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Lands’ End Forms WHP Global Joint Venture, Delevers Balance Sheet

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  • Lands’ End and WHP Global will form a 50/50 IP joint venture, with WHP paying $300 million for a controlling stake.
  • Lands’ End will use proceeds to repay debt and strengthen its balance sheet, while WHP tenders for up to $100 million of its stock.
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Lands’ End Forms WHP Global Joint Venture, Delevers Balance Sheet

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The latest announcement is out from Lands’ End ( (LE) ).

On January 26, 2026, Lands’ End and brand management firm WHP Global agreed to form a 50/50 joint venture that will house all intellectual property associated with the Lands’ End brand, with WHP paying $300 million in cash for a controlling stake and leading global licensing and brand expansion while Lands’ End continues to operate its existing direct-to-consumer and B2B businesses under a long-term, royalty-bearing license. Lands’ End plans to use the proceeds, including approximately $234 million to fully repay its term loan, to significantly strengthen its balance sheet while retaining economic upside through royalties and potential future participation in WHP Global’s value creation, and WHP will also launch a tender offer of up to $100 million for Lands’ End shares at $45 per share, potentially taking ownership of up to about 7% of the company and aligning the partners’ interests in the brand’s long-term growth and global reach.

The most recent analyst rating on (LE) stock is a Hold with a $14.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Lands’ End stock, see the LE Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on LE Stock

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

Lands’ End’s overall stock score is driven by mixed financial performance and technical indicators suggesting caution. The high P/E ratio indicates overvaluation, while the earnings call provides some optimism with positive guidance and strategic partnerships. The company’s ability to address revenue growth challenges and improve cash flow management will be crucial for future performance.

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

More about Lands’ End

Lands’ End, Inc. is a leading digital retailer of solution-based apparel, swimwear, outerwear, accessories, footwear, home products and uniforms, selling through its own e-commerce site, company-operated stores, third-party distribution and licensing channels, and its Outfitters business serving schools and enterprises as a classic American lifestyle brand.

Average Trading Volume: 171,883

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: $429.2M

Find detailed analytics on LE stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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