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

Key Points

• Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros Jr. sold $15,001–$50,000 of Lamar Advertising (LAMR) on August 20, following another sale in the same range on August 25.
• Lamar reported quarterly revenue of $616.75 million and EPS of $1.58, matching analyst expectations for EPS while exceeding revenue estimates. The company raised its quarterly dividend from $1.60 to $1.65 per share, representing a 4.4% annualized yield.
• LAMR shares opened at $149.08, while analysts maintained a generally cautious outlook: the stock has a consensus “Hold” rating and an average price target of $160.17.

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 Stock Up 0.9%

Shares of NASDAQ LAMR opened at $149.08 on Friday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $155.74 and a 200-day moving average of $146.48. Lamar Advertising Company has a 12 month low of $114.45 and a 12 month high of $166.33. The company has a current ratio of 0.63, a quick ratio of 0.63 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.29. The firm has a market capitalization of $15.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.20 and a beta of 1.17.

Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The real estate investment trust reported $1.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $1.58. Lamar Advertising had a return on equity of 54.94% and a net margin of 23.90%.The firm had revenue of $616.75 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $606.61 million. Lamar Advertising has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.950-5.990 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Lamar Advertising Company will post 8.43 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Lamar Advertising Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Monday, September 21st will be issued a dividend of $1.65 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, September 21st. This is a positive change from Lamar Advertising's previous quarterly dividend of $1.60. This represents a $6.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.4%. Lamar Advertising's payout ratio is presently 116.79%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have issued reports on LAMR shares. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "buy (b)" rating on shares of Lamar Advertising in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on shares of Lamar Advertising from $153.00 to $160.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Citigroup lowered shares of Lamar Advertising from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating and increased their target price for the company from $145.00 to $160.00 in a report on Friday, July 10th. Morgan Stanley set a $170.00 price target on shares of Lamar Advertising in a research note 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 company an "equal weight" rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $160.17.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of LAMR. Tucker Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in Lamar Advertising in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Lamar Advertising during the third quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust raised its holdings in shares of Lamar Advertising by 53.8% during the second quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 243 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $38,000 after acquiring an additional 85 shares in the last quarter. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Lamar Advertising during the third quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its stake in Lamar Advertising by 48.1% in the fourth quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 317 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $40,000 after acquiring an additional 103 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors 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.

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