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

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

LAMR stock traded up $1.38 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $149.08. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 370,871 shares, compared to its average volume of 445,448. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $155.74 and its 200 day moving average price is $146.48. The company has a quick ratio of 0.63, a current ratio of 0.63 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.29. Lamar Advertising Company has a 1 year low of $114.45 and a 1 year high of $166.33. The stock has a market cap of $15.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.20 and a beta of 1.17.

Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ:LAMR) last announced its 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 firm had revenue of $616.75 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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. On average, equities analysts forecast that Lamar Advertising Company will post 8.43 EPS for the current year.

Lamar Advertising Increases Dividend

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts have weighed in on LAMR shares. Citigroup cut shares of 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. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on Lamar Advertising from $150.00 to $151.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Morgan Stanley set a $170.00 target price on Lamar Advertising in a research report on Friday, August 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted 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. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Lamar Advertising in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Lamar Advertising currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $160.17.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Lamar Advertising

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Sivia Capital Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Lamar Advertising in the second quarter valued at approximately $510,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership lifted its stake in Lamar Advertising by 250.0% in the 2nd quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 47,604 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $5,777,000 after purchasing an additional 34,002 shares in the last quarter. Amundi boosted its holdings in Lamar Advertising by 224.6% in the 2nd quarter. Amundi now owns 2,048 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $255,000 after purchasing an additional 1,417 shares during the period. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL bought a new position in Lamar Advertising in the 2nd quarter valued at $873,000. Finally, Cerity Partners LLC grew its position in shares of Lamar Advertising by 39.0% during the 2nd quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 37,166 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $4,510,000 after purchasing an additional 10,423 shares in the last quarter. 93.78% of the stock is owned by 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.

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.