NASDAQ:LAMR Lamar Advertising - LAMR Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Lamar Advertising Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $92.94 -3.26 (-3.39%) (As of 03/22/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$92.87▼$95.8050-Day Range$92.94▼$111.2152-Week Range$81.10▼$119.68Volume436,446 shsAverage Volume466,554 shsMarket Capitalization$9.46 billionP/E Ratio21.51Dividend Yield5.38%Price Target$116.75 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Lamar Advertising MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.25 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside25.6% Upside$116.75 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.47% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.94Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.12Based on 60 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$573,780 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth9.94%From $7.24 to $7.96 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.67 out of 5 starsFinance Sector481st out of 872 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry109th out of 192 stocks 3.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLamar Advertising has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $116.75, Lamar Advertising has a forecasted upside of 25.6% from its current price of $92.94.Amount of Analyst CoverageLamar Advertising has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.47% of the float of Lamar Advertising has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverLamar Advertising has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.4.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Lamar Advertising has recently decreased by 2.73%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipLamar Advertising is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.22%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthLamar Advertising has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Lamar Advertising is 115.74%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Lamar Advertising will have a dividend payout ratio of 62.81% next year. This indicates that Lamar Advertising will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 1.7 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreLamar Advertising has received a -14.20% net impact score from Upright. On the other hand, these positive outcomes are achieved by using resources or causing negative impacts in categories "Scarce human capital", "Physical diseases", and "GHG emissions". The negative contribution in the "Physical diseases" impact category is driven by its "Outdoor advertisements" product. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Lamar Advertising is -0.94. Previous Next 1.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLamar Advertising has a news sentiment score of 0.12. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.44 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 60 news articles for Lamar Advertising this week, compared to 16 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 15 people have searched for LAMR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -32% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Lamar Advertising insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $573,780.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders14.99% of the stock of Lamar Advertising is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions79.73% of the stock of Lamar Advertising is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Lamar Advertising are expected to grow by 9.94% in the coming year, from $7.24 to $7.96 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Lamar Advertising is 21.51, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 120.34.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Lamar Advertising is 21.51, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 141.76.Price to Book Value per Share RatioLamar Advertising has a P/B Ratio of 7.91. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR) StockLamar Advertising Co. engages in advertising services. The firm rents advertising space on billboards, buses, shelters, benches, logo plates, and in airport terminals. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA.Read More Receive LAMR Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Lamar Advertising and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address LAMR Stock News HeadlinesMarch 22, 2023 | msn.comInsider stands by story that Lamar Jackson is 'ready to move on from' RavensMarch 22, 2023 | msn.comWill the Colts make a run at Lamar Jackson?March 22, 2023 | Legacy Research (Affiliate) (Ad)"Prepare for Five Years of Famine"Market Wizard who predicted all indexes would be negative in 2022 shares shocking new forecastMarch 22, 2023 | msn.comAre the Vikings clearing up cap space for Lamar Jackson?March 22, 2023 | msn.comMike Preston: Ravens and QB Lamar Jackson could be in for a long offseason as free agent money dries up | COMMENTARYMarch 22, 2023 | msn.comClassmates, Arlington community mourn victim of ‘senseless school shooting’ at Lamar HighMarch 21, 2023 | msn.comNFL Insider Believes Lamar Jackson Is 'Ready To Move On' From RavensMarch 21, 2023 | msn.comStudent killed at Lamar High School in Arlington