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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)2.47M
Market Cap
$7.36B
Enterprise Value$11.38B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$166.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.93B
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.0
Beta0.30
Next Earnings
Jan 01, 2027EPS Estimate
0.86Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.83%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.85
Shares Outstanding137,780,440
10 Day Avg. Volume4,134,690
30 Day Avg. Volume2,471,873
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.22
Price to Book (P/B)3.24
Price to Sales (P/S)0.89
P/FCF Ratio10.95
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.55
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.72
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.87
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.39
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$55.50Price Target Upside0.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)3.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.62B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
North America ExecutionSustained North American volume growth, customer wins, stronger partnerships, and improved execution indicate durable commercial momentum. Higher segment EBITDA also shows that the company is converting market gains into operating profit, supporting performance over the coming quarters.
Cost EfficiencyA robust cost program and enterprise-wide zero-based budgeting can provide recurring benefits rather than relying only on price increases. Permanent operating savings should help rebuild margins, fund innovation, and improve resilience when demand or input costs remain challenging.
Raised Fiscal 2027 OutlookHigher sales, earnings, and cash-flow guidance signals management expects the business initiatives to translate into measurable financial improvement. Continued operating cash generation should support investment and balance-sheet management while providing evidence of underlying earnings durability.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionThe sharp decline in gross and net margins indicates that prior earnings strength has not been fully sustained. Lower profitability reduces the cushion available for reinvestment, debt reduction, and absorbing further cost pressure, making earnings quality more vulnerable over the next several quarters.
Elevated LeverageLeverage at this level limits financial flexibility while profitability is under pressure. A larger share of operating cash may remain committed to interest and debt obligations, reducing the company’s ability to respond to weaker demand, elevated costs, or investment opportunities.
International WeaknessInternational underperformance reflects a meaningful geographic weakness rather than an isolated company-wide issue. Lower volumes, competitive pricing pressure, and softer European restaurant traffic can weigh on consolidated growth and delay the benefits expected from capacity and operational improvements.
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 $7.36B.
When is Lamb Weston Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lamb Weston Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 01, 2027 which is in 73 days.
How were Lamb Weston Holdings’s earnings last quarter?
Lamb Weston Holdings released its earnings results on Oct 06, 2026. The company reported $0.75 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.587 by $0.163.
Is Lamb Weston Holdings overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lamb Weston Holdings’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Lamb Weston Holdings pay dividends?
Lamb Weston Holdings pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.38 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.83%. See more information on Lamb Weston Holdings dividends here
What is Lamb Weston Holdings’s EPS estimate?
Lamb Weston Holdings’s EPS estimate is 0.86.
How many shares outstanding does Lamb Weston Holdings have?
Lamb Weston Holdings has 137,780,440 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lamb Weston Holdings’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lamb Weston Holdings reported an EPS of $0.75 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.587. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.494%.
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$55.50 (0.25% Upside)
$55.50 (0.25% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LW Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 648.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-15.25%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
14.13%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.20%
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
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was predominantly positive. The company reported first-quarter results above expectations, raised its fiscal 2027 sales and earnings outlook, delivered strong North America volume and EBITDA growth, and cited progress in customer relationships, cost savings, organizational simplification, and innovation. These positives were partially offset by International underperformance, European crop and input-cost pressures, soft restaurant traffic in several markets, and lower year-over-year adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow.View all LW earnings summariesLW Net sales Breakdown
66.47% North America
33.53% International
LW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$55.50
▲(0.25% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.02% Insiders
22.24% Mutual Funds
1.70% Other Institutional Investors
44.89% Public Companies and
Individual Investors