Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW)

US — Consumer Defensive Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol LW
  • Rev/Share 46.4397
  • Book/Share 22.6506
  • PB 3.3491
  • Debt/Equity 2.2336
  • CurrentRatio 1.4333
  • ROIC 0.0831

 

  • MktCap 5873706990.0
  • FreeCF/Share 3.5882
  • PFCF 11.7427
  • PE 14.9776
  • Debt/Assets 0.5345
  • DivYield 0.0351
  • ROE 0.2269

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade LW BNP Paribas Exane Outperform Neutral -- -- Dec. 22, 2025
Resumed LW JP Morgan -- Neutral -- $57 Aug. 20, 2025
Downgrade LW Citigroup Buy Neutral $90 $68 Dec. 20, 2024
Initiation LW Deutsche Bank -- Hold -- $81 Dec. 12, 2024
Initiation LW Bernstein -- Market Perform -- $85 Dec. 3, 2024
Downgrade LW JP Morgan Overweight Neutral $63 $68 Oct. 7, 2024

News

International Markets and Lamb Weston (LW): A Deep Dive for Investors
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Published: December 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Explore how Lamb Weston's (LW) revenue from international markets is changing and the resulting impact on Wall Street's predictions and the stock's prospects.

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Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
LW
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Lamb Weston's Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Rise Y/Y
LW
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

LW beats fiscal second-quarter earnings and sales estimates as volume gains offset pricing pressure, even as profit declines from last year.

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Are the Markets Setting Up for a Santa Claus Rally?
CAG, FDX, LW, NKE, WGO
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

With equilibrium still being sought in the indexes this morning, it appears we are currently in a sweet spot for a Santa Claus Rally to occur.

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Lamb Weston (LW) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
LW
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Although the revenue and EPS for Lamb Weston (LW) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended November 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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Lamb Weston (LW) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
LW
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lamb Weston (LW) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.69 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.67 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.66 per share a year ago.

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Lamb Weston Swings to Profit as Revenue Ticks Up
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Published: December 19, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Positive

French-fry maker Lamb Weston swung to a profit in its latest quarter as revenue edged up.

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Lamb Weston Q2 Earnings on Deck: Key Factors You Should Understand
LW
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

LW's second-quarter results are likely to show softer revenues and pricing pressure, partly offset by steady volume growth and benefits from restructuring efforts.

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Will Lamb Weston (LW) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
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Published: December 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lamb Weston (LW) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Lamb Weston to Announce Fiscal Year 2026 Second Quarter Financial Results on December 19, 2025
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Published: November 19, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

EAGLE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today it will report fiscal 2026 second quarter financial results on December 19, 2025. The news release will be issued at approximately 8:30 a.m. ET, followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET. The webcast and accompanying materials will be available on Lamb Weston's Investor Relations page at https://investors.lambweston.com/events-and-presentations. Alternatively, participants in the U.S. and Canada may access.

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Buy 5 Consumer Staples Stocks Despite the Sector's Weak Show in 2025
LW, MNST, OLLI, PEP, UNFI
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Consumer staples lag in 2025, but PEP, MNST, LW, UNFI and OLLI are five stocks that show improving growth drivers for 2026.

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Buy These 3 Miscellaneous Food Stocks to Ride Out Industry Challenges
LW, SJM, UNFI
Published: November 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

While the Zacks Food-Miscellaneous industry battles inflation and soft demand, SJM, LW and UNFI lean on strong brands and cost controls to drive growth.

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Consumer Staples Stocks Now
LW, OLLI
Published: November 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.

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Lamb Weston (LW) Up 1.9% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
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Published: October 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lamb Weston (LW) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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5 Stocks With Robust Sales Growth to Buy Amid a Challenging Backdrop
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Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Amid market volatility, strong sales growth makes stocks like Lamb Weston, UHS, FirstEnergy, NetEase and JPMorgan compelling buys.

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Best Income Stocks to Buy for Oct. 21
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Published: October 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NEM, LW and RY made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on Oct. 21, 2025.

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Why Lamb Weston (LW) Might be Well Poised for a Surge
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Published: October 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lamb Weston (LW) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

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LW Expands Global Footprint With New Argentina Production Facility
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Published: October 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lamb Weston opens a Mar del Plata, Argentina Production facility, boosting Latin America's supply and efficiency.

