Empowered Funds LLC Makes New Investment in Lands’ End, Inc. $LE

Empowered Funds LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Lands’ End, Inc. (NASDAQ:LE) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm acquired 123,414 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,293,000. Empowered Funds LLC owned approximately 0.40% of Lands’ End as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. BNP Paribas Financial Markets raised its stake 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 worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 1,081 shares during the last quarter. Quarry LP bought a new position in shares of Lands’ End in the third quarter worth about $36,000. State of Wyoming bought a new position in shares of Lands’ End in the second quarter worth approximately $59,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Lands’ End in the 4th quarter worth $137,000. Finally, Deutsche Bank AG purchased a new position in Lands’ End in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $101,000. Institutional investors own 37.46% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Lands’ End

Here are the key news stories impacting Lands’ End this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter revenue was $302.0 million, ahead of the approximately $300.7 million consensus estimate. EPS was $0.09, in line with some estimates, and markedly better than the $0.06 loss reported a year earlier. Lands’ End Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s turnaround includes cost reductions, a major intellectual-property monetization transaction and debt repayment. Its balance sheet is now comparatively lean, which could support future cash flow and reduce financial risk. Lands’ End Has Promise, But Execution Is Key
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported net margin was 26.24% and return on equity was 8.22%, although investors may focus more closely on adjusted profitability and operating trends as the turnaround progresses. Lands’ End Earnings Results
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter EPS guidance of $0.07–$0.20 is below the $0.23 analyst consensus, while revenue guidance of $300–$330 million includes a midpoint below expectations. Full-year EPS guidance of $0.44–$0.72 also trails the $0.83 consensus, signaling weaker expected profitability. Lands’ End Falls After Revenue Guidance Arrives Below Expectations
• Negative Sentiment: Some estimates place quarterly EPS slightly above the reported $0.09, and analysts noted that adjusted EPS and EBITDA outlook trends were disappointing. The results therefore show progress, but execution and sustained margin improvement remain unproven. Lands’ End Q2 Earnings Analysis

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have commented on the stock. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Lands’ End from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Thursday, June 11th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Lands’ End from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, June 13th. Finally, Noble Financial initiated coverage on shares of Lands’ End in a report on Thursday, June 18th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $20.00 price objective for the company. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $20.00.

Lands’ End Price Performance

Shares of LE stock opened at $10.94 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, a quick ratio of 0.37 and a current ratio of 1.58. Lands’ End, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $9.56 and a fifty-two week high of $20.04. The firm has a market capitalization of $336.31 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 0.97 and a beta of 2.32. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $11.92 and its 200-day simple moving average is $12.50.

Lands’ End (NASDAQ:LE) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, September 3rd. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.09. The business had revenue of $302.04 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $300.67 million. Lands’ End had a net margin of 26.62% and a return on equity of 8.98%. Lands’ End has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.440-0.720 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.070-0.200 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Lands’ End, Inc. will post 0.54 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

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.