LW fiscal Q1 results beat estimates as higher North America volume offset International weakness, prompting raised fiscal 2027 guidance.

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

Lamb Weston (LW) has seen a significant rise in its stock price following a strong Q1 earnings report. The company reported an adjusted EPS of $0.75 for the fir

U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index surging around 350 points on Tuesday.

Lamb Weston's stock is surging on signs of momentum in its biggest market and that its cost-cutting efforts are paying off.

Lamb Weston Holdings Inc (NYSE:LW) the Idaho-based frozen potato products supplier, raised its full-year 2027 targets for net sales, adjusted diluted earnings per share and adjusted EBITDA on Tuesday after first-quarter net sales rose 1% to $1.67 billion. Net income fell 55% to $29 million, down from $64 million a year earlier, while adjusted net income, which excludes certain items, held flat at $103 million.

Lamb Weston NYSE: LW raised its fiscal 2027 outlook after reporting first-quarter results that exceeded its expectations, supported by continued volume growth in North America, cost-savings initiatives and improving pricing trends.

Lamb Weston (LW) remains a 'hold' with ~5% upside to a $50 price target, reflecting fair value after recent stabilization. US segment strength is driven by resilient restaurant traffic and client wins, offsetting international weakness and mix pressure from private label growth. International sales and EBITDA remain challenged by weak European demand and higher freight costs, though cost actions and lower potato prices provide some relief.

The headline numbers for Lamb Weston (LW) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended August 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LW) stock is trading up more than 5% on Tuesday after the frozen products provider reported better-than-expected fiscal 2027 first-quarter results and raised its fiscal 2027 guidance.