Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.38

Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, December 19th. Investors of record on Friday, January 30th will be given a dividend of 0.38 per share by the specialty retailer on Friday, February 27th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.5%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 30th. This is a 2.7% increase from Lamb Weston’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.37.

Lamb Weston has raised its dividend payment by an average of 0.1%annually over the last three years and has raised its dividend every year for the last 7 years. Lamb Weston has a payout ratio of 38.7% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Equities research analysts expect Lamb Weston to earn $3.64 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $1.48 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 40.7%.

Lamb Weston Price Performance

Shares of NYSE LW opened at $44.01 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.49, a quick ratio of 0.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.05. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $60.51 and its 200 day moving average price is $57.15. Lamb Weston has a 52 week low of $43.71 and a 52 week high of $68.61. The stock has a market cap of $6.13 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.06, a PEG ratio of 5.44 and a beta of 0.44.

Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) last announced its earnings results on Friday, December 19th. The specialty retailer reported $0.69 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.68 by $0.01. Lamb Weston had a net margin of 4.56% and a return on equity of 28.08%. The company had revenue of $1.62 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.59 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.66 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 1.1% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts forecast that Lamb Weston will post 3.1 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Stores Impacting Lamb Weston

Here are the key news stories impacting Lamb Weston this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company beat the top-line and EPS expectations for the quarter (net sales ~$1.62B; EPS ~$0.69) and noted volume gains and market‑share progress — evidence the business still has demand momentum. Lamb Weston (LW) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Management reaffirmed FY2026 revenue guidance (roughly $6.4–$6.6B) and the company provided an updated outlook in its press release — they did not raise guidance despite the beat, leaving forecasts unchanged. Lamb Weston Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results; Reaffirms Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Investors reacted to pronounced pricing pressure: margins and EBITDA contracted, and management commentary signaled continued cost and pricing headwinds — investors feared profit durability even with sales growth. Lamb Weston Shares Sink As Pricing Pressure Weighs
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the beat and guidance reaffirmation, the tone and results were viewed as underwhelming (profitability metrics improved from year-ago levels but fell short of where investors expected), triggering a large sell-off and pushing the stock toward multi‑year lows. Why is Lamb Weston stock on track for 6-year lows even after reaffirming guidance?
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction was amplified by high-volume selling and headlines calling the quarter underwhelming; several outlets noted the stock plunged despite the modest beat, reflecting investor focus on margins and near‑term earnings risk. Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) Beats Q4 CY2025 Sales Expectations But Stock Drops
• Neutral Sentiment: For deeper context, read the Q2 earnings call transcript and slide deck for management remarks on pricing, cost outlook and capital allocation that guided investor reactions. Lamb Weston Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Lamb Weston Company Profile

Lamb Weston, traded on the NYSE under the symbol LW, is a leading global processor and supplier of frozen potato products. The company’s portfolio includes a variety of potato-based items such as French fries, potato wedges, hash browns and specialty cuts tailored to the foodservice and retail grocery channels. Lamb Weston serves quick-service restaurants, full-service operators, grocery chains and food distributors, offering customized product formats, packaging solutions and seasoning options to meet evolving customer demands.

Founded in 1950 and headquartered in Eagle, Idaho, Lamb Weston has grown from a regional processor into one of the world’s largest producers of frozen potato products.