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LW Stock Chart & Stats
$55.36
$0.40(0.81%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$55.36
$0.40(0.81%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$37.62 - $67.07
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.04M
Average Volume (3M)1.22M
Market Cap
$6.42B
Enterprise Value$9.93K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$68.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.94B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.2
Beta0.38
Next Earnings
Oct 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.59Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.24%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.10
Shares Outstanding137,481,020
10 Day Avg. Volume1,214,488
30 Day Avg. Volume1,224,536
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.22
Price to Book (P/B)3.24
Price to Sales (P/S)0.89
P/FCF Ratio9.29
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$54.33Price Target Upside-1.85% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)3.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.51B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
North America Volume Growth And RecoverySustained volume growth and stronger North American profitability indicate improving customer demand and execution in Lamb Weston’s core market. Continued adoption by foodservice customers can support plant utilization, operating leverage, and more durable earnings performance over the next several quarters.
Material Cost-savings Program ProgressExceeding the initial savings milestone provides a concrete source of efficiency improvement beyond price or volume changes. Lower manufacturing and selling costs can help defend margins, offset inflation, and strengthen cash generation as the broader multi-year program continues.
Improved Cash Generation And Capital DisciplineThe rebound in operating and free cash flow demonstrates stronger internal funding capacity after a period of elevated investment. Reduced capital spending also improves flexibility for debt management, strategic projects, and shareholder returns while supporting the company’s financial resilience.
Bears Say
Sharp Profitability And Earnings CompressionThe substantial decline in gross and net margins shows that recent revenue growth has not translated proportionally into earnings. Persistently weaker profitability reduces reinvestment capacity and leaves results more exposed to pricing, product-mix, and operating-cost pressures.
Debt-heavy Capital StructureElevated leverage increases sensitivity to earnings volatility and limits financial flexibility when operating conditions weaken. Interest obligations and refinancing needs can compete with investment and shareholder returns, making sustained cash generation important to gradual balance-sheet improvement.
International Weakness And Excess CapacityInternational weakness reflects more than a temporary sales fluctuation because competitive pricing pressure, slower demand, and underutilized capacity are weighing on the operating model. Network rationalization may improve efficiency eventually, but it signals ongoing execution and fixed-cost challenges in EMEA.
Lamb Weston Holdings News
LW FAQ
What was Lamb Weston Holdings’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lamb Weston Holdings lowest stock price was $37.62 and its highest was $67.07 in the past 12 months.
What is Lamb Weston Holdings’s market cap?
Lamb Weston Holdings’s market cap is $6.42B.
When is Lamb Weston Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lamb Weston Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 06, 2026 which is in 15 days.
How were Lamb Weston Holdings’s earnings last quarter?
Lamb Weston Holdings released its earnings results on Jul 24, 2026. The company reported $0.87 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.626 by $0.244.
Is Lamb Weston Holdings overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lamb Weston Holdings’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Lamb Weston Holdings pay dividends?
Lamb Weston Holdings pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.38 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.24%. See more information on Lamb Weston Holdings dividends here
What is Lamb Weston Holdings’s EPS estimate?
Lamb Weston Holdings’s EPS estimate is 0.59.
How many shares outstanding does Lamb Weston Holdings have?
Lamb Weston Holdings has 137,481,020 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lamb Weston Holdings’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lamb Weston Holdings reported an EPS of $0.87 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.626. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.815%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lamb Weston Holdings?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LW
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Lamb Weston Holdings Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$54.33 (-1.85% Downside)
$54.33 (-1.85% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LW Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 648.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-14.79%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.24%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.17%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Lamb Weston Holdings
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is a prominent global entity specializing in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of enhanced frozen potato items. Its operations are structured across four distinct segments: Global, Foodservice, Retail, and Other. The company's product portfolio encompasses frozen potatoes, various commercial ingredients, and appetizers. These are offered both under its flagship "Lamb Weston" brand and tailored to numerous customer labels. Furthermore, the company leverages its proprietary brands, such as Grown in Idaho and Alexia, alongside other licensed trademarks and private label brands for retailers. Beyond potatoes, Lamb Weston also maintains interests in the vegetable and dairy sectors. Its extensive client base includes both retail and foodservice channels, ranging from major grocery chains, mass merchandisers, club stores, and specialty retailers to diverse businesses, educational institutions, independent and regional chain restaurants, and convenience stores. Established in 1950, the corporation maintains its principal executive offices in Eagle, Idaho.
LW Company Deck
LW Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveys cautious optimism: strong recovery and execution in North America (sustained volume growth, margin expansion, >$100M cost savings in year 1, and robust cash generation) and clear leadership/strategy actions are material positives. However, significant international challenges—particularly in EMEA—input cost volatility from edible oils and freight related to the Middle East conflict, one-time write-offs and start-up costs, and a near-term outlook that includes an expected Q1 EBITDA decline temper near-term upside. Overall the positives (North America performance, cash flow, cost savings, shareholder returns and strategic actions) outweigh the negatives, but with meaningful execution and macro risks to monitor.View all LW earnings summariesLW Net sales Breakdown
66.47% North America
33.53% International
LW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$54.33
▼(-1.85% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.01% Insiders
22.29% Mutual Funds
22.95% Other Institutional Investors
24.33% Public Companies and
Individual Investors