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 November 2026 at $56.06, up 3.66% for the month and −3.06% over the trailing 12 months.
  • Year-to-date, LW is +33.83%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
  • The stock is trading +18.76% versus its 200-day moving average ($47.20), a bullish technical signal.
  • Over the past three years, LW has underperformed the S&P 500 by −113.05%, with a relative strength index reading of 34.
  • Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 18 negative months.

Lamb Weston ended November 2026 at $56.06, posting a monthly return of +3.66%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +3.84%.

The current quarter stands at +34.47% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +18.76% versus the 200-day moving average ($47.20).

Year-to-date, LW is +33.83% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of +23.20%. The stock is currently −8.10% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −65.02%.

LW trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodLWS&P 500 (SPY)Excess return
1 Day+1.50%−0.36%+1.87%
1 Week+1.48%+2.59%−1.11%
1 Month+3.66%−0.18%+3.84%
3 Months+6.80%−2.37%+9.17%
6 Months+32.44%+0.83%+31.61%
YTD+33.83%+10.62%+23.20%
12 Months−3.06%+12.25%−15.31%
3 Years−41.68%+71.37%−113.05%
LW best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Oct 2026+29.72%
#2Jul 2026+21.70%
#3Oct 2024+20.00%
#4Nov 2023+11.39%
#5Jul 2025+10.07%
LW worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Dec 2025−29.07%
#2Jul 2024−28.62%
#3Sep 2026−23.55%
#4Apr 2024−21.77%
#5Dec 2024−13.48%
LW quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
Q3 2025+12.02%
Q4 2025−27.88%
Q1 2026+0.88%
Q2 2026+2.18%
Q3 2026−3.45%
Q4 2026 (QTD)+34.47%
LW calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023+20.96%
2024−38.17%
2025−37.32%
2026+33.83%
LW drawdown metrics
MetricValue
52-Week High$61.00 (2025-12-04)
52-Week Low$37.63 (2026-04-02)
Current Price$56.06
200-Day Moving Average$47.20
Price vs 200DMA+18.76%
3-Year Maximum Drawdown−65.02% (2026-04-01)
Current Drawdown from 52W High−8.10%
LW relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)34
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500−113.05%
RS Peak106.7 (Jan 2024)
RS Trough24.7 (Oct 2026)
StatusUnderperforming Benchmark

Frequently asked questions

What was LW's return for this report period?

LW returned +3.66% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.

Has LW outperformed SPY year to date?

YTD LW: +33.83% vs SPY: +10.62%.

What is LW's 12-month return?

−3.06% over the trailing 12 months.

Is LW above or below its 200-day moving average?

Price is +18.76% versus 200DMA ($47.20).

What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?

−65.02% on 2026-04-01.