BNP Paribas Exane Cuts Lamb Weston Price Target

Analysts remain mixed on the specialty retailer's near-term outlook

Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:36pm

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BNP Paribas Exane has lowered its price target on Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) from $48.00 to $41.00, while maintaining a 'neutral' rating on the stock. This comes as several other analysts have also revised their price targets for the company, signaling more conservative near-term expectations despite Lamb Weston's recent quarterly earnings beat.

Why it matters

Lamb Weston, a leading global processor and supplier of frozen potato products, has faced margin pressure and softer international demand, which have weighed on its stock performance. The mixed analyst sentiment reflects the uncertainty around the company's ability to execute on its cost-cutting initiatives and turnaround its international business in the near term.

The details

In its report, BNP Paribas Exane cited factors such as factory utilization, softer restaurant traffic in key international markets, and pricing pressure as driving a sharp year-over-year decline in Lamb Weston's earnings per share, despite revenue growth. While the company has boosted its fiscal year sales and EBITDA guidance and is pursuing a $250 million cost-savings program, analysts remain cautious on the near-term outlook.

  • Lamb Weston reported its quarterly results on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

The players

Lamb Weston

A leading global processor and supplier of frozen potato products, traded on the NYSE under the symbol LW.

BNP Paribas Exane

A financial services firm that has lowered its price target on Lamb Weston from $48.00 to $41.00, while maintaining a 'neutral' rating on the stock.

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What’s next

Analysts will be closely monitoring Lamb Weston's ability to execute on its cost-cutting initiatives and turnaround its international business in the coming quarters, as these factors will be key to the company's margin recovery and long-term performance.

The takeaway

Lamb Weston's recent earnings beat was overshadowed by concerns about margin pressure and softer international demand, leading to a mixed analyst outlook. The company's success in driving operational efficiencies and reviving its global footprint will be crucial in determining its future stock performance.