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 25th. 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 $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Phreesia (NYSE:PHR) on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR) on 8/24/2026.

Lamar Advertising Trading Up 0.9%

Shares of LAMR stock traded up $1.38 on Friday, reaching $149.08. 370,871 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 445,448. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.29, a current ratio of 0.63 and a quick ratio of 0.63. Lamar Advertising Company has a one year low of $114.45 and a one year high of $166.33. The stock has a market cap of $15.14 billion, a PE ratio of 27.20 and a beta of 1.17. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $155.74 and a 200 day moving average price of $146.48.

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

Lamar Advertising Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Monday, September 21st will be given a dividend of $1.65 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, September 21st. This is an increase from Lamar Advertising’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.60. This represents a $6.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.4%. Lamar Advertising’s dividend payout ratio is presently 120.44%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

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

Institutional Trading of Lamar Advertising

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Tucker Asset Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Lamar Advertising during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new stake in Lamar Advertising in the 3rd quarter valued at $33,000. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust lifted its holdings in Lamar Advertising by 53.8% during the 2nd 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 stake in Lamar Advertising during the 3rd quarter valued at $39,000. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC boosted its position in Lamar Advertising by 48.1% during the fourth quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 317 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 103 shares during the period. 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.

Lamar Advertising Company Profile

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.