Lancaster Colony Corporation - Common Stock (LANC)
186.58
-2.13 (-1.13%)
Lancaster Colony Corporation specializes in the production and marketing of a diverse range of food products, primarily focusing on specialty foods and snacks
The company is well-known for its manufacturing of dressings, sauces, and bread products, including the iconic Texas Toast brand. Lancaster Colony also partners with various foodservice channels and retail outlets to provide a variety of high-quality, prepared food items, catering to consumer demands for both convenience and flavor. With a commitment to quality and innovation, the company continues to expand its product offerings to meet the evolving tastes and preferences of its customers.
Specialty food company Lancaster Colony (NASDAQLANC) reported Q4 CY2024 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 4.8% year on year to $509.3 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.78 per share was 8.2% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Since June 2024, Lancaster Colony has been in a holding pattern, posting a small loss of 4.3% while floating around $178.60. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 10.4% gain during that period.
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Specialty food company Lancaster Colony (NASDAQLANC) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2024, with sales up 1.1% year on year to $466.6 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.62 per share was 2.7% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
The retail sector has been struggling amid inflationary pressure. Consumers cut down on discretionary goods and mainly spent on necessities such as grocery items throughout 2023.
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