LW Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
0.03%
Last Quarter
$0.69
Past Year
$2.78
Growth Past 5yrs
0.13%
Next Quarter
$0.63
Estimate Next Year
$6.30
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$68.00
76.72% Upside
Mean Price Target
$57.10
48.39% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$40.00
3.95% Upside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Apr 02, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
LW Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, LW (NYSE: LW) reported an actual EPS of $0.69 for the quarter ending on Dec 19, 2025, compared to an estimated $0.644, resulting in a 7.14% surprise. In the prior quarter (Sep 30, 2025), LW recorded an actual EPS of $0.74 with a 15.62% surprise. See LW's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
LW has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Dec 19, 2025 showing a 7.14% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Sep 30, 2025 recorded a 15.62% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | 0.69 | 0.644 | +7.14% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 0.74 | 0.64 | +15.62% |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 0.87 | 0.629 | +38.31% |
| Apr 03, 2025 | 1.1 | 0.87 | +26.44% |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 0.66 | 1.05 | -37.14% |
| Oct 01, 2024 | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LW stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given LW stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 20 analysts have given their ratings
to LW out of which
9 analysts have given strong buy call,
0 analysts have given buy call,
11 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$57.10 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 48.39% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for LW highest price target?
Analysts suggest LW's stock price would rise to a high of $68.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for LW over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the LW stock price could move to $40.00.
What is the average target price for LW?
LW stock has an average analyst estimate of $57.10.
At its current price, how far is LW from its average target price?
LW shares are currently trading 48.39% above this price target.
What were LW’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.69 versus consensus estimates of $0.64, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.66.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
LW's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $0.63 and $6.30 for the whole year.
What has LW's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 0.03% EPS growth for LW in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 0.13% in the past five years.