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
- $40.87
- Market Cap
- $5.70B
- 52-Week High
- $67.07
- 52-Week Low
- $39.60
- 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 $792 as of May 2026, representing a -20.8% 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 $446 as of May 2026, representing a -55.4% 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 $552 as of May 2026, representing a -44.8% 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 $1,557 as of May 2026, representing a +55.7% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 9+ years (112 months), Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) has averaged a monthly return of +0.76% with a median return of +2.59%. The stock had 65 positive months (58%) and 47 negative months (42%). The best month in LW's history was December 2021 with a +22.1% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -34.3%. Historically, October tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.3%), and July the weakest (-3.5%).
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 +6.71% with a median return of +8.32%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +2.24%. The stock posted gains in 5 years (50%) and losses in 5 years (50%).
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 3 years. LW achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 5 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.62% | $41.54 | $40.87 |
| 2025 | -35.69% | $64.60 | $41.54 |
| 2024 | -37.01% | $102.56 | $64.60 |
| 2023 | +22.32% | $83.84 | $102.56 |
| 2022 | +42.89% | $58.68 | $83.84 |
| 2021 | -18.40% | $71.91 | $58.68 |
| 2020 | -7.23% | $77.51 | $71.91 |
| 2019 | +18.27% | $65.54 | $77.51 |
| 2018 | +31.81% | $49.72 | $65.54 |
| 2017 | +51.78% | $32.76 | $49.72 |
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 5 years (50% 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: 3/24/2026