LW Stock Down -13% after 6-Day Loss Streak
Lamb Weston (LW) stock hit day 6 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -13% return. The company has lost about $974 Mil in value over the last 6 days, with its current market capitalization at about $7.5 Bil. The stock remains 21.5% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 7.9% for the S&P 500.
LW produces and markets value-added frozen potato products, including frozen potatoes, commercial ingredients, and appetizers across global, foodservice, retail, and other segments. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell LW.
Comparing LW Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for LW stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
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| Return Period | LW | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -3.2% | 0.7% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | -12.9% | -0.4% |
| 1M (21D) | -1.1% | 1.9% |
| 3M (63D) | 1.1% | 13.2% |
| YTD 2025 | -21.5% | 7.9% |
| 2024 | -37.0% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 22.3% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 42.9% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: LW Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 86 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 15 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 65 | 7 |
| 4D | 17 | 2 |
| 5D | 4 | 1 |
| 6D | 0 | 4 |
| 7D or more | 0 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 86 | 15 |
Key Financials for Lamb Weston (LW)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $5.4 Bil | $6.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $882.1 Mil | $1.1 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.0 Bil | $725.5 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.6 Bil | $1.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $93.1 Mil | $258.3 Mil |
| Net Income | $-36.1 Mil | $146.0 Mil |
The losing streak LW stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming the S&P 500 over the last 4-year period. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.