Lamb Weston Stock Forecast, Price & News

Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamb Weston a buy right now?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lamb Weston in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" Lamb Weston stock.
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How has Lamb Weston's stock been impacted by COVID-19?

Lamb Weston's stock was trading at $71.43 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, LW stock has decreased by 3.5% and is now trading at $68.93.
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Are investors shorting Lamb Weston?

Lamb Weston saw a decrease in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,040,000 shares, a decrease of 45.2% from the November 30th total of 3,720,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,860,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.1 days. Approximately 1.4% of the shares of the company are sold short.
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When is Lamb Weston's next earnings date?

Lamb Weston is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, April 6th 2022.
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How were Lamb Weston's earnings last quarter?

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LW) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January, 6th. The specialty retailer reported $0.50 EPS for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.33 by $0.17. The specialty retailer earned $1.01 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1 billion. Lamb Weston had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 54.36% and a net margin of 4.98%. The business's revenue was up 12.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.66 EPS.
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How often does Lamb Weston pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Lamb Weston?

Lamb Weston declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, December 17th. Investors of record on Friday, February 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.245 per share on Friday, March 4th. This represents a $0.98 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.42%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 3rd. This is a boost from Lamb Weston's previous quarterly dividend of $0.24.
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Is Lamb Weston a good dividend stock?

Lamb Weston pays an annual dividend of $0.94 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.36%. Lamb Weston has been increasing its dividend for 5 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Lamb Weston is 71.76%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Lamb Weston will have a dividend payout ratio of 34.06% next year. This indicates that Lamb Weston 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 initiated a stock repurchase program on Friday, December 17th 2021, which allows the company to repurchase $250,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to buy up to 3% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are generally an indication that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.

What price target have analysts set for LW?

4 analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Lamb Weston's shares. Their forecasts range from $80.00 to $100.00. On average, they expect Lamb Weston's stock price to reach $87.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 26.9% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Lamb Weston's key executives?

Lamb Weston's management team includes the following people:

• Tom Werner, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Bernadette M. Madarieta, Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
• Eryk J. Spytek, Chief Compliance Officer, SVP & General Counsel
• Gerardo Scheufler, Chief Supply Chain Officer & Senior Vice President
• Sharon L. Miller, Senior Vice President & GM-Global Business Unit

Who are some of Lamb Weston's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Lamb Weston include Lancaster Colony (LANC), TreeHouse Foods (THS), Barfresh Food Group (BRFH), Cuisine Solutions (CUSI), Armanino Foods of Distinction (AMNF), Barfresh Food Group (BRFHD), Planet Green (PLAG), Planet Green (PLAG) and Centennial Specialty Foods (CHLE).
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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 shareholders include Scout Investments Inc. (0.21%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.05%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.01%), Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. (0.01%), Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.01%) and Apella Capital LLC (0.01%). Company insiders that own Lamb Weston stock include Eryk J Spytek, Gerardo Scheufler, John C Hatto, Michael Jared Smith, Peter J Bensen, Robert A Niblock, Thomas P Werner and William G Jurgensen.
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Which major investors are selling Lamb Weston stock?

LW stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Gateway Investment Advisers LLC, State of Alaska Department of Revenue, IFP Advisors Inc, Tributary Capital Management LLC, and First Financial Corp IN. Company insiders that have sold Lamb Weston company stock in the last year include Gerardo Scheufler, John C Hatto, and Thomas P Werner.
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Which major investors are buying Lamb Weston stock?

LW stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Scout Investments Inc., Apella Capital LLC, Crossmark Global Holdings Inc., Epic Trust Investment Advisors LLC, Seelaus Asset Management LLC, Vigilant Capital Management LLC, and Louisiana State Employees Retirement System. Company insiders that have bought Lamb Weston stock in the last two years include Peter J Bensen, Robert A Niblock, and William G Jurgensen.
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How do I buy shares of Lamb Weston?

Shares of LW 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 $68.93.

How much money does Lamb Weston make?

Lamb Weston has a market capitalization of $10.01 billion and generates $3.67 billion in revenue each year. The specialty retailer earns $317.80 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.31 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Lamb Weston have?

Lamb Weston employs 7,800 workers across the globe.

What is Lamb Weston's official website?

The official website for Lamb Weston is www.lambweston.com.

Where are Lamb Weston's headquarters?

Lamb Weston is headquartered at 599 S. RIVERSHORE LANE, EAGLE ID, 83616.

How can I contact Lamb Weston?

Lamb Weston's mailing address is 599 S. RIVERSHORE LANE, EAGLE ID, 83616. The specialty retailer can be reached via phone at (208) 938-1047 or via email at [email protected].