Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) Stock: Price, Forecast & Analyst Target
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) — MoonshotScore 57/100 (Fair band), calculated Oct 7, 2026. Price $47.91 (+7.49%), as of the Oct 6, 2026 trading session; market cap $6.59B. Expected results Dec 18, 2026.
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Market value / cash and short-term investments: 39.63× (market value Oct 6, 2026; cash Aug 30, 2026) · expected results Dec 18, 2026
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. · LW · NYSE · Consumer Defensive · Packaged Foods
Research dated 2026-09-13: Lamb Weston processes and sells frozen potato products and commercial ingredients to restaurant chains and grocery stores. Because the business supplies dining establishments and home consumers simultaneously, overall volume depends heavily on eating habits and general restaurant traffic. The defining question for the equity is whether the company can stabilize its profit margins while carrying substantial debt amid sluggish dining demand.
Price as of Oct 6, 2026
Key Statistics
MoonshotScore v2 · Lamb Weston Holdings (LW)
FairWhy this rating? Method, drivers & history
Bands for the MoonshotScore: Exceptional 80-100 · Strong 65-79 · Fair 45-64 · Weak below 45.
- Business Quality — Is this a genuinely good business?
- Financial Safety — Could this blow up on me?
- Valuation — Am I paying a fair price?
- Growth Durability — Is the growth real and likely to last?
- Momentum — Is the market already moving on this?
Elite growth, though quality and the balance sheet are only middling. Business Quality: Average; Financial Safety: Okay; Valuation: Full; Growth Durability: Compounding; Momentum: Quiet.
- quarterly revenue $1.77B (Q4 FY2026, quarter ended May 2026)
- EPS beat 7 of 8
- Altman Z 2.79 · Piotroski F 7
Helping: durable growth
What has the MoonshotScore done over time?
| Recorded | Score | Band |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Strong | |
| 67 | Strong | |
| 67 | Strong | |
| 67 | Strong | |
| 67 | Strong | |
| 68 | Strong |
The score moved from 68 in the stored Oct 6, 2026 snapshot to 57 in the current publication computed Oct 7, 2026 (-11); the largest pillar moves were Valuation -13 and Financial Safety -7. This current publication is not yet represented in the immutable snapshot archive.
Calculation uses the most recent completed US trading session. Live price changes do not update the score immediately.
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Price & valuation
| Measure | Value | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Latest provided price | $47.91 | |
| Change on the day | +7.49% | |
| 52-week range | $37.62–$67.07 | |
| Market capitalisation | $6.59B | |
| Price / earnings (trailing) | 25.90 | |
| Shares traded on the day | 8.38M | |
| Beta (volatility vs the S&P 500) | 0.46 | |
| Dividends per share (last 12 months) | $1.51 | |
| Dividend yield (last 12 months) | 3.02% |
Price & events
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Events behind the price
- · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
- · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
- · Earnings call · management outlook
- · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
- · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
Results dates follow the earnings feed; call dates follow the transcript provider. Nearby dates do not establish that an event caused a price move.
Upcoming events
Management outlook
In fiscal 2027, we expect net sales to be flat to up 1% versus a 52-week adjusted net sales base of $6.5 billion for fiscal 26.
James Derek Gray · Statement from
We anticipate adjusted EPS to be in the range of $2.95 to $3.25 versus the 52 week fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS number of $2.90 We anticipate diluted common shares outstanding to be between 137.5 million and 139 million Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $1.1 billion to $1.2 billion versus a comparable 1.13 billion over the 52-week period of fiscal 26. In fiscal 27, we anticipate cash used for capital expenditures of approximately $380 million to $410 million This estimate includes carrying amounts from projects started in the prior year.
James Derek Gray · Statement from
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Council score for Lamb Weston Holdings (LW): perspectives
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What is Lamb Weston Holdings (LW), and what does it report?
Short answer · as of
The company operates as a large-scale producer of frozen potatoes, sweet potatoes, and appetizers.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
The company operates as a large-scale producer of frozen potatoes, sweet potatoes, and appetizers. Rather than selling exclusively directly to end consumers, revenue primarily tracks bulk wholesale contracts with global fast-food chains, independent restaurants, and institutional cafeterias. The remaining volume flows through the retail channel, where the company supplies frozen potato products under its own proprietary brands and private labels for mass merchandisers.
