BlackRock Inc. Invests $9.24 Million in Lands' End, Inc. $LE

BlackRock Inc. acquired a new position in Lands' End, Inc. (NASDAQ:LE - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 881,353 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $9,237,000. BlackRock Inc. owned approximately 2.87% of Lands' End as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Deutsche Bank AG bought a new stake in Lands' End during the second quarter worth $101,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new stake in Lands' End during the second quarter worth about $419,000. State of Wyoming bought a new stake in Lands' End in the second quarter worth about $59,000. Bank of America Corp DE boosted its stake in Lands' End by 29.9% in the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 532,956 shares of the company's stock valued at $5,990,000 after acquiring an additional 122,650 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Empowered Funds LLC boosted its stake in Lands' End by 8.4% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 123,974 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,393,000 after acquiring an additional 9,604 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 37.46% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have issued reports on LE. Weiss Ratings raised Lands' End from a "hold (c-)" rating to a "hold (c)" rating in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Noble Financial assumed coverage on shares of Lands' End in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. They set an "outperform" rating and a $20.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Lands' End from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday, June 13th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $20.00.

Lands' End Stock Performance

Shares of LE opened at $10.94 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, a current ratio of 1.58 and a quick ratio of 0.37. Lands' End, Inc. has a one year low of $9.56 and a one year high of $20.04. The firm has a market capitalization of $336.31 million, a PE ratio of 0.97 and a beta of 2.32. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $11.92 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $12.50.

Lands' End (NASDAQ:LE - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, September 3rd. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.09. Lands' End had a return on equity of 8.98% and a net margin of 26.62%.The business had revenue of $302.04 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $300.67 million. Lands' End has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.440-0.720 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.070-0.200 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Lands' End, Inc. will post 0.54 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Headlines Impacting Lands' End

Here are the key news stories impacting Lands' End this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter revenue was $302.0 million, ahead of the approximately $300.7 million consensus estimate. EPS was $0.09, in line with some estimates, and markedly better than the $0.06 loss reported a year earlier. Lands' End Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s turnaround includes cost reductions, a major intellectual-property monetization transaction and debt repayment. Its balance sheet is now comparatively lean, which could support future cash flow and reduce financial risk. Lands' End Has Promise, But Execution Is Key
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported net margin was 26.24% and return on equity was 8.22%, although investors may focus more closely on adjusted profitability and operating trends as the turnaround progresses. Lands' End Earnings Results
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter EPS guidance of $0.07–$0.20 is below the $0.23 analyst consensus, while revenue guidance of $300–$330 million includes a midpoint below expectations. Full-year EPS guidance of $0.44–$0.72 also trails the $0.83 consensus, signaling weaker expected profitability. Lands' End Falls After Revenue Guidance Arrives Below Expectations
• Negative Sentiment: Some estimates place quarterly EPS slightly above the reported $0.09, and analysts noted that adjusted EPS and EBITDA outlook trends were disappointing. The results therefore show progress, but execution and sustained margin improvement remain unproven. Lands' End Q2 Earnings Analysis

About Lands' End

Lands' End, Inc NASDAQ: LE is an American retailer specializing in casual apparel, accessories and home goods. Headquartered in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, the company sells its products through a combination of direct-to-consumer channels including e-commerce, catalogues and a network of outlet stores. Lands' End is known for its nautical-inspired designs, functional outerwear and commitment to quality fabrics.

Founded in 1963 by Gary Comer as a mail-order sailing supply business, Lands' End rapidly expanded its product offering beyond marine gear.

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