Lamar Advertising Company Announces Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2025 Operating Results

Core Insights - Lamar Advertising Company reported solid third-quarter results with a year-over-year revenue growth of 3.8% to $585.5 million, driven by an increase in national sales and positive momentum heading into the holiday season [3][4][9] - The company achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $280.8 million, reflecting a 3.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [5][9] - For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, net revenues reached $1.67 billion, a 2.6% increase from the previous year, with net income rising 20.4% to $438.3 million, largely due to a gain from the sale of equity interest in Vistar Media [11][12][13] Third Quarter Highlights - Net revenues for Q3 2025 were $585.5 million, up from $564.1 million in Q3 2024, marking a 3.8% increase [4][9] - Operating income increased by $2.5 million to $189.1 million compared to $186.6 million in Q3 2024 [4] - Net income for Q3 2025 was $144.1 million, down from $147.8 million in Q3 2024, resulting in a decrease of 2.5% [4][9] Nine Month Results - For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, net revenues were $1.67 billion, compared to $1.63 billion in the same period of 2024, reflecting a 2.6% increase [11] - Operating income for the nine months increased by $82.6 million to $578.0 million [11] - Funds from operations (FFO) rose to $600.8 million, a 5.1% increase from $571.7 million in the prior year [13] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash flow from operating activities for Q3 2025 was $235.7 million, an increase of $8.3 million from $227.4 million in Q3 2024 [5][12] - Free cash flow for Q3 2025 was $189.2 million, down 4.5% from $198.1 million in Q3 2024 [5][12] - As of September 30, 2025, the company had total liquidity of $834.2 million, including $742.2 million available for borrowing under its revolving credit facility [14] Recent Developments - On September 23, 2025, Lamar Media Corp. entered into an amendment to its credit agreement, establishing $700 million in Term B Loans, which were fully drawn to refinance existing debt [15] - The company completed a private placement of $400 million in senior notes due 2033, with net proceeds used to pay down existing debt [16]