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Lamar Advertising Co's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.58.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $5.48.
During the past 12 months, Lamar Advertising Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 47.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 6.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 9.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, Lamar Advertising Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 1316.80% per year. The lowest was -74.20% per year. And the median was 7.20% per year.
Lamar Advertising Co (NAS:LAMR) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
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Lamar Advertising Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lamar Advertising Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Lamar Advertising Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
LAMR vs WY, GLPI, SBAC: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Lamar Advertising Co's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Lamar Advertising Co PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Lamar Advertising Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lamar Advertising Co's PE Ratio falls into.
Lamar Advertising Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Lamar Advertising Co's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $5.48
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $5.48 mean?
Lamar Advertising Co (LAMR) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $5.48 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Lamar Advertising Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lamar Advertising Co ranks #255 out of 656 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Lamar Advertising Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Lamar Advertising Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.48. The REITs industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.65. Lamar Advertising Co's value of $5.48 is 232.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lamar Advertising Co ranks #255 out of 656 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lamar Advertising Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lamar Advertising Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to WY and GLPI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Lamar Advertising Co ranks #255 out of 656 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Lamar Advertising Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.65. Lamar Advertising Co's value of $5.48 is 232.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a REITs company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among REITs companies is 1.65, based on 656 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lamar Advertising Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $5.48 is 232.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Lamar Advertising Co and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lamar Advertising Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lamar Advertising Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lamar Advertising Co (LAMR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $132.53, compared to a current price of $149.94 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.48 and 232.1% above the REITs industry median of 1.65. Lamar Advertising Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lamar Advertising Co (LAMR), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.48 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Lamar Advertising Co (LAMR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lamar Advertising Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $149.94 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $132.53.
GuruFocus considers Lamar Advertising Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LAMR:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $5.48
GF Value™: $132.53 vs. price of $149.94 (13.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 232.1% above the REITs median (#255 of 656)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LAMR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lamar Advertising Co is an outdoor advertising company that operates as a real estate investment trust. It is engaged in the outdoor advertising business, operating outdoor advertising displays and logo signs mainly near highway exits, delivering brand-name information on available gas, food, lodging, and camping services. Included in the company's logo sign business are tourism signing contracts. It also provides transit advertising services in airport terminals, on bus shelters, benches, and buses. The company manages its operations through three operating segments: Billboard, which generates maximum revenue, Logo, and Transit Advertising. Geographically, it operates in the United States and Canada.
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