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title: "Lamar Advertising Issues Strong Profit Outlook For 2026"
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description: "Lamar Advertising Co. reported Q4 results with a 2.8% net revenue growth to $595.93 million, exceeding analyst expectations. Operating income rose significantly to $196.1 million, while EPS was $1.50, slightly below the consensus. The company anticipates strong momentum for 2026, projecting EPS of $5.72-$5.83 and diluted AFFO per share of $8.50-$8.70. Despite a 0.67% drop in stock price to $132.83, CEO Sean Reilly expressed optimism about sales growth continuing into 2026."
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# Lamar Advertising Issues Strong Profit Outlook For 2026

**Lamar Advertising Co**. (NASDAQ:LAMR) reported its quarterly results on Friday.

The company reported quarterly net revenue growth of 2.8% year over year (Y/Y) to $595.93 million, topping the analyst consensus estimate of $592.45 million.

The quarterly operating income increased to $196.1 million from $36.7 million Y/Y.

The company reported a quarterly EPS of $1.50, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $1.51.

Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter rose 3.7% Y/Y to $288.87 million.

The company generated $271.2 million in operating cash flow for the quarter, down from $279.3 million Y/Y.

Free cash flow for the quarter stood at $187.1 million, down from $195.6 million Y/Y.

Diluted AFFO per share increased to $2.24 from $2.21 Y/Y.

Lamar held $64.8 million in cash and equivalents as of December 31, 2025.

CEO **Sean Reilly** said the company closed 2025 with encouraging sales momentum, delivering fourth-quarter growth in both local and national categories despite difficult political comparisons.

He added that the momentum carried into 2026, with strong pacing for the rest of the year.

## **Guidance**

Lamar expects fiscal 2026 EPS of $5.72-$5.83 (compared to the analyst consensus estimate of $5.75), with diluted AFFO per share of $8.50-$8.70. 

**LAMR Price Action:** Lamar Advertising stock closed lower by 0.67% at $132.83 on Thursday, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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