Lamb Weston Holdings Inc.
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
LW's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 70.0% earnings payout ratio & 32.6% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 55.3% net debt / total assets & Volatile profit margin stability. The dividend has been growing at a 9.98% 5-year CAGR.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- FCF Payout Ratio: 32.6%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 23.5%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
- Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
Risks
- Net Debt / Total Assets: 55.3%Net debt is high relative to total assets.
- Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
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Very SafeAbout Lamb Weston Holdings Inc.
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. is a leading producer of branded and private-label frozen potato products, serving as North America's largest and one of the world's largest suppliers by volume and value. The company manufactures, distributes, and markets a diverse portfolio of value-added items, including french fries, sweet potato fries, tater tots, diced potatoes, mashed potatoes, hash browns, and chips, along with commercial ingredients and appetizers. These products are sold under the Lamb Weston brand, owned or licensed brands like Grown in Idaho and Alexia, and various retailer labels to foodservice operators such as restaurant chains, regional customers, and retailers worldwide. Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. operates through two primary segments: North America, covering the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and International, spanning regions like Asia and Latin America. It maintains a global manufacturing network to support demand in foodservice and retail channels, emphasizing product innovation and customer partnerships. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Eagle, Idaho, Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. plays a key role in the frozen potato category within the food manufacturing sector.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
3.55%
Annual Dividend
$1.49
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
69.95%
FCF Payout Ratio
32.62%
Stock Price
$42.01
52-Week Range
$37.62 – $67.07
Dividend History (2016–2025)
LW annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
LW earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 8, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 5, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
14.73%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
9.98%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
0.00%
3-Year Total Growth
51.02%
5-Year Total Growth
60.87%
10-Year Total Growth
0.00%
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