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Lamb Weston Holdings (LW)

Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for Lamb Weston Holdings.

Research analysts who have asked questions during Lamb Weston Holdings earnings calls.

Marc Torrente

Wells Fargo

6 questions for LW

Also covers: FRPT, MGPI, POST

Andrew Lazar

Barclays PLC

5 questions for LW

Also covers: BGS, BRBR, CAG +15 more

Peter Galbo

Bank of America

5 questions for LW

Also covers: CAG, CL, CPB +23 more

Carla Casella

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

4 questions for LW

Also covers: BGS, CENT, COTY +12 more

Robert Moskow

TD Cowen

4 questions for LW

Also covers: BGS, BRBR, BYND +27 more

Alexia Howard

AllianceBernstein

3 questions for LW

Also covers: BRBR, BYND, CAG +10 more

Kenneth Goldman

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

3 questions for LW

Also covers: ACI, BRBR, BYND +17 more

Matthew Smith

Analyst

3 questions for LW

Also covers: BRBR, E, GIS +14 more

Max Gumport

BNP Paribas

3 questions for LW

Also covers: CAG, FLO, GIS +10 more

Scott Marks

Jefferies

3 questions for LW

Also covers: BGS, FLO, GIS +12 more

Steve Powers

Deutsche Bank

3 questions for LW

Also covers: BRBR, CHD, CL +21 more

Thomas Palmer

Citigroup Inc.

3 questions for LW

Also covers: ADM, BG, BRBR +14 more

Jacob Henry

TD Cowen

2 questions for LW

Also covers: BRBR

Matt Smith

Bank of America

2 questions for LW

Also covers: BRBR, GIS, HAIN +7 more

Max Andrew Gumport

BNP Paribas

2 questions for LW

Also covers: CAG, FLO, GIS +8 more

Robert Dickerson

Jefferies

2 questions for LW

Also covers: BGS, JJSF, K +11 more

Tom Palmer

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

2 questions for LW

Also covers: ADM, CPB, HRL +7 more

William Reuter

Bank of America

2 questions for LW

Also covers: ACCO, ADV, ARKO +11 more

Adam Samuelson

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

1 question for LW

Also covers: BERY, HRL, MKC +2 more

Stephen Robert Powers

Deutsche Bank

1 question for LW

Also covers: BRBR, CHD, CL +20 more

Yasmin Daswani

Bank of America

1 question for LW

Also covers: SFD

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for LW.

