Citigroup Inc. Boosts Stake in Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW)\n\nCitigroup Inc. significantly increased its holdings in Lamb Weston by 324.4%, acquiring over 861,000 additional shares and bringing its total ownership to approximately 1.1 million shares valued at $60 million. As of its most recent SEC filing, Citigroup owned 1,126,982 shares of Lamb Weston, representing 0.80% of the company's stock worth $60,068,000.\n\nOther institutional investors have also been active in Lamb Weston's shares. Capital Research Global Investors bought a new stake worth approximately $423,270,000 during the fourth quarter. JANA Partners Management LP raised its position by 22.3% to 7,131,339 shares valued at $476,587,000. Continental Grain Co. acquired a new position worth $63,786,000, Freestone Grove Partners LP acquired $42,752,000, and Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD increased its holdings by 20.0% to 3,016,944 shares valued at $201,624,000.\n\nInstitutional investors collectively own 89.56% of Lamb Weston's stock.\n\nLamb Weston shares rose 2.6% on Tuesday, reaching $52.97, with 1,799,616 shares traded against an average volume of 2,699,512. The company has a market cap of $7.38 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.10, a PEG ratio of 2.05, and a beta of 0.49. Its 50-day moving average is $53.67, and the 200-day moving average is $53.96. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.12, a current ratio of 1.38, and a quick ratio of 0.68. The one-year low is $47.87, and the one-year high is $83.98.\n\nLamb Weston reported earnings on July 23rd, posting $0.87 earnings per share, which exceeded analysts' consensus estimate of $0.64 by $0.23. The company achieved a net margin of 5.54% and a return on equity of 27.99%. Revenue for the quarter was $1.68 billion, surpassing the $1.59 billion estimate, with a 4.0% year-over-year increase. Revenue in the same quarter last year was $1.61 billion, and the company reported $0.78 EPS in the prior-year quarter.\n\nAnalysts have mixed views on the stock. Wells Fargo raised its price target to $66.00 and upgraded to an 'overweight' rating. Barclays raised its target to $68.00 and also upgraded to 'overweight'. Bank of America lowered its target to $56.00 and set a 'neutral' rating. Stifel Nicolaus set a $56.00 target with a 'hold' rating. Eight analysts have a 'hold' rating, and three have a 'buy' rating. The consensus rating is 'Hold' with a consensus target price of $67.40.\n\nLamb Weston announced a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share, which will be paid on August 29th to shareholders of record on August 1st. The ex-dividend date is August 1st. This represents an annualized dividend of $1.48 and a yield of 2.8%. The dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 58.96%.\n\nLamb Weston Holdings, Inc. produces, distributes, and markets frozen potato products worldwide through four segments: Global, Foodservice, Retail, and Other. It offers frozen potatoes, commercial ingredients, and appetizers under the Lamb Weston brand and various customer labels.

Citigroup Inc. Grows Position in Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW)

Citigroup Inc. significantly increased its stake in Lamb Weston by 324.4%, acquiring over 861,000 shares and now holding approximately 1.1 million shares valued at $60 million. Other institutional investors such as Capital Research Global Investors, JANA Partners, Continental Grain Co., Freestone Grove Partners LP, and Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD also made notable moves in the company's shares. Institutional investors collectively own 89.56% of Lamb Weston's stock. The company reported strong quarterly earnings, exceeding estimates with $0.87 earnings per share, $1.68 billion in revenue, and a 4.0% year-over-year growth. Lamb Weston's market cap is $7.38 billion, with a P/E ratio of 21.10 and a dividend yield of 2.8%. Analysts have mixed views, with some upgrading to 'overweight' and others maintaining 'hold' ratings. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share, payable on August 29th.