Lamar Advertising declares $1.60 quarterly dividend

Lamar Advertising Company announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.60 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock.

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Lamar Advertising Company announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.60 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock. The dividend will be paid on June 30, 2026 to stockholders of record on June 16, 2026.

The company also stated that, subject to board approval, it expects total quarterly distributions to stockholders in 2026, including this dividend, to be at least $6.40 per common share.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Quarterly dividend: $1.60 per share Record date: June 16, 2026 Payment date: June 30, 2026 +3 more

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Quarterly dividend $1.60 per share Declared by board; payable June 30, 2026

Record date June 16, 2026 Stockholders of record eligible for $1.60 dividend

Payment date June 30, 2026 Scheduled cash dividend payment date

Expected 2026 distributions At least $6.40 per share Aggregate quarterly distributions, subject to board approval

Total displays Over 359,000 displays Billboard, logo, transit and airport formats in U.S. and Canada

Digital billboards Over 5,600 displays Largest network of digital billboards in the United States

Key Terms

quarterly cash dividend, stockholders of record, forward-looking statements, outdoor advertising, +1 more

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quarterly cash dividend financial

"its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.60 per share"

A quarterly cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders four times a year, usually based on its profits. It is like a regular bonus or reward for owning the company's stock, providing shareholders with income. Many investors see these payments as a sign of the company's stability and its ability to generate consistent profits.

stockholders of record financial

"payable on June 30, 2026 to stockholders of record of Lamar’s Class A common stock"

Stockholders of record are the people or entities whose names appear on a company's official shareholder list on a specific cutoff date set by the company or its transfer agent; only those listed are entitled to receive dividends, vote at shareholder meetings, or participate in other corporate actions. Think of it like a guest list for an event: being on the list on the set day determines who gets the benefits and rights, so investors must own shares before the cutoff to qualify.

forward-looking statements regulatory

"This press release contains “forward-looking statements” concerning Lamar Advertising Company’s goals, beliefs, expectations"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

outdoor advertising financial

"one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in North America"

digital billboards technical

"the largest network of digital billboards in the United States with over 5,600 displays"

FAQ

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What dividend did Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) declare on May 14, 2026?

Lamar Advertising Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.60 per share. The dividend applies to both Class A and Class B common stock, reflecting the company’s ongoing practice of returning cash to shareholders through regular distributions.

When is the record date and payment date for Lamar Advertising’s $1.60 dividend?

The record date is June 16, 2026, and the payment date is June 30, 2026. Investors who are stockholders of record on June 16, 2026 will be eligible to receive the $1.60 per share quarterly cash dividend.

What total 2026 distributions per share does Lamar Advertising (LAMR) currently expect?

Lamar Advertising currently expects aggregate quarterly distributions in 2026 to total at least $6.40 per common share. This expectation includes the quarterly dividend payable on June 30, 2026 and remains subject to future approval by the board of directors.

Which Lamar Advertising stock classes receive the announced $1.60 dividend?

The announced $1.60 per share quarterly cash dividend will be paid on Lamar’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock. Stockholders of record in either class on June 16, 2026 will be entitled to receive the dividend on June 30, 2026.

What business does Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) operate?

Lamar Advertising is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in North America. It operates over 359,000 displays, including billboards, interstate logo signs, transit and airport formats, plus more than 5,600 digital billboards across the United States and Canada.

Does Lamar’s dividend announcement include forward-looking statements?

Yes. The company notes the release contains forward-looking statements about expected 2026 distributions. It cautions that actual results may differ materially due to various factors referenced in its Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 14, 2026

LAMAR ADVERTISING COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-36756		47-0961620
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

5321 Corporate Blvd.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(225) 926-1000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) 

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) 

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, $0.001 par value		LAMR		The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On May 14, 2026, Lamar Advertising Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.60 per share payable on June 30, 2026 to holders of record of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock on June 16, 2026. A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release of Lamar Advertising Company dated May 14, 2026.
104.1		Cover Page Interactive Data File - (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 14, 2026				LAMAR ADVERTISING COMPANY
				By:		/s/ Jay L. Johnson
						Jay L. Johnson
						EVP, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer

Exhibit 99.1

5321 Corporate Boulevard

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Lamar Advertising Company Announces

Cash Dividend on Common Stock

Baton Rouge, LA – May 14, 2026 – Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR), a leading owner and operator of outdoor advertising and logo sign displays, announces that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.60 per share payable on June 30, 2026 to stockholders of record of Lamar’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock on June 16, 2026. Subject to the approval of its board of directors, Lamar expects aggregate quarterly distributions to stockholders in 2026, including the dividend payable on June 30, 2026, will total at least $6.40 per common share.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” concerning Lamar Advertising Company’s goals, beliefs, expectations, strategies, objectives, plans, future operating results and underlying assumptions and other statements that are not necessarily based on historical facts. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated in our forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those factors set forth in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as supplemented by any risk factors contained in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and our Current Reports on Form 8-K. We undertake no obligation to update the information contained in this press release to reflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances.

About Lamar Advertising Company

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in North America, with over 359,000 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 5,600 displays.

Company Contact:

Buster Kantrow

Director of Investor Relations

Lamar Advertising Company

(225) 926-1000

bkantrow@lamar.com

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 4.6 KB

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