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LW Stock Chart & Stats
$44.82
-$0.96(-1.56%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$44.82
-$0.96(-1.56%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$37.62 - $67.07
Previous CloseN/A
Volume709.88K
Average Volume (3M)1.39M
Market Cap
$6.46B
Enterprise Value$10.69K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$57.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.02B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.7
Beta0.41
Next Earnings
Jul 24, 2026EPS Estimate
0.63Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.22%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.15
Shares Outstanding138,072,800
10 Day Avg. Volume1,352,044
30 Day Avg. Volume1,388,866
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.40
Price to Book (P/B)4.14
Price to Sales (P/S)1.11
P/FCF Ratio31.25
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$46.83Price Target Upside4.49% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)2.93
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.36B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
North America ExecutionSustained volume growth and high plant utilization in North America reflect durable competitive positioning with strong customer relationships and production flexibility. That market-level strength supports recurring cash flows, better absorption of fixed costs and a foundation for margin recovery over multiple quarters.
Cost-savings DeliveryA credible, ahead-of-plan cost-savings program provides structural margin support and funds reinvestment. Realized savings improve operating leverage, reduce break-even, and create financial flexibility to absorb input shocks or invest in growth initiatives over the medium term.
Improved Cash Generation & LiquidityStronger operating cash flow and positive free cash flow alongside ~$1.3B liquidity indicate improved cash conversion and capacity to fund capex, deleveraging or shareholder returns. Consistent cash generation enhances resilience versus cyclical input costs and supports strategic investments.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageA sizable debt load relative to equity constrains financial flexibility and raises refinancing and covenant risk if margins remain pressured. Elevated leverage limits the company's ability to absorb shocks, slows investment optionality, and increases sensitivity to interest and cash-flow variability over the medium term.
International Weakness & Excess CapacityStructural demand weakness and excess European crop-driven capacity reduce pricing power and utilization abroad. Persistent underperformance in International markets weakens geographic diversification, forces capacity rationalization and write-offs, and pressures long-run segment margins and returns.
Margin Compression & Earnings VolatilityMaterial margin deterioration and volatile earnings reflect adverse mix, customer price investments and rising non-potato input costs. Persistent margin pressure undermines free cash flow consistency, slows deleveraging and makes long-term profitability and return assumptions less reliable across economic cycles.
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 $6.46B.
When is Lamb Weston Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lamb Weston Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 24, 2026 which is in 3 days.
How were Lamb Weston Holdings’s earnings last quarter?
Lamb Weston Holdings released its earnings results on Apr 01, 2026. The company reported $0.72 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.613 by $0.107.
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 3.22%. See more information on Lamb Weston Holdings dividends here
What is Lamb Weston Holdings’s EPS estimate?
Lamb Weston Holdings’s EPS estimate is 0.63.
How many shares outstanding does Lamb Weston Holdings have?
Lamb Weston Holdings has 138,072,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lamb Weston Holdings’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lamb Weston Holdings reported an EPS of $0.72 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.613. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -8.943%.
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
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$46.83 (4.49% Upside)
$46.83 (4.49% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LW Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 7.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $609.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.4%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-4.53%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.39%
Trailing 12-Months
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 Net sales Breakdown
66.11% North America
33.89% International
LW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$46.83
▲(4.49% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.90% Insiders
22.19% Mutual Funds
0.27% Other Institutional Investors
48.47% Public Companies and
Individual Investors