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Lamb Weston (LW) has received a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating due to solid improvement in earnings estimates. Analysts have consistently raised consensus estimates, with the company expected to earn $0.85 per share in the current quarter (up 23.2% year-over-year) and $3.20 for the full year (up 6.3% year-over-year). The stock has gained 10.3% over the past four weeks, reflecting investor confidence in its earnings growth prospects.

Lamb Weston Holdings (LW) shares gained 12.6% following strong first-quarter fiscal 2027 results and upward guidance revision. The company raised its FY2027 EPS outlook to $3.05-$3.35 and net sales guidance to low-single-digit growth, driven by solid North America performance with 7% volume growth and improved cost execution. However, input-cost inflation and international weakness remain headwinds.

Lamb Weston (LW) reported solid first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, beating consensus estimates on both sales and earnings. The company raised its fiscal 2027 guidance for sales, adjusted EBITDA, and earnings following stronger-than-expected performance. North America segment showed robust growth with seven consecutive quarters of volume gains, though international operations faced headwinds from weak European performance.