Lennox International (NYSE:LII – Get Free Report) had its price target dropped by research analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada from $579.00 to $469.00 in a research note issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “sector perform” rating on the construction company’s stock. Royal Bank Of Canada’s price objective points to a potential upside of 12.55% from the company’s current price.
A number of other research analysts also recently issued reports on LII. BNP Paribas Exane began coverage on Lennox International in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $535.00 price objective for the company. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on shares of Lennox International from $480.00 to $555.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Lennox International from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 18th. Vertical Research upgraded shares of Lennox International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $600.00 target price on the stock in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Barclays reduced their target price on shares of Lennox International from $600.00 to $597.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Lennox International has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $546.55.
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Lennox International Stock Down 3.1%
Lennox International (NYSE:LII – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The construction company reported $7.72 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $7.67 by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $1.55 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.56 billion. Lennox International had a net margin of 14.89% and a return on equity of 73.27%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $7.82 EPS. Lennox International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 23.000-24.000 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Lennox International will post 24.45 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Insider Buying and Selling at Lennox International
In other news, CAO Chris Kosel sold 971 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $544.80, for a total transaction of $529,000.80. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 1,090 shares in the company, valued at $593,832. This represents a 47.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. 9.80% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Trading of Lennox International
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Root Financial Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Lennox International by 137.9% in the first quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 69 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 40 shares in the last quarter. Huntington National Bank boosted its position in shares of Lennox International by 51.8% during the 4th quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 85 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $41,000 after acquiring an additional 29 shares during the last quarter. MUFG Securities EMEA plc purchased a new position in shares of Lennox International during the second quarter worth about $54,000. Torren Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Lennox International in the fourth quarter worth approximately $70,000. Finally, Oslo Pensjonsforsikring AS purchased a new stake in Lennox International in the first quarter valued at approximately $118,000. 67.07% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Lennox International News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Lennox International this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Lennox reported second-quarter adjusted/GAAP diluted EPS of $7.72, slightly above analysts’ estimates of approximately $7.63-$7.67. Revenue rose 3% year over year to about $1.5 billion, while operating income increased 2% to $355 million. Lennox Reports 2026 Second Quarter Results
- Positive Sentiment: Commercial-related operations provided support, with gains helping offset weakness in residential heating and cooling. Pricing actions and tariff refunds also partially mitigated cost and volume pressures. Lennox International Balances Strength With HCS Weakness
- Neutral Sentiment: The company maintained full-year revenue guidance near $5.6 billion, suggesting sales expectations have not materially changed despite the uneven quarterly performance.
- Negative Sentiment: Lennox cut fiscal 2026 EPS guidance to $23.00-$24.00 from $23.50-$25.00, below the roughly $24.43 analyst consensus. The lower outlook was the primary catalyst for investor concern. Lennox International Falls After Cutting 2026 EPS Outlook
- Negative Sentiment: Home Comfort Solutions revenue declined 7% as challenging residential conditions and weak new construction reduced volumes. Segment margin fell 130 basis points because of lower volume, distribution costs, inflation and factory under-absorption, overshadowing commercial strength. Lennox Reports Sales Below Estimates
- Negative Sentiment: The broader HVAC industry is selling off amid earnings-related margin pressure and investor doubts about data-center-driven demand, adding sector-wide pressure to LII. HVAC Stocks Sink as Earnings and Margin Pressure Trigger Selloff
About Lennox International
Lennox International Inc is a global manufacturer of climate control products and services, principally serving residential and commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) markets. The company designs, engineers and produces a range of products including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, air handlers, packaged rooftop units and related controls and indoor air quality equipment. Lennox also supplies aftermarket parts and accessories and supports its product lines with technical service, training and warranty programs for dealer and distribution partners.
Originally founded in 1895 by Dave Lennox, the company has grown from its early roots into a multinational business with operations concentrated in North America and a presence in other international markets.
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