Ethic Inc. reduced its stake in Lamb Weston by 29.5% during the first quarter, now holding 25,791 shares valued at $1.375 million. Institutional investors such as Citigroup, JANA Partners, Invesco, Freestone Grove Partners, and Price T Rowe Associates also adjusted their holdings. Lamb Weston announced a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share, with an annualized yield of 2.7% and a payout ratio of 58.96%. The company reported earnings of $0.87 per share and $1.68 billion in revenue, exceeding estimates. Key financial metrics include a net margin of 5.54%, return on equity of 27.99%, and a market capitalization of $7.57 billion. Analyst ratings shifted, with Wells Fargo and Barclays upgrading to 'overweight' and raising price targets, while Bank of America lowered its rating to 'neutral'. The company operates globally in frozen potato products through four segments.

Fox Run Management L.L.C. acquired an additional stake in Lamb Weston (LW) during the first quarter, purchasing 8,352 shares valued at approximately $445,000. Lamb Weston reported quarterly earnings of $0.87 per share, exceeding analyst expectations of $0.64, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37, yielding 2.7%. The company reported revenue of $1.68 billion, up 4.0% year-over-year, with a return on equity of 27.99% and a net margin of 5.54%. Institutional investors hold 89.56% of the company's shares. Several hedge funds adjusted their positions, including Townsquare Capital, Mariner LLC, Jump Financial, United Capital Financial Advisors, and Marshall Wace LLP. The company's market capitalization is $7.57 billion, with a P/E ratio of 21.64 and a consensus price target of $67.40. Wall Street analysts have issued mixed ratings, with Barclays and Wells Fargo raising price targets to $68.00 and $66.00, respectively, and a consensus rating of 'Hold'.

Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd. has reduced its holdings in Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW), amid a broader landscape of analyst price targets and earnings reports. Lamb Weston reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings of $0.87 EPS, exceeding consensus estimates of $0.64, with revenue of $1.68 billion and a 4.0% year-over-year increase. The company maintains a market capitalization of $7.68 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.95, and a dividend yield of 2.7% with an annualized dividend of $1.48. Analysts have issued varied price targets and ratings, with Wells Fargo and Barclays raising their targets to $66.00 and $68.00 respectively, while Bank of America lowered its target to $56.00. Institutional investors including Mariner LLC, Jump Financial LLC, Marshall Wace LLP, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, and First Trust Advisors LP adjusted their positions in the fourth quarter. The company operates globally in frozen potato products through Global, Foodservice, Retail, and Other segments.

Cambiar Investors LLC has reduced its holdings in Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) by 7.7%, selling 10,250 shares and now owning approximately 122,350 shares valued at $6.5 million. Lamb Weston reported earnings per share of $0.87 for the last quarter, exceeding expectations and reflecting a 4.0% revenue increase year-over-year. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share, resulting in an annualized dividend yield of 2.7%. Financial metrics include a market cap of $7.55 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.58, a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.12, and a return on equity of 27.99%. Analysts have provided varied ratings and target prices, with Bank of America cutting its target to $56.00 and Barclays raising it to $68.00. The company operates globally in frozen potato products through four segments: Global, Foodservice, Retail, and Other.

Russell Investments Group Ltd. increased its stake in Lamb Weston by 48.2%, now holding 247,698 shares valued at $13.2 million, representing 0.18% of the company's equity. Multiple hedge funds have also expanded their positions, including Citigroup Inc., which boosted its stake by 324.4% to 1,126,982 shares valued at $60.068 million, and JANA Partners Management LP, which increased its position by 22.3% to 7,131,339 shares valued at $476.587 million. Capital Research Global Investors acquired a new position worth $423.27 million, and Invesco Ltd. boosted its stake by 25.7% to $216.18 million. Freestone Grove Partners LP acquired a new stake valued at $42.752 million. Hedge funds and institutional investors collectively own 89.56% of Lamb Weston's stock. The company reported earnings per share of $0.87, exceeding expectations of $0.64, and announced a $0.37 dividend with an annualized yield of 2.7% and a payout ratio of 58.96%. Revenue reached $1.68 billion, up 4.0% year-over-year, with a return on equity of 27.99% and net margin of 5.54%. Analyst ratings have shifted, with Bank of America lowering its target to $56.00 and rating 'neutral', Wells Fargo raising it to $66.00 with 'overweight', Stifel setting $56.00 with 'hold', and Barclays raising it to $68.00 with 'overweight'. The consensus rating is 'Hold' with an average price target of $67.40. Lamb Weston has a market cap of $7.55 billion, a PE ratio of 21.58, and a beta of 0.49.