About Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW)
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is a Packaged Foods company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.
LW trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $54.08
- Market Cap
- $7.45B
- 52-Week High
- $63.07
- 52-Week Low
- $37.62
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Packaged Foods
$1,000 Invested in Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW)
How much would $1,000 invested in LW be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in LW 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) in 2025 would be worth $897 as of November 2026, representing a -10.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LW 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) in 2023 would be worth $655 as of November 2026, representing a -34.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LW 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) in 2021 would be worth $1,021 as of November 2026, representing a +2.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LW at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) at IPO would be worth $2,094 as of November 2026, representing a +109.4% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 9+ years (119 months), Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) has averaged a monthly return of +1.04% with a median return of +2.62%. The stock had 70 positive months (59%) and 48 negative months (40%). The best month in LW's history was October 2026 with a +29.7% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -34.3%. Historically, October tends to be the strongest month (averaging +8.7%), and March the weakest (-2.5%).
LW's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2017 with a cumulative return of +43.6%, and the worst was 2025 at -36.0%.
Annual Returns
Over 10 years of trading history, Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) has delivered an average annual return of +10.10% with a median return of +20.30%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +5.31%. The stock posted gains in 6 years (60%) and losses in 4 years (40%).
LW's best year was 2017 with a +51.78% gain, while the worst was 2024 at -37.01%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 3, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. LW achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 6 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +32.30% | $40.88 | $54.08 |
| 2025 | -35.69% | $63.56 | $40.88 |
| 2024 | -37.01% | $100.91 | $63.56 |
| 2023 | +22.32% | $82.50 | $100.91 |
| 2022 | +42.89% | $57.73 | $82.50 |
| 2021 | -18.40% | $70.75 | $57.73 |
| 2020 | -7.23% | $76.27 | $70.75 |
| 2019 | +18.27% | $64.49 | $76.27 |
| 2018 | +31.81% | $48.92 | $64.49 |
| 2017 | +51.78% | $32.23 | $48.92 |
Frequently Asked Questions: LW
What sector is LW in? ▼
LW operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Packaged Foods industry.
How has LW performed historically? ▼
Over 10 years of trading history, LW has posted gains in 6 years (60% of the time). The best year was 2017 with a +51.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in LW? ▼
You can invest in LW through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold LW.
Last updated: 11/1/2026