Lamb Weston (LW) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions


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LW Stock Forecast


Lamb Weston stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $83.50 (represents a 34.84% upside from LW’s last price of $61.92) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 7 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.

LW Price Target


The average price target for Lamb Weston (LW) is $83.50 based on 1-year price targets from 7 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $90.00 to $77.00. This represents a potential 34.84% upside from LW's last price of $61.92.

LW Analyst Ratings


Buy

According to 7 Wall Street analysts, Lamb Weston's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for LW stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 4 'Buy' (57.14%), 3 'Hold' (42.86%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).

Lamb Weston Price Target by Analyst


DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 21, 2024Thomas PalmerCoker Palmer$90.00$77.2816.46%45.34%
Oct 21, 2024Peter GalboBank of America Securities$80.00$78.222.28%29.19%
Oct 18, 2024Andrew LazarBarclays$87.00$78.2211.22%40.49%
Oct 03, 2024Lauren LiebermanBarclays$74.00$67.619.45%19.50%
Oct 03, 2024Marc TorrenteWells Fargo$77.00$66.5815.65%24.34%
Sep 23, 2024Thomas PalmerCoker Palmer$75.00$65.4414.61%21.11%
Jul 19, 2024Andrew LazarBarclays$96.00$79.0721.41%55.03%
Apr 08, 2024Andrew LazarBarclays$105.00$79.7831.61%69.56%
Apr 05, 2024Marc TorrenteWells Fargo$98.00$81.5320.20%58.26%
Apr 05, 2024Adam SamuelsonGoldman Sachs$132.00$81.5361.90%113.16%
Apr 05, 2024Matthew SmithStifel Nicolaus$115.00$81.5341.05%85.71%
Jan 06, 2023J.P. Morgan$107.00$99.687.34%72.79%

The latest Lamb Weston stock forecast, released on Oct 21, 2024 by Thomas Palmer from Coker Palmer, set a price target of $90.00, which represents a 16.46% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($77.28), and a 45.34% increase from LW last price ($61.92).

Lamb Weston Price Target by Period


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# Anlaysts-611
Avg Price Target-$80.50$93.55
Last Closing Price$61.92$61.92$61.92
Upside/Downside-100.00%30.00%51.07%

In the current month, the average price target of Lamb Weston stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to Lamb Weston's last price of $61.92. This month's average price target is down -100.00% compared to last quarter, and down -100.00% compared to last year.

Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades


DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 21, 2024CitigroupBuyBuyHold
Oct 21, 2024Bank of America SecuritiesNeutralNeutralHold
Oct 18, 2024Cowen & Co.HoldHoldHold
Oct 03, 2024BarclaysOverweightOverweightHold
Oct 03, 2024Wells FargoOverweightOverweightHold
Sep 23, 2024Cowen & Co.HoldHoldHold
Sep 23, 2024CitigroupBuyBuyHold
Jul 26, 2024Consumer Edge ResearchEqual-WeightDowngrade
Jul 25, 2024Cowen & Co.BuyHoldDowngrade
Jul 19, 2024BarclaysOverweightOverweightHold
Apr 08, 2024CitigroupBuyBuyHold
Apr 08, 2024Cowen & Co.BuyBuyHold
Apr 08, 2024BarclaysOverweightOverweightHold
Apr 05, 2024Wells FargoOverweightOverweightHold
Apr 05, 2024Goldman SachsBuyBuyHold
Apr 05, 2024Bank of America SecuritiesBuyBuyHold

Lamb Weston's last stock rating was published by Citigroup on Oct 21, 2024. The company gave LW a "Buy" rating, the same as its previous rate.

