/share growth. LAMR leverages operational advantages and innovative deal structuring to achieve accretive transactions, evidenced by long-term performance and reduced leverage. Realty Income relies on standard spread investing, with large, often sloppy, M&A deals leading to slow AFFO/share growth and diminished premium multiples.

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.