Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) has experienced an 18.5% decline in its share price over the past six months, raising concerns among investors. This decline is steeper than the 2.3% decline in its industry and the 1.5% deterioration in the broader Zacks Consumer Staple sector. In contrast, the S&P 500 has gained 5.5% during the same period.The company is facing a set of challenges, including declining global restaurant traffic, increased competition and a tough manufacturing environment. These factors have ...

Key TakeawaysJana Partners picked up support from another former Lamb Weston executive as the activist investor calls for a shakeup of the frozen potato maker.Jana reported that Jeffery DeLapp, a former president of Lamb Weston now holds 458 voting shares. Jana has a more than 5% stake in the company. Lamb Weston recently replaced its CEO and reported a loss. Jana in response called for a change of the board or sale of the company. Shares of Lamb Weston Holdings (LW) rose Friday after activist investor Jana ...

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) , a key player in the frozen potato industry, has been grappling with several challenges in recent months, including a decline in global restaurant traffic, rising competition and a tough manufacturing environment. These factors have put significant pressure on the company, leading to a weaker-than-expected performance for its second-quarter fiscal 2025. Weaker demand has caused Lamb Weston to lower its financial outlook for the rest of fiscal 2025.The ongoing challenges have ...

Have you looked into how Lamb Weston (LW) performed internationally during the quarter ending November 2024? Considering the widespread global presence of this frozen foods supplier, examining the trends in international revenues is essential for assessing its financial resilience and prospects for growth.In the current era of a tightly interconnected global economy, the proficiency of a company to penetrate international markets significantly influences its financial health and trajectory of growth. For in ...

I am neutral on Lamb Weston Holdings (NYSE: LW ). My summarized thesis is that the fundamental outlook is poor, and there is nothing in sight that could turn the stock sentiment around. The only upsideI'm a passionate investor with a strong foundation in fundamental analysis and a keen eye for identifying undervalued companies with long-term growth potential. My investment approach is a blend of value investing principles and a focus on long-term growth. I believe in buying quality companies at a discount t ...

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North America segment net sales, which includes all sales to customers in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, declined $95.0 million, or 8%, to $1,072.1 million. Volume declined 5%, largely reflecting the impact of declining restaurant traffic in the U.S. and customer share losses in away-from-home channels. Price/mix declined 3%, due to planned investments in price and trade support across all sales channels to attract and retain volume, as well as unfavorable channel and product mix. International segment net s ...

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) posted dismal results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, with the top and the bottom lines declining year over year. Quarterly net sales and earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. LW’s shares tumbled 21.7% in the premarket trading session today.Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.LW’s bottom line came in at 66 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.02. The metric declined 54% due to reduced adjusted income from operatio ...

U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the S&P 500 gaining around 0.4% on Thursday.The Dow traded up 0.39% to 42,493.51 while the NASDAQ rose 0.39% to 19,468.70. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.38% to 5,894.42.Check This Out: Top 3 Consumer Stocks You May Want To Dump This QuarterLeading and Lagging SectorsUtilities shares rose by 1.1% on Thursday.In trading on Thursday, health care shares fell by 0.9%.Top HeadlineThe U.S. economy grew by an annualized rate of 3.1% in the third quarter com ...

Shares of Lamb Weston (LW -21.70%) -- North America's largest potato producer -- were sliding again after it delivered third-quarter results before the start of Thursday trading that missed estimates, offered weak guidance, and said it was replacing its CEO.As of 11:37 a.m. ET, the stock was down 21.2% on the news. Lamb Weston's problems are multiplyingLamb Weston's revenue in the quarter fell by 8% year over year to $1.6 billion, which missed the consensus estimate of $1.67 billion. The underperformance ca ...