Lakeland Industries (LAKE)
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Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:
$11.50
▲(2.68% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/18/26
The score is held back primarily by weak financial performance, driven by losses and sustained cash burn despite a relatively stronger balance sheet. Offsetting factors include improving (but not fully recovered) technical momentum and a balanced earnings-call outlook with FY27 growth/cash-flow targets, though margin compression and liquidity/covenant sensitivity remain key risks. Valuation is mixed because the negative P/E reflects the current loss profile while the dividend yield provides only modest support.
Positive Factors
Strategic pivot to Fire Services
Lakeland’s deliberate shift into fire services via acquisitions and certifications has materially rebalanced revenue toward institutional tenders and recurring contracts. A larger, concentrated fire platform and visible >$130M pipeline create a more predictable, tender-driven revenue base over coming quarters.
Negative Factors
Persistent negative cash generation
The shift from positive to sustained negative operating and free cash flow increases reliance on financing, asset sales, or revolver availability. Over several quarters this can constrain reinvestment, limit margin recovery efforts, and magnify covenant and liquidity risk if cash generation does not sustainably improve.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strategic pivot to Fire Services
Lakeland’s deliberate shift into fire services via acquisitions and certifications has materially rebalanced revenue toward institutional tenders and recurring contracts. A larger, concentrated fire platform and visible >$130M pipeline create a more predictable, tender-driven revenue base over coming quarters.
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Lakeland Industries (LAKE) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$91.88M
Dividend Yield1.35%
Average Volume (3M)98.40K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.19
Revenue Growth27.42%
EPS Growth-5275.12%
CountryUS
Employees2,050
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryApparel - Manufacturers
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.49
Shares Outstanding9,806,128
10 Day Avg. Volume126,087
30 Day Avg. Volume98,396
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.44
Price to Book (P/B)0.70
Price to Sales (P/S)0.47
P/FCF Ratio-5.52
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.69
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.80
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.45
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-9.98
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$16.00Price Target Upside42.86% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.16
Revenue Forecast (FY)$205.68M
Lakeland Industries Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Lakeland Industries, Inc. manufactures and sells industrial protective clothing and accessories for the industrial and public protective clothing market worldwide. It offers limited use/disposable protective clothing, such as coveralls, laboratory...
How the Company Makes Money
Lakeland Industries makes money primarily by selling PPE and protective apparel to organizations that need safety garments for hazardous, regulated, or contamination-sensitive environments. Revenue is generated through product sales across its mai...
Lakeland Industries Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Revenue by Geography
Shows where sales are coming from by region, exposing dependence on domestic versus international markets and potential concentration risk. Useful for assessing growth opportunities abroad, currency or economic exposure, and the impact of local demand swings on overall top‑line performance.
Shows where sales are coming from by region, exposing dependence on domestic versus international markets and potential concentration risk. Useful for assessing growth opportunities abroad, currency or economic exposure, and the impact of local demand swings on overall top‑line performance.
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The FlyLakeland Industries Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 16, 2026
(Q4-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jun 10, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call highlighted meaningful top-line growth, a successful strategic pivot into fire services (including certifications and acquisitions), improved operational discipline (positive Q4 operating cash, inventory reductions), and several liquidity-enhancing transactions. However, these positives were offset by significant margin compression, a steep decline in adjusted EBITDA, and a material net loss driven mainly by mix shift, underutilized manufacturing capacity, and cost pressures (freight, duties, raw materials, tariffs, certification timing). Management frames the issues as execution and timing problems and laid out a clear set of corrective actions and fiscal 2027 targets (single- to high-single-digit revenue growth and positive operating cash flow). Given the mix of substantial strategic/operational progress and pronounced near-term profitability challenges, the overall tone is balanced and cautious.Positive Updates
Full-Year Revenue Growth
Net sales for fiscal 2026 increased $25.4 million, or 15.2%, to $192.6 million versus fiscal 2025.
Negative Updates
Quarterly Revenue Softness
Net sales in Q4 fiscal 2026 were $45.8 million, down $0.8 million or 1.7% versus the prior-year quarter; Europe Q4 revenue declined $2.4M due primarily to timing of LHD and Jolly orders.
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Q4-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Full-Year Revenue Growth
Net sales for fiscal 2026 increased $25.4 million, or 15.2%, to $192.6 million versus fiscal 2025.
