Lamar Advertising Company

As of June 30, 2026, Lamar Advertising Company Class A carries a market capitalization of 13.80B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 18.11B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Lamar Advertising Company Class A's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 5, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, Lamar Advertising Company Class A has 101.55M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Lamar Advertising Company Class A trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 28.32. The price-to-sales ratio is 6.76, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 16.05.

As of June 30, 2026, Lamar Advertising Company Class A trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 19.23 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 8.89 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 27.99 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Lamar Advertising Company Class A trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 19.40, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 18.11B versus a market cap of 13.80B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, Lamar Advertising Company Class A maintains a current ratio of 0.63, meaning it holds 0.6x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 500.11, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 6.60 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Lamar Advertising Company Class A posted a return on equity (ROE) of 58.89, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 12.47 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 8.14, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 12.13, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 581,755.89 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 3,500.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Lamar Advertising Company Class A recorded 9.79M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 1.94, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 504.61M, leaving 486.74M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on September 18, 2026, Lamar Advertising Company Class A's stock has gained approximately 20.07% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 134.31, while the 200-day moving average is 122.24.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Lamar Advertising Company Class A generated 2.04B in revenue and converted that into 486.74M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 4.88. EBITDA reached 941.78M, while operating income came in at 631.88M.

As of June 30, 2026, Lamar Advertising Company Class A holds 59.48M in cash and equivalents against 4.36B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 3.02B. Total book value stands at 859.64M, with working capital of -256.83M providing operational flexibility.

Lamar Advertising Company Class A produced 793.57M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Lamar Advertising Company Class A posted a gross margin of 67.43, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 31.03 and net profit margin of 23.90 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Lamar Advertising Company Class A paid dividends of 5.75 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 115.84 exceeds 100%, meaning the company is distributing more than it earns and funding the dividend from cash reserves, asset sales, or borrowing, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 5.76, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 3.30, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Lamar Advertising Company Class A shareholders.

Lamar Advertising Company Class A's most recent stock split took place on March 2, 1998 with a 2:3 split ratio.

As of June 30, 2026, Lamar Advertising Company Class A has an Altman Z-Score of 2.30, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.