Tracking the financial results means watching the balance between these foodservice and retail divisions. When consumers eat out less, the global restaurant segment often weakens, but retail sales at grocery stores can absorb some of the displaced demand as diners cook at home.
What do the latest results show for Lamb Weston Holdings (LW)?
Short answer · as of
The most recent reported quarter, Q4 FY2026, carried revenue of $1.77B.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
Recent reporting periods show total revenue expanding slightly while bottom-line profitability experienced a sharp contraction compared to previous years. The disparity between steady sales and falling net income points to escalating operating costs and tighter gross margins across the manufacturing base.
Executive projections outline continued pressure on profitability. Management forecasts essentially flat sales for the upcoming fiscal cycle, alongside an expected decline in operating earnings during the initial reporting window. The leadership team intends to maintain significant capital expenditure to finish existing infrastructure projects, which will continue drawing on generated cash.
Where is operating spending going?
Revenue alongside research and development, selling, general and administrative expenses, and the FMP standardized operating result.
- Latest quarter · revenue
- $1.67B Aug 30, 2026
- Latest quarter · SG&A
- $170.20M Aug 30, 2026
- Latest quarter · FMP standardized operating result
- $82.20M Aug 30, 2026
| Period end | Revenue | R&D | SG&A | FMP standardized operating result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2026 | $1.67B | Not available | $170.20M | $82.20M |
| May 31, 2026 | $1.77B | Not available | $183.20M | $168.80M |
| Feb 22, 2026 | $1.56B | Not available | $156.80M | $126.60M |
| Nov 23, 2025 | $1.62B | Not available | $167.80M | $139.20M |
USD. The operating result is the FMP-standardized value supplied by FMP; it may differ from a filing’s GAAP loss from operations when the provider classifies separately presented items differently. It is not net income or cash flow.
Did results meet expectations?
Reported earnings and revenue alongside the estimates recorded by the provider.
- Latest report · revenue
- $1.67B Oct 6, 2026
- Latest report · revenue estimate
- $1.65B Oct 6, 2026
- Latest report · revenue vs estimate
- Above estimate Oct 6, 2026
- Latest report · EPS vs estimate
- Above estimate Oct 6, 2026
| Report date | Revenue · reported | Revenue · estimate | EPS · reported | EPS · estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | $1.67B | $1.65B | $0.7500 | $0.5870 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | $1.77B | $1.70B | $0.8700 | $0.6260 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $1.56B | $1.50B | $0.7200 | $0.6260 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $1.62B | $1.59B | $0.6900 | $0.6440 |
Dates are report dates, not fiscal period ends. Revenue is in USD; EPS is USD per share, rounded to four decimals. The earnings feed does not establish a basic, diluted or adjusted basis. Earnings-feed EPS may differ from statement EPS; the two series are not combined.
Quarterly income statement — 4 quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2026 | $1.77B | $110M | $0.79 (diluted) |
| Q3 FY2026 | $1.56B | $54M | $0.39 (diluted) |
| Q2 FY2026 | $1.62B | $62M | $0.44 (diluted) |
| Q1 FY2026 | $1.66B | $64M | $0.46 (diluted) |
What are the financial strengths and risks for Lamb Weston Holdings (LW)?
Short answer
Cash and short-term investments were $166.30M at the Aug 30, 2026 balance-sheet date. Operating cash flow was $234.80M for the quarter ended Aug 30, 2026, meaning operations generated cash. These figures do not establish a cash runway.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
The corporate balance sheet carries heavy leverage, with total debt dwarfing the available cash and short-term investments. To service these liabilities, the business relies entirely on its consistent ability to generate positive operating cash flow from core potato sales.
The primary financial vulnerability lies in the capital-intensive nature of food processing colliding with this debt load. If raw potato yields decline due to adverse agricultural conditions, or if global restaurant traffic slows significantly, the company would face compressed margins with very little liquid cash buffer to absorb the operational shock.
How much cash does the business generate or use?
Quarterly operating cash flow shows cash generated or used by operations.
