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Lennox International
(NYSE:LII)
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Rating:65Neutral
Price Target:
$462.00
▲(17.34% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/30/26
The score is anchored by strong profitability and free-cash-flow generation, but is held back by very weak technical positioning (price far below major moving averages) and mixed near-term outlook from the latest earnings call (EPS guidance cut and delayed residential recovery). Valuation is reasonable but not a clear bargain at ~24x earnings with a modest ~1.2% yield.
Positive Factors
Strong Profitability
Robust gross, operating, and net margins indicate improved pricing, product mix, and operating discipline. This profitability provides a durable earnings base and helps Lennox absorb demand variability and input-cost pressure.
Negative Factors
Residential Demand Weakness
Home Comfort Solutions remains the core residential business and is facing weaker replacement, channel, and construction demand. A delayed recovery can suppress utilization, revenue growth, and earnings for several quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong Profitability
Robust gross, operating, and net margins indicate improved pricing, product mix, and operating discipline. This profitability provides a durable earnings base and helps Lennox absorb demand variability and input-cost pressure.
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Lennox International Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Revenue by Geography
Shows how much revenue comes from different countries or regions, helping assess diversification and vulnerability to local downturns or supply disruptions. For Lennox, a heavy U.S. concentration means domestic housing and commercial markets heavily influence results, while international trends indicate longer-term growth opportunities or risks.
Shows how much revenue comes from different countries or regions, helping assess diversification and vulnerability to local downturns or supply disruptions. For Lennox, a heavy U.S. concentration means domestic housing and commercial markets heavily influence results, while international trends indicate longer-term growth opportunities or risks.
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Market Cap
$13.04B
Dividend Yield1.41%
Average Volume (3M)570.60K
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.9
Beta (1Y)0.92
Revenue Growth-2.11%
EPS Growth-5.59%
CountryUS
Employees5,400
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)22.18
Shares Outstanding34,560,677
10 Day Avg. Volume457,507
30 Day Avg. Volume570,599
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-13.71
Price to Book (P/B)14.57
Price to Sales (P/S)3.26
P/FCF Ratio26.53
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
$485.17Price Target Upside23.23% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)23.67
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.59B
Lennox International Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Lennox International Inc. is a global manufacturer and distributor specializing in heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and refrigeration solutions. The company operates across three divisions: Residential Heating & Cooling, Commercial H...
How the Company Makes Money
Lennox International makes money primarily by selling HVAC equipment and related components, plus associated services and aftermarket parts. Its largest revenue stream is typically equipment sales, where it manufactures and sells furnaces, air con...
Lennox International Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jul 29, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Oct 22, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: strong performance, cash generation, and substantial outperformance in Building Climate Solutions (24% revenue growth, organic +12%) and disciplined strategic actions (acquisitions, share repurchases, inventory reduction) were offset by pronounced weakness in the core Home Comfort Solutions residential business (HCS revenue -7%, unit volumes -12%, one-step channel mid-teens decline, new construction down ~30%) and a downward EPS revision driven by lower residential volumes. Management emphasized portfolio balance, long-term confidence, and continued investment while acknowledging that the residential recovery has been delayed into 2027. Given meaningful operational and financial positives but material near-term headwinds concentrated in the core residential segment, the overall tone is balanced between encouraging execution and clear demand challenges.Positive Updates
Company-Level Revenue and EPS
Total revenue increased 3% year-over-year to $1.5 billion; total segment profit increased 2% to $355 million; adjusted EPS was flat at $7.72.
Negative Updates
Home Comfort Solutions (HCS) Revenue Decline
HCS revenue declined 7% year-over-year in Q2, driven primarily by a 12% decline in unit volume; one-step channel volumes declined in the mid-teens while two-step volumes were relatively flat.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Company-Level Revenue and EPS
Total revenue increased 3% year-over-year to $1.5 billion; total segment profit increased 2% to $355 million; adjusted EPS was flat at $7.72.
