LANC 📈 Lancaster Colony - Overview

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US5138471033

LANC: Frozen Bread, Salad Dressings, Dips, Croutons, Pasta Sauces

Lancaster Colony Corporation is a specialty food products manufacturer and marketer that caters to the retail and foodservice channels in the United States, operating through two distinct segments: Retail and Foodservice. The company's product portfolio is diverse, featuring a range of brands such as New York BRAND Bakery, Sister Schubert's, Marzetti, Cardini's, Simply Dressed, and Girard's, among others. Under these brands, Lancaster Colony offers an array of products including frozen garlic bread, frozen Parkerhouse style yeast and dinner rolls, salad dressings, vegetable and fruit dips, croutons, salad toppings, and frozen pasta. This variety allows the company to meet different consumer preferences and needs across various meal occasions.

One of the key strategies that Lancaster Colony employs is the manufacturing and sale of products under brand license agreements. This approach enables the company to partner with well-known brands and restaurants, such as Olive Garden, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Chick-fil-A, to produce sauces and dressings that are consistent with these brands' quality and taste standards. By doing so, Lancaster Colony can leverage the brand recognition and customer loyalty of these partners, expanding its reach and sales potential. The company's distribution network is equally important, utilizing sales personnel, food brokers, and distributors to ensure that its products are widely available to retailers and restaurants across the U.S.

With a history dating back to 1961, Lancaster Colony Corporation has established itself as a significant player in the specialty food products market. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, the company has developed a strong foundation in the industry, with a focus on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Its commitment to these principles is reflected in its ongoing efforts to enhance its product offerings and expand its market presence. As a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol LANC, Lancaster Colony Corporation is subject to the scrutiny and expectations of the financial markets, further driving its pursuit of operational excellence and long-term growth.

In terms of its financial and regulatory profile, Lancaster Colony Corporation is classified under the GICS Sub Industry of Packaged Foods & Meats, reflecting its core business activities. The company's common stock is traded under the ISIN code US5138471033, providing investors with an opportunity to participate in its growth and profitability. Through its website, https://www.lancastercolony.com, Lancaster Colony Corporation offers stakeholders access to information about its products, financial performance, governance, and sustainability initiatives, promoting transparency and accountability.

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LANC Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 5,461m
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Packaged Foods
GiC Sub-Industry Packaged Foods & Meats
IPO / Inception 1990-03-26

LANC Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 26.4%
Fundamental 68.1%
Dividend 56.6%
Rel. Strength Industry -24.8
Analysts 3.29/5
Fair Price Momentum 170.66 USD
Fair Price DCF 158.57 USD

LANC Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.49%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.84%
Annual Growth 5y 5.42%
Payout Consistency 94.7%

LANC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 67.9%
Growth Correlation 12m -14.1%
Growth Correlation 5y 62%
CAGR 5y 4.21%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 0.36
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.43
Alpha -1.71
Beta 0.48
Volatility 30.93%
Current Volume 310k
Average Volume 20d 135.3k
What is the price of LANC stocks?
As of December 21, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 180.69 with a total of 310,045 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -8.79%, over one month by +1.18%, over three months by -0.10% and over the past year by +12.19%.
Is Lancaster Colony a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Lancaster Colony (NASDAQ:LANC) is currently (December 2024) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 68.07 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of LANC as of December 2024 is 170.66. This means that LANC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -5.55%.
Is LANC a buy, sell or hold?
Lancaster Colony has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.29. Therefor, it is recommend to hold LANC.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 6
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for LANC stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, LANC Lancaster Colony will be worth about 186.5 in December 2025. The stock is currently trading at 180.69. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +3.24%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 197.6 9.4%
Analysts Target Price 205.3 13.6%
ValueRay Target Price 186.5 3.2%