Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. (NYSE: LW) has released its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, unveiling a strategic “Focus to Win” plan aimed at delivering at least $250 million in savings, improving execution, reducing capital intensity, and driving long-term profitable growth. This comprehensive plan underscores Lamb Weston’s commitment to enhancing shareholder value through disciplined cost management and operational excellence.
Net Sales: \(6.45 billion for FY 2025, essentially flat year-over-year, with a 4% increase in Q4 to \)1.68 billion.
Income from Operations: Declined 38% year-over-year to \(665.1 million for FY 2025, with a 13% decrease in Q4 to \)185.8 million.
Net Income: Fell 51% to \(357.2 million for FY 2025, with a 7% decline in Q4 to \)119.9 million.
Diluted EPS: \(2.50 for FY 2025, down 50%, and \)0.85 for Q4, down 5%.
Adjusted EBITDA: \(1.22 billion for FY 2025, down 14%, with a slight 1% increase in Q4 to \)284.9 million.
Capital Returned to Shareholders: \(488.9 million in FY 2025, including \)206.9 million in dividends and $282 million in share repurchases.
North America: Net sales declined 2% to \(4.27 billion for FY 2025, with volume up 1% despite soft restaurant traffic. Adjusted EBITDA decreased 13% to \)1.10 billion.
International: Net sales increased 4% to \(2.19 billion, with volume up 5%. Adjusted EBITDA declined 24% to \)253.7 million due to higher manufacturing costs and start-up expenses.
Lamb Weston’s “Focus to Win” plan targets \(250 million in annualized run-rate savings by fiscal 2028, with \)200 million expected by fiscal 2027. The plan includes a 4% global workforce reduction and \(120 million in working capital improvements. Capital expenditures are forecasted at approximately \)500 million in fiscal 2026, including $100 million for wastewater treatment investments.
The company anticipates net sales between \(6.35 billion and \)6.55 billion in fiscal 2026, reflecting a 2% decline to 2% growth on a constant currency basis. Adjusted EBITDA is projected between \(1 billion and \)1.2 billion. Price/mix is expected to decline low to mid-single digits in the first half of the year and low single digits in the second half.
The fiscal 2025 results reflect significant restructuring charges totaling $185.8 million pre-tax, impacting income from operations and net income. The company’s focus on cost savings and capital discipline aims to reverse these trends and improve free cash flow and returns on invested capital.
Mike Smith, President and CEO, emphasized, “We enter fiscal 2026 with increased discipline around our customer relationships and our cost structure, along with a clear and executable plan of how to win with customers and succeed in a dynamic marketplace.”
Brad Alford, Board Chair, added, “The Lamb Weston Board is operating with a heightened sense of urgency to return Lamb Weston to profitable growth, and we believe that the actions announced today in our Focus to Win plan are a strong first step.”
This 8-K report aligns with themes from Lamb Weston’s previous earnings calls, where management highlighted challenges from softer restaurant traffic, competitive pricing pressures, and increased input costs. The strategic emphasis on cost savings, operational efficiency, and capital discipline is consistent with prior communications and reflects a proactive approach to navigating economic uncertainties and market dynamics.
For full details, refer to the official 8-K filing: Lamb Weston 8-K Fiscal 2025 Results
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