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
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2026 | $0.38 | 2026-05-08 | 2026-05-08 |
| 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 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 38 dividend payments over the past 9 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held LW shares during this period received a total of $9.96 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.38/share was paid 43 days ago, on June 5, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: LW currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 3.21%.
- 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 38 consecutive payments.
Company News
Lamb Weston Holdings faces a securities class action lawsuit for failing to disclose significant problems with its Enterprise Resource Planning software system. The company revealed in April 2024 that the ERP rollout caused $135 million in lost sales and required a $330 million reduction in sales guidance, resulting in a $19.59 per share stock pr...
Lamb Weston's recent demotion from the S&P 500 serves as a cautionary tale for Campbell's, which is following a similar declining trajectory. Campbell's missed earnings estimates, cut full-year guidance, and has seen its stock fall 40% in 12 months, putting it at risk of S&P 500 removal due to shrinking market capitalization and deteriorating bus...
Lamb Weston beat Q3 FY2026 earnings expectations with $1.56B revenue and $0.72 EPS, but the stock fell over 8% in 2026. Despite revenue growth, earnings declined significantly year-over-year due to margin pressure from supply dynamics and softer international demand. However, lower input costs expected in 2027 and the company's $250M cost-saving ...
Douglas Lane & Associates sold 65,461 shares of Lamb Weston Holdings in Q4, reducing its position to 1.2 million shares valued at $50.85 million. The stock has declined 28% over the past year, underperforming the S&P 500 by over 40 percentage points. Despite recent operational improvements including positive earnings swings and dividend increases...
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