Lindsay Corporation (LNN) Stock Price & Analysis
Lindsay Corporation (LNN) closed at USD 111.99 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 5.07% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 106.59; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 106.5–113.6 on volume of 304,857 shares. Market capitalization is $1.14B, with a 52-week range of USD 97.27–148 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:08 UTC.
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Key facts (LNN)
- Last four reported quarters (through Aug 31, 2026): revenue $636M, net income $55.7M (8.8% margin), free cash flow $34.7M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 20.5x (avg 20.8x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends).
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.75 on a 1–5 scale) (4 analysts), mean target USD 122 (range 119–125).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -3.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -18.6% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2027-01-07, EPS estimate USD 1.52, revenue estimate $145M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (LNN)
| USD | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $771M | $674M | $607M | $676M | $636M | $636M |
| Gross profit | $199M | $213M | $191M | $211M | $184M | — |
| Operating income | $94.6M | $102M | $76.6M | $88.1M | $66.9M | $66.9M |
| Net income | $65.5M | $72.4M | $66.3M | $74.1M | $55.7M | $55.7M |
| EPS (diluted) | $5.94 | $6.54 | $6.01 | $6.78 | $5.33 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$12.5M | $101M | $66.8M | $90.4M | $34.7M | $34.7M |
| Gross margin | 25.8% | 31.6% | 31.5% | 31.2% | 28.9% | — |
| Operating margin | 12.3% | 15.2% | 12.6% | 13.0% | 10.5% | 10.5% |
| Net margin | 8.5% | 10.7% | 10.9% | 10.9% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Revenue growth | +35.8% | -12.5% | -9.9% | +11.4% | -6.0% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $117M | $166M | $191M | $251M | — | — |
| Total debt | $116M | $116M | $115M | $115M | $115M | — |
Fiscal years end Aug. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Aug 31, 2026) (LNN)
P/E 20.5x · P/S 1.8x · P/FCF 32.8x · P/B 2.3x · FCF yield 3.05% · Earnings yield 4.89% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 1.35% · Buyback yield (TTM) 7.09%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Aug 2026 21.5x, Aug 2025 20.2x, Aug 2024 20.6x.
Analysts (LNN)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.75 on a 1–5 scale), 4 analysts; mean target USD 122 (low 119, high 125).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (LNN)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -3.2% | -18.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -3.2% | -4.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 30.0% | 29.2% |
| Max drawdown | -24.5% (Feb 2026→Apr 2026) | -40.1% (Nov 2022→Mar 2026) |
LNN revenue by business segment (quarter ended Aug 31, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irrigation | $133.7M | 82.8% | +3.7% |
| Infrastructure | $23.8M | 14.7% | +19.1% |
| Total revenue | $161.6M | 100% | — |
LNN revenue by region (quarter ended May 31, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| International | $71.7M | 44.6% | -4.0% |
| North America | $61.3M | 38.2% | -11.2% |
| Total revenue | $160.8M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
LNN company outlook (results filed Oct 22, 2026)
- “We anticipate Road Zipper System leasing to be comparable to this fiscal year, while we continue to actively manage Road Zipper System projects through the sales funnel." Fourth Quarter Conference Call Lindsay's fiscal 2026 fourth quarter investor conference call is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
LNN analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Nov 2026) | $1.52 | $1.48 | +2.7% | $144.7M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Feb 2027) | $1.18 | $1.59 | -26.0% | $150.5M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Aug 2027) | $5.70 | $6.05 | -5.7% | $601.0M | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Aug 2028) | $6.35 | $6.34 | +0.2% | $652.3M | 2 |
LNN options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±16.8% (±$18.80) by Mar 19, 2027, which includes earnings on Jan 7, 2027; the earnings reaction alone is priced at about ±3.4%. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±6.1% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 34.6% | ±7.9% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 32.8% | ±10.4% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 33.4% | ±16.8% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 33.8% | ±21.4% |
30-day implied volatility 31.1% vs 26.3% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 8. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:08 UTC)
| Price | USD 111.99 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 5.07% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 106.59 |
| Open | USD 112.39 |
| Day Range | USD 106.5 – 113.6 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 97.27 – 148 |
| Volume | 304,857 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.14B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (LNN)
Nexqual's technical model rates LNN "NEUTRAL" based on 2 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:08 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 45.5 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 114.69) |
| MACD | -1.85 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (LNN)
Wall Street analysts rate LNN "Hold" based on 4 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 122 (range USD 119–125), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:08 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 4 |
| Mean Target | USD 122 |
| High Target | USD 125 |
| Low Target | USD 119 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 3 / 0 |
Earnings (LNN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2027-01-07 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.52 |
| Revenue Estimate | $144.74M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | USD 1.1 vs est 0.98 ▲ beat |
| 2026-05-31 | USD 1.53 vs est 1.21 ▲ beat |
| 2026-02-28 | USD 1.15 vs est 1.69 ▼ miss |
| 2025-11-30 | USD 1.54 vs est 1.48 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:08 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (LNN)
| Total Revenue | $635.86M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +5.20% |
| Gross Margin | +28.90% |
| Operating Margin | +9.77% |
| Profit Margin | +8.75% |
| ROE | +10.72% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.26 |
| Current Ratio | 3.15 |
| Total Cash | $189.84M |
| Total Debt | $132.96M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Aug 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $34.75M (5.5% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:08 UTC.
Financial Health Score (LNN)
Nexqual rates Lindsay Corporation's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:08 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -6% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 29%, operating 10% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $155M cash and investments vs $115M debt (May 2026, SEC), net cash |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $35M (last 4 quarters to Aug 2026, SEC), 5% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 11%, ROA 5.1% |
Ownership (LNN)
| Insider Ownership | +1.20% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +108.47% |
| Shares Outstanding | 10.17M |
| Float | 10.07M |
| Short % of Float | +12.93% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:08 UTC.
Leadership (LNN)
Lindsay Corporation is led by Randy A. Wood, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:08 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Randy A. Wood |
|---|---|
| President of Infrastructure Division | James Scott Marion |
| VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Interim Co-CFO | Brett R. Coburn |
| Interim Co-Chief Financial Officer | Alicia Pfeifer |
| Senior Vice President of Global Operations | Richard A. Harold |
Major Backers & Investors (LNN)
Notable institutional backers of Lindsay Corporation include Neuberger Berman Group, LLC, Prairie Wealth Advisors, Inc. , American Century Companies Inc, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:08 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Neuberger Berman Group, LLC | 8.97% |
| Prairie Wealth Advisors, Inc. | 3.77% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 3.32% |
| Fidelity | 1.12% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 17.42% |
| Vanguard Group | 11.01% |
| State Street | 4.85% |
| Amundi | 4.16% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.02% |
| Geode Capital | 2.77% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:08 UTC.
Legal & Regulatory Risks from Lindsay Corporation's Latest 10-K (filed 2026-10-22)
- The frequency and magnitude of liability claims and the related expenses could lower profitability and increase business risk.
- The Company's profitability may be negatively affected by changes in the availability and price of certain parts, components, and raw materials.
- Changes in interest rates could reduce demand for the Company's products.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, Item 1A, official filing.
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