Lamb Weston (LW) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
LW Stock Forecast
Lamb Weston stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $109.60 (represents a 70.80% upside from LW’s last price of $64.17) 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 $109.60 based on 1-year price targets from 7 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $132.00 to $96.00. This represents a potential 70.80% upside from LW's last price of $64.17.
LW Analyst Ratings
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%), 5 'Buy' (71.43%), 2 'Hold' (28.57%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Lamb Weston Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2024 | Andrew Lazar | Barclays | $96.00 | $79.07 | 21.41% | 49.60% |
| Apr 08, 2024 | Andrew Lazar | Barclays | $105.00 | $79.78 | 31.61% | 63.63% |
| Apr 05, 2024 | Marc Torrente | Wells Fargo | $98.00 | $81.53 | 20.20% | 52.72% |
| Apr 05, 2024 | Adam Samuelson | Goldman Sachs | $132.00 | $81.53 | 61.90% | 105.70% |
| Apr 05, 2024 | Matthew Smith | Stifel Nicolaus | $115.00 | $81.53 | 41.05% | 79.21% |
| Jan 06, 2023 | - | J.P. Morgan | $107.00 | $99.68 | 7.34% | 66.74% |
The latest Lamb Weston stock forecast, released on Jul 19, 2024 by Andrew Lazar from Barclays, set a price target of $96.00, which represents a 21.41% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($79.07), and a 49.60% increase from LW last price ($64.17).
Lamb Weston Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | 1 | 5 |
| Avg Price Target | - | $96.00 | $109.20 |
| Last Closing Price | $64.17 | $64.17 | $64.17 |
| Upside/Downside | -100.00% | 49.60% | 70.17% |
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 $64.17. 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
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2024 | Consumer Edge Research | - | Equal-Weight | Downgrade |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Cowen & Co. | Buy | Hold | Downgrade |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Barclays | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| Apr 08, 2024 | Citigroup | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Apr 08, 2024 | Cowen & Co. | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Apr 08, 2024 | Barclays | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| Apr 05, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| Apr 05, 2024 | Goldman Sachs | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Apr 05, 2024 | Bank of America Securities | Buy | Buy | Hold |
Lamb Weston's last stock rating was published by Consumer Edge Research on Jul 26, 2024. The company Downgrade its LW rating from "null" to "Equal-Weight".
Lamb Weston Financial Forecast
Lamb Weston Revenue Forecast
| May 27 | Feb 27 | Nov 26 | Aug 26 | May 26 | Feb 26 | Nov 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Feb 25 | Nov 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Feb 24 | Nov 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Feb 23 | Nov 22 | Aug 22 | May 22 | Feb 22 | Nov 21 | Aug 21 | May 21 | Feb 21 | Nov 20 | Aug 20 | May 20 | Feb 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 | $1.86B | $1.72B | $1.81B | $1.68B | $1.85B | $1.70B | $1.73B | $1.63B | $1.76B | $1.65B | $1.66B | $1.55B | $1.70B | $1.65B | $1.70B | $1.62B | $1.66B | $1.16B | $1.15B | $1.11B | $836.56M | $968.52M | $997.81M | $1.00B | $924.37M | $816.45M | $890.13M | $869.22M | $829.33M | $952.56M |
| High Forecast | $1.86B | $1.72B | $1.81B | $1.68B | $1.85B | $1.70B | $1.73B | $1.63B | $1.76B | $1.65B | $1.66B | $1.56B | $1.70B | $1.65B | $1.70B | $1.62B | $1.66B | $1.16B | $1.15B | $1.33B | $1.00B | $981.80M | $1.01B | $1.02B | $937.05M | $827.65M | $902.33M | $881.14M | $840.70M | $965.63M |
| Low Forecast | $1.86B | $1.72B | $1.81B | $1.68B | $1.85B | $1.70B | $1.73B | $1.63B | $1.76B | $1.65B | $1.66B | $1.54B | $1.70B | $1.65B | $1.69B | $1.62B | $1.66B | $1.16B | $1.15B | $887.66M | $669.25M | $959.90M | $988.93M | $992.51M | $916.14M | $809.19M | $882.21M | $861.49M | $821.95M | $944.09M |
| # Analysts | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 9 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.02% | 1.03% | 1.02% | 1.08% | 1.11% | 1.01% | 1.38% | 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 2 analysts is $1.65B, with a low forecast of $1.65B, and a high forecast of $1.65B. 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 27 | Feb 27 | Nov 26 | Aug 26 | May 26 | Feb 26 | Nov 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Feb 25 | Nov 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Feb 24 | Nov 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Feb 23 | Nov 22 | Aug 22 | May 22 | Feb 22 | Nov 21 | Aug 21 | May 21 | Feb 21 | Nov 20 | Aug 20 | May 20 | Feb 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 9 |
