Lamb Weston faces lowered earnings estimates and insider stock sale

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is facing updated financial forecasts and recent insider activity. Zacks Research has lowered its Q1 2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimate for the company to $0.58, down from a previous estimate of $0.62.

Separately, Eryk J. Spytek, the company's General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, executed a non-discretionary sale of 3,820 shares on August 4, 2026, valued at approximately $203,100. The sale was conducted to cover mandatory tax obligations associated with the vesting of restricted stock units. Following the transaction, Spytek retains a total interest of approximately 57,495 shares, with a market value of $3.1 million.

Despite the lowered earnings forecast from Zacks, several analysts have recently adjusted their outlooks for the company. Stifel Nicolaus, Wells Fargo, Barclays, and TD Cowen have all issued updated price objectives, with several maintaining or upgrading ratings.