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Lamb Weston (LW) Reliance on International Sales: What Investors Need to Know
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Published: October 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Examine Lamb Weston's (LW) international revenue patterns and their implications on Wall Street's forecasts and the prospective trajectory of the stock.

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Lamb Weston: Is the King of Spuds a Buy or a Dud for 2026?
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Published: October 01, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Lamb Weston's NYSE: LW FQ1 report and guidance update affirm that the king of spuds is no dud. This company reaffirmed its guidance, which in turn reaffirms the cash flow and capital return outlook, and the capital return is solid.

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These Analysts Boost Their Forecasts On Lamb Weston After Better-Than-Expected Q1 Results
LW
Published: October 01, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LW) posted better-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Tuesday.

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Lamb Weston's Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Volume Rises 6% Y/Y
LW
Published: October 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

LW's first-quarter earnings and sales beat estimates, driven by 6% volume growth despite price/mix headwinds.

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Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
LW
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LW ) Q1 2026 Earnings Call September 30, 2025 10:00 AM EDT Company Participants Debbie Hancock - Vice President of Investor Relations Mike Smith - President, CEO & Director Bernadette Madarieta - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Andrew Lazar - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Thomas Palmer - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Peter Galbo - BofA Securities, Research Division Max Andrew Gumport - BNP Paribas Exane, Research Division Matthew Smith - Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Research Division Scott Marks - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Jacob Henry - TD Cowen, Research Division Stephen …

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Lamb Weston: Spending Discipline Takes Hold In Q1
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Published: September 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Lamb Weston posted a better-than-expected Q1, driven by cost-cutting, but weak pricing and restaurant traffic remain headwinds. LW's volume growth came at the expense of pricing, pressuring margins, while cost savings and one-time items temporarily boosted results. Free cash flow guidance is raised to $275-$325 million for the year, but leverage is expected to rise as EBITDA may decline modestly.

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Top Stock Movers Now: Spotify, Pfizer, CoreWeave, Lamb Weston, and More
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Published: September 30, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

Major U.S. equities indexes edged lower Tuesday afternoon, as a potential government shutdown loomed. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq were all slightly lower.

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Lamb Weston (LW) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
LW
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lamb Weston (LW) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.74 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.54 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.73 per share a year ago.

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Lamb Weston Is Finally Turning The Corner
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Published: September 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. delivered a strong earnings, beating top and bottom line estimates and showing early benefits from its Focus to Win cost-saving plan. LW's revenue grew 0.6% year-over-year to $1.66 billion, with volume gains offsetting lower pricing; customer wins were strong in North America and Asia. Cost control initiatives drove better-than-expected profits, with adjusted EBITDA rising and EPS beating estimates by $0.21 despite year-over-year declines.

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Lamb Weston Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results; Reaffirms Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook
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Published: September 30, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

EAGLE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 and reaffirmed its full year financial targets for fiscal 2026. Summary of First Quarter FY 2026 Results ($ in millions, except per share) Q1 2026 Year-Over-Year Growth Rates Net sales $ 1,659.3 — % Income from operations $ 156.5 (26 )% Net income $ 64.3 (50 )% Diluted EPS $ 0.46 (48 )% Adjusted Income from Operations(1) $ 206.5 5 % Adjusted.

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Insights Into Lamb Weston (LW) Q1: Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
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Published: September 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Lamb Weston (LW), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended August 2025.

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What's Cooking for Lamb Weston Stock Ahead of Q1 Earnings Release?
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Published: September 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

LW's Q1 results are likely to see a decline in revenues and earnings due to pricing pressures, weak traffic and rising costs.

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About Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW)

  • IPO Date 2016-11-10
  • Website https://www.lambweston.com
  • Industry Packaged Foods
  • CEO Michael Jared Smith
  • Employees 10700

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. produces, distributes, and markets value-added frozen potato products worldwide. It operates through four segments: Global, Foodservice, Retail, and Other. The company offers frozen potatoes, commercial ingredients, and appetizers under the Lamb Weston brand, as well as under various customer labels. The company also offers its products under its owned or licensed brands, such as Grown in Idaho and Alexia, and other licensed brands, as well as under retailers' brands. In addition, it engages in the vegetable and dairy businesses. The company serves retail and foodservice customers; and grocery, mass merchants, club, and specialty retailers; and businesses, educational institutions, independent restaurants, regional chain restaurants, and convenience stores. Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 1950 and is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho.