LII Stock Falls -15% In 9-day Spree On Morgan Stanley’s Downside Warning
Lennox International (LII) – a provider of HVAC and refrigeration equipment and systems – hit a 9-day losing streak, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to -15%. The company’s market cap has crashed by about $3.1 Bil over the last 9 days and currently stands at $17 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of -0.7% compared to -1% for S&P 500. This calls for a re-evaluation of the stock’s valuation to find out whether this is an opportunity or a trap.
What Triggered The Slide?
[1] Morgan Stanley ‘Underweight’ Rating and Price Target Cut
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- Lowered price target to $450
- Cited ‘material’ earnings downside into 2026
- Impact: Heightened investor fears, Sustained institutional selling
[2] Wider Concerns Over Recent Earnings Miss
- Q4 operating earnings missed estimates by nearly 20%
- Insider selling activity preceding the streak
- Impact: Undermined investor confidence, Negative sentiment carryover
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There are a few things to fear in LII stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. This isn’t appropriately reflected in the stock’s Moderate valuation which is why we think it is Unattractive (For details, see Buy or Sell LII).
But here is the real interesting point.
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for LII stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | LII | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -5.2% | 0.0% |
| 9D (Current Streak) | -15.4% | -1.5% |
| 1M (21D) | -12.1% | -2.4% |
| 3M (63D) | -3.4% | -0.9% |
| YTD 2026 | -0.7% | -1.0% |
| 2025 | -19.5% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 37.3% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 89.5% | 24.2% |
Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: LII Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 4 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 186 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 1 | 70 |
| 4D | 1 | 51 |
| 5D | 2 | 25 |
| 6D | 0 | 19 |
| 7D or more | 0 | 21 |
| Total >=3 D | 4 | 186 |
Key Financials for Lennox International (LII)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $5.3 Bil | $5.2 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.0 Bil | $1.1 Bil |
| Net Income | $811.1 Mil | $805.8 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ3 | 2025 FQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.4 Bil | $1.2 Bil |
| Operating Income | $307.0 Mil | $239.6 Mil |
| Net Income | $245.8 Mil | $162.1 Mil |
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