LSI Industries (LYTS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

LSI Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: LYTS) is a diversified manufacturer and distributor of lighting, graphics and building technology products. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company develops energy-efficient LED lighting systems, branded and digital graphic displays, and integrated building technology solutions. Serving customers in the retail, quick-service and convenience store, industrial, hospitality and transportation markets, LSI combines design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities to address both aesthetic and functional needs.

In its lighting segment, LSI offers interior and exterior LED fixtures, canopy lights, high-bay and low-bay systems, and specialized horticultural grow lights. The graphics division produces backlit and non-lit signage, point-of-purchase displays, and digital advertising panels, employing both traditional and digital print technologies. Through its building technology group, the company provides lighting controls, energy management systems, HVAC controls and infrastructure services aimed at optimizing facility performance and reducing operating costs.

LSI Industries operates manufacturing facilities and sales offices across North America, with a presence in Europe and select Asian markets. The company leverages a network of independent representatives and distribution partners to serve national retail chains, franchise operators and industrial accounts. Emphasis on turnkey project management, rapid prototyping and customized solutions enables LSI to address specific client requirements from concept through installation.

Under its experienced management team, LSI continues to prioritize product innovation, operational efficiency and sustainability. The company invests in research and development to expand its LED and digital product portfolios, while pursuing industry certifications and compliance standards. With a focus on total-cost-of-ownership benefits and enhanced customer support, LSI Industries aims to deliver reliable, energy-saving solutions for building and branding applications.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $22.59 to $23.33
• 50-Day Range: $16.74 to $23.66
• 52-Week Range: $13.77 to $25.50
• Volume: 87,339 shs
• Average Volume: 146,210 shs
• Market Capitalization: $695.40 million
• P/E Ratio: 29.47
• Dividend Yield: 0.86%
• Price Target: $27.67
• Consensus Rating: Buy

LSI Industries Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

LSI Industries scored higher than 90% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 23rd out of 102 stocks in the construction sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

LSI Industries has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 3 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

LSI 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: 44.29%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for LSI Industries are expected to grow by 44.29% in the coming year, from $0.70 to $1.01 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of LSI Industries is 29.39, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 271.84.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of LSI Industries is 29.39, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Construction sector average P/E ratio of about 17.19.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

LSI Industries has a P/B Ratio of 3.32. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.64% of the float of LSI Industries has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

LSI Industries has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in LSI Industries has recently increased by 1.87%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

LSI Industries has a dividend yield of 0.87%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

LSI Industries does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of LSI Industries is 25.32%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, LSI Industries will have a dividend payout ratio of 19.80% next year. This indicates that LSI Industries will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.37

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.64% of the float of LSI Industries has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

LSI Industries has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in LSI Industries has recently increased by 1.87%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.85

News Sentiment

LSI Industries has a news sentiment score of 0.85. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Construction companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for LSI Industries this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

5 people have searched for LYTS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 400% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 2 people have added LSI Industries to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, LSI Industries insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $927,931.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 8.20% of the stock of LSI Industries is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

73.91% of the stock of LSI Industries is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

LYTS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have LYTS shares performed this year?

LSI Industries' stock was trading at $19.42 at the start of the year. Since then, LYTS stock has increased by 20.0% and is now trading at $23.3050.

How were LSI Industries' earnings last quarter?

LSI Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:LYTS) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 21st. The construction company reported $0.26 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.17 by $0.09. The construction company earned $155.07 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $138.89 million. LSI Industries had a net margin of 4.25% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.25%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are LSI Industries' major shareholders?

LSI Industries' top institutional shareholders include Systematic Financial Management LP (8.66%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.11%), WealthTrust Axiom LLC (1.96%) and G2 Investment Partners Management LLC (1.53%). Insiders that own company stock include James Anthony Clark, James E Galeese, Thomas A Caneris and Jeffery S Bastian.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of LSI Industries?

Shares of LYTS 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 LSI Industries own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that LSI Industries investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Meta Platforms (META), Arista Networks (ANET), Jabil (JBL), Adobe (ADBE) and e.l.f. Beauty (ELF).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/21/2025
• Record date for 9/10 Dividend: 9/02/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/10 Dividend: 9/02/2025
• Today: 9/04/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/10/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Construction
• Industry: BLDG PRD - LTG FX
• Sub-Industry: Electrical Components & Equipment
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:LYTS
• CIK: 763532
• Web: www.lsi-industries.com
• Phone: (513) 793-3200
• Fax: 513-791-0813
• Employees: 1,970
• Year Founded: 1976

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for LSI Industries: $27.67
• High Price Target: $30.00
• Low Price Target: $25.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +19.0%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.79
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 29.47
• Forward P/E Ratio: 33.20
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $24.38 million
• Net Margins: 4.25%
• Pretax Margin: 5.33%
• Return on Equity: 11.25%
• Return on Assets: 6.78%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.24
• Current Ratio: 2.08
• Quick Ratio: 1.25

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $573.38 million
• Price / Sales: 1.21
• Cash Flow: $1.22 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 19.10
• Book Value: $7.02 per share
• Price / Book: 3.31

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 29,920,000
• Free Float: 27,467,000
• Market Cap: $695.40 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.27