16th Consecutive Quarter of Revenue Growth
Lamar reported its 16th consecutive quarter of acquisition-adjusted revenue growth with an increase of 1.1%.
Strong Performance in Digital and Programmatic Segments
Programmatic revenue grew nearly 30%, while digital billboard revenue was up 4%, accounting for approximately 30% of total billboard revenue.
Robust M&A Activity
Lamar closed 10 deals in Q1 for about $22 million and expects to exceed $150 million in spend for the year, with year-to-date acquisitions already over $70 million.
Share Repurchase Program
The company repurchased $150 million worth of stock at an average price of $108 per share, reflecting confidence in business strength.
Solid AFFO Growth
Adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) increased by 3.8%, with diluted AFFO per share growing 3.9% to $1.60.
Strong Balance Sheet
Lamar ended the quarter with total leverage at 2.85 times net debt to EBITDA, with ample liquidity and investment capacity over $1 billion.