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NYSE:LW 19 December 2025 - 22 December 2025

Lamb Weston (LW) Stock Plunges After Earnings Beat: Margin Pressure, 2026 Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec. 20, 2025

Lamb Weston (LW) Stock Plunges After Earnings Beat: Margin Pressure, 2026 Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts as of Dec. 20, 2025

Lamb Weston shares plunged nearly 26% Friday after management warned of continued discounting and higher international costs despite beating Q2 FY2026 earnings expectations. Net sales rose 1% to $1.618 billion, with an 8% volume gain offset by an 8% drop in price/mix. The company said margin pressure may persist into the second half of the year.
Lamb Weston Stock (NYSE: LW) Sinks After Earnings: Discounting, Margin Pressure, Dividend Hike, and Fresh 2026 Forecasts (20 Dec 2025)

Lamb Weston Stock (NYSE: LW) Sinks After Earnings: Discounting, Margin Pressure, Dividend Hike, and Fresh 2026 Forecasts (20 Dec 2025)

Lamb Weston shares fell about 20% on December 19 after the company reported fiscal Q2 2026 results that beat expectations but maintained a cautious full-year outlook. The stock closed near $43.94 on December 20. Despite 8% volume growth, price/mix dropped 8%, pressuring margins. Investors focused on the company’s reliance on discounting and muted demand signals.
Lamb Weston (LW) Stock Plunges on Outlook Caution Despite Q2 FY2026 Earnings Beat

Lamb Weston (LW) Stock Plunges on Outlook Caution Despite Q2 FY2026 Earnings Beat

Lamb Weston shares plunged 24%–25% Friday after the company beat Q2 earnings expectations but maintained full-year guidance, raising concerns about a weaker second half. Net sales rose 1% to $1.62 billion, with adjusted EPS at $0.69. International profits dropped due to higher costs and new facility expenses. Investors reacted to flat sales, pricing pressure, and macroeconomic uncertainty.
19 December 2025
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