Lancaster Colony Stock Forecast, Price & News

Lancaster Colony (NASDAQ:LANC) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lancaster Colony a buy right now?

1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lancaster Colony in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" Lancaster Colony stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in LANC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has Lancaster Colony's stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

Lancaster Colony's stock was trading at $144.38 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, LANC stock has increased by 5.5% and is now trading at $152.28.
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When is Lancaster Colony's next earnings date?

Lancaster Colony is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 3rd 2022.
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How were Lancaster Colony's earnings last quarter?

Lancaster Colony Co. (NASDAQ:LANC) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November, 3rd. The company reported $1.11 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.63 by $0.52. The firm had revenue of $392.06 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $406.80 million. Lancaster Colony had a net margin of 9.00% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.23%. The business's revenue was up 12.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.45 earnings per share.
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How often does Lancaster Colony pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Lancaster Colony?

Lancaster Colony declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 10th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 6th will be given a dividend of $0.80 per share on Friday, December 31st. This represents a $3.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.10%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 3rd. This is a positive change from Lancaster Colony's previous quarterly dividend of $0.75.
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Is Lancaster Colony a good dividend stock?

Lancaster Colony pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.00%. Lancaster Colony has been increasing its dividend for 59 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Lancaster Colony is 60.85%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
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What price target have analysts set for LANC?

1 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Lancaster Colony's shares. Their forecasts range from $205.00 to $205.00. On average, they anticipate Lancaster Colony's stock price to reach $205.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 34.6% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Lancaster Colony's key executives?

Lancaster Colony's management team includes the following people:

• David Alan Ciesinski, President, CEO, Chief Operating Officer & Director
• Thomas K. Pigott, Chief Financial Officer & Vice President
• Dale N. Ganobsik, Vice President-Investor Relations & Treasurer
• Matthew R. Shurte, Secretary, Chief Ethics Officer & General Counsel

What is Jay Gerlach Jr.'s approval rating as Lancaster Colony's CEO?

2 employees have rated Lancaster Colony CEO Jay Gerlach Jr. on Glassdoor.com. Jay Gerlach Jr. has an approval rating of 100% among Lancaster Colony's employees. This puts Jay Gerlach Jr. in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Who are some of Lancaster Colony's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Lancaster Colony include Mondelez International (MDLZ), General Mills (GIS), Hershey (HSY), Tyson Foods (TSN), McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC), Hormel Foods (HRL), Kellogg (K), Conagra Brands (CAG), J. M. Smucker (SJM), Campbell Soup (CPB), Pilgrim's Pride (PPC), Post (POST), Flowers Foods (FLO), Seaboard (SEB) and Sanderson Farms (SAFM).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Lancaster Colony own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Lancaster Colony investors own include Medtronic (MDT), Aflac (AFL), Hormel Foods (HRL), MSA Safety (MSA), PepsiCo (PEP), Sysco (SYY), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC), Becton, Dickinson and (BDX) and Ecolab (ECL).

What is Lancaster Colony's stock symbol?

Lancaster Colony trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "LANC."

Who are Lancaster Colony's major shareholders?

Lancaster Colony's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (7.95%), Neuberger Berman Group LLC (3.15%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (1.98%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.75%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (1.47%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.26%). Company insiders that own Lancaster Colony stock include David S Nagle and John B Gerlach Jr.
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Which major investors are selling Lancaster Colony stock?

LANC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Royal Bank of Canada, Millennium Management LLC, BlackRock Inc., Invesco Ltd., Segantii Capital Management Ltd, Welch & Forbes LLC, Moody Aldrich Partners LLC, and Neuberger Berman Group LLC. Company insiders that have sold Lancaster Colony company stock in the last year include David S Nagle, and John B Gerlach Jr.
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Which major investors are buying Lancaster Colony stock?

LANC stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Victory Capital Management Inc., Wellington Management Group LLP, Moors & Cabot Inc., Boston Trust Walden Corp, Tudor Investment Corp Et Al, UBS Group AG, Maverick Capital Ltd., and Renaissance Technologies LLC.
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How do I buy shares of Lancaster Colony?

Shares of LANC can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Lancaster Colony's stock price today?

One share of LANC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $152.28.

How much money does Lancaster Colony make?

Lancaster Colony has a market capitalization of $4.19 billion and generates $1.47 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $142.33 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.93 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Lancaster Colony have?

Lancaster Colony employs 3,200 workers across the globe.

When was Lancaster Colony founded?

Lancaster Colony was founded in 1961.

What is Lancaster Colony's official website?

The official website for Lancaster Colony is www.lancastercolony.com.

Where are Lancaster Colony's headquarters?

Lancaster Colony is headquartered at 380 POLARIS PARKWAY SUITE 400, WESTERVILLE OH, 43082.

How can I contact Lancaster Colony?

Lancaster Colony's mailing address is 380 POLARIS PARKWAY SUITE 400, WESTERVILLE OH, 43082. The company can be reached via phone at (614) 224-7141, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 614-469-8219.