LANC Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of LANC?

Janet A. MurchCorporation ControllerMr. Matthew R. ShurteGen. Counsel, Chief Ethics Officer & Sec.Mr. John B. Gerlach Jr.Executive ChairmanMr. David A. CiesinskiPres, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorMr. Carl R. StealeyPres of Retail Division at T. Marzetti CompanyMr. David S. NagleChief Supply Chain Officer of T. Marzetti CompanyMr. Thomas K. PigottVice President, Assistant Sec. & Chief Financial OfficerMs. Kristin J. BirdPres of Foodservice Division of T. Marzetti CompanyMr. Douglas A. FellTransformation Program OfficerDale N. GanobsikVice President of Corporation Fin., Investor Relations & Treasurer

NASDAQ : LANC

Lancaster Colony

$172.77

-7.25-4.03%

Open: 4:00 PM

Not Actively Trading

62.28

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Stock Price Today

Lancaster Colony Corporation (LANC) stock declined over -4.03%, trading at $172.77 on NASDAQ, down from the previous close of $180.02. The stock opened at $172.04, fluctuating between $171.97 and $173.20 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

180.02

Prev. Close

4.76B

Market Cap

171.97

Day Low

28.09268292682927

P/E Ratio

6.15

EPS (TTM)

5.69

Cash Flow per Share

172.04

Open

27.57M

Number of Shares

173.2

Day High

72.05%

Free Float in %

33.12

Book Value

161.47K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Jul 28, 2025	180.31	181.31	177.08	181.31	90.46K
Jul 25, 2025	181.19	181.38	179.14	180.77	75.7K
Jul 22, 2025	178.47	184.70	178.47	182.85	124K
Jul 10, 2025	174.68	178.14	173.63	175.79	181.57K
Jul 08, 2025	173.94	175.71	173.10	174.89	150.39K
Jun 30, 2025	171.97	173.10	171.02	172.77	172.23K
Jun 27, 2025	172.12	173.11	170.47	171.80	351.17K
Jun 26, 2025	170.48	172.70	169.52	171.88	169.55K
Jun 25, 2025	171.39	171.58	166.99	169.20	212.22K
Jun 24, 2025	171.82	173.01	169.23	172.08	141.84K
Jun 23, 2025	168.38	172.08	168.38	171.89	163.4K
Jun 20, 2025	169.24	170.52	168.34	168.98	341.91K
Jun 18, 2025	167.60	170.65	166.64	169.02	166.91K
Jun 17, 2025	167.51	169.99	167.50	167.80	157.28K
Jun 16, 2025	168.58	170.16	167.70	168.64	157.43K
Jun 13, 2025	168.82	170.52	167.14	167.40	137.81K
Jun 12, 2025	168.15	169.87	167.10	169.13	97.53K
Jun 11, 2025	170.72	171.48	168.10	168.13	114.66K
Jun 10, 2025	170.11	171.96	167.84	170.37	128.51K
Jun 09, 2025	167.93	170.84	167.74	170.30	120.4K

Contact Details

Westerville, OH 43082

United States

https://www.lancastercolony.com 614 224 7141

About Company

Lancaster Colony Corporation manufactures and markets food products for the retail and foodservice markets in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Retail and Foodservice. It offers frozen garlic bread under the New York BRAND Bakery; frozen Parkerhouse style yeast and dinner rolls under the Sister Schubert's brand; salad dressings under the Marzetti, Cardini's, and Girard's; flatbread wraps and pizza crusts under the Flatout brand; croutons and salad toppings under the New York BRAND Bakery, Chatham Village, and Marzetti; frozen pasta under the Marzetti Frozen Pasta brand; and vegetable and fruit dips under the Marzetti brand. In addition, it manufactures and sells other products to brand license agreements, including Olive Garden dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings sauces and Chick-fil-A sauces. The company sells its products through sales personnel, food brokers, and distributors to retailers and restaurants. Lancaster Colony Corporation was incorporated in 1961 and is based in Westerville, Ohio.

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Central Garden & Pet Company$29.06

Company Overview

Lancaster Colony Corporation (NASDAQ:LANC) closed at $172.77 USD, losing -$7.25 (-4.03%) from the previous close of $180.02. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $156.14 and $202.63. With a market capitalization of about $4.76 billion, Lancaster Colony Corporation is classified as a mid-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.48). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 183.87 thousand shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Westerville, OH, Lancaster Colony Corporation operates in the Consumer Defensive sector and the Packaged Foods industry. Led by CEO David A. Ciesinski, the company employs approximately 3,400 people and listed since March 17, 1980. Lancaster Colony Corporation manufactures and markets food products for the retail and foodservice markets in the United States.

Technical Performance

LANC has shown mixed momentum, gaining 0.51% over the past week and -2.08% over the past quarter, though year-to-date performance is down -0.21%. Short-term trend indicators are bullishly aligned (SMA20 1.97%, SMA50 1.1%, SMA200 -3.3%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 57.04 (neutral), while the ATR of 3.48 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -14.74% below its high and over 10.65% above its low.