| 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 | $356.00M | $328.20M | $346.89M | $321.27M | $353.74M | $324.75M | $330.99M | $312.05M | $336.10M | $315.77M | $318.04M | $296.30M | $325.69M | $239.23M | $325.12M | $310.64M | $317.01M | $217.49M | $219.59M | $165.88M | $93.59M | $171.93M | $225.88M | $150.80M | $150.42M | $178.04M | $194.21M | $182.02M | $132.35M | $196.55M |
| High Forecast | $356.00M | $328.20M | $346.89M | $321.27M | $353.74M | $324.75M | $330.99M | $312.05M | $336.10M | $315.77M | $318.04M | $298.20M | $325.69M | $287.08M | $325.12M | $310.64M | $317.01M | $260.98M | $219.59M | $199.06M | $112.31M | $206.31M | $271.06M | $180.96M | $180.50M | $213.65M | $233.05M | $218.43M | $158.82M | $235.86M |
| Low Forecast | $356.00M | $328.20M | $346.89M | $321.27M | $353.74M | $324.75M | $330.99M | $312.05M | $336.10M | $315.77M | $318.04M | $294.40M | $325.69M | $191.39M | $323.21M | $310.64M | $317.01M | $173.99M | $219.59M | $132.71M | $74.87M | $137.54M | $180.71M | $120.64M | $120.33M | $142.43M | $155.37M | $145.62M | $105.88M | $157.24M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.94% | 1.04% | 0.81% | 1.46% | 1.24% | 1.25% | 1.45% | 1.05% | 0.76% | 0.75% | 1.02% | 0.89% | 1.07% | 1.07% | 0.54% | 0.85% |
2 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 27 | Feb 27 | Nov 26 | Aug 26 | May 26 | Feb 26 | Nov 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Feb 25 | Nov 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Feb 24 | Nov 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Feb 23 | Nov 22 | Aug 22 | May 22 | Feb 22 | Nov 21 | Aug 21 | May 21 | Feb 21 | Nov 20 | Aug 20 | May 20 | Feb 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 9 |
| 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 | $204.35M | $233.80M | $226.13M | $182.76M | $173.41M | $226.59M | $195.10M | $143.84M | $160.84M | $212.73M | $173.69M | $104.35M | $182.44M | $120.86M | $205.33M | $156.99M | $151.23M | $109.88M | $106.75M | $43.48M | $23.22M | $86.86M | $42.66M | $39.52M | $63.98M | $73.88M | $90.65M | $83.57M | $-2.97M | $130.57M |
| High Forecast | $204.35M | $233.80M | $226.13M | $182.76M | $173.41M | $226.59M | $195.10M | $143.84M | $160.84M | $212.73M | $173.69M | $105.78M | $182.44M | $145.04M | $209.73M | $156.99M | $151.23M | $131.85M | $106.75M | $52.17M | $27.86M | $104.23M | $51.19M | $47.43M | $76.77M | $88.65M | $108.78M | $100.29M | $-2.38M | $156.68M |
| Low Forecast | $204.35M | $233.80M | $226.13M | $182.76M | $173.41M | $226.59M | $195.10M | $143.84M | $160.84M | $212.73M | $173.69M | $101.49M | $182.44M | $96.69M | $202.39M | $156.99M | $151.23M | $87.90M | $106.75M | $34.78M | $18.57M | $69.49M | $34.13M | $31.62M | $51.18M | $59.10M | $72.52M | $66.86M | $-3.56M | $104.45M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.05% | 1.50% | 0.54% | 1.59% | 1.97% | 1.32% | 3.82% | 0.89% | 0.53% | 0.60% | 1.02% | 0.89% | 1.07% | 1.07% | -1.52% | 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 27 | Feb 27 | Nov 26 | Aug 26 | May 26 | Feb 26 | Nov 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Feb 25 | Nov 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Feb 24 | Nov 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Feb 23 | Nov 22 | Aug 22 | May 22 | Feb 22 | Nov 21 | Aug 21 | May 21 | Feb 21 | Nov 20 | Aug 20 | May 20 | Feb 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 9 |
| 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 | $178.36M | $164.44M | $173.80M | $160.96M | $177.23M | $162.71M | $165.83M | $156.35M | $168.39M | $158.21M | $159.35M | $148.45M | $163.18M | $98.87M | $162.89M | $155.64M | $158.83M | $89.88M | $110.02M | $132.91M | $85.75M | $71.05M | $119.57M | $120.83M | $96.80M | $107.41M | $78.49M | $73.09M | $148.87M | $103.02M |
| High Forecast | $178.36M | $164.44M | $173.80M | $160.96M | $177.23M | $162.71M | $165.83M | $156.35M | $168.39M | $158.21M | $159.35M | $149.40M | $163.18M | $118.64M | $162.89M | $155.64M | $158.83M | $107.86M | $110.02M | $159.49M | $102.90M | $85.26M | $143.48M | $144.99M | $116.15M | $128.89M | $94.18M | $87.71M | $178.65M | $123.63M |
