Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR) Stock Sold Off Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently sold shares of Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ:LAMR). In a filing disclosed on September 10th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in Lamar Advertising stock on August 20th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) on 8/28/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Quanta Services (NYSE:PWR) on 8/27/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Eaton (NYSE:ETN) on 8/27/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of NIKE (NYSE:NKE) on 8/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Phreesia (NYSE:PHR) on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE:WPM) on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) on 8/26/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Phreesia (NYSE:PHR) on 8/25/2026.

Lamar Advertising Trading Up 0.9%

Shares of Lamar Advertising stock opened at $149.08 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $15.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.20 and a beta of 1.17. Lamar Advertising Company has a 52-week low of $114.45 and a 52-week high of $166.33. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $155.74 and its 200-day simple moving average is $146.48. The company has a quick ratio of 0.63, a current ratio of 0.63 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.29.

Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The real estate investment trust reported $1.58 EPS for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.58. Lamar Advertising had a net margin of 23.90% and a return on equity of 54.94%. The firm had revenue of $616.75 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $606.61 million. Lamar Advertising has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.950-5.990 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Lamar Advertising Company will post 8.43 earnings per share for the current year.

Lamar Advertising Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Monday, September 21st will be paid a dividend of $1.65 per share. This represents a $6.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.4%. This is a positive change from Lamar Advertising’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.60. The ex-dividend date is Monday, September 21st. Lamar Advertising’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 116.79%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have recently commented on LAMR. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Lamar Advertising in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Citigroup cut Lamar Advertising from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and increased their price objective for the stock from $145.00 to $160.00 in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Morgan Stanley set a $170.00 target price on Lamar Advertising in a report on Friday, August 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on shares of Lamar Advertising from $153.00 to $160.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of Lamar Advertising from $150.00 to $151.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $160.17.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Lamar Advertising

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Tucker Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in Lamar Advertising in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new stake in Lamar Advertising during the third quarter worth $33,000. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust grew its holdings in Lamar Advertising by 53.8% in the second quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 243 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 85 shares during the last quarter. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Lamar Advertising during the 3rd quarter worth $39,000. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC raised its stake in shares of Lamar Advertising by 48.1% during the 4th quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 317 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $40,000 after buying an additional 103 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.78% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About Lamar Advertising

Lamar Advertising Company is an outdoor advertising company that provides businesses and organizations with advertising displays across the United States. Its offerings include traditional and digital billboards, as well as advertising displays on buses, benches, shelters and other transit-related assets.

The company also provides advertising opportunities at airports and other specialty locations. Its digital display network enables advertisers to deliver changing messages and campaigns, while its traditional billboard inventory supports longer-term brand awareness and local advertising initiatives.

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising has grown from a regional sign and billboard business into one of North America’s major out-of-home advertising providers.