Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
LWLamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, and vegetable products for the foodservice, retail, and commercial markets. Founded in 1950 and headquartered in Eagle, Idaho, the company is known for its innovative frozen potato products such as fries, hash browns, and other side dishes. Lamb Weston operates numerous production facilities worldwide and is recognized for its focus on quality, product innovation, and sustainability. It is a major player in the frozen food industry, serving customers across various sectors including restaurants, grocery stores, and food manufacturers.
Dividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $0.38 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 35 days on February 27, 2026
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026 | $0.38 | 2026-01-30 | 2026-01-30 |
| November 28, 2025 | $0.37 | 2025-10-31 | 2025-10-31 |
| August 29, 2025 | $0.37 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.37 | 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-02 |
| February 28, 2025 | $0.37 | 2025-01-31 | 2025-01-31 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 37 dividend payments over the past 9 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held LW shares during this period received a total of $9.58 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.38/share was paid 56 days ago, on November 28, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: LW currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 3.38%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2017, the dividend payout has grown by 102.7%, from $0.19 to $0.38.
- Dividend Reliability: LW has maintained or increased its dividend for 37 consecutive payments.
Company News
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Lamb Weston experienced significant financial losses due to a problematic Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation, resulting in $135 million in lost sales, reduced customer order fulfillment, and a stock price decline of over 19%.
Law firm investigating potential claims against Lamb Weston after a problematic ERP system implementation resulted in significant financial losses, including $135 million in net sales impact and reduced sales guidance.
Lamb Weston is under investigation for potential misrepresentations about its new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation, which resulted in significant financial losses and reduced sales guidance.