Lamb Weston Financial Forecast


Lamb Weston Revenue Forecast

May 27Feb 27Nov 26Aug 26May 26Feb 26Nov 25Aug 25May 25Feb 25Nov 24Aug 24May 24Feb 24Nov 23Aug 23May 23Feb 23Nov 22Aug 22May 22Feb 22Nov 21Aug 21May 21Feb 21Nov 20Aug 20May 20Feb 20
Revenue--------------$1.73B$1.67B$1.69B$1.25B$1.28B$1.13B$1.15B$955.00M$1.01B$984.20M$1.01B$895.80M$896.10M$871.50M$846.90M$937.30M
Avg Forecast$1.85B$1.69B$1.79B$1.79B$1.81B$1.65B$1.73B$1.72B$1.72B$1.62B$1.67B$1.55B$1.70B$1.65B$1.70B$1.62B$1.66B$1.16B$1.08B$1.13B$1.07B$968.52M$997.81M$1.00B$924.37M$816.45M$890.13M$869.22M$829.33M$952.56M
High Forecast$1.89B$1.73B$1.83B$1.83B$1.85B$1.69B$1.77B$1.76B$1.76B$1.66B$1.69B$1.56B$1.70B$1.69B$1.74B$1.66B$1.69B$1.19B$1.29B$1.14B$1.09B$984.24M$1.01B$1.02B$939.38M$829.71M$904.58M$883.34M$842.80M$968.03M
Low Forecast$1.82B$1.67B$1.77B$1.77B$1.79B$1.63B$1.71B$1.70B$1.70B$1.60B$1.65B$1.55B$1.70B$1.63B$1.69B$1.60B$1.63B$1.14B$863.10M$1.11B$1.06B$953.57M$982.41M$985.97M$910.10M$803.85M$876.39M$855.81M$816.53M$937.86M
# Analysts44333322266444549121933344445555
Surprise %--------------1.02%1.03%1.02%1.08%1.18%1.00%1.07%0.99%1.01%0.98%1.09%1.10%1.01%1.00%1.02%0.98%

Lamb Weston's average Quarter revenue forecast for Feb 24 based on 4 analysts is $1.65B, with a low forecast of $1.63B, and a high forecast of $1.69B. LW's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a -4.78% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $1.73B (Nov 23).

Lamb Weston EBITDA Forecast

May 27Feb 27Nov 26Aug 26May 26Feb 26Nov 25Aug 25May 25Feb 25Nov 24Aug 24May 24Feb 24Nov 23Aug 23May 23Feb 23Nov 22Aug 22May 22Feb 22Nov 21Aug 21May 21Feb 21Nov 20Aug 20May 20Feb 20
# Analysts44333322266444549121933344445555
EBITDA--------------$305.60M$323.30M$256.50M$317.60M$271.80M$206.80M$136.00M$181.30M$172.10M$113.70M$154.00M$159.30M$207.60M$194.50M$71.30M$167.70M
Avg Forecast$313.99M$287.76M$304.14M$303.84M$307.37M$280.19M$293.80M$292.14M$292.30M$274.38M$283.65M$263.80M$289.03M$239.23M$288.52M$275.67M$281.32M$217.49M$248.47M$215.52M$205.47M$171.93M$190.90M$191.59M$176.85M$178.04M$170.30M$166.30M$158.67M$196.55M
High Forecast$320.78M$293.98M$310.71M$310.41M$314.02M$286.25M$300.15M$298.46M$298.62M$281.19M$287.05M$264.23M$289.15M$287.08M$294.76M$281.63M$287.40M$260.98M$298.16M$219.02M$208.81M$206.31M$194.00M$194.70M$179.72M$213.65M$173.06M$169.00M$161.24M$235.86M
Low Forecast$309.72M$283.85M$300.00M$299.71M$303.20M$276.38M$289.81M$288.17M$288.32M$270.97M$280.26M$263.37M$288.91M$191.39M$286.83M$271.93M$277.50M$173.99M$198.78M$212.20M$202.30M$137.54M$187.96M$188.64M$174.12M$142.43M$167.67M$163.73M$156.22M$157.24M
Surprise %--------------1.06%1.17%0.91%1.46%1.09%0.96%0.66%1.05%0.90%0.59%0.87%0.89%1.22%1.17%0.45%0.85%

4 analysts predict LW's average Quarter EBITDA for Feb 24 to be $239.23M, with a high of $287.08M and a low of $191.39M. This is -21.72% lower than Lamb Weston's previous annual EBITDA (Nov 23) of $305.60M.

