LSB Industries Inc (NYSE: LXU) has reported earnings for its first fiscal quarter (ending March 31) of $0.08 versus $0.21 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -62%. Relative to the consensus estimate of $0.11, this was a shortfall of $-0.03. For the latest four quarters through March 31, E.P.S. were $0.24 compared to $2.25 a year ago — a decline of -89%.
Recent Price Action
On 4/29/24, LSB Industries Inc (NYSE: LXU) stock rose slightly by 0.1%, closing at $8.22. However, this advance was accompanied by below average trading volume at 69% of normal. Relative to the market the stock has been extremely weak over the last nine months but has risen 2.1% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
LXU’s future returns on capital are forecasted to be above the cost of capital. Accordingly, the company is expected to continue to be a modest Value Builder.
LSB Industries has a current Value Trend Rating of F (Lowest Rating). The Value Trend Rating reflects inconsistent signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. LSB Industries has a neutral Appreciation Score of 41 but a very low Power Rating of 4, and the Lowest Value Trend Rating results.
Rating Review
In light of this discouraging new earnings information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of F. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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