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
4.3%
Payout Ratio
1.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
LAMR Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.0% and trend is rising.
LAMR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.3%
Trailing DPS$6.46
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout85.3%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR8.9%
5Y CAGR20.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.3%
1Y Total Return33.2%
5Y Total Return68.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)25.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,80910Y ago$30,62520Y ago$36,158
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
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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 85.3%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
LAMR has raised its dividend for 2 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: 4.3% dividend yield, 1.0% buyback yield, 5.3% 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 68.1%, with dividends contributing 25.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $30,625 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
LAMR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$26.95
Avg/Payment$1.3475
Latest Change-11.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | $1.3000 | — | 4.46% | Jun 28, 2024 |
LAMR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.3%
#3 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
1.1% payout
Streak
2Y
20.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.3%
#4 of 6
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GOOGLLAMR Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.60 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.0% |
| 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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Start ComparisonLAMR — 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 +4.3%. Payments are made 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 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 +85.3%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has LAMR increased its dividend?
LAMR has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +20.9%.
How often does LAMR pay dividends?
Lamar Advertising Company pays dividends 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 $16,809 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 +4.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.