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NYSE:LW

Lamb Weston - LW Stock Forecast, Price & News

$100.19
+1.41 (+1.43%)
(As of 03/24/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$98.45
$100.38
50-Day Range
$95.64
$102.30
52-Week Range
$55.65
$102.77
Volume
1.50 million shs
Average Volume
1.45 million shs
Market Capitalization
$14.41 billion
P/E Ratio
30.73
Dividend Yield
1.12%
Price Target
$96.80

Lamb Weston MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.80 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
3.4% Downside
$96.80 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.79% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-2.16
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.51mentions of Lamb Weston in the last 14 days
Based on 15 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$4.10 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
10.74%
From $3.91 to $4.33 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.25 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

51st out of 138 stocks

Canned, Frozen, & Preserved Fruits, Vegetables, & Food Special Industry

2nd out of 5 stocks


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About Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) Stock

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. engages in the production, distribution, and marketing of value-added frozen potato products. It operates through the following business segments: Global, Foodservice, Retail, and Other. The Global segment includes branded and private label frozen potato products sold in North America and international markets. The Foodservice segment comprises branded and private label frozen potato products sold throughout the United States and Canada. The Retail segment consists of consumer facing retail branded and private label frozen potato products sold primarily to grocery, mass merchants, club, and specialty retailers. The Other segment comprises vegetable and dairy businesses. The company was founded on July 5, 2016, and is headquartered in Eagle, ID.

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LW Company Calendar

Last Earnings
1/05/2023
Ex-Dividend for 3/3 Dividend
2/02/2023
Dividend Payable
3/03/2023
Today
3/24/2023
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
4/06/2023
Fiscal Year End
5/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Canned, frozen, & preserved fruits, vegetables, & food special
Sub-Industry
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
8,000
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$96.80
High Stock Price Forecast
$115.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$75.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
-3.4%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.80
Research Coverage
5 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$200.90 million
Pretax Margin
13.24%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$4.51 billion
Cash Flow
$3.45 per share
Book Value
$2.50 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
142,720,000
Market Cap
$14.41 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.51

Key Executives

  • Tom Werner
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Bernadette M. Madarieta
    Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
  • Eryk J. SpytekEryk J. Spytek
    Chief Compliance Officer, SVP & General Counsel
  • Gerardo ScheuflerGerardo Scheufler
    Chief Supply Chain Officer & Senior Vice President
  • Steven J. Younes
    Chief Human Resources Officer & Senior VP













LW Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Lamb Weston stock right now?

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lamb Weston in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" LW shares.
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What is Lamb Weston's stock price forecast for 2023?

5 equities research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Lamb Weston's stock. Their LW share price forecasts range from $75.00 to $115.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $96.80 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 3.4%.
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How have LW shares performed in 2023?

Lamb Weston's stock was trading at $89.36 at the start of the year. Since then, LW stock has increased by 12.1% and is now trading at $100.19.
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When is Lamb Weston's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 6th 2023.
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How can I listen to Lamb Weston's earnings call?

Lamb Weston will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, April 6th at 10:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were Lamb Weston's earnings last quarter?

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LW) released its earnings results on Thursday, January, 5th. The specialty retailer reported $1.28 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.74 by $0.54. The specialty retailer had revenue of $1.28 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.16 billion. Lamb Weston had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 107.83% and a net margin of 10.50%.

How often does Lamb Weston pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Lamb Weston?

Lamb Weston declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, December 14th. Investors of record on Friday, February 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.28 per share on Friday, March 3rd. This represents a $1.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.12%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 2nd. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.25.
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Is Lamb Weston a good dividend stock?

Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.12%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 34.36%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, LW will have a dividend payout ratio of 25.87% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Lamb Weston's stock buyback program work?

Lamb Weston announced that its board has approved a share buyback program on Friday, December 17th 2021, which authorizes the company to repurchase $250,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to purchase up to 3% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are often a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

What guidance has Lamb Weston issued on next quarter's earnings?

Lamb Weston issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, January, 5th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $3.75-$4.00 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $2.98. The company issued revenue guidance of $4.80 billion-$4.90 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $4.73 billion.

What other stocks do shareholders of Lamb Weston own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Lamb Weston investors own include Conagra Brands (CAG), RADCOM (RDCM), Walt Disney (DIS), Home Depot (HD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), NVIDIA (NVDA), MaxLinear (MXL), Intel (INTC), NuStar Energy (NS) and AbbVie (ABBV).

What is Lamb Weston's stock symbol?

Lamb Weston trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "LW."

Who are Lamb Weston's major shareholders?

Lamb Weston's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Geode Capital Management LLC (2.07%), Bank of America Corp DE (1.91%), Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (1.90%), Amundi (1.65%), Point72 Asset Management L.P. (1.34%) and Anomaly Capital Management LP (1.28%). Insiders that own company stock include Bernadette M Madarieta, Eryk J Spytek, Eryk J Spytek, Gerardo Scheufler, Gregory W Jones, John C Hatto, Michael Jared Smith, Peter J Bensen, Robert A Niblock, Robert A Niblock, Sharon L Miller, Thomas P Werner and William G Jurgensen.
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How do I buy shares of Lamb Weston?

Shares of LW stock 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 Lamb Weston's stock price today?

One share of LW stock can currently be purchased for approximately $100.19.

How much money does Lamb Weston make?

Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) has a market capitalization of $14.41 billion and generates $4.51 billion in revenue each year. The specialty retailer earns $200.90 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.26 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Lamb Weston have?

The company employs 8,000 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Lamb Weston?

Lamb Weston's mailing address is 599 S. RIVERSHORE LANE, EAGLE ID, 83616. The official website for the company is www.lambweston.com. The specialty retailer can be reached via phone at (208) 938-1047 or via email at dexter.congbalay@lambweston.com.

This page (NYSE:LW) was last updated on 3/25/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff