Lancaster Colony - LANC Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $211.50
  • Forecasted Upside: 17.05%
  • Number of Analysts: 3
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 2 Hold Ratings
  • 1 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$180.69
▼ -1.87 (-1.02%)

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Analyst Price Target for LANC

Analyst Price Target is $211.50
▲ +17.05% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 3 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Lancaster Colony in the last 3 months. The average price target is $211.50, with a high forecast of $227.00 and a low forecast of $196.00. The average price target represents a 17.05% upside from the last price of $180.69.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 3 investment analysts is to hold stock in Lancaster Colony. This rating has held steady since January 2024, when it changed from a Moderate Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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6/29/2023
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9/27/2023
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12/26/2023
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3/25/2024
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6/23/2024
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9/21/2024
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11/20/2024
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12/20/2024

Latest Recommendations

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Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
11/19/2024StephensReiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$196.00 ➝ $196.00
11/19/2024BenchmarkReiterated RatingHold
11/1/2024Loop CapitalLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$232.00 ➝ $227.00
11/1/2024BenchmarkReiterated RatingHold
11/1/2024StephensLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$200.00 ➝ $196.00
9/18/2024BenchmarkReiterated RatingHold
9/6/2024BenchmarkReiterated RatingHold
8/26/2024Loop CapitalLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$236.00 ➝ $232.00
8/23/2024StephensLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$205.00 ➝ $200.00
5/3/2024StephensReiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$218.00
2/2/2024StephensDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$205.00 ➝ $218.00
12/8/2023DA DavidsonInitiated CoverageNeutral$185.00
11/27/2023Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageHold$166.00
10/13/2023StephensInitiated CoverageOverweight$205.00
8/24/2023Loop CapitalLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$237.00 ➝ $226.00
6/22/2023Loop CapitalInitiated CoverageBuy$237.00
6/14/2022CL KingInitiated CoverageNeutral
5/23/2022CowenInitiated CoverageMarket Perform$140.00
5/23/2022CowenInitiated CoverageMarket Perform$140.00
5/6/2022BenchmarkDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
12/8/2021BenchmarkInitiated CoverageBuy$181.00
6/17/2021SidotiInitiated CoverageNeutral$205.00
9/15/2020DA DavidsonUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
1/22/2020CL KingInitiated CoverageBuy
(Data available from 12/21/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.39 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 16 very positive mentions
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  • 0 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
5/24/2024
  • 3 very positive mentions
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6/23/2024
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7/23/2024
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8/22/2024
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9/21/2024
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10/21/2024
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11/20/2024
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12/20/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 24 very positive mentions
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Lancaster Colony logo
Lancaster Colony Corporation engages in the manufacturing and marketing of specialty food products for the retail and foodservice channels in the United States. It operates in two segments, Retail and Foodservice. The company offers frozen garlic bread under the New York BRAND Bakery; frozen Parkerhouse style yeast and dinner rolls under the Sister Schubert's brand; salad dressings under the Marzetti, Simply Dressed, Cardini's, and Girard's brands; vegetable and fruit dips under the Marzetti brand; croutons and salad toppings under the New York BRAND Bakery, Chatham Village, and Marzetti brands; and frozen pasta under the Marzetti Frozen Pasta brand. It also manufactures and sells other products to brand license agreements, including Olive Garden dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings sauces, and Chick-fil-A sauces. The company sells its products through sales personnel, food brokers, and distributors to retailers and restaurants. Lancaster Colony Corporation was incorporated in 1961 and is based in Westerville, Ohio.
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Today's Range

Now: $180.69
Low: $179.93
High: $183.93

50 Day Range

MA: $184.83
Low: $172.00
High: $200.28

52 Week Range

Now: $180.69
Low: $161.54
High: $215.31

Volume

310,045 shs

Average Volume

131,458 shs

Market Capitalization

$4.98 billion

P/E Ratio

31.26

Dividend Yield

2.01%

Beta

0.35

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Lancaster Colony?

The following Wall Street sell-side analysts have issued reports on Lancaster Colony in the last twelve months: Benchmark Co., Loop Capital, Stephens, and StockNews.com.
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What is the current price target for Lancaster Colony?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Lancaster Colony in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $211.50, suggesting a possible upside of 17.1%. Loop Capital has the highest price target set, predicting LANC will reach $227.00 in the next twelve months. Stephens has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $196.00 for Lancaster Colony in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Lancaster Colony?

Lancaster Colony currently has 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in LANC, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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How do I contact Lancaster Colony's investor relations team?

Lancaster Colony's physical mailing address is 380 POLARIS PARKWAY SUITE 400, WESTERVILLE OH, 43082. The company's listed phone number is (614) 224-7141 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Lancaster Colony is www.lancastercolony.com. Learn More about contacing Lancaster Colony investor relations.