- Latest quarter · operating cash flow
- $234.80M Aug 30, 2026
- Previous quarter · operating cash flow
- $65.20M Feb 22, 2026
| Period end | Operating cash flow | Capital expenditure (reported) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2026 | $234.80M | −$88.70M |
| Feb 22, 2026 | $65.20M | −$101.50M |
| Nov 23, 2025 | $178.40M | −$77.40M |
| Aug 24, 2025 | $352.00M | −$77.60M |
Operating cash-flow bars share one scale and show magnitude; negative values mean cash used.
USD. Negative operating cash flow means cash used. Capital expenditure keeps the provider’s reported sign; it is not added here to estimate free cash flow or runway.
What should you watch next at Lamb Weston Holdings (LW)?
Short answer · as of
The next earnings report is expected on Dec 18, 2026.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
Investors monitoring the stock should focus on the upcoming earnings release to see if operating profit margins compress as heavily as executive guidance suggests. Because leadership explicitly forecasted a near-term decline in earnings before interest, taxes, and depreciation, any deviation from that pessimistic baseline will dictate the market reaction.
Attention should also remain on capital allocation, specifically the gap between operating cash flow and required capital expenditures. If routine facility investments begin consuming too much of the generated cash, the heavily indebted balance sheet could eventually force management to reconsider their established pattern of regular dividend distributions.
What management is planning
Management expectations, not completed milestones or guarantees. Selected verbatim excerpts; dates follow the transcript provider.
In fiscal 2027, we expect net sales to be flat to up 1% versus a 52-week adjusted net sales base of $6.5 billion for fiscal 26.
James Derek Gray ·
We anticipate adjusted EPS to be in the range of $2.95 to $3.25 versus the 52 week fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS number of $2.90 We anticipate diluted common shares outstanding to be between 137.5 million and 139 million Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $1.1 billion to $1.2 billion versus a comparable 1.13 billion over the 52-week period of fiscal 26. In fiscal 27, we anticipate cash used for capital expenditures of approximately $380 million to $410 million This estimate includes carrying amounts from projects started in the prior year.
James Derek Gray ·
For the first quarter, we anticipate net sales to be flat and EBITDA to decline in the low teens.
James Derek Gray ·
How does Lamb Weston Holdings compare with its peers?
Short answer
Lamb Weston Holdings's score ranks tied for 11th of 13 in the bounded comparison shown, against 12 same-model peers. These are company scores, not expected investment returns. The set lists named competitors first, then companies in the same data-provider industry classification closest in market value; that classification is the provider's, not our judgment of business similarity.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
Conventional packaged food corporations typically manage broad portfolios of diverse grocery items to insulate themselves from isolated commodity shocks. In contrast, this enterprise operates largely as a pure-play supplier of frozen potatoes, meaning its financial health remains heavily concentrated on a single agricultural crop.
This specialized focus binds the corporate fortunes directly to fast-food industry dynamics rather than general supermarket consumption trends. While a diversified consumer staples business might offset weak dining traffic with stronger snack sales, this manufacturer requires a steady volume of drive-through and restaurant orders to keep its massive processing facilities running efficiently.
| Company | Price | Market value | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| $62.77 Oct 6, 2026 | $3.08B | 90 5-pillar Oct 7, 2026 | |
| $57.11 Oct 6, 2026 | $9.01B | 86 5-pillar Oct 7, 2026 | |
| $100.19 Oct 6, 2026 | $2.75B | 83 5-pillar Oct 7, 2026 | |
| $97.11 Oct 6, 2026 | $6.12B | 80 5-pillar Oct 7, 2026 | |
| $18.78 Oct 6, 2026 | $7.39B | 79 5-pillar Oct 7, 2026 | |
| $61.21 Oct 6, 2026 | $9.73B | 75 5-pillar Oct 7, 2026 | |
| $116.80 Oct 6, 2026 | $12.5B | 69 5-pillar Oct 7, 2026 | |
| $73.32 Oct 6, 2026 | $3.32B | 65 5-pillar Oct 7, 2026 | |
| $27.89 Oct 6, 2026 | $6.64B | 64 5-pillar Oct 7, 2026 | |
| $45.40 Oct 6, 2026 | $12.2B | 62 5-pillar Oct 7, 2026 | |
| Lamb Weston Holdings (LW) — this page | $47.91 | $6.59B | 57 |
| $19.88 Oct 6, 2026 | $10.9B | 57 5-pillar Oct 7, 2026 | |
| $17.27 Oct 6, 2026 | $10.6B | 54 5-pillar Oct 7, 2026 |
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The records behind this page
Analyst targets & estimates
What analysts have on file
- Price target, low to high
- $48.00 – $57.00
- Consensus target
- $53.14
- Median target
- $52.00
Consensus record · Captured .
