Lamb Weston Q4 sales rise 6% to $1.77 billion, but net income falls 9% to $110 million
Lamb Weston reported fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 net sales up 6% to $1.77 billion, led by a 7% rise in sales volume, but net income fell 9% to $110 million and diluted EPS fell 7% to $0.79. For the full year, net sales exceeded the high end of guidance at $6.61 billion and adjusted EBITDA reached $1.15 billion, yet net income fell 19% to $290 million, and the company issued fiscal 2027 guidance for adjusted diluted EPS of $2.95 to $3.25.
Key points
- Q4 net sales rose 6% to $1,770 million, with North America up 9% and International down 2%
- Q4 net income was $110 million and diluted EPS was $0.79, versus $120 million and $0.85 in the prior-year quarter
- Full-year fiscal 2026 net sales of $6,612 million and adjusted EBITDA of $1,147 million both exceeded the high end of guidance
- Fiscal 2027 guidance: adjusted diluted EPS of $2.95 to $3.25 and adjusted EBITDA of $1.1 billion to $1.2 billion
The filing
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