LSB Industries, Inc. (LXU) Stock Price & Analysis
LSB Industries, Inc. (LXU) closed at USD 9.76 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 5.33% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 9.76; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 9.76–10.33 on volume of 1,131,545 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 8.12–17.22 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
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Key facts (LXU)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $658M, net income $36.7M (5.6% margin), free cash flow $97.3M (SEC filings).
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold LXU (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 0 reduced, 1 unchanged.
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 2 Form 4 filings, $590K; 0 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($0K); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Insider open-market purchases, last ~7 months: 2 Form 4 filings, $21K; 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.20 on a 1–5 scale) (5 analysts), mean target USD 13 (range 11–18).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +4.3% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +9.3% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-28, EPS estimate USD 0.2, revenue estimate $165M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (LXU)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $556M | $902M | $594M | $522M | $615M | $658M |
| Gross profit | $139M | $348M | $86.3M | $47.8M | $104M | — |
| Operating income | $101M | $308M | $51.8M | -$5.5M | $57.3M | $62.7M |
| Net income | $43.5M | $230M | $27.9M | -$19.4M | $24.6M | $36.7M |
| EPS (diluted) | -$4.40 | $2.68 | $0.37 | -$0.27 | $0.34 | — |
| Free cash flow | $52.5M | $300M | $69.9M | -$5.7M | $18.1M | $97.3M |
| Gross margin | 25.0% | 38.6% | 14.5% | 9.1% | 17.0% | — |
| Operating margin | 18.2% | 34.2% | 8.7% | -1.1% | 9.3% | 9.5% |
| Net margin | 7.8% | 25.5% | 4.7% | -3.7% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Revenue growth | +58.3% | +62.1% | -34.2% | -12.0% | +17.8% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $82.1M | $394M | $306M | $184M | $148M | — |
| Total debt | $528M | $712M | $582M | $485M | $441M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (LXU)
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 25.0x, Dec 2023 25.0x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (LXU)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold LXU. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third Avenue Management | 0.66% | $4.1M | Unchanged | |
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.03% | $15.3M | Added +30.8% |
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (LXU)
2 of 2 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-10 | White Lynn F | Director | 40,000 | $472K | 16.5% | Yes (adopted March 11, 2026) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-08 | Carver Kristy | SVP and Treasurer | 9,554 | $118K | 16.8% | Yes (adopted March 9, 2026) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Insider purchases (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (LXU)
2 purchases, $21K. Private placements, offerings, dividend reinvestment and employee stock purchase plan buys are excluded.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | Avg price | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | Ackerman Jonathan Z. | Director | 1,000 | $11K | 11.3 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-08-12 | Ackerman Jonathan Z. | Director | 1,000 | $10K | 9.89 | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
Analysts (LXU)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.20 on a 1–5 scale), 5 analysts; mean target USD 13 (low 11, high 18).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | RBC Capital | Upgrade | Sector Perform → Outperform | $13 |
| 2026-07-17 | RBC Capital | Target lowered | Sector Perform | $15 → $13 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (LXU)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +4.3% | +9.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +4.3% | +1.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 52.5% | 52.1% |
| Max drawdown | -43.0% (Mar 2026→Aug 2026) | -80.0% (Apr 2022→Apr 2025) |
Companies that name LXU in their SEC reports
| Relationship to LXU | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| supplier | CVR ENERGY INC (CVI) | 10-K Feb 18, 2026 | “Koch Fertilizer Company, LLC; and LSB Industries, Inc. Domestic customers generally demonstrate sophisticated buying tendencies that include a focus on cost and service.” |
| supplier | CVR PARTNERS, LP (UAN) | 10-K Feb 18, 2026 | “Koch Fertilizer Company, LLC; and LSB Industries, Inc. Domestic customers generally demonstrate sophisticated buying tendencies that include a focus on cost and service.” |
LXU analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.20 | $0.33 | -39.4% | $165.4M | 2 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.35 | $0.39 | -10.5% | $176.1M | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.95 | $1.46 | -34.9% | $670.0M | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $1.07 | $1.23 | -13.5% | $652.0M | 2 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC)
| Price | USD 9.76 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 5.33% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 9.76 |
| Open | USD 9.76 |
| Day Range | USD 9.76 – 10.33 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 8.12 – 17.22 |
| Volume | 1,131,545 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (LXU)
Nexqual's technical model rates LXU "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 38.08 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 10.52) |
| MACD | -0.09 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (LXU)
Wall Street analysts rate LXU "Buy" based on 5 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 13 (range USD 11–18), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 5 |
| Mean Target | USD 13 |
| High Target | USD 18 |
| Low Target | USD 11 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 2 / 0 |
Earnings (LXU)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-28 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.2 |
| Revenue Estimate | $165.37M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.29 vs est 0.36 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.37 vs est 0.13 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.28 vs est 0.21 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.15 vs est 0.14 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (LXU)
| Total Revenue | $658.06M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +11.10% |
| Gross Margin | +17.32% |
| Operating Margin | -1.63% |
| Profit Margin | +5.58% |
| ROE | +7.10% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.91 |
| Current Ratio | 2.43 |
| Total Cash | $217.98M |
| Total Debt | $489.65M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $97.32M (14.8% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Financial Health Score (LXU)
Nexqual rates LSB Industries, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +18% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 17%, operating -2% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $218M cash and investments vs $441M debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $97M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 15% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 7%, ROA 3.5% |
Ownership (LXU)
| Insider Ownership | +18.68% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +71.06% |
| Shares Outstanding | 72.00M |
| Float | 59.06M |
| Short % of Float | +7.06% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
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