Measured against a quoted price of $47.91 (as of Oct 6, 2026).
Insider activity
Form 4 records via FMP · Of the newest 60 records, those within the last 180 days, newest dated Aug 4, 2026
- Transactions
- 45
- Identified insiders
- 11
- Purchases
- 5
- Sales
- 0
- Other transactions
- 40
Purchases and sales use the reported transaction category. Other transactions include awards, exercises, gifts, withholding and unclassified activity; an acquisition or disposition alone is not a purchase or sale. These records do not establish intent.
Who holds the shares?
Institutional ownership reported through 13F filings.
- Institutional ownership
- 94.6% Period end Jun 30, 2026
- Previous quarter · ownership
- 92.8% Prior to period end Jun 30, 2026
- Reporting holders
- 586 Period end Jun 30, 2026
- Previous quarter · holders
- 606 Prior to period end Jun 30, 2026
| Holders in provider snapshot | Shares |
|---|---|
| Blackrock, INC. | 16,912,375 |
| Price T Rowe Associates INC /Md/ | 9,167,460 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 8,039,041 |
| Jpmorgan Chase & Co | 7,114,830 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 5,995,487 |
Quarterly filings lag the period end. Holder rows are names in the provider snapshot, not a verified ranking; individual filing dates are not supplied. Related managers may appear separately, so these positions are not summed. Holder snapshot as of Jun 30, 2026.
What has been published about Lamb Weston Holdings (LW)?
What Investors Ask About Lamb Weston Holdings (LW) — Consumer Defensive
Research dated 2026-09-13; the answers below are from that research, and the full attribution is under Sources. The last 3 questions are answered from this page's own dated data, not from the research.
What primary channels drive frozen potato product sales for the business?
The company segments its revenue between large global restaurant chains and consumer retail channels. Selling bulk french fries to fast-food operators provides the baseline volume, while branded bags sold in grocery store freezers offer a supplementary revenue stream.
How does the current debt burden restrict operational flexibility?
Total corporate liabilities far exceed the cash held on the balance sheet, leaving a minimal liquidity buffer. Management must consistently direct strong operating cash flows toward servicing this leverage and funding mandatory facility upgrades rather than pursuing aggressive acquisitions.
Why do executive forecasts project near-term profitability declines?
Leadership anticipates that flat sales volume will fail to offset rising operational expenses in the upcoming reporting cycles. Management explicitly warned that operating earnings would drop as the business navigates elevated input costs and ongoing capital expenditure projects.
Does the grocery retail segment fully insulate the business from restaurant downturns?
Supplying supermarket freezers provides some revenue stability when diners choose to eat at home, but it cannot entirely replace lost commercial volume. The sheer scale of the processing facilities requires the massive bulk orders that only global fast-food chains and foodservice distributors can provide.
What is the LW stock price today?
The last price recorded on this page for Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) is $47.91, as of the Oct 6, 2026 trading session (source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote). It is a provider snapshot, not a live exchange feed, so check a brokerage quote before you trade.
What is the LW price target?
The analyst consensus price target for Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) is $53.14 (range $48.00 to $57.00, median $52.00), per FMP data captured Oct 7, 2026. Targets are analyst opinions and change often; they are not a Stock Expert AI forecast.
Does LW pay a dividend?
Yes. Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) shows a trailing 12-month dividend yield of 3.02%, as of Oct 6, 2026, in the data on this page. Payout ratio and cash-flow coverage decide whether it can last, and past dividends do not guarantee future payments.
