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Lamb Weston to Close Argentina Plant, Consolidate Production

Story Highlights
  • Lamb Weston will close its Munro plant and shift Latin American production to Mar del Plata.
  • The consolidation will trigger $50–60 million in pre-tax charges, including asset write-downs and severance.
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Lamb Weston to Close Argentina Plant, Consolidate Production

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The latest update is out from Lamb Weston Holdings ( (LW) ).

On January 5, 2026, Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. approved a plan to close its manufacturing facility in Munro, Argentina, and consolidate production for the Latin America region into its new plant in Mar del Plata as part of an initiative to improve operating efficiency. The company expects to record approximately $50 million to $60 million in pre-tax charges, largely during its fiscal year ending May 31, 2026, with about half representing cash outlays; these charges will primarily stem from write-downs of long-lived assets and inventory, employee severance and other termination benefits, costs tied to unused contracted raw potatoes, and related closure expenses, affecting both its cost structure and workforce in the region.

The most recent analyst rating on (LW) stock is a Buy with a $55.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Lamb Weston Holdings stock, see the LW Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on LW Stock

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

Lamb Weston Holdings’ overall stock score reflects a mixed financial performance with strong cash flow but declining margins and high leverage. The technical analysis indicates bearish momentum, while valuation metrics suggest the stock is fairly valued. The earnings call provides a balanced view with both growth prospects and challenges.

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

More about Lamb Weston Holdings

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is a global food company specializing in the production and sale of frozen potato products, supplying foodservice operators and retailers with french fries and other potato-based items, including in the Latin America region.

Average Trading Volume: 2,279,909

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $5.77B

See more data about LW stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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