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CapEx

Lamar Advertising CapEx decreased by 47.3% to $33.14M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 10.9%, from $29.89M to $33.14M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), CapEx shows an upward trend with a 9.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionInvesting
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase often signals growth initiatives and capacity expansion, while a decrease may suggest cost-cutting or a shift toward asset-light strategies.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the cash outflows used to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, building...

Peer comparison

Commonly compared as a percentage of revenue; capital-intensive firms like Abbott require consistent investment to remain competitive in medical technology.

Metric ID: capital_expenditures

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$25.08M$30.10M$54.58M$28.76M$47.04M$41.01M$50.27M$42.29M$50.72M$39.15M$46.12M$29.48M$22.65M$30.14M$43.01M$29.89M$38.20M$49.85M$62.86M$33.14M
QoQ Change+20.0%+81.3%-47.3%+63.6%-12.8%+22.6%-15.9%+20.0%-22.8%+17.8%-36.1%-23.2%+33.1%+42.7%-30.5%+27.8%+30.5%+26.1%-47.3%
YoY Change+87.5%+36.2%-7.9%+47.0%+7.8%-4.5%-8.3%-30.3%-55.3%-23.0%-6.7%+1.4%+68.7%+65.4%+46.1%+10.9%
Range$22.65M$62.86M
CAGR+6.0%
Avg YoY Growth+14.7%
Median YoY Growth+4.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lamar Advertising's capex?
Lamar Advertising (LAMR) reported capex of $33.14M in Q1 2026.
How has Lamar Advertising's capex changed year-over-year?
Lamar Advertising's capex increased by 10.9% year-over-year, from $29.89M to $33.14M.
What is the long-term trend for Lamar Advertising's capex?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Lamar Advertising's capex has grown at a 9.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $126.09M to $180.80M.
What does capex mean?
Cash spent on purchasing or maintaining physical assets like machinery and facilities.