Lakeland Industries (LAKE) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Lakeland Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAKE) is a global provider of high-performance protective apparel and accessories designed to safeguard workers in industrial, healthcare, laboratory, and emergency response environments. The company’s expertise lies in producing garments that shield against chemical, biological, radiological, and thermal risks, supporting safety protocols in sectors such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and first responders.

The product portfolio encompasses both single-use and reusable solutions, including chemical protective coveralls, flame-resistant garments, arc flash clothing, medical isolation gowns, and cleanroom suits. Lakeland’s offerings are tested and certified to meet stringent international standards such as NFPA, CE and ISO, with a focus on integrating advanced materials and ergonomic features to enhance comfort, mobility and wearer performance without compromising protection.

Headquartered in Ronkonkoma, New York, Lakeland Industries operates manufacturing facilities in the United States and the United Kingdom and maintains a global distribution network serving customers across North America, Europe, Asia and beyond. The company’s in-house research and development capabilities enable tailored solutions for unique industry requirements, while rigorous quality assurance and regulatory compliance programs ensure that clients can rely on consistent performance amid evolving safety regulations.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $14.49 to $14.87
• 50-Day Range: $13.35 to $15.50
• 52-Week Range: $12.76 to $27.28
• Volume: 47,130 shs
• Average Volume: 128,225 shs
• Market Capitalization: $140.01 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 0.82%
• Price Target: $25.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Lakeland Industries Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Lakeland Industries scored higher than 97% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 11th out of 184 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.8 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Lakeland Industries has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Upside Potential

Lakeland Industries has a consensus price target of $25.00, representing about 71.2% upside from its current price of $14.61.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Lakeland Industries has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 245.83%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Lakeland Industries are expected to grow by 245.83% in the coming year, from $0.48 to $1.66 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Lakeland Industries is -5.33, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Lakeland Industries is -5.33, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Lakeland Industries has a P/B Ratio of 0.95. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

11.25% of the float of Lakeland Industries has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Lakeland Industries has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Lakeland Industries has recently decreased by 22.79%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Lakeland Industries has a dividend yield of 0.82%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Lakeland Industries has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Lakeland Industries will have a dividend payout ratio of 7.23% next year. This indicates that Lakeland Industries will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 4.9 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.24

Percentage of Shares Shorted

11.25% of the float of Lakeland Industries has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Lakeland Industries has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Lakeland Industries has recently decreased by 22.79%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.19

News Sentiment

Lakeland Industries has a news sentiment score of 0.19. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.68 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 35 news articles for Lakeland Industries this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

1 people have searched for LAKE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Lakeland Industries insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $13,140.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.91% of the stock of Lakeland Industries is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

71.69% of the stock of Lakeland Industries is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

LAKE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have LAKE shares performed this year?

Lakeland Industries' stock was trading at $25.55 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, LAKE stock has decreased by 42.8% and is now trading at $14.6050.

How were Lakeland Industries' earnings last quarter?

Lakeland Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAKE) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, September, 9th. The medical instruments supplier reported $0.36 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.04) by $0.40. The medical instruments supplier earned $52.50 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $54.59 million. Lakeland Industries had a negative net margin of 11.22% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.07%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Lakeland Industries' major shareholders?

Lakeland Industries' top institutional shareholders include Wasatch Advisors LP (4.61%), First Eagle Investment Management LLC (2.93%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.29%) and North Star Investment Management Corp. (1.66%). Insiders that own company stock include James M Jenkins, An Hui, Roger D Shannon, Nikki Hamblin and Laurel A Yartz.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Lakeland Industries?

Shares of LAKE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Lakeland Industries own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Lakeland Industries investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and Southern First Bancshares (SFST).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 8/22 Dividend: 8/15/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/22 Dividend: 8/15/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/22/2025
• Last Earnings: 9/09/2025
• Today: 9/16/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 12/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 1/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: PROTECTION - SFTY
• Sub-Industry: Medical Equipment
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:LAKE
• CIK: 798081
• Web: www.lakeland.com
• Phone: (256) 350-3873
• Fax: 631-981-9751
• Employees: 2,100
• Year Founded: 1982

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Lakeland Industries: $25.00
• High Price Target: $29.00
• Low Price Target: $20.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +72.5%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.75
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($2.74)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 30.19
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$18.08 million
• Net Margins: -11.22%
• Pretax Margin: -14.70%
• Return on Equity: -3.07%
• Return on Assets: -2.01%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.19
• Current Ratio: 3.66
• Quick Ratio: 1.41

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $167.21 million
• Price / Sales: 0.83
• Cash Flow: $1.06 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 13.71
• Book Value: $15.44 per share
• Price / Book: 0.94

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 9,570,000
• Free Float: 9,388,000
• Market Cap: $138.67 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.11