Q4 EPS Estimates for Lamb Weston Reduced by Zacks Research

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LW) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research dropped their Q4 2026 earnings per share estimates for Lamb Weston in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, January 2nd. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the specialty retailer will post earnings per share of $1.03 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $1.16. The consensus estimate for Lamb Weston’s current full-year earnings is $4.26 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Lamb Weston’s Q1 2027 earnings at $1.18 EPS.

Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, December 19th. The specialty retailer reported $0.66 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.01 by ($0.35). The business had revenue of $1.60 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.67 billion. Lamb Weston had a return on equity of 34.33% and a net margin of 9.57%. Lamb Weston’s revenue for the quarter was down 7.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.45 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently weighed in on LW. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price target on shares of Lamb Weston from $80.00 to $95.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 17th. Barclays decreased their target price on Lamb Weston from $87.00 to $69.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, December 23rd. Citigroup lowered Lamb Weston from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and cut their price target for the stock from $90.00 to $68.00 in a research report on Friday, December 20th. Bank of America increased their price objective on Lamb Weston from $68.00 to $80.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, October 21st. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus cut their target price on shares of Lamb Weston from $80.00 to $68.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, December 20th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Lamb Weston has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $81.00.

Lamb Weston Stock Down 3.6 %

Shares of NYSE:LW opened at $63.19 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 0.54 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.87. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $74.57 and a 200-day simple moving average of $70.80. The company has a market capitalization of $9.01 billion, a PE ratio of 14.83, a P/E/G ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 0.73. Lamb Weston has a twelve month low of $52.99 and a twelve month high of $110.61.

Lamb Weston Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 28th. Investors of record on Friday, January 31st will be paid a $0.37 dividend. This is a boost from Lamb Weston’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.36. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 31st. This represents a $1.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.34%. Lamb Weston’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 58.50%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Charles A. Blixt acquired 1,200 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 23rd. The stock was purchased at an average price of $63.25 per share, for a total transaction of $75,900.00. Following the transaction, the director now owns 22,982 shares in the company, valued at $1,453,611.50. This trade represents a 5.51 % increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. 0.72% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Lamb Weston

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. City State Bank grew its position in shares of Lamb Weston by 56.2% in the third quarter. City State Bank now owns 417 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 150 shares during the period. Northwest Investment Counselors LLC purchased a new stake in Lamb Weston in the 3rd quarter valued at about $29,000. Riverview Trust Co purchased a new position in shares of Lamb Weston during the 3rd quarter worth about $35,000. CVA Family Office LLC boosted its position in shares of Lamb Weston by 143.8% in the third quarter. CVA Family Office LLC now owns 573 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 338 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Kennebec Savings Bank acquired a new position in Lamb Weston during the third quarter worth approximately $39,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.56% of the company’s stock.

Lamb Weston Company Profile

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc produces, distributes, and markets frozen potato products worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Global, Foodservice, Retail, and Other. It offers frozen potatoes, commercial ingredients, and appetizers under the Lamb Weston brand, as well as under various customer labels.