Lamar Advertising Q1 net income up 77.4% to $139.2 million on Vistar stake sale gain
Lamar Advertising reported first-quarter 2025 net revenues of $505.4 million, up 1.5%, and net income of $139.2 million, up 77.4%. The net income increase was primarily due to a $67.7 million gain on the sale of its equity interest in Vistar Media, while adjusted EBITDA slipped 0.8% to $210.2 million. Management said it remains on track to reach its previously provided full-year diluted AFFO per share guidance.
Key points
- Net revenues were $505.4 million, up 1.5% from $498.2 million a year earlier
- Net income was $139.2 million, including a $67.7 million gain on the sale of the Vistar Media stake
- Adjusted EBITDA was $210.2 million, down 0.8%; diluted AFFO per share rose 3.9% to $1.60
- In April 2025 the company repurchased shares for $131.6 million; $100.0 million remains under its current authorization
The filing
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