Lamb Weston Holdings Inc (LW)
Gross profit margin
| May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2024 | May 26, 2024 | May 31, 2023 | May 28, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit | US$ in thousands | 1,398,600 | 1,766,700 | 1,766,700 | 1,432,100 | 1,432,100 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 6,451,300 | 6,467,600 | 6,461,700 | 5,350,600 | 5,371,000 |
| Gross profit margin | 21.68% | 27.32% | 27.34% | 26.77% | 26.66% |
May 31, 2025 calculation
Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $1,398,600K ÷ $6,451,300K
= 21.68%
The gross profit margin of Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. demonstrates a pattern of fluctuations over the specified period. As of May 28, 2023, the gross profit margin was recorded at 26.66%, which slightly increased to 26.77% by May 31, 2023. Moving forward to the following year, the gross profit margin experienced a notable improvement, reaching 27.34% on May 26, 2024, and maintaining a similar level at 27.32% on May 31, 2024. However, by May 31, 2025, the gross profit margin declined significantly to 21.68%.
This trend suggests that the company's gross profit margin was relatively stable and improved modestly during the 2023-2024 period, indicating potentially better cost management or pricing strategies during this time. The subsequent sharp decline in 2025 could reflect increased costs, pricing pressures, or other operational challenges impacting profitability at the gross level. Overall, the gross profit margin's peak around 2024 and subsequent drop in 2025 highlights variability in the company's ability to maintain consistent gross profitability over these periods.
Peer comparison
May 31, 2025