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LAMR — Trend Pullback to 20 EMA
Status: Watch
Scanner score: 65.0/100
Why this was flagged
LAMR was identified as a bullish technical setup based on the Trend Pullback to 20 EMA pattern. The scanner found a score of 65.0/100 using trend alignment, momentum, price action, volume, and risk-management rules.
Trade framework
Position-sizing example
These examples use the distance between the reference entry and stop-loss. They do not account for commissions, slippage, taxes, overnight gaps, or your personal account size.
Exit plan
- Stop-loss: Exit if the stop-loss is reached. Do not move the stop farther away to avoid taking the planned loss.
- Target 1: Consider taking partial profit when Target 1 is reached and reducing risk on the remaining shares.
- Target 2 or trailing exit: Consider closing the remaining position at Target 2, or use a disciplined trailing stop only if the trend remains strong.
- Time exit: Reassess or close a trade that fails to progress within the suggested holding window.
Technical chart
Daily closing price with moving averages and planned trade levels. This chart is a screening aid, not a guarantee of future results.
$1,000 educational outcome examples
These examples use a $1,000 position and fractional shares at the midpoint of the entry zone. Actual results can differ because of market gaps, fills, spreads, commissions, taxes, slippage, and changing conditions.
Easy explanation for new investors
The scanner found Lamar Advertising Co - Class A using a pattern called a Trend Pullback to 20 EMA. This means the stock is moving up, but it has recently dipped back down to touch its 20-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA). An EMA is a line on a chart that shows the average price over a certain number of days. The stock's price is currently above its 20, 50, and 200-day moving averages. This alignment suggests a positive trend. Also, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) shows the momentum is healthy and not too high.
What the price plan means
The entry zone is between $159.46 and $160.23. If you use this plan, the first goal is to reach $168.81, and the second goal is $173.48. To manage risk, a stop-loss price of $154.78 is set. This is a price point where the idea would no longer be valid. The reward-to-risk ratio is 2, which means the potential gain is twice as large as the potential loss.
What could make the idea fail
The stock's relative volume is 0.76, which means it is trading with less activity than usual. If the price drops below the stop-loss level of $154.78, the technical setup fails.
Important reminder
This information is for educational purposes only. Always do your own research before making financial decisions.
Recent news context
This automated review is separate from the technical score. It summarizes recent related articles and does not predict price movement.
Overall context: Caution (High confidence)
Lamar Advertising (LAMR) recently reported strong first-quarter results, exceeding both EPS and revenue estimates. The company reached an all-time high of $163.01 and maintains a quarterly dividend of $1.60 per share. However, analyst sentiment is mixed; while Argus raised its price target to $176.00, the consensus rating remains a 'Hold' with several analysts setting targets below the current trading price. Significant concerns were noted regarding a high dividend payout ratio of 118.08%. Institutional ownership is high at 93.78%, and recent activity shows increased stakes from firms like Assetmark Inc. and Sanctuary Advisors LLC.
Potentially supportive context
- Exceeded quarterly earnings per share (EPS) and revenue estimates.
- Strong institutional interest with 93.78% of shares held by institutions.
- Recent stock performance reached an all-time high of $163.01.
Risks and caution items
- High dividend payout ratio reported at 118.08%.
- Mixed analyst consensus with a 'Hold' rating and several price targets below current levels.
- JPMorgan Chase & Co. issued a neutral rating suggesting potential downside.
Latest reviewed article: Jul 26, 2026 12:17 am
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Scanner confirmations
- Price is above the 20-, 50-, and 200-day moving averages, with bullish moving-average alignment.
- RSI is in a constructive momentum range without being overbought.
- Price is near the 20 EMA in a bullish trend and the current candle is positive.