Q3 EPS Estimates for Lamb Weston Decreased by Zacks Research

Key Points

• Zacks Research has decreased Lamb Weston's Q3 2026 earnings per share estimate from $0.93 to $0.89, with a consensus full-year earnings estimate of $3.10 per share.
• In recent analyst reports, BNP Paribas Exane and Bank of America both raised their price targets for Lamb Weston to $66.00, while the stock currently holds an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $65.70.
• Lamb Weston has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share, representing an annualized dividend yield of 2.3%, scheduled for payment on November 28th.

Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at Zacks Research reduced their Q3 2026 earnings per share estimates for Lamb Weston in a report issued on Wednesday, October 15th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the specialty retailer will earn $0.89 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.93. The consensus estimate for Lamb Weston's current full-year earnings is $3.10 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Lamb Weston's Q3 2027 earnings at $1.01 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $0.85 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $0.99 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $4.09 EPS.

Several other equities research analysts also recently issued reports on the company. BNP Paribas Exane increased their price target on Lamb Weston from $64.00 to $66.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a report on Wednesday, October 1st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. began coverage on Lamb Weston in a report on Wednesday, August 20th. They issued a "neutral" rating and a $57.00 price target for the company. Bank of America upped their price objective on Lamb Weston from $60.00 to $66.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 1st. Cfra Research raised Lamb Weston to a "hold" rating in a research report on Thursday, October 2nd. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein set a $65.00 price objective on Lamb Weston and gave the stock a "market perform" rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 1st. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $65.70.

Lamb Weston Stock Down 0.3%

Shares of Lamb Weston stock opened at $63.96 on Thursday. Lamb Weston has a 1 year low of $47.87 and a 1 year high of $83.98. The business has a 50-day moving average of $57.29 and a two-hundred day moving average of $54.79. The company has a market capitalization of $8.91 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.60, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.33 and a beta of 0.52. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.05, a current ratio of 1.49 and a quick ratio of 0.77.

Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 24th. The specialty retailer reported $0.64 EPS for the quarter. The business had revenue of $1.15 billion during the quarter. Lamb Weston had a return on equity of 28.08% and a net margin of 4.56%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of LW. American National Bank & Trust acquired a new position in Lamb Weston during the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Wayfinding Financial LLC bought a new stake in Lamb Weston in the first quarter valued at approximately $28,000. MJT & Associates Financial Advisory Group Inc. bought a new stake in Lamb Weston in the first quarter valued at approximately $28,000. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. raised its stake in Lamb Weston by 64.2% in the second quarter. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. now owns 537 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 210 shares during the period. Finally, Ameriflex Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Lamb Weston by 407.7% during the second quarter. Ameriflex Group Inc. now owns 594 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 477 shares during the period. 89.56% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Lamb Weston Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 28th. Investors of record on Friday, October 31st will be given a dividend of $0.37 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, October 31st. This represents a $1.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.3%. Lamb Weston's dividend payout ratio is 70.81%.

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.

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