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Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW)

NYSE Consumer Defensive Packaged Foods
$47.02 ▲ +0.76%
Market Cap
$6.47B
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Beta
0.46
52-Wk Range
37.62-67.07
CEO
Michael Jared Smith
Country
US
Currency
USD

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. operates in the Packaged Foods industry of the Consumer Defensive sector, headquartered in Eagle, ID, US. The stock last traded at $47.02, up 0.76% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $6.47B. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of 22.39, a net margin of 4.4%. Its beta of 0.46 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.

Valuation & profitability (TTM)
P/E
22.39
Price / Sales
0.98
Price / Book
3.55
EV / EBITDA
10.55
Gross margin
20.6%
Operating margin
8.9%
Net margin
4.4%
Return on equity
Debt / equity
2.16
Current ratio
1.42
Dividend yield
3.2%
Payout ratio
71.6%
Company profile
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Employees
10,000
IPO date
2016-11-10
Headquarters
Eagle, ID, US
About Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is a prominent global entity specializing in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of enhanced frozen potato items. Its operations are structured across four distinct segments: Global, Foodservice, Retail, and Other. The company's product portfolio encompasses frozen potatoes, various commercial ingredients, and appetizers. These are offered both under its flagship "Lamb Weston" brand and tailored to numerous customer labels. Furthermore, the company leverages its proprietary brands, such as Grown in Idaho and Alexia, alongside other licensed trademarks and private label brands for retailers. Beyond potatoes, Lamb Weston also maintains interests in the vegetable and dairy sectors. Its extensive client base includes both retail and foodservice channels, ranging from major grocery chains, mass merchandisers, club stores, and specialty retailers to diverse businesses, educational institutions, independent and regional chain restaurants, and convenience stores. Established in 1950, the corporation maintains its principal executive offices in Eagle, Idaho.

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