Limoneira (LMNR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Limoneira Company (NASDAQ: LMNR) is a diversified agribusiness firm founded in 1893 and headquartered in Santa Paula, California. As one of the oldest citrus producers in the United States, Limoneira cultivates, harvests and markets a broad range of fresh fruits, including lemons, avocados, oranges and specialty citrus varieties. The company’s operations span vertically from grove development and planting to harvesting, packing and distribution, with a focus on high-quality produce that meets rigorous food safety and sustainability standards.

Beyond citrus, Limoneira has expanded into related agricultural businesses to enhance its product portfolio and operational efficiency. This includes greenhouse operations for year-round avocado production, as well as value-added packaging solutions that improve shelf life and reduce food waste. The company serves domestic markets across North America and exports to key international destinations such as Europe and Asia, leveraging strategic partnerships and logistics networks to ensure reliable year-round supply.

In addition to its core farming activities, Limoneira maintains a significant presence in real estate and water resources management. Through its subsidiary Limoneira Ranch, the company develops residential, commercial and mixed-use projects in California’s Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Limoneira also invests in water infrastructure, including groundwater wells, reservoirs and advanced irrigation systems, which support both its agricultural needs and broader community water reliability initiatives.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Brent B. Johnston and Chairman John A. Carter, Limoneira emphasizes sustainable agriculture and long-term land stewardship. The board and management team prioritize environmental responsibility, adopting practices such as integrated pest management, cover cropping and renewable energy installations across its properties. With more than 125 years of history, Limoneira continues to blend tradition and innovation, positioning itself as a vertically integrated grower and developer committed to quality, sustainability and growth.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $15.56 to $15.82
• 50-Day Range: $14.84 to $16.56
• 52-Week Range: $14.64 to $29.22
• Volume: 50,902 shs
• Average Volume: 63,557 shs
• Market Capitalization: $282.06 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 1.92%
• Price Target: $25.50
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Limoneira Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Limoneira scored higher than 91% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 23rd out of 153 stocks in the consumer staples sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Limoneira has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Limoneira has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Limoneira is -111.49, 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 Limoneira is -111.49, 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

Limoneira has a P/B Ratio of 1.47. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.66% of the float of Limoneira has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Limoneira has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Limoneira has recently decreased by 5.71%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Limoneira pays a meaningful dividend of 1.90%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Limoneira does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 4.3 / 5
• Environmental Score: -2.50

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.66% of the float of Limoneira has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Limoneira has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Limoneira has recently decreased by 5.71%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Limoneira has a news sentiment score of 1.87. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.92 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Limoneira this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Limoneira insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 8.85% of the stock of Limoneira is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

64.35% of the stock of Limoneira is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

LMNR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have LMNR shares performed this year?

Limoneira's stock was trading at $24.46 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, LMNR stock has decreased by 36.2% and is now trading at $15.61.

How were Limoneira's earnings last quarter?

Limoneira Co (NASDAQ:LMNR) posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, June, 9th. The company reported ($0.17) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.01) by $0.16. The company earned $35.12 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $38.70 million. Limoneira had a negative net margin of 0.96% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 0.90%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is Limoneira buying back stock?

Limoneira's Board of Directors approved a stock buyback program on Monday, March 17th 2025, which allows the company to buy back $30,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could reacquire up to 8.8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are generally an indication that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

Who are Limoneira's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Limoneira include Byrne Asset Management LLC (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include Harold S Edwards, Mark Palamountain and Scott S Slater.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Limoneira?

Shares of LMNR 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 Limoneira own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Limoneira investors own include Tesla (TSLA), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Netflix (NFLX), NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META) and Visa (V).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 6/09/2025
• Record date for 7/18 Dividend: 7/07/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/18 Dividend: 7/07/2025
• Today: 7/12/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 9/08/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 10/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Consumer Staples
• Industry: AGRI OPERATIONS
• Sub-Industry: Agricultural Products
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:LMNR
• CIK: 1342423
• Web: www.limoneira.com
• Phone: (805) 525-5541
• Fax: 513-389-4634
• Employees: 260
• Year Founded: 1893

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Limoneira: $25.50
• High Price Target: $28.00
• Low Price Target: $23.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +63.4%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.14)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $7.72 million
• Net Margins: -0.96%
• Pretax Margin: -0.51%
• Return on Equity: -0.90%
• Return on Assets: -0.57%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.30
• Current Ratio: 1.05
• Quick Ratio: 0.94

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $191.50 million
• Price / Sales: 1.47
• Cash Flow: $0.92 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 17.05
• Book Value: $10.62 per share
• Price / Book: 1.47

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 18,070,000
• Free Float: 16,470,000
• Market Cap: $282.07 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.43