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OFFICIAL — 2 facts from SEC filings and earnings calls
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
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prod.outlook | Management outlook — call excerpts | James Derek Gray (Jul 24, 2026): In fiscal 2027, we expect net sales to be flat to up 1% versus a 52-week adjusted net sales base of $6.5 billion for fiscal 26. James Derek Gray (Jul 24, 2026): We anticipate adjusted EPS to be in the range of $2.95 to $3.25 versus the 52 week fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS number of $2.90 We anticipate diluted common shares outstanding to be between 137.5 million and 139 million Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $1.1 billion to $1.2 billion versus a comparable 1.13 billion over the 52-week period of fiscal 26. In fiscal 27, we anticipate cash used for capital expenditures of approximately $380 million to $410 million This estimate includes carrying amounts from projects started in the prior year. James Derek Gray (Jul 24, 2026): For the first quarter, we anticipate net sales to be flat and EBITDA to decline in the low teens. | OFFICIAL | Company earnings call, transcript via Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) — Selected verbatim statements from the latest available call, dated by the transcript provider. Management expectations, not completed milestones or guarantees. Relative dates retain the speaker's wording. | |
id.hq | SEC filing business address | Eagle, ID | OFFICIAL | SEC EDGAR filer business address — The SEC filer business address. Our market-data provider separately lists "599 South Rivershore Lane, Eagle, ID, 83616, US". |
FMP — 70 facts from Financial Modeling Prep endpoint families
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
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earn.next | Next earnings date | Dec 18, 2026 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings calendar — The date is our provider's estimate until the company confirms it. | |
px.last | Latest provided price | $47.91 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote — Dated to the US trading session the price belongs to, derived from the quote record's timestamp (weekend and pre-open reads roll back to the previous weekday; exchange holidays are not modelled). The record does not establish an exchange execution time. Retrieved 2026-10-07T05:24:40.765Z. | |
px.change | Change on the day | +7.49% | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
px.mcap | Market capitalisation | $6.59B | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote — Date unknown Market cap record date: 2026-10-06. FMP quote timestamp: 2026-10-06T20:00:02.000Z. Captured from FMP at 2026-10-07T05:24:39.672Z. No share-count basis is inferred; this page preserves the reported amount instead of recalculating it from shares. | |
px.change_abs | Change on the day, in dollars | +$3.34 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
fin.q_revenue | Revenue, Q4 FY2026 | $1.77B | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly) | |
px.range52 | 52-week range | $37.62–$67.07 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) quote | |
px.pe | Price / earnings (trailing) | 25.90 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
px.volume | Shares traded on the day | 8.38M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
px.beta | Beta | 0.46 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile | |
id.ceo | Chief executive | Michael Jared Smith | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key executives (proxy-derived) — Titles and pay come from the company's proxy statement as our provider parsed it. | |
id.employees | Employees | 10,000 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) employee count, from the company's filing | |
fin.annual | Revenue and net result by fiscal year | 5 fiscal years, FY2022 through FY2026: FY2022 revenue $4.10B, net result $200.90M; FY2023 revenue $5.35B, net result $1.01B; FY2024 revenue $6.47B, net result $725.50M; FY2025 revenue $6.45B, net result $357.20M; FY2026 revenue $6.61B, net result $290.00M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-K income statements | |
fin.rev_mix | Reported revenue segments | Global Segment $2.22B · Retail Segment $4.40B | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) revenue segmentation, from the company's 10-K | |
fin.gross_margin | Gross margin (trailing twelve months) | 20.6% | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key-metrics-ttm + ratios-ttm — A ratio our provider could not compute is absent rather than shown as zero. | |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-08-30.revenue_k | Revenue — period end 2026-08-30 | $1.67B | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-08-30.sga_k | SG&A — period end 2026-08-30 | $170.20M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-08-30.operating_result_k | FMP standardized operating result — period end 2026-08-30 | $82.20M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-05-31.revenue_k | Revenue — period end 2026-05-31 | $1.77B | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-05-31.sga_k | SG&A — period end 2026-05-31 | $183.20M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-05-31.operating_result_k | FMP standardized operating result — period end 2026-05-31 | $168.80M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-02-22.revenue_k | Revenue — period end 2026-02-22 | $1.56B | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-02-22.sga_k | SG&A — period end 2026-02-22 | $156.80M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-02-22.operating_result_k | FMP standardized operating result — period end 2026-02-22 | $126.60M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-11-23.revenue_k | Revenue — period end 2025-11-23 | $1.62B | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-11-23.sga_k | SG&A — period end 2025-11-23 | $167.80M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-11-23.operating_result_k | FMP standardized operating result — period end 2025-11-23 | $139.20M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
