Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Packaged Foods

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 and independent brokers, agents, and distributors to quick service and full-service restaurants and chains, wholesale, grocery, mass merchants, club retailers, and specialty retailers, as well as foodservice distributors and institutions, including 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.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for LW
Revenue projections for LW

LW's projected revenue decline from last year is likely to make investors cautious. Lower revenues often hurt a company's bottom line, leading investors to be concerned about the company's ability to maintain profitability and deliver strong financial results in the future.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.461000
forwardPE 14.011323
debtToEquity 220.065000
earningsGrowth -0.622000
revenueGrowth 0.029000
grossMargins 0.206600
operatingMargins 0.109280
trailingEps 2.130000
forwardEps 3.006140

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.'s current ratio of 1.461 reflects its strong liquidity position. The company has enough cash reserves and current assets to service its short-term debt obligations, signaling that Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is financially well-prepared to meet its liabilities without difficulty.
LW's Forward PE ratio is favorable, meaning the stock price aligns well with earnings and isn't overvalued. This allows room for growth, making it an attractive investment for those seeking potential upside while ensuring the stock is not overpriced.
LW's elevated debt-to-equity ratio suggests the company is leveraging debt heavily, increasing its financial risk. While this can support growth, it could also lead to challenges if the company's profitability or cash flow weakens.
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.'s low earnings and revenue growth suggest that the company's profits may shrink. This trend could indicate underlying financial struggles and pose challenges for Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.'s future profitability.
LW's negative gross and operating margins suggest that the company is struggling to cover its production and operating costs, leading to losses. This reflects a weakened financial state and potential difficulties in sustaining profitability.
LW's forward EPS surpassing its trailing EPS signals that the company is anticipated to be more profitable this year than last. This growth expectation highlights LW's potential for increased earnings and a stronger financial performance in the upcoming year.

Price projections:

Price projections for LW
Price projections for LW

Throughout its recent performance, LW's price has been consistently close to the lower range of projected values. This suggests that the company may face challenges in achieving higher valuations in the eyes of investors.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for LW
Insider Transactions for LW


1 sell transactions of Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. were recorded, with market price hovering near 62.13999938964844.LW had 6 buy transactions, with market price at 41.54333305358887 per share.The higher volume of buys compared to sells near current LW price levels may suggest optimism among investors. This could point to a favorable market outlook, as more people are willing to invest at these prices, anticipating potential future growth or strong performance.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for LW
Recommendations trend for LW


Analysts' buy bias for LW signals that the stock is considered a favorable investment. This outlook might prompt investors to allocate funds to LW, seeing it as a solid and profitable choice to park their money and potentially benefit from the company's long-term growth.