About Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW)
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. produces and markets value-added frozen potato products worldwide. It operates through four segments: Global, Foodservice, Retail, and Other. The company offers frozen potatoes, sweet potatoes, and appetizers under the Lamb Weston brand name, as well as various customer labels. It serves retail and foodservice customers; grocery, mass, club, and specialty retailers; and businesses, independent restaurants, regional chain restaurants, and convenience stores, as well as educational institutions. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Canned, frozen, & preserved fruits, vegetables, & food special
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Staples
SymbolNYSE:LW
CUSIPN/A
Phone208-938-1047
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio-5.98%
Current Ratio1.72%
Quick Ratio0.63%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio28.25
Forward P/E Ratio25.23
P/E Growth2.09
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$3.17 billion
Price / Sales3.03
Cash Flow$3.0977 per share
Price / Cash21.18
Book Value($4.43) per share
Price / Book-14.81
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.32
Net Income$324.80 million
Net Margins11.75%
Return on Equity-69.53%
Return on Assets14.24%
Miscellaneous
Employees6,500
Outstanding Shares146,220,000
Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamb Weston's stock symbol?
Lamb Weston trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "LW."
How often does Lamb Weston pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Lamb Weston?
Lamb Weston announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, March 22nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.1913 per share on Friday, June 1st. This represents a $0.77 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.17%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 3rd. View Lamb Weston's Dividend History.
How were Lamb Weston's earnings last quarter?
Lamb Weston Holdings (NYSE:LW) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April, 5th. The specialty retailer reported $0.91 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.80 by $0.11. The specialty retailer had revenue of $863.40 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $813.81 million. Lamb Weston had a net margin of 11.75% and a negative return on equity of 69.53%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 12.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.59 earnings per share. View Lamb Weston's Earnings History.
When is Lamb Weston's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for LW?
6 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Lamb Weston's shares. Their predictions range from $49.00 to $66.00. On average, they expect Lamb Weston's share price to reach $59.1667 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Lamb Weston.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Lamb Weston stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Lamb Weston stock:
- 1. Jefferies Group LLC analysts commented, "3Q operating results were significantly better than our above-consensus estimates, & FY18 adj. EBITDA guidance was raised to be in line with our above-consensus estimates – implies 4Q EBIT 4% above consensus. Price/mix (core to our thesis) was significantly better than expected – price/mix of ~9% in Global was particularly impressive & reflects a highly favorable outcome on contracting & further validates/strengthens our thesis on tight capacity/ pricing power." (4/5/2018)
- 2. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is a supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers. Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho. " (3/29/2018)
Who are some of Lamb Weston's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Lamb Weston include Hormel (HRL), Wolters Kluwer (WTKWY), Molson Coors Brewing (TAP), The Clorox (CLX), The Swatch Group (SWGAY), Conagra Brands (CAG), Coca Cola Femsa (KOF), McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC), Carlsberg (CABGY), The J.M. Smucker (SJM), Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling (CCHGY), Newell Brands (NWL), Coty (COTY), Campbell Soup (CPB), Tingyi (Cayman Islands) (TCYMF), Church & Dwight (CHD), Aramark (ARMK) and Ingredion (INGR).
Who are Lamb Weston's key executives?
Lamb Weston's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Thomas P. Werner, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 52)
- Mr. Robert M. McNutt, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 58)
- Mr. Eryk J. Spytek, Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 50)
- Ms. Micheline C. Carter, Sr. VP & Chief HR Officer (Age 52)
- Mr. Rodney W. Hepponstall, Sr. VP and GM of Foodservice & Retail Bus. Units (Age 51)
Has Lamb Weston been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about LW stock have been trending somewhat positive this week, Accern Sentiment reports. The research group scores the sentiment of media coverage by monitoring more than twenty million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Lamb Weston earned a coverage optimism score of 0.16 on Accern's scale. They also gave news stories about the specialty retailer an impact score of 44.54 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near term.
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 Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Lamb Weston's stock price today?
One share of LW stock can currently be purchased for approximately $65.59.
How big of a company is Lamb Weston?
Lamb Weston has a market capitalization of $9.56 billion and generates $3.17 billion in revenue each year. The specialty retailer earns $324.80 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.32 on an earnings per share basis. Lamb Weston employs 6,500 workers across the globe.
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]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Lamb Weston (LW)
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Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
6 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Lamb Weston in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $59.1667, suggesting that the stock has a possible downside of 9.82%. The high price target for LW is $66.00 and the low price target for LW is $49.00. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.83 | 2.83 | 2.71 | 2.75 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
1 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
1 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
1 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
4 Buy Rating(s)
1 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $59.1667 | $56.50 | $53.8571 | $47.1250 |
| Price Target Upside: | 9.82% downside | 5.90% downside | 10.30% downside | 2.65% downside |
Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) Consensus Price Target History
Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/23/2016 forward)
Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) Dividend Information
Lamb Weston pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.16%. LW's next quarterly dividend payment will be made on Friday, June 1. Lamb Weston pays out 32.76% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Next Dividend: | 6/1/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $0.76 |
| Dividend Yield: | 1.16% |
| Dividend Growth: | 0.00% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio: | 32.76% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
29.23% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
25.08% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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| Frequency: | Quarterly Dividend |
Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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| 3/22/2018 | quarterly | $0.1913 | 1.40161231220227% | 5/3/2018 | 5/4/2018 | 6/1/2018 |
| 12/22/2017 | quarterly | $0.1913 | 1.37% | 2/1/2018 | 2/2/2018 | 3/2/2018 |
| 9/29/2017 | quarterly | $0.1875 | 1.6% | 11/2/2017 | 11/3/2017 | 12/1/2017 |
| 7/21/2017 | quarterly | $0.1875 | 1.68% | 8/2/2017 | 8/4/2017 | 9/1/2017 |
| 3/24/2017 | quarterly | $0.1875 | 1.76% | 4/26/2017 | 4/30/2017 | 6/2/2017 |
| 12/16/2016 | special | $0.1875 | | 1/26/2017 | 1/30/2017 | 3/1/2017 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Lamb Weston (NYSE LW) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 0.26%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 80.76%
Lamb Weston (NYSE LW) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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| 1/8/2018 | Peter J Bensen | Director | Buy | 5,000 | $58.18 | $290,900.00 | 1,935 |  |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement
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