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LW Stock Chart & Stats
$49.58
$0.40(0.81%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$49.58
$0.40(0.81%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$37.62 - $67.07
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.04M
Average Volume (3M)1.73M
Market Cap
$7.23B
Enterprise Value$9.93K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$68.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.94B
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.3
Beta0.34
Next Earnings
Oct 01, 2026EPS Estimate
0.59Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.84%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.10
Shares Outstanding137,481,020
10 Day Avg. Volume2,273,321
30 Day Avg. Volume1,733,000
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.22
Price to Book (P/B)3.24
Price to Sales (P/S)0.89
P/FCF Ratio9.29
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
$54.25Price Target Upside9.42% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)3.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.51B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Cash GenerationMaterially stronger operating cash flow and a rebound in free cash flow provide durable financial flexibility. Higher FCF supports investment, debt service, and shareholder returns while reducing refinancing pressure; although FCF has been volatile, the 2026 improvement underpins medium-term balance-sheet repair and optionality.
North America Volume And MarginsSustained volume growth and a healthy North America EBITDA margin reflect strong market position and customer demand. Durable volume momentum improves plant utilization, spreads fixed costs, and supports cash generation; North America strength offsets international headwinds and underpins core earnings resilience.
Cost-savings Program ExecutionProven ability to extract >$100M in run-rate savings demonstrates operational leverage and management execution. A credible multi-year $250M target reduces structural manufacturing cost per pound and SG&A, improving margin sustainability and raising free cash flow potential as savings scale and capex normalizes.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageA debt-heavy capital structure increases sensitivity to earnings volatility and limits strategic flexibility. With net debt/EBITDA reported near mid-3x and meaningful interest expense, downside to margins or a cash-flow hiccup could sharply constrain buybacks, investment cadence, or require accelerated deleveraging steps that weigh on growth plans.
EMEA Demand And Profitability WeaknessPlant closure and restructuring charges signal structural excess capacity and competitive pressure in EMEA. Lower utilization and pricing headwinds in international markets can persistently depress margins, force recurring restructuring, and slow globalization of the company's growth runway, making earnings more concentrated in North America.
Input-cost Volatility (oils, Freight)Volatility in edible oils and freight is a structural margin risk for potato processors given limited short‑term pass-through to customers. Persistent inflation in key inputs compresses gross margins and adds unpredictability to earnings, complicating planning for pricing, contracts, and long-term margin restoration despite other cost-saving initiatives.
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 $7.23B.
When is Lamb Weston Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lamb Weston Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 01, 2026 which is in 48 days.
How were Lamb Weston Holdings’s earnings last quarter?
Lamb Weston Holdings released its earnings results on Jul 24, 2026. The company reported $0.87 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.626 by $0.244.
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 2.84%. See more information on Lamb Weston Holdings dividends here
What is Lamb Weston Holdings’s EPS estimate?
Lamb Weston Holdings’s EPS estimate is 0.59.
How many shares outstanding does Lamb Weston Holdings have?
Lamb Weston Holdings has 137,481,020 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lamb Weston Holdings’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lamb Weston Holdings reported an EPS of $0.87 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.626. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.815%.
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:
$54.25 (9.42% Upside)
$54.25 (9.42% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LW Sentiment 78%
Sector Average 57%
Sector Average 57%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 7.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $409.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-12.86%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.17%
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 Company Deck
LW Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveys cautious optimism: strong recovery and execution in North America (sustained volume growth, margin expansion, >$100M cost savings in year 1, and robust cash generation) and clear leadership/strategy actions are material positives. However, significant international challenges—particularly in EMEA—input cost volatility from edible oils and freight related to the Middle East conflict, one-time write-offs and start-up costs, and a near-term outlook that includes an expected Q1 EBITDA decline temper near-term upside. Overall the positives (North America performance, cash flow, cost savings, shareholder returns and strategic actions) outweigh the negatives, but with meaningful execution and macro risks to monitor.View all LW earnings summariesLW Net sales Breakdown
66.47% North America
33.53% International
LW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$54.25
▲(9.42% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.01% Insiders
22.29% Mutual Funds
7.53% Other Institutional Investors
39.77% Public Companies and
Individual Investors