Lennox International (NYSE:LII) CAO Chris Kosel Sells 971 Shares

Lennox International, Inc. (NYSE:LII) CAO Chris Kosel sold 971 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $544.80, for a total transaction of $529,000.80. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 1,090 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $593,832. This represents a 47.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink.

Lennox International Stock Down 2.8%

NYSE:LII opened at $526.29 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $18.31 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.69, a P/E/G ratio of 2.08 and a beta of 1.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.94, a quick ratio of 0.64 and a current ratio of 1.57. Lennox International, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $434.06 and a fifty-two week high of $689.44. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $496.37 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $502.91.

Lennox International (NYSE:LII) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The construction company reported $3.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.16 by $0.19. The business had revenue of $1.14 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.07 billion. Lennox International had a net margin of 14.89% and a return on equity of 73.27%. Lennox International’s revenue was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $3.63 EPS. Lennox International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 23.500-25.000 EPS. Analysts predict that Lennox International, Inc. will post 24.28 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Lennox International Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st were paid a dividend of $1.30 per share. This represents a $5.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, March 31st. Lennox International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 23.40%.

Institutional Trading of Lennox International

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Nicholas Company Inc. grew its stake in shares of Lennox International by 0.4% in the fourth quarter. Nicholas Company Inc. now owns 6,600 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $3,205,000 after acquiring an additional 25 shares during the period. Huntington National Bank grew its stake in shares of Lennox International by 51.8% in the fourth quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 85 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $41,000 after acquiring an additional 29 shares during the period. Bessemer Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Lennox International by 52.8% in the third quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 110 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $59,000 after acquiring an additional 38 shares during the period. Valeo Financial Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Lennox International by 10.3% in the fourth quarter. Valeo Financial Advisors LLC now owns 418 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $203,000 after acquiring an additional 39 shares during the period. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of Lennox International by 137.9% in the first quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 69 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 40 shares during the period. 67.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have weighed in on LII. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on shares of Lennox International from $493.00 to $541.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 16th. BNP Paribas Exane began coverage on shares of Lennox International in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $535.00 price objective for the company. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Lennox International from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, March 7th. Oppenheimer lifted their price target on shares of Lennox International from $630.00 to $645.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on shares of Lennox International from $485.00 to $579.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $575.46.

Trending Headlines about Lennox International

Here are the key news stories impacting Lennox International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raised near‑term EPS for several quarters — KeyCorp and Wolfe made upward revisions to Q2/Q3 2026 and to portions of 2027 (e.g., KeyCorp bumped Q2 2026 and parts of 2027; Wolfe raised Q2 2026 and Q1 2027). These increases suggest stronger near‑term demand/earnings momentum, which is supportive for the stock. MarketBeat LII coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Lennox presented at Oppenheimer’s Industrial Growth virtual conference (transcript available). Investor presentations can improve visibility and provide color on demand trends and margins, but unless new guidance or material disclosures were made, this is informational rather than immediately market‑moving. Oppenheimer conference transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Insider sale: CAO Chris Kosel sold 971 shares at an average $544.80 (~$529k) and trimmed his holding by ~47%. Large insider selling can be perceived negatively by investors as signal of reduced insider conviction (even if for personal reasons). SEC filing: Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: Offsetting analyst cuts: KeyCorp and Wolfe made several downward tweaks (small reductions to Q4 2026, Q4/Q1/Q3 2027 estimates and slight trims to FY2026/2027). These modest cuts to some quarters and FY numbers can temper sentiment and cap upside, particularly when paired with insider selling. MarketBeat LII coverage

Lennox International Company Profile

Lennox International Inc is a global manufacturer of climate control products and services, principally serving residential and commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) markets. The company designs, engineers and produces a range of products including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, air handlers, packaged rooftop units and related controls and indoor air quality equipment. Lennox also supplies aftermarket parts and accessories and supports its product lines with technical service, training and warranty programs for dealer and distribution partners.

Originally founded in 1895 by Dave Lennox, the company has grown from its early roots into a multinational business with operations concentrated in North America and a presence in other international markets.