Lamb Weston Faces Investor Probe Over ERP Rollout Misrepresentations
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Legal Proceedings
  • Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is conducting an investigation into whether Lamb Weston’s board breached fiduciary duties by misrepresenting the design and implementation of its new ERP system between July 25, 2023 and April 3, 2024.
  • On April 4, 2024, Lamb Weston disclosed ERP‐related disruptions that cost $135 million in net sales, $72 million in net income, and prompted a $330 million cut to full‐year sales guidance, sending the stock down over 19%.
  • Long‐term stockholders who purchased between July 25, 2023 and April 3, 2024 are encouraged to contact Bragar Eagel & Squire at [email protected] or (212) 355-4648 at no cost or obligation.
Oct 16, 2025, 8:46 PM
Lamb Weston opens Mar del Plata, Argentina production facility
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New Projects/Investments
  • Lamb Weston inaugurated a 40,000 m² frozen French fry plant in Mar del Plata, Argentina, with capacity to process 200 million pounds of potatoes annually and produce over 100 varieties of products.
  • The facility is fully operational, completed its first shipments to Brazil, and will export 80% of output to Brazil and other Latin America markets.
  • The project created 250 direct jobs, is expected to generate approximately 3,000 indirect jobs, and sources raw materials from more than 100 local producers, using sustainable, low-waste practices.
  • Management views the new plant as a key strategic asset to expand Lamb Weston’s presence in the Latin America region via the Mar del Plata port.
Oct 7, 2025, 6:35 PM
Lamb Weston reports Q1 FY2026 results
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Dividends
  • Lamb Weston delivered flat net sales of $1.659 B, with volume +6% offsetting price/mix -7%, resulting in adjusted EBITDA of $302 M (+1%) and adjusted EPS of $0.74 (-5%).
  • Generated $273 M free cash flow and $352 M net operating cash flow, returning $62 M to shareholders ($52 M dividends, $10 M repurchases) in Q1.
  • Capital expenditures were $79 M (down $256 M YoY) as the company shifts from growth spending to modernization and maintenance; FY26 capex forecast ~$500 M.
  • Reaffirmed FY26 outlook: net sales $6.35 B–$6.55 B, adjusted EBITDA $1.0 B–$1.2 B, interest expense ~$190 M, and tax rate 26–27%.
Sep 30, 2025, 2:00 PM
Lamb Weston reports Q1 2026 results
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Dividends
  • Delivered strong volume growth in both segments; cost savings, working capital improvements and reduced capex (down to $79 M) drove strong free cash flow.
  • Returned $62 M to shareholders in Q1 (including $52 M dividends and $10 M repurchases), with $348 M remaining under buyback authorization.
  • Restarted a curtailed North America line and began shipping from its Mar del Plata, Argentina facility; preparing to launch innovative retail products this fall.
  • Reaffirmed fiscal 2026 guidance: revenue of $6.35 B–$6.55 B (constant currency) and $1 B–$1.2 B adj. EBITDA, including a 53rd week and enacted tariffs.
Sep 30, 2025, 2:00 PM
Lamb Weston reports Q1 FY2026 results and reaffirms FY2026 outlook
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
  • Lamb Weston reported Q1 FY2026 net sales of $1.659 billion, income from operations of $156.5 million, net income of $64.3 million (–50% YoY) and diluted EPS of $0.46; adjusted EBITDA was $302.2 million.
  • The company reaffirmed FY2026 guidance for net sales at constant currency of $6.35 – 6.55 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $1.00 – 1.20 billion, and capital expenditures of approximately $500 million.
  • North America segment net sales declined 2% to $1.085 billion due to a 7% decline in price/mix despite a 5% volume increase; International net sales rose 4% to $574.7 million (flat at constant currency).
  • Operating cash flow for the quarter was $352.0 million, capital expenditures were $79.2 million, and available liquidity under the revolving credit facility was $1.318 billion as of August 24, 2025.
  • The company returned $51.7 million in dividends and repurchased $10.4 million of common stock in Q1, leaving $348 million remaining under its share repurchase authorization.
Sep 30, 2025, 12:32 PM
Lamb Weston reports Q1 FY2026 results
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
  • Reported $1,659.3 million in Q1 fiscal 2026 net sales, flat year-over-year as a 6% volume gain was offset by a 7% price/mix decline, resulting in a 1% constant-currency decrease.
  • Delivered $156.5 million of operating income (down 26% year-over-year) and $64.3 million of net income, with diluted EPS of $0.46 (down 48%).
  • Achieved $302.2 million of Adjusted EBITDA, a 1% increase year-over-year.
  • Returned $62.1 million to shareholders in Q1, including $51.7 million of dividends and $10.4 million of share repurchases.
  • Reaffirmed fiscal 2026 targets of $6.35 billion–$6.55 billion net sales at constant currency, $1.00 billion–$1.20 billion Adjusted EBITDA, and approximately $500 million of capital expenditures.
Sep 30, 2025, 12:30 PM
Lamb Weston investigated over ERP-related investor losses
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Legal Proceedings
  • Bragar Eagel & Squire is investigating potential fiduciary breaches by Lamb Weston’s board over its ERP system rollout, covering stock purchases from July 25, 2023, to April 3, 2024.
  • On April 4, 2024, Lamb Weston disclosed that ERP issues led to a $135 million net sales loss, $72 million net income impact, $95 million adjusted EBITDA reduction, and a $330 million cut to fiscal 2024 sales guidance, triggering a $19.59 (19%) stock drop.
  • Affected investors are encouraged to contact attorneys Brandon Walker or Marion Passmore at Bragar Eagel & Squire for no-cost consultations.
Jul 30, 2025, 12:41 AM
Lamb Weston reports Q4 2025 results and FY26 guidance
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
  • Lamb Weston delivered 4% net sales growth and 8% volume growth in Q4 2025, with adjusted EBITDA of $285 million, flat year-over-year.
  • Management announced a $250 million annualized cost savings program by end of FY2028, with ~$100 million of run-rate savings targeted by FY2026.
  • For fiscal 2026, the company guides net revenue of $6.35 billion–$6.55 billion (–2% to +2% on constant currency) and adjusted EBITDA of $1.0 billion–$1.2 billion.
  • In FY2025, Lamb Weston generated $860 million of operating cash flow and ended with net debt of $4.1 billion (3.3× EBITDA leverage).
Jul 24, 2025, 2:00 AM
Lamb Weston under shareholder investigation following ERP disclosure
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Legal Proceedings
Guidance Update
Profit Warning
  • Bragar Eagel & Squire is investigating Lamb Weston for alleged misrepresentations about its new ERP system during the Class Period of July 25, 2023–April 3, 2024.
  • On April 4, 2024, Lamb Weston disclosed ERP-related disruptions that cost $135 million in net sales, $72 million in net income, and $95 million in adjusted EBITDA, and cut its fiscal 2024 sales guidance midpoint by $330 million.
  • The ERP rollout issues triggered a $19.59 per-share (over 19%) stock price decline upon the Q3 2024 results release.
  • Long-term Lamb Weston stockholders are encouraged to contact Bragar Eagel & Squire to discuss potential claims.
Jul 22, 2025, 11:25 PM
Lamb Weston Faces Shareholder Investigation
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Legal Proceedings
  • Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is investigating potential fiduciary breaches by Lamb Weston’s board following a class action complaint covering July 25, 2023 through April 3, 2024
  • The probe centers on alleged misrepresentations and omissions regarding the design and implementation of Lamb Weston’s new ERP system
  • On April 4, 2024, Lamb Weston disclosed ERP-related disruptions that cost $135 million in net sales, $72 million in net income, and $95 million in adjusted EBITDA, and led to a $330 million full-year sales-guidance cut at midpoint and a $19.59 per-share stock drop (>19%)
  • Long-term stockholders may contact Bragar Eagel & Squire at [email protected] or (212) 355-4648 at no cost or obligation
Jul 9, 2025, 1:00 AM