earn.history.depth.2026-10-06.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2026-10-06 | $1.67B | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-10-06.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2026-10-06 | $1.65B | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-10-06.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2026-10-06 | $0.7500 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-10-06.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2026-10-06 | $0.5870 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-24.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2026-07-24 | $1.77B | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-24.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2026-07-24 | $1.70B | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-24.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2026-07-24 | $0.8700 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-24.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2026-07-24 | $0.6260 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-04-01.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2026-04-01 | $1.56B | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-04-01.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2026-04-01 | $1.50B | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-04-01.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2026-04-01 | $0.7200 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-04-01.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2026-04-01 | $0.6260 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-12-19.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2025-12-19 | $1.62B | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-12-19.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2025-12-19 | $1.59B | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-12-19.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2025-12-19 | $0.6900 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-12-19.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2025-12-19 | $0.6440 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
fin.q_table | Quarterly income statement | 4 quarters through Q4 FY2026 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly), as filed | |
fin.cash_investments | Cash and short-term investments | $166.30M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's balance sheet — Long-term investments are shown separately; their marketability is not established by the provider field. The cash and short-term investment balance does not establish unrestricted availability. Long-term investments are excluded and remain unclassified. Restrictions on cash and short-term investments require separate review. | |
fin.opcf_latest | Latest-quarter operating cash flow | $234.80M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Period end: 2026-08-30. Negative operating cash flow means cash used. This figure is not a cash-runway estimate. | |
fin.long_term_investments | Long-term investments (classification unverified) | $0.00 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's balance sheet — Long-term investments are shown separately; their marketability is not established by the provider field. The cash and short-term investment balance does not establish unrestricted availability. | |
fin.total_debt | Total debt | $3.93B | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's balance sheet — Long-term investments are shown separately; their marketability is not established by the provider field. The cash and short-term investment balance does not establish unrestricted availability. | |
fin.price_to_book | Price to book value | 3.36× | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key-metrics-ttm + ratios-ttm — A ratio our provider could not compute is absent rather than shown as zero. | |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-08-30.operating_cash_flow_m | Operating cash flow — period end 2026-08-30 | $234.80M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-02-22.operating_cash_flow_m | Operating cash flow — period end 2026-02-22 | $65.20M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-08-30.capex_m | Capital expenditure (reported) — period end 2026-08-30 | −$88.70M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-02-22.capex_m | Capital expenditure (reported) — period end 2026-02-22 | −$101.50M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2025-11-23.operating_cash_flow_m | Operating cash flow — period end 2025-11-23 | $178.40M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2025-11-23.capex_m | Capital expenditure (reported) — period end 2025-11-23 | −$77.40M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2025-08-24.operating_cash_flow_m | Operating cash flow — period end 2025-08-24 | $352.00M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2025-08-24.capex_m | Capital expenditure (reported) — period end 2025-08-24 | −$77.60M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
earn.pt_range | Analyst price target, low to high | $48.00 – $57.00 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · price-target consensus — Captured Oct 7, 2026 · Coverage not supplied | |
earn.pt_consensus | Consensus analyst price target | $53.14 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · price-target consensus — Captured Oct 7, 2026 · Coverage not supplied | |
