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Lakeland Industries Suspends Dividend Amid Market Challenges

Story Highlights
  • Lakeland Industries appointed J. Calven Swinea as Interim CFO effective January 1, 2026.
  • The company reported a 4% increase in Q3 2026 net sales but faced margin pressures and withdrew FY2026 guidance.
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Lakeland Industries Suspends Dividend Amid Market Challenges

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Lakeland Industries ( (LAKE) ) has shared an update.

On December 4, 2025, Lakeland Industries announced the mutual termination of CFO Roger D. Shannon’s employment, effective December 31, 2025, and appointed J. Calven Swinea as Interim CFO starting January 1, 2026. The company also reported its fiscal third-quarter results for 2026, highlighting a 4% increase in net sales to $47.6 million, driven by a 31% rise in Fire Services revenue. Despite this growth, the company faced challenges such as margin pressure, revenue softness in key regions, and macroeconomic factors affecting its operations. As a result, Lakeland suspended its quarterly cash dividend and withdrew its financial guidance for FY2026, focusing on improving margins and free cash flow while navigating market uncertainties.

The most recent analyst rating on (LAKE) stock is a Buy with a $27.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Lakeland Industries stock, see the LAKE Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on LAKE Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, LAKE is a Neutral.

Lakeland Industries’ overall score reflects strong revenue growth and strategic acquisitions, but is tempered by profitability challenges and negative cash flows. Technical indicators suggest bearish momentum, and valuation metrics indicate potential overvaluation.

To see Spark’s full report on LAKE stock, click here.

More about Lakeland Industries

Lakeland Industries, Inc., also known as Lakeland Fire + Safety, is a leading global manufacturer of protective clothing and apparel for industry, healthcare, and first responders. The company focuses on expanding its global fire footprint and operates in the personal protective equipment decontamination, repair, and rental markets.

Average Trading Volume: 126,879

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $146.7M

For detailed information about LAKE stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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