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Historical analyst accuracy
For Lamb Weston, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 20% were profitable, average return -2% (59 calls). At 3 months: +5% average return (47% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stifel | 10 | 20% | -9% |
| B of A Securities | 9 | 33% | +11% |
| Barclays | 8 | 12% | -14% |
| Jefferies | 7 | 43% | +15% |
| JP Morgan | 7 | 14% | +4% |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lamb Weston a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Lamb Weston (LW) is "Hold" (9 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 20% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Lamb Weston's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $52.00 (-5% vs $54.80), ranging from $40.00 to $57.00 (10 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Lamb Weston?
Over 1 year, 20% of analyst targets on Lamb Weston were profitable, for an average return of -2% (across 59 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Lamb Weston stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $52.00 within 12 months, i.e. -5% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $57.00, the most cautious $40.00.
What is the Lamb Weston stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $52.00, -5%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (20%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Lamb Weston overvalued?
Detailed valuation data for Lamb Weston is available in the interactive analysis.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.