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LXU Stock Forecast: LSB Industries, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 30 Oct 2026
$12
+3.60% on the day

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering LSB Industries, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $12 — +4.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 99 of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$829.4M
Ticker Nerd rank
99/ 100
Median analyst target
$12
Analysts covering
5
Revenue$168.1M+11.1% y/y
Operating income−$2.7M
Net income−$6.2M
Free cash flow$19.3M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+16.5%
1M
+17.9%
YTD
+35.5%
1Y
+39.1%
From 52W high
−31.8%
From 52W low
+41.2%
$8
$17
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

LXU stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores LSB Industries, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 31 Oct 2026
99/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth
95
Quality
90
Volatility
86
Value
84
Issuance
82
Accruals
82
Revisions
73
Momentum
69
Size
46

Growth (95): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Momentum (69): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (46): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

LXU stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LXU, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$8$10$12$14$16$18Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26LXUHigh $18Median $12Low $11

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says5 analysts
3 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $11Median $12High $18

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +4.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
27 Oct 2026Freedom BrokerInitiatesHold$9.50
10 Aug 2026RBC CapitalUpgradeOutperform$13
10 Aug 2026RBC CapitalUpgradeOutperform—
17 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform$15 → $13
17 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
13 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$17 → $16
13 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
11 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform$14 → $15
11 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
7 Apr 2026RBC CapitalDowngradeSector Perform—
26 Mar 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
12 Mar 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold—
3 Mar 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold—
27 Feb 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
20 Jan 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
12 Jan 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
10 Nov 2025RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
30 Oct 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
23 July 2025UBSDowngradeNeutral—
16 Apr 2025UBSMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

LXU vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 30 Oct 2026, LSB Industries, Inc. returned +39.1% against +12.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

LXU vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
80100120140160180200220Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26LXUS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

LXU analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−34.9%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

LSB Industries, Inc. (LXU) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
18.3×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.3×

Cheaper than 63% of US stocks

Price / book
1.5×

Cheaper than 53% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
6.6×

Cheaper than 49% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
2.0%

Higher than 32% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
129.8%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Gross margin
6.8%

Higher than 7% of US stocks

Operating margin
16.9%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Net margin
7.0%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
8.7%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.2%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.2%

Higher than 63% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

LSB Industries, Inc. (LXU) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • LSB Industries, Inc. has a market value of $829.4M and an enterprise value of $1.1B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $658.1M. The latest quarter grew 2.0% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $36.7M, a 5.6% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.50.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $86.5M, after $84.4M of capital spending.

  • Shares outstanding: 71.9M.

  • Trailing P/E: 18.3×; forward P/E: 10.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.17%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • LSB Industries, Inc. employs 513 people — $1.3M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 1 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

LXU vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelChemicals
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
LXULSB Industries, Inc.$829.4M99
GPREGreen Plains, Inc.$988.3M99
TROXTronox Holdings Plc$574.2M25
REXREX American Resources Corp.$1.3B82
RYAMRayonier Advanced Materials, Inc.$447.1M50
ASIXAdvansix, Inc.$414.1M40
HUNHuntsman Corp.$1.7B49

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News

Latest LXU news & analysis

Lsb Industries Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 31 Oct 2026positive

LSB Industries reported stronger third-quarter 2026 earnings, citing firm demand across its industrial and agricultural businesses. Higher production of nitric acid and ammonium nitrate solution, favorable pricing, and operational improvements supported profitability.

Why it matters — The report highlights demand, production, pricing, and operational factors that contributed to LXU's quarterly profitability.

LSB Industries, Inc. (LXU) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 29 Oct 2026neutral

LSB Industries held its third-quarter 2026 earnings conference call on October 29, 2026. The excerpt lists company executives and participating analysts but provides no financial results or discussion details.

Why it matters — LXU watchers may note the call date and participants, but the excerpt does not include information about the quarter’s performance.

LSB Industries, Inc. Reports Operating Results for the 2026 Third Quarter

Business Wire · 28 Oct 2026positive

LSB Industries reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of $158.6 million, compared with $155.4 million a year earlier. Net income rose to $16.3 million from $7.1 million, and diluted EPS increased to $0.22 from $0.10.

Why it matters — The results give LXU watchers an update on the company’s quarterly sales and profitability compared with the same quarter last year.

LSB Industries, Inc. Schedules 2026 Third Quarter Results Release for Wednesday, October 28th and Conference Call for Thursday, October 29th

Business Wire · 14 Oct 2026neutral

LSB Industries announced it will report third-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on October 28, 2026. Management will discuss the results on a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET on October 29.

Why it matters — LXU watchers can note the scheduled dates for the company's quarterly results and management discussion.

Fertilizer Prices Keep Climbing: 3 Stocks Still Trading at a Discount

MarketBeat · 28 Sept 2026neutral

MarketBeat reports that six of eight major fertilizer inputs rose in price again in September, reversing August's downward trend and offering no cost relief to farmers. The article highlights fertilizer stocks still trading at a discount despite climbing prices.

Why it matters — As a fertilizer producer, LSB Industries could be affected by the ongoing rise in fertilizer input prices.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about LXU stock

What is the LXU stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering LSB Industries, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $12, with estimates ranging from $11 to $18. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is LXU stock a buy right now?

Of the 5 analysts covering LSB Industries, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks LSB Industries, Inc. 99 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 31 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank LXU?

As at 31 Oct 2026, LSB Industries, Inc. ranks 99 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (95 of 100).

Will LXU stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +4.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks LSB Industries, Inc. 99 out of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the LXU stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering LSB Industries, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LXU are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $11 to $18 over the next 12 months.

How has LXU stock performed over the past year?

LSB Industries, Inc. returned +39.1% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does LSB Industries, Inc. do?

LSB Industries, Inc. is a chemical manufacturing company focused on nitrogen-based products for agricultural, industrial, and mining uses.

What is the latest news on LXU?

The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 31 Oct 2026): "Lsb Industries Q3 Earnings Call Highlights". LSB Industries reported stronger third-quarter 2026 earnings, citing firm demand across its industrial and agricultural businesses. Higher production of nitric acid and ammonium nitrate solution, favorable pricing, and operational improvements supported profitability.

Company

About LSB Industries, Inc.

LSB Industries, Inc. is a chemical manufacturing company focused on nitrogen-based products for agricultural, industrial, and mining uses. LSB Industries, Inc. produces and markets ammonia, urea ammonium nitrate, ammonium nitrate, nitric acids, sulfuric acids, carbon dioxide, and diesel exhaust fluid, serving customers that rely on these inputs for fertilizer production, industrial processing, and mineral extraction. The company’s portfolio includes products used in crop nutrition, commercial applications, and specialized industrial formulations, making it an important supplier within the broader chemical and agricultural value chain. LSB Industries, Inc. operates through business activities centered on manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of essential chemical products across the United States.

CEO Mr. Mark T. Behrman · 513 employees · United States · https://www.lsbindustries.com