earn.pt_median | Median analyst price target | $52.00 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · price-target consensus — Captured Oct 7, 2026 · Coverage not supplied | |
own.insiders | Insider transactions via FMP | 45 transactions · 5 purchases, 0 sales, 40 other transactions · 11 identified insiders · of the newest 60 records, those within the last 180 days, newest dated Aug 4, 2026 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), carrying Form 4 transaction records — Purchases and sales use the reported transaction category. Other transactions include awards, exercises, gifts, withholding and unclassified activity; an acquisition or disposition alone is not a purchase or sale. These records do not establish intent. | |
own.institutions.depth.ownership_pct | Institutional ownership | 94.6% | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional ownership summary, from 13F filings — 13F filings are quarterly and lag the quarter end by up to 45 days. Period end Jun 30, 2026 | |
own.institutions.depth.ownership_pct_previous_quarter | Previous quarter · ownership | 92.8% | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional ownership summary, from 13F filings — 13F filings are quarterly and lag the quarter end by up to 45 days. Prior to period end Jun 30, 2026 | |
own.institutions.depth.holders | Reporting holders | 586 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional ownership summary, from 13F filings — 13F filings are quarterly and lag the quarter end by up to 45 days. Period end Jun 30, 2026 | |
own.institutions.depth.holders_previous_quarter | Previous quarter · holders | 606 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional ownership summary, from 13F filings — 13F filings are quarterly and lag the quarter end by up to 45 days. Prior to period end Jun 30, 2026 | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_0.shares | Blackrock, INC. — shares in provider snapshot | 16,912,375 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_1.shares | Price T Rowe Associates INC /Md/ — shares in provider snapshot | 9,167,460 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_2.shares | Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC — shares in provider snapshot | 8,039,041 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_3.shares | Jpmorgan Chase & Co — shares in provider snapshot | 7,114,830 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_4.shares | Vanguard Capital Management LLC — shares in provider snapshot | 5,995,487 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. |
UNRECORDED — 2 facts from stored observations whose source was not recorded
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earn.history | Reported versus estimated, recent quarters | EPS beat 7 of 8 | UNRECORDED | Stored earnings-history observation — Captured 2026-10-01 · Expired observation | |
fin.scores | Distress and quality screens | Altman Z 2.79 · Piotroski F 7 | UNRECORDED | Stored financial-scores observation — Captured 2026-10-07 |
COMPUTED — 5 facts from our arithmetic, formula restated
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
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fin.mcap_to_cash | Market value per dollar of cash and short-term investments | 39.63× | — | COMPUTED | Computed on this page from the figures above — The market capitalisation printed on this page divided by cash and short-term investments of $166.30M at Aug 30, 2026. Long-term investments are excluded and remain unclassified. Restrictions on cash and short-term investments require separate review. Market cap record date: 2026-10-06. Balance-sheet reference date: 2026-08-30. The inputs do not establish a single common source date for this ratio. |
div.ttm_per_share | Dividends per share, last 12 months (split-adjusted) | $1.51 | COMPUTED | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) split-adjusted dividend history — Sum of 4 split-adjusted declared dividends with an ex-date in the 365 days to 2026-10-06, per current share. Ex-dates are not payment dates; special dividends are included. Not a declared annual rate. | |
div.ttm_yield | Dividend yield, last 12 months | 3.02% | COMPUTED | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) split-adjusted dividend history and quote — Split-adjusted dividends with ex-dates in the trailing 365-day window divided by the packet price, on the same current-share basis. Price date follows the quote, latest price bar or packet-build day when unstamped. Not a forecast or declared annual rate. | |
earn.history.depth.2026-10-06.revenue_actual.comparison | Latest report · revenue vs estimate | Above estimate | Report date · | COMPUTED | Computed from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note — Method: compare reported revenue ($1.67B) with the recorded estimate ($1.65B) at displayed precision. Equal displayed values are in line. This compares reported results with recorded estimates, not investment returns. |
earn.history.depth.2026-10-06.eps_actual.comparison | Latest report · EPS vs estimate | Above estimate | Report date · | COMPUTED | Computed from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note — Method: compare reported EPS ($0.7500) with the recorded estimate ($0.5870) at displayed precision. Equal displayed values are in line. This compares reported results with recorded estimates, not investment returns. |
OURS — 2 facts from Stock Expert AI's own score and rank
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
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ours.moonshot | MoonshotScore v2 | 57 of 100 · Fair · pillars 54 / 48 / 47 / 88 / 56 | OURS | Stock Expert AI MoonshotScore v2 engine | |
