Latest quarter
Lamar Advertising reported Q2 FY2026 revenue of $616.7 million, above the consensus revenue of $608.0 million; the company’s reported revenue was 1.44% against the consensus. The company also reported adjusted EPS, as the consensus counts it, of $2.40, above consensus adjusted EPS of $2.30, or 4.35% against the consensus. Lamar reported diluted EPS of $1.58, up 3.95% from Q2 FY2025.
The filing said revenue increased 6.46% from a year earlier, primarily because billboard net revenues rose and logo net revenues increased, partly offset by lower transit net revenues. It also said acquisition-adjusted net revenue growth reflected increases in billboard, logo and transit net revenues. Lamar reported gross margin of 68.5%, an increase of 0.7 percentage points from Q2 FY2025, while operating margin was 33.7%, down 0.4 percentage points. The company reported free cash flow of $212.6 million, up 8.91% from a year earlier.
| Q2 FY2026 | Q2 FY2025 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $616.7 million | $579.3 million | 6.46% |
| Diluted EPS | $1.58 | $1.52 | 3.95% |
| Gross margin | 68.5% | 67.8% | 0.7 percentage points |
| Operating margin | 33.7% | 34.1% | −0.4 percentage points |
| Free cash flow | $212.6 million | $195.2 million | 8.91% |
| Against the consensus | Reported | Consensus | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EPS | $2.40 | $2.30 | Beat by 4.35% |
| Revenue | $616.8 million | $608.0 million | Beat by 1.44% |
Adjusted EPS is the figure the consensus estimates, not the GAAP EPS above.
What management said on the call
An earnings call for the latest quarter was not available. Accordingly, management commentary and analyst questions and answers on demand, pricing, margins, investment, competition and the quarter ahead were not available.
Guidance
In its August 6, 2026 results release, Lamar said it expects FY2026 GAAP diluted earnings per share of $5.95 to $5.99. The company described this as its current fiscal 2026 diluted earnings-per-share expectation.
| Metric | For | Guide | Previous guide | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS, GAAP | FY2026 | $5.95–$5.99 | — | New |