Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.

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$41.94

-1.5%
Consumer DefensivePackaged Foods

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.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$5.79B
EPS2.5100
P/E Ratio16.71
Earnings Date07/22/2026
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Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that LW stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 49.60, with estimates ranging from a low of 46.00 to a high of 55.00.

Lowest Target
46.00
9.68%
Consensus Target
49.60
18.26%
Highest Target
55.00
31.14%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 49.60, with estimates ranging from a low of 46.00 to a high of 55.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+18.3%

Strong upside potential. Consensus indicates attractive return opportunity with favorable risk-reward profile.

Analyst Agreement

18.1% spread

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

Analyst Conviction

Very High

Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.

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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Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
6.45B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
6.53B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
6.49B - 6.55B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+1.3%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage9 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread1%

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

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
357.20M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
416.42M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
379.07M - 453.78M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+16.6%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage9 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread18%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
2.51
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$2.76
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$2.66 - $3.18
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+10.1%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage7 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread19%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
665.10M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
876.18M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
870.81M - 878.86M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+31.7%

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

Analyst Coverage9 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread1%

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

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

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

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Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
1.07B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.20B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.20B - 1.21B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+12.2%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage9 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread1%

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

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
633.50M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
655.15M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
651.14M - 657.16M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+3.4%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage9 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread1%

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

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $19.21M and sold $100K worth of LW shares, resulting in $19.11M of net buying activity.

3 Months

Bought

403.1K

16.78M

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+16.8M

+$16.78M

3-6 Months

Bought

50.0K

2.43M

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+2.4M

+$2.43M

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

1.6K

99.97K

Net Activity

-100K

-$100K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

1
JPML

Jana Partners Management, Lp

Director, Other: See Remarks

386.0K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$16.07M

2
CJEB

Craps Jan Eli B

Director, Officer: Executive Chair

50.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$2.43M

3
GJD

Gray James D

Officer: Chief Financial Officer

9.6K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$404K

4
BPJ

Bensen Peter J

Director

5.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$197K

5
PN

Prestage Norman

Director

2.5K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$104K

Top Sellers

1
JGW

Jones Gregory W

Officer: Vp And Controller

1.6K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$100K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bullish

Strong bullish signal with $19.11M net buying. Insiders are aggressively accumulating shares, suggesting significant confidence in future prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

192.16:1

Exceptional buy/sell ratio. Buying dramatically outweighs sellingโ€”one of the strongest possible insider signals.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$16.78M

Very strong recent buying momentum. Recent insider purchases significantly outpace sales, suggesting near-term optimism.

Insider Participation

High Buying

5 insider buyers vs. 1 sellers. Broad-based buying across management team suggests widespread confidence.

Insider Activity Insight

Strong confluence of bullish signals: High buy/sell ratio, multiple insiders participating, and recent buying momentum all point to significant insider confidence. This level of coordinated buying often precedes positive developments.