Valuation Metrics

Lancaster Colony Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 27.93, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 2.46 and a price-to-book ratio of 4.66 trading at moderately above to book value. The P/FCF stands at 15.15, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Lancaster Colony Corporation last paid a dividend of 3.75 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 2.01%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $165.72. This means the shares are trading near this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Lancaster Colony Corporation generated EPS of $6.16 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 1.09%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 3.93% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $1.18. The next quarter is forecast at $1.34. Next year's EPS is expected at $12.60. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 0 Strong Buy ratings, 0 Buy ratings, 2 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $207.00 to $200.00. The high target offers 19.81% upside. The low target suggests 15.76% downside. The mean target is $203.50. This offers 17.79% upside. Lancaster Colony Corporation earnings surprise history is frequent misses against expectations. The quarter that ended August 21, 2025, missed forecasts by -9.92%. The prior quarter beat by -4.35%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include -27.46% in May 02, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Lancaster Colony Corporation has 27.57 million shares outstanding. The public float is 19.86 million shares, elevated short interest at 2.11% of float. This equals 406.52 thousand shares. The short ratio is 3.07 days. Institutional investors hold 88.63% of the float. Insiders own 28.02%. FOX ROBERT L holds 74.19 thousand shares, Ciesinski David Alan has 54.64 thousand shares and ROSA BRUCE L has 45.84 thousand shares.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Lancaster Colony generated $1.91B in revenue, or $69.45 per share. Gross margin was 23.87%, operating margin 11.54%, and net profit margin 8.77%. Returns are healthy, with ROA at 13.13% and ROE at 16.76%.
On valuation metrics, Lancaster Colony trades at a P/E of 27.93, P/S of 2.46 and P/B of 4.66. The current ratio is 2.48 and quick ratio is 1.61. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 8.46 and cash conversion cycle is 28.75 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.04, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 7.58.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Jun 30, 2025, Lancaster Colony posted revenue of $1.91B, down slightly from $1.87B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $455.65M (margin 23.87%). Operating income was $220.32M (margin 11.5%). Net income was$167.35M (EPS $6.08).
The company ended the quarter with $161.48M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $55.55M, and net debt of - $105.92M. Total assets were $1.27B, with equity of $998.50M. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $261.50M, free cash flow of $203.50M, and capital expenditures of - $58.00M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Lancaster Colony Corporation stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 2.97%, with price expected at $186.69 by August 11, 2025, within a range of $184.91 to $188.68 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 4.0%, reaching $188.56 by September 26, 2025, with a range of $176.67 to $201.29. 1-Year Outlook: Projected loss of -3.16%, with price at $175.58 by June 30, 2026, within a range of $168.02 to $182.82.

Key Takeaways

Lancaster Colony Corporation (NASDAQ:LANC) shares are flat -0.21% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been negative over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Lancaster Colony Corporation trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 27.93. Analyst sentiment is mixed, with the majority of ratings in Neutral territory and a mean price target of $170.21, suggesting -6.12% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (2.97% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (4.0% over three months), and a longer-term loss (-3.16% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Lancaster Colony Corporation (LANC) stock price?

Lancaster Colony Corporation (NASDAQ: LANC) stock price is $172.77 in the last trading session. During the trading session, LANC stock reached the peak price of $173.20 while $171.97 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in LANC stock occurred in the recent session was -4.03% while the dollar amount for the price change in LANC stock was - $7.25.

LANC's industry and sector of operation?

The NASDAQ listed LANC is part of Packaged Foods industry that operates in the broader Consumer Defensive sector. Lancaster Colony Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of LANC?

Janet A. Murch
Corporation Controller
Mr. Matthew R. Shurte
Gen. Counsel, Chief Ethics Officer & Sec.
Mr. John B. Gerlach Jr.
Executive Chairman
Mr. David A. Ciesinski
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Mr. Carl R. Stealey
Pres of Retail Division at T. Marzetti Company
Mr. David S. Nagle
Chief Supply Chain Officer of T. Marzetti Company
Mr. Thomas K. Pigott
Vice President, Assistant Sec. & Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Kristin J. Bird
Pres of Foodservice Division of T. Marzetti Company
Mr. Douglas A. Fell
Transformation Program Officer
Dale N. Ganobsik
Vice President of Corporation Fin., Investor Relations & Treasurer

How LANC did perform over past 52-week?

LANC's closing price is 10.65% higher than its 52-week low of $156.14 where as its distance from 52-week high of $202.63 is -14.74%.

How many employees does LANC have?

Number of LANC employees currently stands at 3,400.

Link for LANC official website?

Official Website of LANC is: https://www.lancastercolony.com

How do I contact LANC?

LANC could be contacted at phone 614 224 7141 and can also be accessed through its website. LANC operates from 380 Polaris Parkway, Westerville, OH 43082, United States.

How many shares of LANC are traded daily?

LANC stock volume for the day was 161.47K shares. The average number of LANC shares traded daily for last 3 months was 183.87K.

What is the market cap of LANC currently?

The market value of LANC currently stands at $4.76B with its latest stock price at $172.77 and 27.57M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	3400
Beta	0.48
Sales or Revenue	$1.91B
5Y Sales Change%	0.43%
Fiscal Year Ends	June
Sector	Consumer Defensive
Industry	Packaged Foods

LANC Company Profile and Key Details

Lancaster Colony

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Shareholding & Insider Activity

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Shareholding & Insider Activity

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Dividend & Fair Value

Price Forecast & Outlook

Technical Performance

Financial & Profitability Overview

Quarterly Financial Highlights

Key Takeaways

Company Overview

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