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

Key Points

• Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros Jr. sold between $1,001 and $15,000 of Lamar Advertising shares on July 16, according to a congressional disclosure filed September 4.
• Lamar reported quarterly revenue of $616.75 million and adjusted earnings of $1.58 per share, while setting fiscal 2026 EPS guidance at $5.95–$5.99.
• The REIT raised its quarterly dividend to $1.65 per share, equivalent to an annualized $6.60 payout and a 4.4% yield; analysts maintain a consensus “Hold” rating with an average $160.17 price target.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently sold shares of Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ:LAMR). In a filing disclosed on September 04th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Lamar Advertising stock on July 16th. 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):

• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Mesabi Trust NYSE: MSB on 7/31/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Praxis Precision Medicines NASDAQ: PRAX on 7/30/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Alkermes NASDAQ: ALKS on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Crinetics Pharmaceuticals NASDAQ: CRNX on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Alibaba Group NYSE: BABA on 7/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Adobe NASDAQ: ADBE on 7/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Viavi Solutions NASDAQ: VIAV on 7/21/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of SailPoint NASDAQ: SAIL on 7/21/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Glacier Bancorp NYSE: GBCI on 7/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of FedEx NYSE: FDX on 7/21/2026.

Lamar Advertising Price Performance

Shares of Lamar Advertising stock opened at $150.76 on Tuesday. Lamar Advertising Company has a 12-month low of $114.45 and a 12-month high of $166.33. The firm has a market capitalization of $15.31 billion, a PE ratio of 27.51 and a beta of 1.17. The company has a quick ratio of 0.63, a current ratio of 0.63 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.29. The stock's fifty day moving average is $156.38 and its 200-day moving average is $146.14.

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 for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $1.58. The firm 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 analysts anticipate that Lamar Advertising Company will post 8.43 earnings per share for the current year.

Lamar Advertising Increases Dividend

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts recently commented on the stock. 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. Citigroup cut Lamar Advertising from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating and raised their target price for the stock from $145.00 to $160.00 in a research report on Friday, July 10th. TD Cowen upped their price target on Lamar Advertising from $150.00 to $170.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Weiss Ratings reissued a "buy (b)" rating on shares of Lamar Advertising in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on Lamar Advertising from $153.00 to $160.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Lamar Advertising presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $160.17.

Institutional Trading of Lamar Advertising

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Lamar Advertising in the 4th quarter worth about $1,872,000. Legal & General Group Plc raised its stake in shares of Lamar Advertising by 4.6% during the 4th quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 232,235 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $29,396,000 after purchasing an additional 10,265 shares in the last quarter. Markel Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Lamar Advertising by 8.8% during the 4th quarter. Markel Group Inc. now owns 185,000 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $23,417,000 after buying an additional 15,000 shares during the last quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Lamar Advertising by 3.8% in the 4th quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 771,959 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $97,715,000 after buying an additional 27,907 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its stake in shares of Lamar Advertising by 0.9% in the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,307,093 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $165,549,000 after buying an additional 11,586 shares in the last quarter. 93.78% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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 NASDAQ: LAMR is one of North America's largest outdoor advertising firms, specializing in out-of-home media solutions. Since its founding in 1902, the company has grown through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions to offer a broad portfolio of advertising products. Its core business centers on billboard advertising, encompassing traditional static billboards and a rapidly expanding network of digital displays. These assets enable advertisers to reach consumers with high-impact messaging along highways, in urban centers, and at high-traffic intersections.

In addition to highway billboards, Lamar offers a variety of supplemental out-of-home formats, including transit advertising on buses and shelters, and logo signage at travel plazas and gas stations.

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