9-Day Sell-Off Sends Lamb Weston Stock Down -11%
Lamb Weston (LW) stock hit day 9 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -11% return. The company has lost about $959 Mil in value over the last 9 days, with its current market capitalization at about $7.8 Bil. The stock remains 14.7% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 11.2% for the S&P 500.
Lamb Weston’s recent streak reflects investor apprehension, with shares pressured by persistent soft restaurant traffic, notably in U.S. quick-service restaurants, amid intense competitive pricing. Further clouding the outlook are ongoing concerns about declining volumes and the strategic exit from lower-margin European markets, raising questions about future profitability despite prior earnings beats.
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. Our take: There are several things to fear in LW stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. Hence, despite its Moderate valuation, this makes the stock look Risky (see Buy or Sell LW).
For quick background, LW provides value-added frozen potato products, including frozen potatoes, commercial ingredients, and appetizers, distributed globally through foodservice, retail, and other segments.
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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:
| Return Period | LW | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -0.8% | -1.6% |
| 9D (Current Streak) | -10.9% | -2.8% |
| 1M (21D) | -13.6% | -2.4% |
| 3M (63D) | -1.9% | 1.1% |
| YTD 2025 | -14.7% | 11.2% |
| 2024 | -37.0% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 22.3% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 42.9% | -19.4% |
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 23 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 98 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 19 | 20 |
| 4D | 1 | 31 |
| 5D | 0 | 6 |
| 6D | 2 | 27 |
| 7D or more | 1 | 14 |
| Total >=3 D | 23 | 98 |
Key Financials for Lamb Weston (LW)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $6.5 Bil | $6.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.1 Bil | $765.1 Mil |
| Net Income | $725.5 Mil | $357.2 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ3 | 2025 FQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.5 Bil | $1.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $258.3 Mil | $201.6 Mil |
| Net Income | $146.0 Mil | $119.9 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 its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. 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.