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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

Lamar Advertising Cash and cash equivalents, end of period decreased by 39.4% to $39.27M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.7%, from $36.12M to $39.27M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash and cash equivalents, end of period shows a downward trend with a -11.8% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate strong liquidity and readiness to meet claims, whereas lower levels may signal a need for capital raising or asset liquidation.

Detailed definition

This represents the total liquidity available to the company, including highly liquid assets and cash that may be subjec...

Peer comparison

Insurance companies typically maintain high levels of cash and equivalents to satisfy regulatory liquidity requirements.

Metric ID: other_cash_cash_equivalents_restricted_cash_and_restrict_5675e1

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$68.73M$87.57M$99.79M$115.88M$91.69M$79.36M$52.62M$33.52M$47.78M$39.40M$44.61M$36.41M$77.93M$29.51M$49.46M$36.12M$55.73M$22.02M$64.81M$39.27M
QoQ Change+27.4%+14.0%+16.1%-20.9%-13.4%-33.7%-36.3%+42.5%-17.5%+13.2%-18.4%+114.1%-62.1%+67.6%-27.0%+54.3%-60.5%+194.4%-39.4%
YoY Change+33.4%-9.4%-47.3%-71.1%-47.9%-50.4%-15.2%+8.6%+63.1%-25.1%+10.9%-0.8%-28.5%-25.4%+31.0%+8.7%
Range$22.02M$115.88M
CAGR-11.1%
Avg YoY Growth-10.3%
Median YoY Growth-12.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lamar Advertising's cash and cash equivalents, end of period?
Lamar Advertising (LAMR) reported cash and cash equivalents, end of period of $39.27M in Q1 2026.
How has Lamar Advertising's cash and cash equivalents, end of period changed year-over-year?
Lamar Advertising's cash and cash equivalents, end of period increased by 8.7% year-over-year, from $36.12M to $39.27M.
What is the long-term trend for Lamar Advertising's cash and cash equivalents, end of period?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Lamar Advertising's cash and cash equivalents, end of period has grown at a -11.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $121.57M to $64.81M.
What does cash and cash equivalents, end of period mean?
The total amount of cash and highly liquid assets held by the company, including restricted funds.