Lamar Advertising Company
S&P 500LAMR/Real Estate · REIT - Specialty/NASDAQ
Dividend Yield
4.32%
$6.55 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
LAMR's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 55.2% return on equity & 25.3% operating margin. Areas of concern: 115.3% earnings payout ratio & 94.3% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 20.87% 5-year CAGR. As a REIT, higher payout ratios are normal since they are required to distribute most taxable income.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Return on Equity: 55.2%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.
- Operating Margin: 25.3%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.
- Gross Margin: 65.3%High gross margin signals strong pricing power.
Risks
- Net Debt / Total Assets: 70.0%Net debt is high relative to total assets.
- Current Ratio: 0.6xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 115.3%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
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Very SafeAbout Lamar Advertising Company
Lamar Advertising Company is a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in outdoor advertising across North America. It owns and operates one of the largest networks of advertising displays, including over 362,000 billboards, interstate logo signs, transit advertisements on buses and shelters, benches, and airport terminals, serving both local businesses and national brands. The company provides comprehensive services such as ad copy production, placement, and maintenance, with a key focus on its extensive digital billboard network exceeding 5,400 faces, which enables dynamic and targeted advertising campaigns. Operating primarily through its Billboard and Other segments, Lamar Advertising Company generates core revenue from leasing space on these high-visibility platforms, reaching broad audiences daily in urban and highway locations throughout the United States and Canada. Founded in 1902 and headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, it plays a vital role in the out-of-home advertising market by offering resilient, location-based media solutions.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
4.32%
Annual Dividend
$6.55
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
115.31%
FCF Payout Ratio
94.30%
52-Week Range
$113.66 - $158.69
Dividend History (2016–2025)
LAMR annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
LAMR earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
June 16, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 30, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
8.86%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
20.87%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
8.90%
3-Year Total Growth
29.00%
5-Year Total Growth
158.00%
10-Year Total Growth
134.55%
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