Trailing Dividend / Share
$6.46
Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) Dividend History
Income profile from 2007 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.0%
Payout Ratio
1.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
LAMR Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.0% and trend is rising.
LAMR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.0%
Trailing DPS$6.46
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout89.0%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR8.9%
5Y CAGR20.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.0%
1Y Total Return36.5%
5Y Total Return78.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)26.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,58210Y ago$31,81020Y ago$39,525
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
LAMR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
LAMR Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Lamar Advertising Company distributes 1.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 89.0%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
LAMR has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.9% and 5-year CAGR of 20.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LAMR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.0% dividend yield, 1.0% buyback yield, 5.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 78.2%, with dividends contributing 26.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $31,810 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
LAMR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$27.80
Avg/Payment$1.3900
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026Latest | $1.6000 | — | 4.34% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $1.6000 | ↓ -11.1% | 4.86% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $1.8000 | ↑ +16.1% | 5.06% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $1.5500 | — | 5.09% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $1.5500 | — | 5.15% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $1.5500 | ↓ -6.1% | 5.29% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $1.6500 | ↑ +17.9% | 4.63% | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Sep 18, 2024 | $1.4000 | ↑ +7.7% | 4.01% | Sep 30, 2024 |
LAMR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.0%
#3 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
1.1% payout
Streak
4Y
20.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.0%
#4 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd LAMRLamar Advertising Co… | $16.2B | 4.0% | 1.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
 OUTOutfront Media Inc. | $5.8B | 3.7% | 1.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd  IPGThe Interpublic Grou… | $8.9B | 5.4% | 72.0% | 0 | Watch |
 OMCOmnicom Group Inc. | $23.0B | 3.3% | — | 1 | Unknown |
1st  WPPWPP plc | $3.8B | 12.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 GOOGLAlphabet Inc. | $4.4T | 0.2% | 7.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
LAMR Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $3.20 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4.0% |
| 2025 | $6.45 | 14.2% | 4 | $5.77 | 111.8% | 0.89x | 8.0% |
| 2024 | $5.65 | 13.0% | 4 | $3.52 | 160.5% | 0.62x | 7.0% |
| 2023 | $5.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.85 | 103.1% | 0.97x | 6.2% |
| 2022 | $5.00 | 25.0% | 4 | $4.31 | 116.0% | 0.86x | 6.2% |
| 2021 | $4.00 | 60.0% | 4 | $3.83 | 104.4% | 0.96x | 5.0% |
| 2020 | $2.50 | -34.9% | 4 | $2.41 | 103.7% | 0.96x | 3.1% |
| 2019 | $3.84 | 5.2% | 4 | $3.71 | 103.5% | 0.97x | 4.8% |
| 2018 | $3.65 | 9.9% | 4 | $3.08 | 118.5% | 0.84x | 4.5% |
| 2017 | $3.32 | 9.9% | 4 | $3.23 | 102.8% | 0.97x | 4.1% |
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LAMR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LAMR stock.
How much dividend does LAMR pay per share?
Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $6.46 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is LAMR's next ex-dividend date?
LAMR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LAMR typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is LAMR's dividend safe?
LAMR's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.1% and FCF payout ratio of +89.0%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is LAMR a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Lamar Advertising Company is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +20.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does LAMR pay dividends?
Lamar Advertising Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $6.46 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 19+ years from 2007 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LAMR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LAMR five years ago would be worth approximately $17,582 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LAMR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LAMR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.