Challenges persist for Lamb Weston Holdings as stock prices nose-dive and short interest decreases. Decline in restaurant visits and frozen potato purchases result in lowered earnings and sales, leading to the stock hitting 52-week low twice. Analysts lower the price target due to market concerns, and there is a heightened concern among investors regarding future financial performance. Various legal entities urge shareholders to join class action against LW, citing securities law violations. Reports suggest LW's stock has underperformed but also note a volume increase and some outperformance on strong trading days. The company is also subject to large options trading. The Q4 2024 earnings of LW witnessed a miss on estimates and a weak outlook, leading to an earnings plunge. Dividends plans are announced amidst crisis. Besides, there are concerns about a potential volume decline amidst market challenges in FY25. SWOT analysis suggests operational challenges, including ERP system issues. LW's earnings quality has also been questioned.
