A November 5 valuation recap asks whether Lamar Advertising is fairly valued after its third-quarter 2026 results. But the supplied facts don’t include the recap’s analysis or conclusion, or the quarter’s reported financial figures.
Lamar shares closed at US$152.86, and trading volume was well below its 20-day average.
Investor takeaway: The headline raises a valuation question, but the available facts don’t establish what Lamar is worth.
Lamar Advertising Company
LAMR.US
LAMR.US
Lamar Advertising Company
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$15.97B
P/E
28.7x
52W high
$164.46
52W low
$118.58
1W change
+2.22%
Beta
1.25
Analyst Price Targets
Based on 5 analysts covering LAMR · as of Nov 3, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast LAMR stock price to rise 2.7% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Hold3.00 / 5.00
Avg. Target
C$161.50
+2.7% Upside
Previously C$160.25 on Oct 26, 2026
Current Price
C$157.30
Last close
Analyst Breakdown (5 analysts)
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on LAMR's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
16.8%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
18.7%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
+8.7%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$162.27
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$158.94 | C$150.00 – C$168.41 |
| 60 trading days | C$160.60 | C$147.97 – C$174.30 |
| 90 trading days | C$162.27 | C$146.79 – C$179.39 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
US$152.86 close; 126,201 shares traded
Latest volume was 126,201 shares, about half the 20-day average of 569,061, based on the supplied figures.
Bull case
Lamar’s latest close was above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. The supplied fundamentals also show a 23.9% profit margin and 59.4% return on equity.
Bear case
The supplied facts don’t include the valuation calculation or conclusion behind the headline. Trading volume was also below its 20-day average.
What the valuation headline says—and leaves open
The November 5 headline asks whether Lamar Advertising is fairly valued after its third-quarter 2026 results. The supplied information identifies it as a valuation recap but doesn’t include the analysis, estimate or answer. It also omits the quarter’s revenue, funds from operations and other reported figures.
A separate November 5 headline says Lamar beat third-quarter FFO and revenue estimates, but provides no figures. Investors looking for the company’s reported results should distinguish those filings from the valuation question in the recap. Lamar’s stock page is available at LAMR.US.
Price and volume provide limited context
Lamar closed at US$152.86. The supplied figures show the shares up 1.14% over one day, 2.22% over one week, 10.18% over one month and 6.36% year to date. Latest volume was 126,201 shares, compared with a 20-day average of 569,061. The close was 2.2% above the 50-day moving average of US$149.54 and 5.3% above the 200-day average of US$145.18. These figures describe recent trading, but don’t establish fair value on their own.
The supplied fundamentals include a P/E of 28.7044, a 23.9% profit margin, 59.4% ROE and trailing-twelve-month EPS of US$5.48. The company’s analyst-ratings page is at LAMR.US analyst ratings. The supplied average analyst target is US$161.50, with an indicated 5.7% move; the outlook is Hold.
What to watch next
The key question is how the valuation recap assesses Lamar after its third-quarter results. The supplied facts don’t reveal its assessment, so the headline alone can’t support a fair-value conclusion.
A November 6 earnings-call highlights headline mentions record October revenue and raised guidance. A November 5 headline says Lamar expects 2026 AFFO per share of US$8.87–US$8.97 and plans a US$0.30–US$0.35 special dividend. These are headline summaries; the supplied facts don’t include the underlying details. A fuller assessment would require the company’s reported figures and the assumptions behind the valuation analysis.
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