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Company Guidance
Management updated 2026 guidance calling for adjusted EPS of $23.00–$24.00 and roughly 8% enterprise revenue growth, with Home Comfort Solutions revenue now expected to grow ~1% (versus prior ~4%) and Building Climate Solutions ~20% (versus prior ~16%); the Comfort‑Aire/Century acquisition contributes about +1 point to enterprise revenue and ~+2 points to HCS. They now expect about $60M of productivity (down from $75M prior), interest expense of ~ $70M, M&A amortization of ~ $25M, and unchanged free cash flow of $750M–$850M (trailing 12‑month FCF conversion ~92%); capex was trimmed to ~$225M from $250M. Additional metrics and context included Q2 revenue of $1.5B (up 3%), total segment profit of $355M (up 2%), Q2 adjusted EPS $7.72, net debt/adjusted EBITDA of 1.3x at quarter‑end, ~ $130M of Q2 share repurchases, a post‑quarter ~$200M debt-funded acquisition, tariff refunds (~$25M HCS, ~$5M BCS) and confirmation that inventory dollars were flat to December while unit inventories continued to decline.Lennox International Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
86
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
84
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 5.30B | 5.20B | 5.34B | 4.98B | 4.72B | 4.19B |
| Gross Profit | 1.76B | 1.72B | 1.77B | 1.55B | 1.28B | 1.19B |
| EBITDA | 1.14B | 1.12B | 1.13B | 879.50M | 733.50M | 658.50M |
| Net Income | 774.50M | 786.20M | 806.90M | 590.10M | 497.10M | 464.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 4.54B | 4.08B | 3.47B | 2.80B | 2.57B | 2.17B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 52.10M | 34.70M | 422.30M | 69.10M | 61.10M | 36.50M |
| Total Debt | 2.02B | 2.06B | 1.49B | 1.53B | 1.75B | 1.44B |
| Total Liabilities | 3.25B | 2.92B | 2.62B | 2.51B | 2.77B | 2.44B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.30B | 1.16B | 850.20M | 285.30M | -203.10M | -269.00M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 738.70M | 638.80M | 782.10M | 486.00M | 201.20M | 408.70M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 894.70M | 757.60M | 945.70M | 736.20M | 302.30M | 515.50M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -694.10M | -655.60M | -174.40M | -319.70M | -103.00M | -106.40M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -173.60M | -465.70M | -418.60M | -406.20M | -174.10M | -498.70M |
Lennox International Technical Analysis
Negative
393.72
Price Trends
476.44
Negative
492.39
Negative
496.67
Negative
Market Momentum
-25.26
Negative
33.67
Neutral
16.17
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For LII, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 393.72 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 404.85, below the 50-day MA of 476.44, and below the 200-day MA of 496.67, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -25.26 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 33.67 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 16.17 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for LII.
Lennox International Risk Analysis
Lennox International disclosed 20 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Lennox International reported the most risks in the "Tech & Innovation" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Lennox International Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | $82.35B | 32.47 | 12.69% | 1.48% | 4.82% | -1.66% | |
69 Neutral | $96.84B | 33.11 | 34.49% | 0.83% | 7.04% | 4.58% | |
66 Neutral | $6.21B | 38.46 | 17.21% | 0.39% | 53.53% | 29.55% | |
66 Neutral | $47.19B | 39.62 | 8.89% | 1.37% | -1.58% | -43.59% | |
65 Neutral | $13.04B | 16.86 | 65.30% | 0.97% | -2.11% | -5.59% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
63 Neutral | $9.61B | 67.23 | 12.64% | ― | 29.47% | -23.92% |
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Lennox International Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Lennox International Announces Board Resignation and Governance Updates
Positive
May 28, 2026
On May 23, 2026, Lennox International director Sivasankaran Somasundaram resigned from the company’s Board, citing other professional responsibilities, with the Board reducing its size from nine to eight members and clarifying there was no d...
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