Lamb Weston Net Income Forecast

May 27Feb 27Nov 26Aug 26May 26Feb 26Nov 25Aug 25May 25Feb 25Nov 24Aug 24May 24Feb 24Nov 23Aug 23May 23Feb 23Nov 22Aug 22May 22Feb 22Nov 21Aug 21May 21Feb 21Nov 20Aug 20May 20Feb 20
# Analysts44333322266444549121933344445555
Net Income--------------$215.00M$234.80M$82.20M$175.10M$210.40M$57.30M$88.70M$76.90M$22.40M$23.60M$65.50M$66.10M$96.90M$89.30M$4.50M$111.40M
Avg Forecast$205.04M$229.44M$221.43M$187.29M$182.51M$199.87M$181.51M$162.03M$166.08M$188.80M$147.35M$103.74M$181.44M$120.86M$204.19M$156.13M$150.40M$109.88M$46.92M$72.72M$73.81M$86.86M$46.90M$53.83M$60.80M$73.88M$90.37M$45.28M$23.55M$130.57M
High Forecast$210.80M$235.89M$227.66M$192.55M$187.64M$205.49M$186.61M$166.58M$170.75M$197.44M$168.40M$103.77M$187.52M$145.04M$208.57M$160.51M$154.63M$131.85M$56.31M$74.25M$75.37M$104.23M$47.89M$54.97M$62.09M$88.65M$92.27M$46.23M$24.05M$156.68M
Low Forecast$201.42M$225.38M$217.52M$183.98M$179.29M$196.34M$178.30M$159.17M$163.14M$177.27M$136.12M$103.71M$175.35M$96.69M$201.28M$153.37M$147.74M$87.90M$37.54M$71.26M$72.33M$69.49M$45.96M$52.75M$59.58M$59.10M$88.55M$44.37M$23.08M$104.45M
Surprise %--------------1.05%1.50%0.55%1.59%4.48%0.79%1.20%0.89%0.48%0.44%1.08%0.89%1.07%1.97%0.19%0.85%

Lamb Weston's average Quarter net income forecast for Feb 24 is $120.86M, with a range of $96.69M to $145.04M. LW's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -43.78% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $215.00M (Nov 23).

Lamb Weston SG&A Forecast

May 27Feb 27Nov 26Aug 26May 26Feb 26Nov 25Aug 25May 25Feb 25Nov 24Aug 24May 24Feb 24Nov 23Aug 23May 23Feb 23Nov 22Aug 22May 22Feb 22Nov 21Aug 21May 21Feb 21Nov 20Aug 20May 20Feb 20
# Analysts44333322266444549121933344445555
SG&A--------------$170.00M$176.20M$192.40M$131.50M$109.80M$116.30M$118.20M$87.20M$91.10M$91.10M$99.10M$96.10M$83.90M$78.10M$80.20M$87.90M
Avg Forecast$182.09M$166.88M$176.38M$176.21M$178.26M$162.49M$170.38M$169.42M$169.51M$159.12M$164.50M$152.99M$167.62M$98.87M$167.32M$159.87M$163.15M$89.88M$131.53M$107.98M$102.95M$71.05M$95.65M$95.99M$88.61M$107.41M$85.32M$83.32M$79.50M$103.02M
High Forecast$186.03M$170.49M$180.19M$180.02M$182.11M$166.01M$174.07M$173.09M$173.18M$163.07M$166.47M$153.23M$167.69M$118.64M$170.94M$163.33M$166.67M$107.86M$157.83M$109.73M$104.62M$85.26M$97.20M$97.55M$90.04M$128.89M$86.71M$84.67M$80.79M$123.63M
Low Forecast$179.62M$164.61M$173.98M$173.81M$175.83M$160.28M$168.07M$167.12M$167.21M$157.14M$162.53M$152.74M$167.55M$79.09M$166.34M$157.70M$160.93M$71.90M$105.22M$106.31M$101.36M$56.84M$94.17M$94.51M$87.24M$85.92M$84.01M$82.03M$78.27M$82.42M
Surprise %--------------1.02%1.10%1.18%1.46%0.83%1.08%1.15%1.23%0.95%0.95%1.12%0.89%0.98%0.94%1.01%0.85%

Lamb Weston's average Quarter SG&A projection for Feb 24 is $98.87M, based on 4 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $79.09M to $118.64M. The forecast indicates a -41.84% fall compared to LW last annual SG&A of $170.00M (Nov 23).

