Lennox International, Inc. (NYSE:LII – Get Free Report)’s share price hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Wednesday following a dissappointing earnings announcement. The stock traded as low as $337.00 and last traded at $338.9210, with a volume of 1,177,808 shares. The stock had previously closed at $372.05.
The construction company reported $6.84 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $7.36 by ($0.52). Lennox International had a return on equity of 66.42% and a net margin of 14.61%. The firm’s revenue was up 10.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $6.98 earnings per share.
Lennox International Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 15th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, September 30th were paid a $1.36 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, September 30th. This represents a $5.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.6%. Lennox International’s payout ratio is presently 24.59%.
More Lennox International News
Here are the key news stories impacting Lennox International this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue increased 10% year over year to approximately $1.6 billion, indicating continued demand for Lennox’s home-comfort and building solutions. Lennox Reports 2026 Third Quarter Earnings Results
- Neutral Sentiment: Institutional positioning was mixed in the latest quarter, with 315 investors adding LII shares and 308 reducing their holdings. This suggests divided views among large investors rather than a clear consensus. Lennox International Falls After Q3 Profit Miss and Lowered 2026 Outlook
- Negative Sentiment: Adjusted diluted EPS was $6.84, below analyst estimates ranging from $7.18 to $7.36, and down from $6.98 a year earlier. GAAP diluted EPS was $6.41. Lennox International Q3 Earnings Lag Estimates
- Negative Sentiment: Lennox cut its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $21.00–$21.50 from $23.00–$24.00, resetting investor expectations for full-year earnings.
- Negative Sentiment: Management cited persistent inflation, tariff-related expenses, competitive pressure and lower factory absorption as factors weighing on margins. In Home Comfort Solutions, pricing actions to defend and regain market share contributed to a sharp decline in segment profitability. Lennox International Q3 2026: Tariffs Trigger a Sharp Guidance Cut
- Negative Sentiment: An insider sale of 971 shares worth approximately $529,000 adds a modest negative signal, although one transaction alone does not establish a broader insider-selling trend. Lennox International Falls After Q3 Profit Miss and Lowered 2026 Outlook
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of research analysts have recently commented on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft downgraded Lennox International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and lowered their target price for the company from $609.00 to $444.00 in a research report on Monday, September 14th. The Goldman Sachs Group cut shares of Lennox International from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and reduced their price target for the stock from $547.00 to $390.00 in a research report on Wednesday, October 14th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Lennox International from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on shares of Lennox International from $375.00 to $350.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, October 15th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company started coverage on Lennox International in a research report on Friday, September 25th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $424.00 price target for the company. Four research 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’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $480.00.
Read Our Latest Stock Report on Lennox International
Institutional Trading of Lennox International
A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in Lennox International during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,704,846,000. Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Lennox International during the second quarter worth $239,217,000. Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new stake in shares of Lennox International during the second quarter worth $196,075,000. Deutsche Bank AG purchased a new stake in shares of Lennox International during the second quarter valued at $159,181,000. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Lennox International during the second quarter valued at $109,955,000. 67.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Lennox International Stock Performance
The company has a current ratio of 1.57, a quick ratio of 0.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.89. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $372.58 and a 200-day moving average of $474.85. The stock has a market capitalization of $11.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.27, a P/E/G ratio of 1.57 and a beta of 1.16.
Lennox International Company Profile
Lennox International Inc is a heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration company headquartered in Richardson, Texas. Founded in 1895 by Dave Lennox, the company develops and markets products designed to provide climate control and improve indoor air quality in residential and commercial buildings.
Its product portfolio includes air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces, air handlers, thermostats, indoor air-quality equipment and related controls. Lennox also provides commercial heating and cooling systems, replacement components, installation support and other services through distributors, dealers and contractors.
Lennox primarily serves customers in the United States and Canada, with products and services also marketed in selected international markets.
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