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<p class="has-drop-cap">Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ: LAMR) has emerged as a robust contender in the advertising sector, marking the culmination of 2023 with significant financial achievements and strategic milestones. The Baton Rouge-based entity, known for its expansive outdoor advertising and logo sign displays, has once again demonstrated its prowess through a comprehensive performance overview in the last quarter of 2023.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://ir.lamar.com/news-releases/news-release-details/lamar-advertising-company-announces-fourth-quarter-and-year-4" target="_blank" aria-label="fourth quarter of 2023 (opens in a new tab)" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="deco-link">fourth quarter of 2023</a> was a period of accelerated growth for Lamar, with net revenue reaching $555.9 million, a notable increase from the previous year. A strategic focus on local sales and rigorous expense management underpinned this growth. Lamar’s CEO, Sean Reilly, highlighted the company’s ability to surpass its revised guidance for 2023, attributing success to the strength in local sales and exceptional cost control measures. The company reported a net income of $149.3 million and <a href="https://tokenist.com/investing/how-to-value-a-stock/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="deco-link">adjusted EBITDA</a> of $268.2 million for the quarter, underscoring its operational efficiency and financial health.</p>
<h3 id="lamar-outperforms-expectations-in-q4">LAMAR Outperforms Expectations in Q4</h3>
<p>When juxtaposed with the anticipated earnings per share (<a href="https://tokenist.com/investing/fundamental-analysis-stocks/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="deco-link">EPS</a>) of $1.35 and revenue forecasts of $547.67 million, Lamar’s performance stands out as a testament to its operational success and market resilience. The actual income of $555.9 million surpassed expectations and marked a 3.8% increase year-over-year. Furthermore, the diluted adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share growth of 9.9% to $2.10 exceeded projections, underscoring Lamar’s capability to outperform market expectations and solidify its financial standing.</p>
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<h3 id="guidance-outlook">Guidance Outlook</h3>
<p>Lamar has set forth optimistic guidance for 2024, projecting an AFFO per diluted share range of $7.67 to $7.82. This forecast is anchored in the company’s confidence in sustained growth and operational efficiency. The guidance reflects Lamar’s strategic priorities and commitment to delivering shareholder value through continuous development and profitability.</p> <iframe src="https://tokenist.substack.com/embed" width="100%" height="320" style="border:1px solid #EEE; background:white;" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>
<p><em>Disclaimer: The author does not hold or have a position in any securities discussed in the article.</em></p>
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