Lamb Weston EPS Forecast

May 27Feb 27Nov 26Aug 26May 26Feb 26Nov 25Aug 25May 25Feb 25Nov 24Aug 24May 24Feb 24Nov 23Aug 23May 23Feb 23Nov 22Aug 22May 22Feb 22Nov 21Aug 21May 21Feb 21Nov 20Aug 20May 20Feb 20
# Analysts44333322266444549121933344445555
EPS--------------$1.48$1.61-$1.22$1.46$0.40$0.61$0.53$0.15$0.16$0.45$0.45$0.66$0.61$0.03$0.76
Avg Forecast$1.42$1.59$1.54$1.30$1.27$1.39$1.26$1.12$1.15$1.31$1.02$0.72$1.26$1.45$1.42$1.08$1.04$0.99$1.95$0.50$0.51$0.44$0.33$0.37$0.42$0.51$0.63$0.31$0.16$0.92
High Forecast$1.46$1.64$1.58$1.34$1.30$1.43$1.29$1.16$1.18$1.37$1.17$0.72$1.30$1.51$1.45$1.11$1.07$1.02$2.01$0.51$0.52$0.45$0.33$0.38$0.43$0.52$0.64$0.32$0.17$0.94
Low Forecast$1.40$1.56$1.51$1.28$1.24$1.36$1.24$1.10$1.13$1.23$0.94$0.72$1.22$1.39$1.40$1.06$1.02$0.97$1.92$0.49$0.50$0.43$0.32$0.37$0.41$0.50$0.61$0.31$0.16$0.90
Surprise %--------------1.05%1.49%-1.23%0.75%0.79%1.19%1.20%0.46%0.43%1.07%0.89%1.05%1.94%0.19%0.82%

According to 4 Wall Street analysts, Lamb Weston's projected average Quarter EPS for Feb 24 is $1.45, with a low estimate of $1.39 and a high estimate of $1.51. This represents a -2.07% decrease compared to LW previous annual EPS of $1.48 (Nov 23).

Lamb Weston Peer Comparison by Price Target


TickerCompanyLast Closing PriceAvg Price TargetUpside/DownsideAvg Rating
IQVIQVIA$196.64$252.8028.56%Buy
FTVFortive$75.73$87.0014.88%Buy
EVRGEvergy$61.50$68.5011.38%Buy
LWLamb Weston$82.32$83.501.43%Buy
GLGlobe Life$105.78$103.71-1.96%Hold
ALLEAllegion$136.64$126.60-7.35%Hold

LW Forecast FAQ


Is Lamb Weston a good buy?

Yes, according to 7 Wall Street analysts, Lamb Weston (LW) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 4 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 57.14% of LW's total ratings.

What is LW's price target?

Lamb Weston (LW) average price target is $83.5 with a range of $77 to $90, implying a 34.84% from its last price of $61.92. The data is based on 7 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.

Will Lamb Weston stock go up soon?

According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for LW stock, the company can go up by 34.84% (from the last price of $61.92 to the average price target of $83.5), up by 45.34% based on the highest stock price target, and up by 24.34% based on the lowest stock price target.

Can Lamb Weston stock reach $90?

LW's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $83.5 does not support the claim that Lamb Weston can reach $90 in the near future.

What are Lamb Weston's analysts' financial forecasts?

Lamb Weston's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (May 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $6.91B (high $7.06B, low $6.82B), average EBITDA is $1.17B (high $1.2B, low $1.16B), average net income is $725.92M (high $746.32M, low $713.09M), average SG&A $680.55M (high $695.27M, low $671.3M), and average EPS is $5.03 (high $5.18, low $4.95). LW's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (May 2027) are as follows: average revenue is $7.13B (high $7.28B, low $7.03B), average EBITDA is $1.21B (high $1.24B, low $1.19B), average net income is $843.2M (high $866.9M, low $828.3M), average SG&A $701.55M (high $716.72M, low $692.02M), and average EPS is $5.85 (high $6.01, low $5.74).

Did the LW's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?

Based on Lamb Weston's last annual report (May 2023), the company's revenue was $5.35B, beating the average analysts forecast of $5.02B by 6.53%. Apple's EBITDA was $1.1B, beating the average prediction of $962.8M by 14.76%. The company's net income was $548.3M, beating the average estimation of $379.92M by 44.32%. Apple's SG&A was $550M, beating the average forecast of $492.53M by 11.67%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $3.79, missing the average prediction of $4.49 by -15.60%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Nov 2023), Lamb Weston's revenue was $1.73B, beating the average analysts' forecast of $1.7B by 1.93%. The company's EBITDA was $305.6M, beating the average prediction of $288.52M by 5.92%. Lamb Weston's net income was $215M, beating the average estimation of $204.19M by 5.29%. The company's SG&A was $170M, beating the average forecast of $167.32M by 1.60%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $1.48, beating the average prediction of $1.42 by 4.52%