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Company Guidance
Management guided fiscal 2027 to single- to high‑single‑digit revenue growth with a clear line of sight to positive cash flow from operations, saying the company is tracking modestly ahead of budget, expects to remain in covenant throughout FY27 after securing a Bank of America waiver, and is in advanced stages of an ABL facility (no assurance). Supporting metrics cited on the call include Q4 operating cash of ~ $2.0M (CFO ~$1.8M), FY26 net sales of $192.6M (up 15.2%), fire revenue $93.6M (up 48.6%) representing ~49% of sales, adjusted EBITDA excl. FX of ~$7.2M for FY26 (3.7% margin) and ~$1.3M in Q4 (2.9% margin), a visible fire pipeline > $130M with > $22M at higher probabilities, year‑end inventory roughly $80–82M, cash of $12.5M plus ~ $14M of post‑period divestiture proceeds, and total borrowings of $32.3M (including $28.5M revolver outstanding and $11.5M available); management said margin recovery will be driven by mix, utilization, pricing and supply‑chain actions.Lakeland Industries Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
33
Negative
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
29
Negative
| Breakdown | Jan 2026 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 192.65M | 167.21M | 124.69M | 112.85M | 118.39M |
| Gross Profit | 63.33M | 68.67M | 51.19M | 45.85M | 50.91M |
| EBITDA | -15.51M | -13.39M | 11.52M | 7.01M | 18.04M |
| Net Income | -25.31M | -18.07M | 5.42M | 1.87M | 11.37M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 209.93M | 212.53M | 153.75M | 142.94M | 140.79M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 12.52M | 17.48M | 25.22M | 24.64M | 52.72M |
| Total Debt | 47.29M | 31.65M | 12.31M | 5.24M | 4.92M |
| Total Liabilities | 80.81M | 65.91M | 30.30M | 22.95M | 15.69M |
| Stockholders Equity | 129.13M | 146.63M | 123.45M | 119.99M | 125.10M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -16.42M | -17.42M | 8.84M | -7.44M | 11.98M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -15.75M | -15.88M | 10.91M | -5.45M | 12.78M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.18M | -47.74M | -5.12M | -14.77M | -3.58M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 12.51M | 56.59M | -3.45M | -5.88M | -9.80M |
Lakeland Industries Technical Analysis
Positive
11.20
Price Trends
8.96
Positive
9.67
Positive
12.38
Negative
Market Momentum
0.31
Negative
74.04
Negative
74.67
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For LAKE, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 11.2 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 8.61, above the 50-day MA of 8.96, and below the 200-day MA of 12.38, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.31 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 74.04 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 74.67 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for LAKE.
Lakeland Industries Risk Analysis
Lakeland Industries disclosed 27 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Lakeland Industries reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Lakeland Industries Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
61 Neutral | $170.56M | 20.70 | 3.62% | 5.74% | -0.44% | -55.22% | |
54 Neutral | $91.88M | -2.52 | -18.27% | 1.35% | 27.42% | -5275.12% | |
51 Neutral | $68.38M | -1.65 | -22.66% | ― | -5.26% | 42.84% | |
50 Neutral | $661.75M | -19.77 | -5.00% | 6.77% | -2.40% | -131.59% | |
50 Neutral | $39.62M | 8.27 | 0.99% | 6.75% | 12.25% | ― | |
46 Neutral | $37.99M | -3.19 | -13.33% | ― | -7.76% | 49.20% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Lakeland Industries Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Lakeland Industries Divests Noncore Lines, Refocuses Core Operations
Positive
Apr 16, 2026
For the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2026, Lakeland reported net sales of $192.6 million, up 15% year on year driven by 49% growth in Fire Services, though gross margins compressed and adjusted EBITDA fell amid inflation, tariffs and cost volatility...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Lakeland Industries Divests Noncore Lines, Refocuses Core Operations
Positive
Apr 16, 2026
For the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2026, Lakeland reported net sales of $192.6 million, up 15% year on year driven by 49% growth in Fire Services, though gross margins compressed and adjusted EBITDA fell amid inflation, tariffs and cost volatility...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Lakeland Industries Divests Non-Core High-Visibility Workwear Line
Positive
Mar 30, 2026
On March 27, 2026, Lakeland Industries completed the sale of its High Performance Flame Resistant and High-Visibility workwear product line, including ANSI-compliant high-visibility and arc-rated, flame-resistant garments, to U.S.-based National S...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Lakeland Industries Adds Veteran Executive Lee Rudow to Board
Positive
Feb 23, 2026
On February 20, 2026, Lakeland Industries’ board appointed veteran industrial executive Lee D. Rudow as a Class I director, effective April 9, 2026, expanding the board from seven to eight members and bringing the number of independent direc...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Lakeland Industries Names J. Calven Swinea Permanent CFO
Positive
Feb 17, 2026
On February 17, 2026, Lakeland Industries announced that its Board of Directors has appointed J. Calven Swinea as permanent Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, elevating him from the interim role he assumed on January 1, 2026. Swinea, ...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Lakeland Industries Addresses 2026 Shortfalls, Refocuses Strategy
Negative
Jan 26, 2026
In a January 26, 2026 letter to shareholders, Lakeland Fire + Safety reported that its fiscal 2026, ending January 31, was marked by strategic progress but financial results that fell short of internal and shareholder expectations. The company hig...
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