Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW)

NYSE: LW · Real-Time Price · USD
74.66
-0.30 (-0.40%)
Dec 12, 2024, 9:31 AM EST - Market open
-0.40%
Market Cap 10.65B
Revenue (ttm) 6.46B
Net Income (ttm) 618.10M
Shares Out 142.60M
EPS (ttm) 4.26
PE Ratio 17.60
Forward PE 16.37
Dividend $1.44 (1.92%)
Ex-Dividend Date Nov 1, 2024
Volume 16,186
Open 75.16
Previous Close 74.96
Day's Range 74.66 - 75.17
52-Week Range 52.99 - 111.88
Beta 0.69
Analysts Buy
Price Target 80.45 (+7.76%)
Earnings Date Jan 2, 2025

About LW

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. engages in the production, distribution, and marketing of frozen potato products in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. It offers frozen potatoes, commercial ingredients, and appetizers under the Lamb Weston brand, as well as under various customer labels. The company also provides its products under its owned or licensed brands, such as Grown in Idaho and Alexia, and other licensed brands, as well as under retailers’ own brands. It sells its products through a network of internal sales personnel a... [Read more]

Industry Packaged Foods
Founded 1950
Employees 10,700
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol LW
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Lamb Weston Holdings's revenue was $6.47 billion, an increase of 20.88% compared to the previous year's $5.35 billion. Earnings were $725.50 million, a decrease of -28.09%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 11 analysts, the average rating for LW stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $80.45, which is an increase of 7.76% from the latest price.

Price Target
$80.45
(7.76% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Processed food stocks fall as investors brace for increased scrutiny under Trump, RFK Jr.

Shares of several companies behind popular soda and snack brands pulled back sharply Friday.

Other symbols: CAGCPBGISKHCKOPEP
26 days ago - CNBC

Lamb Weston Officially Opens New Plant in Kruiningen, Netherlands

EAGLE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On November 7, 2024, Lamb Weston opened its new production facility in Kruiningen, The Netherlands, joined by employees directly involved in the project, suppliers, and ...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Activist Jana is back in the kitchen at Lamb Weston – Here's what could happen next

Jana Partners and Continental Grain plan to speak with the potato processing giant about its financial performance and the start of a strategic review.

5 weeks ago - CNBC

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As of Oct. 22, 2024, three stocks in the consumer staples sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

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7 weeks ago - Benzinga

Lamb Weston: Activist Stake And Sequential Recovery Should Drive Upside

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. has strong growth prospects due to recovering customer traffic, easier year-over-year comparisons, and efforts to restore supply/demand balance, justifying a buy rating. The...

7 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Fries With That? Why Lamb Weston Is A Hot Buy Despite Short-Term Headwinds

Lamb Weston has rebounded 28% since August, driven by better earnings and activist investor interest, despite ongoing challenges and weak consumer sentiment. Strategic initiatives, including market sh...

7 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

3-Stock Lunch: CVS Health, American Express & Lamb Weston

James Demmert, Main Street Research chief investment officer, join 'Power Lunch' to discuss stock plays for three stocks.

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7 weeks ago - CNBC Television

Activist Investor Stake Makes French Fry Stock Sizzle

Things are heating up in the French fry business.

7 weeks ago - Investopedia

Activist Jana builds Lamb Weston stake, pushes for possible sale

Jana Partners has built a new position in Lamb Weston and may push the french-fry maker to consider selling itself, the activist investment firm said in a regulatory filing on Friday.

7 weeks ago - Reuters

Activist Investor to Push French-Fry Maker Lamb Weston to Explore a Sale

Jana Partners, which is working with Continental Grain on the investment, may seek board seats.

7 weeks ago - WSJ

McDonald's french fries supplier suddenly shutters factory, slashes job

The company announced last week it is cutting jobs, closing a factory and curtailing production lines.

Other symbols: MCD
2 months ago - New York Post

JPMorgan downgrades Lamb Weston but raises PT to $68: should you hold or sell?

On October 7, analysts at JPMorgan downgraded Lamb Weston Holdings Inc (NYSE: LW) to Neutral from Overweight, while raising the price target slightly to $68 from $63. This adjustment implies negligibl...

2 months ago - Invezz

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Peter Galbo, BofA Securities analyst, joins CNBC's 'The Exchange' to discuss the impact of the ongoing strike at East and Gulf Coast ports, how long his firm thinks the strike will last, and more.

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2 months ago - CNBC Television

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2 months ago - Market Watch

Value-Meal Buyers Are Getting Fewer Fries With That

Fast-food value meals have been credited with helping get inflation-weary diners back into their favorite chains.

2 months ago - Investopedia

Stock Market Today: Stocks Waver on Resilient Employment Data

A private reading on payrolls had markets rethinking rate-cut bets just days ahead of the monthly jobs report.

Other symbols: HUMNKE
2 months ago - Kiplinger

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LW) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call October 2, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Tom Werner - President, Chief Executive Officer Bernadette Madarieta - Chief Fin...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Lamb Weston Stock Gains After Earnings Beat, Layoff News

Lamb Weston stock is higher after the french fry maker reported earnings and unveiled a restructuring plan that includes job cuts. Here's what you need to know.

2 months ago - Kiplinger

Lamb Weston Stock Is Rising After It Announced a Restructuring Plan

Shares of Lamb Weston Holdings (LW), one of the world's largest makers of frozen potato products, announced a restructuring that includes production cuts and layoffs.

2 months ago - Investopedia

Lamb Weston Surges After Q1 Earnings Beat, Despite Lowered FY25 EPS Guidance

Lamb Weston (LW, Financial) saw its stock rise by 5% following its Q1 earnings report. The Idaho-based frozen potato product supplier exceeded expectations on both EPS and revenue.

2 months ago - GuruFocus

Nike Reports Weak Sales, Joins Lamb Weston And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Wednesday's Pre-Market Session

U.S. stock futures were lower this morning, with the Dow futures falling around 100 points on Wednesday.

Other symbols: NKE
2 months ago - Benzinga

Lamb Weston Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results; Announces Restructuring Plan and Updates Fiscal Year 2025 Outlook

EAGLE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced today its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and updated its full year earnings targets for fiscal 2025.

2 months ago - Business Wire

Lamb Weston Holdings Announces Quarterly Dividend

EAGLE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share of Lamb Weston common stock. The dividend is payab...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Lamb Weston Announces Addition of New Director

EAGLE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced the appointment of Norman Prestage to its Board of Directors, effective today. Mr. Prestage served as a partner at Ernst ...

2 months ago - Business Wire