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| Metric | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3,671 | $4,099 | $5,351 | $6,468 | $6,451 |
| Gross Profit | $832 | $832 | $1,432 | $1,767 | $1,399 |
| Operating Income | $475 | $444 | $882 | $1,065 | $665 |
| Net Income | $318 | $201 | $1,009 | $726 | $357 |
Over the five-year period, Lamb Weston’s revenue steadily increased from approximately $3.67 billion in 2021 to around $6.47 billion in 2024 before a slight dip to $6.45 billion in 2025. This upward trajectory in revenue was accompanied by a notable jump in gross profit—from a flat $832 million in both 2021 and 2022 to $1,432 million in 2023 and peaking at $1,767 million in 2024—suggesting better economies of scale or improved pricing strategies during those years. However, the subsequent decline in gross profit to $1,399 million in 2025 signals possible cost pressures or margin compression. Operating income shows a similar pattern: a modest decline from $474.8 million in 2021 to $444.4 million in 2022, followed by a significant surge of nearly 100% to $882.1 million in 2023 and reaching $1,065.3 million in 2024, before dropping sharply to $665.1 million in 2025—an over 37% decline from the previous year. Net income experienced considerable volatility, with an almost threefold rise from $200.9 million in 2022 to $1,008.9 million in 2023 and a decline thereafter to $725.5 million in 2024 and further down to $357.2 million in 2025. The dramatic year‐over‐year swings, particularly between 2022 and 2023 (exceeding 20%), indicate shifts in operational efficiency and possibly underlying cost or market changes. In the context of Lamb Weston’s role within the competitive food processing industry—where input costs, commodity pricing, and seasonal demand strongly influence performance—the fluctuations call for cautious optimism. Overall, while the company demonstrated strong revenue expansion and periods of improved profitability, the pronounced declines in operating and net income in 2025 suggest challenges that may impact long-term financial sustainability.
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