NYSE:LW Lamb Weston - LW Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $100.19 +1.41 (+1.43%) (As of 03/24/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$98.45▼$100.3850-Day Range$95.64▼$102.3052-Week Range$55.65▼$102.77Volume1.50 million shsAverage Volume1.45 million shsMarket Capitalization$14.41 billionP/E Ratio30.73Dividend Yield1.12%Price Target$96.80 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Lamb Weston MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.80 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside3.4% Downside$96.80 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.79% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.16Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.51Based on 15 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$4.10 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth10.74%From $3.91 to $4.33 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details 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 starsConsumer Staples Sector51st out of 138 stocksCanned, Frozen, & Preserved Fruits, Vegetables, & Food Special Industry2nd out of 5 stocks 1.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLamb Weston has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.80, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $96.80, Lamb Weston has a forecasted downside of 3.4% from its current price of $100.19.Amount of Analyst CoverageLamb Weston has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.79% of the float of Lamb Weston has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverLamb Weston has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Lamb Weston has recently increased by 1.20%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldLamb Weston pays a meaningful dividend of 1.12%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthLamb Weston has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Lamb Weston is 34.36%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Lamb Weston will have a dividend payout ratio of 25.87% next year. This indicates that Lamb Weston will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 1.5 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreLamb Weston has received a -24.05% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Lamb Weston in category "Physical diseases" seems to be driven mostly by its "French fries", "Mozzarella sticks", and "Potato chips" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Lamb Weston is -2.16. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLamb Weston has a news sentiment score of 0.51. 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 Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for Lamb Weston this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 9 people have searched for LW on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows15 people have added Lamb Weston to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Lamb Weston insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $4,100,600.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.80% of the stock of Lamb Weston is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions89.87% of the stock of Lamb Weston is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Lamb Weston are expected to grow by 10.74% in the coming year, from $3.91 to $4.33 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Lamb Weston is 30.73, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 128.11.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Lamb Weston is 30.73, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 23.29.Price to Earnings Growth RatioLamb Weston has a PEG Ratio of 0.86. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioLamb Weston has a P/B Ratio of 40.08. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) StockLamb 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.Read More Receive LW Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Lamb Weston and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address LW Stock News HeadlinesMarch 10, 2023 | marketbeat.comThree Staples Stocks With Double-Digit Upside Ahead (LW)Consumer staples stocks will return to favor as inflation rages on and the FOMC hikes rates above the 5.5% mark later this year.March 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com7 Ways Investors Make $75 Billion During Powell's Crazy Rate HikesMarch 25, 2023 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Urgent WarningThis was never meant for the general public. But it’s all there in black and white … A frightening plan that gives the Fed the power to track and even control your checking account, including ALL your financial transactions. A pilot test program is already underway. 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Discover the immediate steps you need to take now.March 17, 2023 | marketwatch.comLamb Weston Holdings Inc. stock rises Thursday, still underperforms marketMarch 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWeathering the Economic Storm: This Highly-Ranked Stock Has FlourishedMarch 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCoty (COTY) on Growth Track, Raises LFL Sales View for FY23March 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comKellogg (K) Names Businesses to be Formed After Planned SplitMarch 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLamb Weston (LW) Stock Moves -0.64%: What You Should KnowMarch 15, 2023 | marketwatch.comLamb Weston Holdings Inc. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitorsMarch 13, 2023 | marketwatch.comLamb Weston Holdings Inc. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitorsMarch 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLamb Weston Announces Details of Fiscal Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Release and Conference CallMarch 1, 2023 | marketwatch.comLamb Weston Holdings Inc. stock rises Wednesday, outperforms marketMarch 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLamb Weston Holdings Completes Acquisition of the Remaining Interests in European Joint Venture Lamb-Weston/MeijerMarch 1, 2023 | marketwatch.comLamb Weston Holdings Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the dayMarch 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comB&G Foods (BGS) Gains Almost 15% on Q4 Earnings & Sales BeatMarch 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMonster Beverage (MNST) Dips on Q4 Earnings & Sales MissFebruary 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThose who invested in Lamb Weston Holdings (NYSE:LW) five years ago are up 92%February 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBest Growth Stocks to Buy for February 21stFebruary 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFlowers Foods' (FLO) Papa Pita Bakery Buyout to Drive GrowthFebruary 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDeere Leads 5 Stocks With Hot Products Near Buy PointsFebruary 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLamb Weston (LW) Stock Moves -0.1%: What You Should KnowSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive LW Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Lamb Weston and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address LW Company Calendar Last Earnings1/05/2023Ex-Dividend for 3/3 Dividend2/02/2023Dividend Payable3/03/2023Today3/24/2023Next Earnings (Confirmed)4/06/2023Fiscal Year End5/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Canned, frozen, & preserved fruits, vegetables, & food special Sub-IndustryN/A SectorConsumer Staples Current SymbolNYSE:LW CUSIPN/A CIK1679273 Webwww.lambweston.com Phone(208) 938-1047FaxN/AEmployees8,000Year FoundedN/APrice 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 RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.80 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.26 Trailing P/E Ratio30.73 Forward P/E Ratio25.62 P/E Growth0.86Net Income$200.90 million Net Margins10.50% Pretax Margin13.24% Return on Equity107.83% Return on Assets11.50% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio4.71 Current Ratio1.96 Quick Ratio1.07 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$4.51 billion Price / Sales3.20 Cash Flow$3.45 per share Price / Cash Flow29.01 Book Value$2.50 per share Price / Book40.08Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares143,871,000Free Float142,720,000Market Cap$14.41 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.51 Key ExecutivesTom WernerPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorBernadette M. MadarietaChief Financial Officer & Senior Vice PresidentEryk J. SpytekChief Compliance Officer, SVP & General CounselGerardo ScheuflerChief Supply Chain Officer & Senior Vice PresidentSteven J. YounesChief Human Resources Officer & Senior VPKey CompetitorsLancaster ColonyNASDAQ:LANCKraft HeinzNASDAQ:KHCChewyNYSE:CHWYCampbell SoupNYSE:CPBJ. M. SmuckerNYSE:SJMView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsETF Managers Group LLCSold 4,458 shares on 3/23/2023Ownership: 0.008%B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Bought 6,628 shares on 3/15/2023Ownership: 0.007%Victory Capital Management Inc.Bought 67,177 shares on 3/10/2023Ownership: 0.234%Rockefeller Capital Management L.P.Bought 536 shares on 3/6/2023Ownership: 0.004%Voya Investment Management LLCBought 2,530 shares on 2/28/2023Ownership: 0.065%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions 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. View LW analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. 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%. View analysts price targets for LW or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. 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. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Lamb Weston's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 6th 2023. View our LW earnings forecast. 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. Read our dividend analysis for LW. What ETFs hold Lamb Weston's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) stock in their portfolio include First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG), Adaptiv Select ETF (ADPV), First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund (FXG), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF (RHS), Invesco DWA Consumer Staples Momentum ETF (PSL), Invesco Dynamic Food & Beverage ETF (PBJ), iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF (VEGI) and Thrivent Small-Mid Cap ESG ETF (TSME). 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. Read our dividend analysis for LW. 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. View institutional ownership trends. 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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 Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. 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