LW monthly performance report
View LW's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
LW monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Lamb Weston (LW) closed September 2026 at $46.46, down 14.80% for the month and −16.51% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, LW is +10.91%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.83% YTD.
- The stock is trading −0.99% versus its 200-day moving average ($46.92), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, LW has underperformed the S&P 500 by −125.35%, with a relative strength index reading of 27.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 46.2% — 18 positive months versus 20 negative months.
Lamb Weston ended September 2026 at $46.46, posting a monthly return of −14.80%. The S&P 500 returned −0.58% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −14.22%.
The current quarter stands at +7.60% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −0.99% versus the 200-day moving average ($46.92).
Year-to-date, LW is +10.91% against SPY +11.83%, a gap of −0.92%. The stock is currently −30.73% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −65.02%.
| Period | LW | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −2.25% | +1.13% | −3.39% |
| 1 Week | −1.82% | +0.63% | −2.45% |
| 1 Month | −14.80% | −0.58% | −14.22% |
| 3 Months | +2.29% | +1.64% | +0.65% |
| 6 Months | +14.86% | +15.15% | −0.29% |
| YTD | +10.91% | +11.83% | −0.92% |
| 12 Months | −16.51% | +15.69% | −32.20% |
| 3 Years | −53.35% | +72.00% | −125.35% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2026 | +21.70% |
| #2 | Oct 2024 | +20.00% |
| #3 | Nov 2023 | +11.39% |
| #4 | Jul 2025 | +10.07% |
| #5 | Jan 2026 | +9.64% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2025 | −29.07% |
| #2 | Jul 2024 | −28.62% |
| #3 | Apr 2024 | −21.77% |
| #4 | Sep 2026 | −14.80% |
| #5 | Dec 2024 | −13.48% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −2.72% |
| Q3 2025 | +12.02% |
| Q4 2025 | −27.88% |
| Q1 2026 | +0.88% |
| Q2 2026 | +2.18% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +7.60% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +20.96% |
| 2024 | −38.17% |
| 2025 | −37.32% |
| 2026 | +10.91% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $67.07 (2025-10-27) |
| 52-Week Low | $37.63 (2026-04-02) |
| Current Price | $46.46 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $46.92 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −0.99% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −65.02% (2026-04-01) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −30.73% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 27.3 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −125.35% |
| RS Peak | 104.3 (Jan 2024) |
| RS Trough | 24.4 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was LW's return for this report period?
LW returned −14.80% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-17.
Has LW outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD LW: +10.91% vs SPY: +11.83%.
What is LW's 12-month return?
−16.51% over the trailing 12 months.
Is LW above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −0.99% versus 200DMA ($46.92).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−65.02% on 2026-04-01.