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Lamb Weston reports Q1 results Oct. 6; analysts expect EPS to fall to $0.59 on $1.66B revenue, with ratings mostly neutral.

The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who didn’t). Let’s take a look at how shelf-stable food stocks fared in Q2, starting with Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW).

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A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after national cattle shortages and volatile livestock prices squeezed operating margins and prompted outlook cuts across the food production industry.

Detailed price information for Kraft Heinz Company (KHC-Q) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Lamb Weston Holdings (LW) is back in focus after recent analysis flagged ongoing pressure in its core frozen potato business. Organic revenue has been described as disappointing for two years, with a projected 1.4% sales decline adding to investor concerns. See our latest analysis for Lamb Weston Holdings. Despite weaker organic trends, Lamb Weston Holdings has seen momentum build in the share price, with a 30.9% year to date share price return and a 29.4% 90 day gain, while the 3 year total...

Detailed price information for Philip Morris International (PM-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Finance chief James Gray told a Bank of America conference that input costs are already up due to the Middle East conflict.

Lamb Weston's Q4 volume rose 7% and earnings beat estimates, but weaker price/mix, margin pressure and International softness cloud the FY27 outlook.

Non-discretionary sale tied to RSU vesting reduces direct holdings by 11%, though insider retains $3.1 million stake.

EAGLE, Idaho, August 06, 2026--Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today that Jim Gray, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Bank of America 2026 SMID Cap Executive Insights Event on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Eryk Spytek's sale was non-discretionary, triggered by tax withholding on vested performance awards. His total equity stake remains substantial at $2.44 million across direct and trust holdings.

Lamb Weston trades at $51.95 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, gaining 12.2% over the last six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 has returned 8.3%.

Detailed price information for Lamb Weston Holdings Inc (LW-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Review Lamb Weston's (LW) international revenue performance and how it affects the predictions of financial analysts on Wall Street and the future prospects for the stock.

Lamb Weston Holdings stock has bounced recently, yet the shares still sit well below where they were three years ago, and the valuation checks lean on the expensive side rather than pointing to a clear bargain. Over the past 3 years, Lamb Weston Holdings has delivered a decline of about 45%, which means long term holders have seen a substantial erosion in value despite the recent rebound. On the supportive side, management’s focus on improving cost structure and capital efficiency, along...