Lamb Weston Holdings Inc (LW)

Operating profit margin

May 26, 2024 May 28, 2023 May 29, 2022 May 30, 2021 May 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 1,065,300 882,100 444,400 474,800 556,900
Revenue US$ in thousands 6,461,700 5,371,000 4,042,200 3,669,200 3,788,200
Operating profit margin 16.49% 16.42% 10.99% 12.94% 14.70%

May 26, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $1,065,300K ÷ $6,461,700K
= 16.49%

Based on the operating profit margin data provided for Lamb Weston Holdings Inc over the past five years, the company has demonstrated a relatively stable trend in its operating profitability. The operating profit margin has ranged from 10.99% in May 2022 to 16.49% in May 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to effectively manage its operating expenses relative to its net sales.

Lamb Weston Holdings Inc's operating profit margin peaked at 16.49% in May 2024, showing an improvement compared to the previous two years. This suggests that the company may have implemented cost-saving measures or operational efficiencies that have positively impacted its profitability.

Overall, the consistent performance of Lamb Weston Holdings Inc in maintaining healthy operating profit margins indicates effective cost management and operational efficiency strategies within the organization. Investors and stakeholders may view this as a positive sign of the company's ability to generate profits from its core business operations.


Peer comparison

May 26, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc
LW
16.49%
Kraft Heinz Co
KHC
17.81%
Lancaster Colony Corporation
LANC
10.65%
Treehouse Foods Inc
THS
4.28%