Lamar Advertising Announces Tax Reporting Information For 2025 Distributions on Common Stock

Lamar Advertising (Nasdaq: LAMR) provided its 2025 federal tax reporting breakdown for distributions on Class A and Class B common stock.

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Lamar Advertising (Nasdaq: LAMR) provided its 2025 federal tax reporting breakdown for distributions on Class A and Class B common stock. Lamar paid four cash distributions in 2025 of $1.55 on 3/28, $1.55 on 6/30, $1.55 on 9/30 and $1.80 on 12/31, totaling $6.45 per share for the year. Each payment is reported as an ordinary taxable dividend, with portions designated as qualified taxable dividend and Sec. 199A dividend. No portion of the 2025 distributions was reported as return of capital. Stockholders are advised to consult their tax advisors for specific tax treatment.

Positive

• Total cash distributions of $6.45 per share in 2025
• All four 2025 payments reported as ordinary taxable dividends
• No 2025 distributions classified as return of capital

Negative

• Only $1.005 per share of 2025 distributions reported as qualified dividends
• Majority of 2025 distributions ($5.445 per share) reported as Sec. 199A amounts affecting tax treatment

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News Market Reaction – LAMR

In the Jan 21 session, LAMR gained 1.13%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

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Market Context

This announcement clarifies the federal income tax treatment of Lamar’s 2025 cash distributions, det...

Analysis

This announcement clarifies the federal income tax treatment of Lamar’s 2025 cash distributions, detailing how each quarterly and year-end payment is characterized across ordinary, qualified, Sec. 199A dividend, and return-of-capital categories. It does not introduce new dividend decisions or operating metrics, but helps shareholders and tax advisors correctly report income. In context of recent earnings growth and capital activity, investors may watch future dividend declarations and filings for changes to payout levels or mix.

Key Figures

Quarterly cash distribution: $1.55 per share Q4 cash distribution: $1.80 per share Qualified dividend component: $0.2415 per share +5 more

Quarterly cash distribution

$1.55 per share

Cash distribution on 3/28/2025, 6/30/2025, 9/30/2025

Q4 cash distribution

$1.80 per share

Cash distribution payable 12/31/2025

Qualified dividend component

$0.2415 per share

Qualified taxable dividend for first three 2025 distributions

Q4 qualified dividend

$0.2805 per share

Qualified taxable dividend for 12/31/2025 distribution

Sec. 199A dividend

$1.3085 per share

Sec. 199A portion of first three 2025 distributions

Q4 Sec. 199A dividend

$1.5195 per share

Sec. 199A portion of 12/31/2025 distribution

Displays

Over 362,000

Total displays across the United States and Canada

Digital billboards

Over 5,400

Size of Lamar’s U.S. digital billboard network

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 19

5 events

1. Dec 19

   Leadership change

   24h Move

   -1.2%

   Named Ross Reilly President of Outdoor Division effective January 1, 2026.

2. Dec 11

   Dividend declaration

   24h Move

   -0.9%

   Declared quarterly $1.55 and special $0.25 cash dividends per share.

3. Nov 10

   Conference appearance

   24h Move

   -1.1%

   Announced CEO participation in Wells Fargo TMT Conference Q&A session.

4. Nov 06

   Earnings results

   24h Move

   +1.3%

   Reported Q3 2025 revenue, income and EBITDA growth with added liquidity.

5. Oct 06

   Earnings preview

   24h Move

   -0.6%

   Scheduled Q3 2025 results release and conference call details.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

qualified taxable dividend, sec. 199a dividend, return of capital

3 terms

qualified taxable dividend financial

"Cash Distribution (per share) | Ordinary Taxable Dividend (per share) | Qualified Taxable Dividend"

A qualified taxable dividend is a payment from a company to shareholders that meets specific tax rules allowing it to be taxed at lower long‑term capital gains rates instead of ordinary income rates. Think of it as a dividend that gets to use the faster lane on an income tax highway; it matters to investors because it increases the after‑tax return on dividend income and affects portfolio choices and tax planning.

sec. 199a dividend financial

"Sec. 199A Dividend (per share)* | Return of Capital (per share)"

A sec. 199A dividend is a type of payout from certain real estate investment trusts (REITs) or publicly traded partnerships that can qualify for a special U.S. tax break allowing up to a 20% deduction for non-corporate investors. For shareholders, it matters because the same cash dividend can be partially shielded from income tax, similar to receiving a coupon that lowers the tax bill on that income; this changes after-tax yield and affects how investors compare returns and file taxes.

return of capital financial

"Sec. 199A Dividend (per share)* | Return of Capital (per share)"

Return of capital is when an investor receives money from their investment that is not considered profit or earnings but rather a portion of the original amount they invested. It’s similar to getting back part of your initial savings rather than gains from it. This matters because it can affect how much money an investor still has in the investment and may have tax implications.

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BATON ROUGE, La., Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lamar Advertising Company (“Lamar”) (Nasdaq: LAMR) today announced certain year-end federal income tax reporting information for its 2025 distributions on its Class A and Class B common stock (“Common Stock”).

The following table summarizes, for federal income tax purposes, the nature of distributions paid to holders of Lamar Common Stock, presented on a per share basis, during the calendar year ended December 31, 2025. Stockholders are encouraged to consult with their tax advisors as to the specific tax treatment of Lamar’s 2025 distributions.

Lamar Advertising Company Common Stock
Ticker Symbol: LAMR
		Cash Distribution (per share)	Ordinary Taxable Dividend (per share)	Qualified Taxable Dividend (per share)	Sec. 199A Dividend (per share)*	Return of Capital (per share)
Record Date	Payable Date
3/14/2025	3/28/2025	$1.5500	$1.5500	$0.2415	$1.3085	$0.0000
6/16/2025	6/30/2025	$1.5500	$1.5500	$0.2415	$1.3085	$0.0000
9/19/2025	9/30/2025	$1.5500	$1.5500	$0.2415	$1.3085	$0.0000
12/22/2025	12/31/2025	$1.8000	$1.8000	$0.2805	$1.5195	$0.0000
*Qualified taxable dividend and Sec. 199A dividend amounts included in ordinary taxable dividend amount

About Lamar Advertising Company
Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in North America, with over 362,000 displays across the United States and Canada. Lamar offers advertisers a variety of billboard, interstate logo, transit and airport advertising formats, helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day. In addition to its more traditional out of home inventory, Lamar is proud to offer its customers the largest network of digital billboards in the United States with over 5,400 displays.

Company Contact:

Buster Kantrow
Lamar Advertising Company
(225) 926-1000
bkantrow@lamar.com

FAQ

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What total dividends did LAMR pay per share in 2025?

Lamar paid a total of $6.45 per share in cash distributions in 2025.

How were LAMR's 2025 distributions characterized for federal tax purposes?

Each 2025 payment was reported as an ordinary taxable dividend with portions designated as qualified dividends and Sec. 199A dividends; no return of capital was reported.

How much of LAMR's 2025 distributions were qualified dividends (per share)?

Qualified taxable dividends totaled $1.005 per share for 2025.

What is the per-share Sec. 199A dividend amount for LAMR in 2025?

Sec. 199A dividend amounts sum to $5.445 per share for 2025.

When were LAMR's 2025 distributions paid and what were the per-payment amounts?

Payments: 3/28/2025 $1.55, 6/30/2025 $1.55, 9/30/2025 $1.55, 12/31/2025 $1.80.