| Low Forecast | $178.36M | $164.44M | $173.80M | $160.96M | $177.23M | $162.71M | $165.83M | $156.35M | $168.39M | $158.21M | $159.35M | $147.50M | $163.18M | $79.09M | $161.94M | $155.64M | $158.83M | $71.90M | $110.02M | $106.33M | $68.60M | $56.84M | $95.66M | $96.66M | $77.44M | $85.92M | $62.79M | $58.47M | $119.10M | $82.42M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.04% | 1.13% | 1.21% | 1.46% | 1.00% | 0.88% | 1.38% | 1.23% | 0.76% | 0.75% | 1.02% | 0.89% | 1.07% | 1.07% | 0.54% | 0.85% |
Lamb Weston's average Quarter SG&A projection for Feb 24 is $98.87M, based on 2 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 27 | Feb 27 | Nov 26 | Aug 26 | May 26 | Feb 26 | Nov 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Feb 25 | Nov 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Feb 24 | Nov 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Feb 23 | Nov 22 | Aug 22 | May 22 | Feb 22 | Nov 21 | Aug 21 | May 21 | Feb 21 | Nov 20 | Aug 20 | May 20 | Feb 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 9 |
| 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 | $1.41 | $1.61 | $1.56 | $1.26 | $1.20 | $1.56 | $1.35 | $0.99 | $1.11 | $1.47 | $1.20 | $0.72 | $1.26 | $1.45 | $1.42 | $1.08 | $1.04 | $0.99 | $0.74 | $1.27 | $1.15 | $0.44 | $0.33 | $0.37 | $0.42 | $0.51 | $0.63 | $0.31 | $0.16 | $0.92 |
| High Forecast | $1.41 | $1.61 | $1.56 | $1.26 | $1.20 | $1.56 | $1.35 | $0.99 | $1.11 | $1.47 | $1.20 | $0.73 | $1.26 | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.08 | $1.04 | $0.99 | $0.74 | $1.27 | $1.15 | $0.45 | $0.33 | $0.38 | $0.43 | $0.52 | $0.64 | $0.32 | $0.17 | $0.94 |
| Low Forecast | $1.41 | $1.61 | $1.56 | $1.26 | $1.20 | $1.56 | $1.35 | $0.99 | $1.11 | $1.47 | $1.20 | $0.70 | $1.26 | $1.45 | $1.40 | $1.08 | $1.04 | $0.99 | $0.74 | $1.27 | $1.15 | $0.44 | $0.32 | $0.37 | $0.42 | $0.50 | $0.62 | $0.31 | $0.16 | $0.91 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.05% | 1.49% | - | 1.23% | 1.98% | 0.31% | 0.53% | 1.20% | 0.46% | 0.43% | 1.07% | 0.89% | 1.05% | 1.94% | 0.19% | 0.82% |
According to 2 Wall Street analysts, Lamb Weston's projected average Quarter EPS for Feb 24 is $1.45, with a low estimate of $1.45 and a high estimate of $1.45. This represents a -2.07% decrease compared to LW previous annual EPS of $1.48 (Nov 23).
Lamb Weston Peer Comparison by Price Target
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 5 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 71.43% of LW's total ratings.
What is LW's price target?
Lamb Weston (LW) average price target is $109.6 with a range of $96 to $132, implying a 70.80% from its last price of $64.17. 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 70.80% (from the last price of $64.17 to the average price target of $109.6), up by 105.70% based on the highest stock price target, and up by 49.60% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Lamb Weston stock reach $100?
LW's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $109.6 supports the claim that Lamb Weston can reach $100 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 $6.91B, low $6.91B), average EBITDA is $1.32B (high $1.32B, low $1.32B), average net income is $738.94M (high $738.94M, low $738.94M), average SG&A $662.11M (high $662.11M, low $662.11M), and average EPS is $5.1 (high $5.1, low $5.1). LW's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (May 2027) are as follows: average revenue is $7.07B (high $7.07B, low $7.07B), average EBITDA is $1.35B (high $1.35B, low $1.35B), average net income is $847.03M (high $847.03M, low $847.03M), average SG&A $677.56M (high $677.56M, low $677.56M), and average EPS is $5.84 (high $5.84, low $5.84).
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 $5.07B by 5.44%. Apple's EBITDA was $1.1B, beating the average prediction of $919.97M by 20.10%. The company's net income was $548.3M, beating the average estimation of $411.34M by 33.30%. Apple's SG&A was $550M, beating the average forecast of $491.64M by 11.87%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $3.79, missing the average prediction of $4.04 by -6.20%. 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, missing the average prediction of $325.12M by -6.00%. Lamb Weston's net income was $215M, beating the average estimation of $205.33M by 4.71%. The company's SG&A was $170M, beating the average forecast of $162.89M by 4.36%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $1.48, beating the average prediction of $1.42 by 4.52%