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Dec 31, 2022
Lamar Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Lamar's Q4 2022 operating results were announced, demonstrating solid financial performance driven by strong local sales which offset weakening national demand.
Key Takeaways
Lamar Advertising Company reported net revenues of $535.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, an 8.3% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. Net income for the quarter was $66.1 million. The company anticipates full-year diluted AFFO per share of $7.40 to $7.55 for 2023.
Net revenue increased by 8.3% in the fourth quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 9.4% in the fourth quarter.
Diluted AFFO per share increased 7.3% in the fourth quarter.
Lamar completed 19 acquisitions for a total purchase price of approximately $192 million during the quarter.
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Forward Guidance
Lamar anticipates solid revenue growth and moderating expense growth in 2023, but expects interest expense to be a meaningful headwind. Full-year diluted AFFO per share is anticipated to be between $7.40 and $7.55.
Positive Outlook
- Anticipates solid revenue growth
- Expects moderating expense growth
- Net income between $525 million and $532.5 million
- Funds From Operations between $770 million and $777.5 million
- Capitalized contract fulfillment costs, net $500
Challenges Ahead
- Interest expense is expected to be a meaningful headwind
- Stock-based compensation expense $20 million to $28 million
- Capitalized expenditures—maintenance ($63 million)
- Gain from disposition of real estate assets and investments($5 million)
- Non-real estate related depreciation and amortization $12 million