Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Unloads Shares of Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ:LAMR)

Key Points

• Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros Jr. sold $15,001–$50,000 of Lamar Advertising (LAMR) on August 24–25, 2026, as part of a broader series of stock purchases and sales.
• Lamar opened at $149.08, with a $15.14 billion market capitalization. Its latest quarterly results met earnings expectations, exceeded revenue estimates, and management guided to fiscal 2026 EPS of $5.95–$5.99.
• The company raised its quarterly dividend to $1.65 per share, equivalent to a 4.4% yield, while analysts maintained 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 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 Stock Performance

NASDAQ LAMR opened at $149.08 on Friday. Lamar Advertising Company has a twelve month low of $114.45 and a twelve month high of $166.33. The business's 50-day moving average price is $155.74 and its 200 day moving average price is $146.48. 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 company has a market capitalization of $15.14 billion, a PE ratio of 27.20 and a beta of 1.17.

Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR - Get Free Report) last posted 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. Lamar Advertising had a net margin of 23.90% and a return on equity of 54.94%. The company had revenue of $616.75 million for 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. On average, research analysts predict that Lamar Advertising Company will post 8.43 earnings per share for the current 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. This represents a $6.60 annualized dividend 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 payout ratio is 116.79%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

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

Institutional Trading of Lamar Advertising

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Lamar Advertising in the 2nd quarter valued at about $510,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership increased its stake in Lamar Advertising by 250.0% during the 2nd quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 47,604 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $5,777,000 after buying an additional 34,002 shares during the period. Amundi raised its position in shares of Lamar Advertising by 224.6% during the 2nd quarter. Amundi now owns 2,048 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $255,000 after buying an additional 1,417 shares in the last quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL bought a new stake in shares of Lamar Advertising during the 2nd quarter worth about $873,000. Finally, Cerity Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Lamar Advertising by 39.0% in the second quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 37,166 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $4,510,000 after acquiring an additional 10,423 shares in 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.

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.

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