ours.moonshot_change | MoonshotScore movement | 68 (stored snapshot Oct 6, 2026) → 57 (current publication computed Oct 7, 2026) (-11) | OURS | Stock Expert AI current score publication and immutable score snapshots — The current score publication is not yet represented in the immutable snapshot archive. |
Fact-family notes
- Quarterly statement note. Source series as of 2026-08-30. USD. The operating result is the FMP-standardized value supplied by FMP; it may differ from a filing’s GAAP loss from operations when the provider classifies separately presented items differently. It is not net income or cash flow. Applies to Fact IDs:
fin.q_table.depth.2026-08-30.revenue_k,fin.q_table.depth.2026-08-30.sga_k,fin.q_table.depth.2026-08-30.operating_result_k,fin.q_table.depth.2026-05-31.revenue_k,fin.q_table.depth.2026-05-31.sga_k,fin.q_table.depth.2026-05-31.operating_result_k,fin.q_table.depth.2026-02-22.revenue_k,fin.q_table.depth.2026-02-22.sga_k,fin.q_table.depth.2026-02-22.operating_result_k,fin.q_table.depth.2025-11-23.revenue_k,fin.q_table.depth.2025-11-23.sga_k,fin.q_table.depth.2025-11-23.operating_result_k. - Earnings-history note. Source series as of 2026-10-06. Dates are report dates, not fiscal period ends. Revenue is in USD; EPS is USD per share, rounded to four decimals. The earnings feed does not establish a basic, diluted or adjusted basis. Earnings-feed EPS may differ from statement EPS; the two series are not combined. Applies to Fact IDs:
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| Evidence | Captured value | Source date | Source type | Source |
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| Business description | Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is a prominent global entity specializing in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of enhanced frozen potato items. Its operations are structured across four distinct segments: Global, Foodservice, Retail, and Other. The company's product portfolio encompasses frozen potatoes, various commercial ingredients, and appetizers. These are offered both under its flagship "Lamb Weston" brand and tailored to numerous customer labels. Furthermore, the company leverages its proprietary brands, such as Grown in Idaho and Alexia, alongside other licensed trademarks and private label brands for retailers. Beyond potatoes, Lamb Weston also maintains interests in the vegetable and dairy sectors. Its extensive client base includes both retail and foodservice channels, ranging from major grocery chains, mass merchandisers, club stores, and specialty retailers to diverse businesses, educational institutions, independent and regional chain restaurants, and convenience stores. Established in 1950, the corporation maintains its principal executive offices in Eagle, Idaho. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile |
| Cash, investments and debt | Total debt: $3.94B; Liquidity basis: cash and short-term investments; Total liabilities: $5.56B; Cash and short-term investments: $68.20M; Cash and investments: $119.30M; Long-term investments: $51.10M; Long-term investments classification: unclassified Long-term investments are shown separately; their marketability is not established by the provider field. The cash and short-term investment balance does not establish unrestricted availability. | 2026-05-31 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's balance sheet |
| Quarterly income statement (USD thousands) | Captured record · 8 entries
| 2026-05-31 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements |
| Revenue by segment | Global Segment: $2.22B; Retail Segment: $4.40B | 2026-05-31 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) revenue segmentation, from the company's 10-K |
| Sector / industry (provider taxonomy) | Consumer Defensive / Packaged Foods The company's SEC filings classify it under SIC 2030 — Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile |
| Annual revenue and net result (USD millions) | Captured record · 5 entries
| 2026-05-31 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-K income statements |
| Management outlook — dated call excerpts | Captured record · 3 entries
Selected verbatim statements from the latest available call, dated by the transcript provider. Management expectations, not completed milestones or guarantees. Relative dates retain the speaker's wording. | 2026-07-24 | OFFICIAL | Company earnings call, transcript via Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) |
| Operating cash flow by quarter (USD millions) | Captured record · 8 entries
| 2026-02-22 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements |
| Trailing twelve-month ratio set | Quick ratio: 0.74; Current ratio: 1.42; Debt to equity: 2.16; Net margin: 4.4%; Gross margin: 20.6%; Operating margin: 8.9%; Return on assets: 3.9%; Return on equity: 16.1% Price-based multiples captured at research time are not repeated here; the page shows each once, from current figures with their own dates. A ratio our provider could not compute is absent rather than shown as zero. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key-metrics-ttm + ratios-ttm |
| Next earnings report | Date: 2026-10-06; EPS estimate: $0.589 per share; Revenue estimate: $1.65B The date is our provider's estimate until the company confirms it. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings calendar |
| Recent dividends paid | Captured record · 4 entries
Declared amounts per share on their ex-dates. A single payment does not establish an annual rate, and a special dividend is not separated here. | 2026-08-07 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) dividend history |
| Cash and short-term investments over time (USD millions) | Captured record · 8 entries
| 2026-05-31 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's quarterly balance sheets |
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