On Oct 03, major Wall Street analysts update their ratings for $Lamb Weston (LW.US)$, with price targets ranging from $65 to $80.
BofA Securities analyst Peter Galbo maintains with a hold rating, and maintains the target price at $68.
Citi analyst Thomas Palmer maintains with a buy rating, and adjusts the target price from $75 to $76.
Barclays analyst Andrew Lazar maintains with a buy rating, and maintains the target price at $70.
Wells Fargo analyst Marc Torrente maintains with a buy rating, and adjusts the target price from $70 to $77.
Jefferies analyst Robert Dickerson maintains with a buy rating, and adjusts the target price from $79 to $80.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $Lamb Weston (LW.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
The recent fiscal Q1 earnings report from Lamb Weston presented a complex scenario, with the company exceeding expectations in sales and earnings due to pricing. Despite a forecast reduction in gross margin for fiscal 2025 and announcements of plant and line shutdowns, the key insights suggest that price competition has not intensified as much as anticipated. Lamb Weston is actively striving to improve capacity utilization rates. Furthermore, the guidance adjustment regarding fixed cost leverage is connected to the firm's strategy to address the surplus of finished goods. The company's cautious revised outlook could potentially lead to a more positive investor sentiment.
Lamb Weston's first quarter results surpassed expectations, showcasing a robust top-line performance. The company has launched a restructuring program to tackle the present supply/demand imbalance and has reaffirmed its revenue forecast. This suggests an increased focus on international growth, although their EBITDA projections have been adjusted to the lower spectrum of the initial estimates, factoring in rising production costs. There is a newfound confidence in price stabilization due to capacity reductions, yet it is anticipated that pricing challenges will persist into FY26.
The firm observes that first-quarter incremental positives, along with encouraging capacity and cost strategies, have helped to counterbalance another potential reduction. The firm believes the stock becomes increasingly appealing as the second half of the year approaches, with enhanced visibility and the prospect of leveraging re-based operations. Nevertheless, discussions around cost and pricing are likely to continue casting a shadow in the near term.
Here are the latest investment ratings and price targets for $Lamb Weston (LW.US)$ from 6 analysts:
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