LAMR Should I Buy
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Lamar Advertising Co (LAMR) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. The stock shows solid technical indicators, positive analyst sentiment, strong hedge fund buying trends, and a recent dividend increase. Despite a slight EPS miss in Q4 2025, the company's revenue growth and robust AFFO projections for 2026 make it a compelling long-term investment.
The technical indicators for LAMR are bullish. The MACD histogram is positive and expanding, indicating upward momentum. The RSI is neutral at 67.438, and the moving averages are aligned bullishly (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200). The stock is trading above its pivot point of 132.876, with resistance levels at 137.49 and 140.341, suggesting room for upward movement.
Hedge funds are significantly increasing their positions in LAMR, with buying up 193.22% last quarter.
The company has raised its quarterly dividend by 3.2%, reflecting confidence in its financial stability.
Analysts have raised price targets recently, with TD Cowen increasing it to $150 and Morgan Stanley to $
The company projects strong AFFO growth for 2026, supported by a robust event calendar.
Q4 2025 EPS missed expectations, and net income dropped significantly YoY.
Options data shows a higher put volume relative to calls, indicating some bearish sentiment in the short term.
In Q4 2025, revenue increased by 2.82% YoY to $595.93 million, and gross margin improved significantly to 53.6%. However, net income dropped by -11889.08% YoY, and EPS fell by -15100.00% YoY to $1.50. The company projects AFFO per share for 2026 to be between $8.50 and $8.70, indicating strong future cash flow potential.
Analysts are optimistic about LAMR. TD Cowen raised the price target to $150, citing strong revenue growth and AFFO projections for 2026. Morgan Stanley raised its target to $140, maintaining an Equal Weight rating. The consensus reflects confidence in the company's growth trajectory.
