<p><strong>Lamar Advertising</strong> (NASDAQ:LAMR) reported its Q4 earnings results on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 06:00 AM.</p>
<p>Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.</p>
<h3>Earnings</h3>
<p>Lamar Advertising missed estimated earnings by -16.2%, reporting an EPS of $1.5 versus an estimate of $1.79.</p>
<p>Revenue was up $16.36 million from the same period last year.</p>
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
<p>In the previous quarter, the company missed on EPS by $0.31, resulting in a 5.32% increase change in the share price the following day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at Lamar Advertising's past performance:</p>
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<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2025</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2025</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2025</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2024</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>1.71</td>
<td>1.71</td>
<td>1.25</td>
<td>1.44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>1.40</td>
<td>1.52</td>
<td>1.35</td>
<td>1.54</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Estimate</strong></td>
<td>583.94M</td>
<td>581.24M</td>
<td>508.79M</td>
<td>583.19M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Actual</strong></td>
<td>585.54M</td>
<td>579.31M</td>
<td>505.43M</td>
<td>579.57M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table><p></p>
<p>New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).</p>
<h3>Guidance</h3>
<p>Lamar Advertising management provided guidance for FY 2026, expecting earnings between $5.72 and $5.83 per share.</p>
<p>To track all earnings releases for Lamar Advertising visit their earnings calendar here. </p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>

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<p>Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR) reported Q4 earnings on February 20, 2026, missing estimates by 16.2% with an EPS of $1.5 against an expected $1.79. Revenue increased by $16.36 million year-over-year. In the previous quarter, the company also missed EPS estimates, leading to a 5.32% share price increase. For FY 2026, management expects earnings between $5.72 and $5.83 per share. Investors should consider guidance as a key factor in stock price movements.</p>

Lamar Advertising Q4 Earnings Report: What Investors Need to Know