Royal Bank Of Canada Lowers Lennox International (NYSE:LII) Price Target to $534.00

Lennox International (NYSE:LII) had its target price cut by equities research analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada from $563.00 to $534.00 in a research report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “sector perform” rating on the construction company’s stock. Royal Bank Of Canada’s target price suggests a potential upside of 8.24% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other research firms also recently issued reports on LII. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of Lennox International from $493.00 to $541.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. Barclays dropped their price target on Lennox International from $680.00 to $667.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. UBS Group initiated coverage on Lennox International in a research report on Monday, January 5th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $530.00 price objective on the stock. Northcoast Research raised Lennox International from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $525.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Monday, October 27th. Finally, KeyCorp reaffirmed a “sector weight” rating on shares of Lennox International in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Lennox International presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $595.08.

Lennox International Price Performance

NYSE:LII traded up $5.85 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $493.34. 184,662 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 470,820. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $501.28 and its 200 day moving average price is $534.46. The company has a quick ratio of 0.80, a current ratio of 1.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78. The company has a market cap of $17.30 billion, a PE ratio of 20.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.88 and a beta of 1.18. Lennox International has a 12-month low of $443.19 and a 12-month high of $689.44.

Lennox International (NYSE:LII) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The construction company reported $4.45 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.76 by ($0.31). Lennox International had a return on equity of 91.96% and a net margin of 15.74%.The business had revenue of $1.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.27 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $5.60 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 11.2% on a year-over-year basis. Lennox International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 23.500-25.000 EPS. On average, analysts expect that Lennox International will post 22.94 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Lennox International

In related news, Director Todd J. Teske sold 600 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $491.85, for a total transaction of $295,110.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 7,581 shares in the company, valued at $3,728,714.85. The trade was a 7.33% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders own 10.40% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Lennox International

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. AdvisorShares Investments LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Lennox International in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new stake in Lennox International in the third quarter worth $28,000. Whittier Trust Co. grew its stake in shares of Lennox International by 125.0% in the second quarter. Whittier Trust Co. now owns 81 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $46,000 after acquiring an additional 45 shares during the last quarter. Covestor Ltd raised its position in shares of Lennox International by 217.2% in the 3rd quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 92 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $48,000 after purchasing an additional 63 shares during the last quarter. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc bought a new position in Lennox International in the 2nd quarter worth about $54,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 67.07% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Lennox International

Here are the key news stories impacting Lennox International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Full‑year strength and margin improvement — Lennox reported FY2025 adjusted diluted EPS up ~2% to $23.16 and segment profit up 2%; management also highlighted improved margins on the Q4 call, which investors view as evidence of operational resilience. PR Newswire Release
• Neutral Sentiment: Company provided FY2026 guidance — Lennox set EPS guidance of $23.50‑$25.00 and revenue ~ $5.5‑$5.6B. The range is close to analyst expectations but slightly below consensus midpoint, making it a mixed data point for forecasts and valuation. Press Release / Guidance PDF
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call takeaways — management described a destocking environment with volumes down but margins recovering; transcripts and call highlights provide additional color for investors evaluating demand trends and inventories. TipRanks Call Summary Seeking Alpha Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 revenue and EPS missed estimates — Lennox reported Q4 EPS $4.45 vs. consensus $4.76 and revenue $1.20B vs. $1.27B, with revenue down ~11% year‑over‑year; that miss has been the main near‑term negative catalyst. Zacks Earnings Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance vs. consensus — FY2026 EPS midpoint sits slightly below some analyst models (~24.62 consensus cited in coverage), and revenue guidance was at the low end of expectations, which could pressure near‑term estimates. Guidance Details
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst action — Wells Fargo trimmed its price target from $525 to $520 and holds an “equal weight” rating, a mild negative signal for near‑term sentiment from a sell‑side firm. TickerReport / Benzinga

Lennox International Company Profile

Lennox International Inc is a global manufacturer of climate control products and services, principally serving residential and commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) markets. The company designs, engineers and produces a range of products including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, air handlers, packaged rooftop units and related controls and indoor air quality equipment. Lennox also supplies aftermarket parts and accessories and supports its product lines with technical service, training and warranty programs for dealer and distribution partners.

Originally founded in 1895 by Dave Lennox, the company has grown from its early roots into a multinational business with operations concentrated in North America and a presence in other international markets.