Lamar Advertising is a leading outdoor advertising company that operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT). The company specializes in the rental of advertising space on a vast network of outdoor displays, including billboards, logo signs, and transit platforms across North America. Its core value proposition centers on providing high-visibility physical and digital advertising solutions to local and national brands.
Based on Q1 2026 filing
The company's largest business line, involving the rental of advertising space on traditional and digital billboard faces. Revenue is driven by occupancy rates and the ability to command premium pricing for high-traffic locations.
Traditional Billboards, Digital Billboards, Verde Outdoor
Local businesses, National brands, Advertising agencies
This segment focuses on the design, installation, and maintenance of logo signs typically found near highway exits to direct motorists to services.
Highway Logo Signs, Directional Signage
Gas stations, Restaurants, Hotels, Tourist attractions
Advertising displays placed on public transportation vehicles and within transit hubs, such as bus shelters and benches.
Bus Displays, Transit Shelter Advertising, Bench Advertising
Municipalities, Local service providers, Consumer goods companies
Lamar is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in North America with a significant footprint of both digital and traditional displays.
United States, Canada
SMB, Enterprise, Government
Real estate owners, Digital display manufacturers, Construction materials, Municipal permitting authorities
Retailers, Automotive dealers, Healthcare providers, Entertainment venues, Political campaigns
Lamar Advertising Limited Partnership
The subsidiary operating partnership of the Company
Lamar Media Corp.
Wholly owned operating subsidiary
Verde Outdoor
Acquired outdoor advertising asset portfolio with over 1,500 billboard faces
Common questions about Lamar Advertising
Lamar Advertising is a leading outdoor advertising company that operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT). The company specializes in the rental of advertising space on a vast network of outdoor displays, including billboards, logo signs, and transit platforms across North America. Its core value proposition centers on providing high-visibility physical and digital advertising solutions to local and national brands.
Lamar Advertising (LAMR) has a market capitalization of $15.4B and trades on NASDAQ.
Lamar Advertising generated $2.3B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $549.7M, representing a net margin of 24.0%. Gross margin stands at 67.2%, with free cash flow of $699.6M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Lamar Advertising's key competitors include Outfront Media, Clear Channel Outdoor, Live Nation Entertainment Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Lamar Advertising has approximately 3,550 employees.