Lamb Weston

Lamb Weston (LW) Q2 2026 Earnings

Reported Dec 19, 2025 at 8:32 AM ET · SEC Source

Q2 26 EPS

$0.69

BEAT +6.37%

Est. $0.65

Q2 26 Revenue

$1.62B

BEAT +1.75%

Est. $1.59B

vs S&P Since Q2 26

-9.9%

TRAILING MARKET

LW -0.3% vs S&P +9.6%

Market Reaction

Did LW Beat Earnings? Q2 2026 Results

Lamb Weston posted a stronger-than-expected second quarter of fiscal 2026, with adjusted diluted EPS of $0.69 beating the $0.65 consensus estimate by 6.37% and net sales of $1.62 billion topping expectations by 1.75% on 1.1% year-over-year growth. Th… Read more Lamb Weston posted a stronger-than-expected second quarter of fiscal 2026, with adjusted diluted EPS of $0.69 beating the $0.65 consensus estimate by 6.37% and net sales of $1.62 billion topping expectations by 1.75% on 1.1% year-over-year growth. The headline driver was a powerful 8% volume surge fueled by customer wins, share gains, and improved retention across North America and Asia, though that momentum was almost entirely offset by an equal 8% decline in price/mix tied to trade support programs and carryover pricing from the prior fiscal year. GAAP net income swung sharply to $62.10 million from a year-ago loss of $36.10 million, as the prior period bore $159.10 million in restructuring charges. Results were not uniformly strong, however; the International segment saw Adjusted EBITDA collapse 44% to $27.20 million amid start-up costs at a new Argentine facility, a concern that has drawn analyst scrutiny. Management reaffirmed fiscal 2026 guidance, targeting net sales of $6.35 billion to $6.55 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $1.00 billion to $1.20 billion.

Key Takeaways

  • 8% volume growth driven by customer wins, share gains and retention in North America and Asia
  • Cost savings initiatives and improved operating efficiencies in North America segment
  • Lower manufacturing costs per pound in North America from cost savings initiatives
  • 8% price/mix decline from ongoing customer price and trade support and carryover fiscal 2025 pricing
  • Higher manufacturing costs per pound in International segment due to lower facility utilization and Argentina facility start-up expenses
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LW Revenue by Segment

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LW Revenue by Geography

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“Our performance this quarter reflects the positive momentum we are building across the business. We delivered robust volume growth and gained share in priority markets and key categories, demonstrating Lamb Weston's commitment to deliver quality, innovation, and value. Our team is executing at a high level, and we remain on track to achieve our $100 million cost savings program target for fiscal 2026. In addition, the board approved a 3 percent increase to the quarterly dividend, which has increased each year since Lamb Weston went public.”

— Mike Smith, Q2 2026 Earnings Press Release