The following is a summary of the Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Q2 2024 revenues grew by 3.9% on an acquisition-adjusted basis, with AFFO per share growth of 9.5%.
EBITDA increased by 6.3% on an acquisition-adjusted basis, and adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 48%.
The company repaid a $350 million term loan, strengthening the balance sheet further.Lamar anticipates an AFFO per share range of $7.75 to $7.90 for the full year 2024.
Anticipate low single-digit decline in national ad revenue in Q3, while expecting local sales to remain strong.
Business Progress:
Strong performance in local sales and programmatic channels, especially with new customers in pharma and CPG.
Continued revenue and EBITDA growth in billboard regions and a significant increase in airport business as air traffic reaches record levels.
Digital platform revenue grew 2.6%, with digital forming 30.6% of the book in Q2.
Opportunities:
Expect political advertising to potentially increase in Q4, historically a positive influence, not yet reflected in current projections.
As the M&A market is anticipated to pick up entering 2025, Lamar is well-positioned with a strong balance sheet to capitalize on potential acquisition opportunities.
Risks:
National advertising suffering a low single-digit decline; reliant on the stabilization and potential resurgence of national ad spending into 2025.
Continued softness in healthcare and financial categories impacting national ad revenue growth.
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