Lifecore Biomedical, Inc.

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc.

LFCRยทNASDAQ

$5.67

+1.5%
HealthcareDrug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated contract development and manufacturing organization in the United States and internationally. It operates through Lifecore, Curation Foods, and Other segments. The Lifecore segment engages in the manufacture of pharmaceutical-grade sodium hyaluronate (HA) in bulk form, as well as formulated and filled syringes and vials for injectable products used in treating a range of medical conditions and procedures. It also provides services, including technology development, material component changes, analytical method development, formulation development, pilot studies, stability studies, process validation, and production of materials for clinical studies to its partners for HA-based and non-HA based aseptically formulated and filled products. This segment sells its non-HA products for medical use primarily in the ophthalmic, orthopedic, and other markets. The Curation Foods segment engages in processing, marketing, and selling of olive oils and wine vinegars under the O brand; and guacamole and avocado food products under the Yucatan and Cabo Fresh brands, as well as various private labels. The company was formerly known as Landec Corporation and changed its name to Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. in November 2022. Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in Santa Maria, California.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$212.68M
EPS-1.2700
P/E Ratio-4.46
Earnings Date07/31/2026
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Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that LFCR stock may experience modest gains over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 6.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 6.00 to a high of 6.00.

Lowest Target
6.00
5.82%
Consensus Target
6.00
5.82%
Highest Target
6.00
5.82%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 6.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 6.00 to a high of 6.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+5.8%

Moderate upside. Analysts expect positive returns but with limited margin of safety. Consider entry timing.

Analyst Agreement

0.0% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

High

Positive outlook with reasonable agreement. Analysts generally optimistic about prospects with manageable uncertainty.

Market Sentiment Insight

Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.

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Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
128.87M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
74.54M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
72.51M - 77.03M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-42.2%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread6%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
-38.72M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-15.67M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-16.40M - -14.93M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+59.5%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread9%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
-1.27
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$-0.45
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$-0.47 - $-0.43
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+64.6%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread9%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
-16.84M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-9.21M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-9.52M - -8.96M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+45.3%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread6%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
-8.81M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-94.57K
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-97.73K - -92.00K
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+98.9%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread6%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
44.05M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
24.16M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
23.51M - 24.97M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-45.1%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread6%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $985K worth of LFCR shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

121.6K

985.03K

Net Activity

-985K

-$985K

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
JP

Josephs Paul

Director, Officer: Chief Executive Officer

54.9K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$449K

2
LRD

Lake Ryan David

Officer: Chief Financial Officer

55.7K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$445K

3
STD

Salus Thomas D.

Officer: Chief Legal & Administration

11.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$90K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $985K net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Insider Participation

High Selling

3 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.