is identifiedMarch 22, 2023 | Legacy Research (Affiliate) (Ad)"Prepare for Five Years of Famine"Market Wizard who predicted all indexes would be negative in 2022 shares shocking new forecastMarch 21, 2023 | msn.com2 prayer vigils planned Tuesday night for students shot at Arlington Lamar High SchoolMarch 21, 2023 | msn.comDetention hearing held for 15-year-old accused of shooting 2 students at Lamar High SchoolMarch 21, 2023 | msn.comLamar Jackson’s Ravens future gets murkier: ‘Ready to move on’March 21, 2023 | msn.comLollapalooza 2023: Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and More Stars to HeadlineMarch 21, 2023 | msn.com2023 Lollapalooza lineup announced: Headliners include Billie Eilish, Kendrick LamarMarch 21, 2023 | msn.comStephen A. Smith Thinks Lamar Jackson Will Never Be Happy Representing Ravens OrganizationMarch 21, 2023 | msn.comLamar Jackson representative reaches out to teams, tells them QB is ready to move on from Ravens, per reportMarch 21, 2023 | msn.comLamar Jackson New Move: Trade from Ravens with Non-Guaranteed Contract? - PFT ReportMarch 21, 2023 | msn.comLamar Jackson ‘Moving On’ with 'Offer Sheet' from Colts? Here's Ravens QB TruthMarch 21, 2023 | msn.comColts haven’t ruled out a run at Lamar JacksonMarch 21, 2023 | msn.comLollapalooza Unveils 2023 Lineup: Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, MoreMarch 21, 2023 | msn.comLamar Jackson 'Offer Sheet' from Colts? Here's Ravens QB TruthMarch 21, 2023 | msn.comRepresentative not certified by NFLPA has contacted multiple teams on behalf of Lamar JacksonMarch 21, 2023 | msn.comWhat Comes After 'Everything'? Inside Ravens New Lamar Jackson 'Leak'March 21, 2023 | msn.comNFL free agency 2023: 10 best players available, headlined by Lamar Jackson, Odell Beckham Jr., Mecole HardmanMarch 21, 2023 | msn.com1 student dead, 1 injured after shooting at Lamar High School in ArlingtonMarch 21, 2023 | msn.comOne student shot and killed, another injured outside Lamar High School; campus will be closed Tuesday, officials sayMarch 20, 2023 | msn.comBaltimore 'Perfect Place' for Lamar Jackson Says Super Bowl Winning CoachSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive LAMR Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Lamar Advertising and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address LAMR Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 12/30 Dividend12/16/2022Dividend Payable12/30/2022Last Earnings2/24/2023Ex-Dividend for 3/31 Dividend3/16/2023Today3/22/2023Dividend Payable3/31/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)5/04/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustryAdvertising SectorFinance Current SymbolNASDAQ:LAMR CUSIP51281510 CIK1090425 Webwww.lamar.com Phone(888) 308-5060Fax225-926-1005Employees3,500Year Founded1902Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$116.75 High Stock Price Forecast$131.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$110.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+25.6%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.25 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.32 Trailing P/E Ratio21.51 Forward P/E Ratio12.84 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$438.65 million Net Margins21.58% Pretax Margin22.44% Return on Equity35.56% Return on Assets6.98% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.58 Current Ratio0.50 Quick Ratio0.50 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.03 billion Price / Sales4.65 Cash Flow$7.73 per share Price / Cash Flow12.02 Book Value$11.75 per share Price / Book7.91Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares101,748,000Free Float86,496,000Market Cap$9.46 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.39 Social Links Key ExecutivesSean Eugene ReillyPresident & Chief Executive OfficerMicky VintExecutive Vice President-OperationsJay L. JohnsonChief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Executive VPSukhvinder SinghSenior Vice President-Technology & InnovationJoe O'BrienVice President & Corporate ControllerKey CompetitorsLife StorageNYSE:LSIRegency CentersNASDAQ:REGCubeSmartNYSE:CUBEAnnaly Capital ManagementNYSE:NLYAmerican Homes 4 RentNYSE:AMHView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsJay Lecoryelle JohnsonSold 6,000 sharesTotal: $573,780.00 ($95.63/share)Nordwand Advisors LLCBought 33,785 shares on 3/7/2023Ownership: 0.033%Rockefeller Capital Management L.P.Bought 577 shares on 3/6/2023Ownership: 0.003%Voya Investment Management LLCBought 902 shares on 2/28/2023Ownership: 0.118%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckyBought 700 shares on 2/22/2023Ownership: 0.014%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions LAMR Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Lamar Advertising stock right now? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lamar Advertising in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" LAMR shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in LAMR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View LAMR analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Lamar Advertising's stock price forecast for 2023? 4 brokers have issued 12 month target prices for Lamar Advertising's stock. Their LAMR share price forecasts range from $110.00 to $131.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $116.75 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 22.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for LAMR or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have LAMR shares performed in 2023? Lamar Advertising's stock was trading at $94.40 at the beginning of the year. Since then, LAMR stock has increased by 0.7% and is now trading at $95.06. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Lamar Advertising's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 4th 2023. View our LAMR earnings forecast. How were Lamar Advertising's earnings last quarter? Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR) announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, February, 24th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.69 by $1.04. The real estate investment trust had revenue of $535.51 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $536.42 million. Lamar Advertising had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 35.56% and a net margin of 21.58%. The business's revenue was up 8.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.78 EPS. How often does Lamar Advertising pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Lamar Advertising? Lamar Advertising announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 23rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 17th will be paid a dividend of $1.25 per share on Friday, March 31st. This represents a $5.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.26%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 16th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $1.20. Read our dividend analysis for LAMR. What ETFs hold Lamar Advertising's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR) stock in their portfolio include Inspire Faithward Mid Cap Momentum ETF (GLRY), First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF (DDIV), USCF Dividend Income Fund (UDI), Ballast Small/Mid Cap ETF (MGMT), Fidelity Real Estate Investment ETF (FPRO), FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund (GQRE), Donoghue Forlines Yield Enhanced Real Asset ETF (DFRA) and Invesco Active U.S. Real Estate ETF (PSR). Is Lamar Advertising a good dividend stock? Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR) pays an annual dividend of $5.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.33%. LAMR has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 115.74%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, LAMR will have a dividend payout ratio of 62.81% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for LAMR. What guidance has Lamar Advertising issued on next quarter's earnings? Lamar Advertising issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Friday, February, 24th. The company provided EPS guidance of $5.14-$5.21 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.21. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What is Sean Reilly's approval rating as Lamar Advertising's CEO? 86 employees have rated Lamar Advertising Chief Executive Officer Sean Reilly on Glassdoor.com. Sean Reilly has an approval rating of 87% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Lamar Advertising own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Lamar Advertising investors own include Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Verizon Communications (VZ), Chevron (CVX), AT&T (T), Iron Mountain (IRM), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Pfizer (PFE), Duke Energy (DUK) and International Business Machines (IBM). What is Lamar Advertising's stock symbol? Lamar Advertising trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "LAMR." Who are Lamar Advertising's major shareholders? Lamar Advertising's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Victory Capital Management Inc. (4.04%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (4.03%), Boston Partners (2.15%), DAVENPORT & Co LLC (1.81%), Select Equity Group L.P. (1.58%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.40%). Insiders that own company stock include Anna Reilly, Jay Lecoryelle Johnson, John E Koerner III, Stephen P Mumblow and Thomas V Reifenheiser. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Lamar Advertising? Shares of LAMR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Lamar Advertising's stock price today? One share of LAMR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $95.06. How much money does Lamar Advertising make? Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR) has a market capitalization of $9.67 billion and generates $2.03 billion in revenue each year. The real estate investment trust earns $438.65 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.32 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Lamar Advertising have? The company employs 3,500 workers across the globe. How can I contact Lamar Advertising? Lamar Advertising's mailing address is 5321 CORPORATE BOULEVARD, BATON ROUGE LA, 70808. The official website for the company is www.lamar.com. The real estate investment trust can be reached via phone at (888) 308-5060, via email at twall@lamar.com, or via fax at 225-926-1005. This page (NASDAQ:LAMR) was last updated on 3/22/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. 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