Lands’ End (NASDAQ:LE) Shares Cross Above Fifty Day Moving Average – Should You Sell?

Lands’ End, Inc. (NASDAQ:LE) passed above its fifty day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a fifty day moving average of $15.81 and traded as high as $17.88. Lands’ End shares last traded at $17.58, with a volume of 177,527 shares trading hands.

Analyst Ratings Changes

LE has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Lands’ End from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Saturday, December 13th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Lands’ End in a report on Monday, December 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold”.

Lands’ End Stock Performance

The company has a current ratio of 1.76, a quick ratio of 0.43 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.26. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $15.81 and its 200 day moving average is $15.13. The stock has a market capitalization of $537.07 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 47.51 and a beta of 2.32.

Lands’ End (NASDAQ:LE) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, December 9th. The company reported $0.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.17 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $317.49 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $330.93 million. Lands’ End had a net margin of 0.89% and a return on equity of 7.32%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.06 earnings per share. Lands’ End has set its FY 2025 guidance at 0.680-0.810 EPS and its Q4 2025 guidance at 0.710-0.840 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Lands’ End, Inc. will post 0.41 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Lands’ End

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. BNP Paribas Financial Markets lifted its position in shares of Lands’ End by 83.0% in the third quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 2,384 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after acquiring an additional 1,081 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP purchased a new stake in Lands’ End during the 3rd quarter worth about $36,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Lands’ End in the 4th quarter valued at about $137,000. AlphaQuest LLC lifted its holdings in Lands’ End by 24.5% in the 2nd quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 9,785 shares of the company’s stock valued at $105,000 after purchasing an additional 1,924 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC purchased a new position in Lands’ End in the 1st quarter valued at about $104,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 37.46% of the company’s stock.

Lands’ End Company Profile

Lands’ End, Inc (NASDAQ: LE) is an American retailer specializing in casual apparel, accessories and home goods. Headquartered in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, the company sells its products through a combination of direct-to-consumer channels including e-commerce, catalogues and a network of outlet stores. Lands’ End is known for its nautical-inspired designs, functional outerwear and commitment to quality fabrics.

Founded in 1963 by Gary Comer as a mail-order sailing supply business, Lands’ End rapidly expanded its product offering beyond marine gear.