Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Lamb Weston Buy (6.1 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is LW's P/E ratio?

Lamb Weston trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.2.

When does LW report earnings?

Lamb Weston's next scheduled report is on Dec 17, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.86.

What is the LW price target?

The median analyst price target from 12 analysts is $56.00, with a range of $52.00 – $65.00.

Is LW Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Lamb Weston as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Does LW pay a dividend?

Yes — Lamb Weston's dividend yield is 2.8%.

Nama Insights

Lamb Weston (LW)

Consumer Defensive · Packaged Foods · NYSE

Lamb Weston (LW) is a Consumer Defensive company in the Packaged Foods industry. It has a market capitalization of $7.61B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.2 and a free-cash-flow yield of 7.0%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 2.5% and free cash flow per share grew 140.8%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Buy, 6.1 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the trailing band of its market.

AI scorecard

Buy · 6.1/10

Positive, at the low end of Buy. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Trailing · -22.3% over 12 months ex. last

Bottom 20% of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-52.9%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$7.61B
Trailing P/E	18.2
Price / book	4.2
Price / sales	1.1
FCF yield	7.0%
Dividend yield	2.8%
Gross margin	19.4%
Operating margin	9.1%
Net margin	3.9%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+2.5%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+7.3%
EPS growth (YoY)	—
FCF/share growth (YoY)	+140.8%
Beta	0.5
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Consumer Defensive
Industry	Packaged Foods

LW earnings

Next report: Dec 17, 2026 (Q2 2027, EPS estimate $0.86). Beat the EPS estimate in 4 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q1 2027	Oct 6, 2026	$0.75	$0.59	+27.1%	$1.67B
Q4 2026	Jul 24, 2026	$0.87	$0.63	+38.1%	$1.77B
Q3 2026	Apr 1, 2026	$0.72	$0.61	+18.0%	$1.56B
Q2 2026	Dec 19, 2025	$0.69	$0.65	+6.2%	$1.62B

LW analyst price target

Median target $56.00 from 12 analysts, ranging $52.00 – $65.00.

Packaged Foods peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
KHC	Kraft Heinz	$29.13B	10.5
GIS	General Mills	$18.99B	10.3
SJM	J. M. Smucker	$13.95B	12.4
JBS	JBS	$13.36B	1.5
MKC	McCormick	$13.02B	15.2
HRL	Hormel Foods	$12.08B	15.3
MICC	Magnum Ice Cream	$11.74B	—
DAR	Darling Ingredients	$7.92B	8.7

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Recent Congressional trades

Lamb Weston trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Rob Bresnahan	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Feb 13, 2025
Julie Johnson	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Feb 12, 2025
Sheldon Whitehouse	Senate	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	—
Sheldon Whitehouse	Senate	Exchange	$1,001 - $15,000	—

LW FAQ

Is LW a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Lamb Weston Buy (6.1 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is LW's P/E ratio?: Lamb Weston trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.2.
When does LW report earnings?: Lamb Weston's next scheduled report is on Dec 17, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.86.
What is the LW price target?: The median analyst price target from 12 analysts is $56.00, with a range of $52.00 – $65.00.
Is LW Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Lamb Weston as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does LW pay a dividend?: Yes — Lamb Weston's dividend yield is 2.8%.