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Lifetime Brands Inc(LCUT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$8.39
10/29/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LCUT

10/29/2026: LCUT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Lifetime Brands Inc is a mature consumer goods company that manages a diverse portfolio of kitchenware and tableware brands, including Farberware and Mikasa. The company's strengths lie in its established brand equity and deep-rooted relationships with major national retailers. Its primary growth story revolves around adapting to modern e-commerce channels to capture higher margins. However, investors must monitor risks related to customer concentration, reliance on overseas manufacturing, and price competition from private label products. The stock may suit dividend-oriented and value-focused investors looking for steady exposure to the home goods sector, provided they monitor the company's ability to maintain margins in a fluctuating macroeconomic environment.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company focuses more on steady brand management than aggressive, high-velocity growth.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock lacks the high-volatility, strong-upturn characteristics typically sought by momentum traders.
Value investorStrong fitThe company often trades at valuations that may appeal to investors looking for established, tangible business assets.
Dividend investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveLifetime Brands provides consistent dividend payouts, making it suitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile established, the company is subject to retail market cyclicality and supply chain risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe stock can be subject to market swings based on retail sentiment.
Valuation riskLowCurrent valuations generally reflect its mature position in the housewares market.
Competition risk (retail/housewares)HighIntense competition from low-cost imports and private labels threatens pricing power.
Business qualityMediumThe brand portfolio is strong, but profitability is heavily linked to external manufacturing costs.
Dividend incomeMediumSustainability of dividends depends on maintaining consistent cash flow levels.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on managing complex global supply chains and retail partner relationships.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -67.49%
Avg. Invested days 22
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
LCUT receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
LCUT has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-77.6%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.5%), negative revenue growth (-5.1%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
LCUT's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 42.4%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
LCUT's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -5.1% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-77.6%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-80.1%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 72.1% and approximately 51.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 17.13% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Jb Capital Partners LP 7.08%
Mill Road Capital Management LLC 4.37%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 4.16%
BlackRock Inc 4.13%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.45%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
LCUT generates approximately $371 of gross profit, $37 of operating income, and $5 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 10.86%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
LCUT has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 189.43M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 5.68
1Y Target Price 12.5
Price to earnings Ratio 5.68
1Y Target Price 12.5
Volume (30-day avg) 152.3K shares
Beta 1
52 Weeks Range 2.83 - 10.17
Updated Date 10/29/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.83 - 10.17
Updated Date 10/29/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 2.02%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.45

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
KitchenwareFarberware, KitchenAid licensed tools, and various proprietary kitchen gadgets.This is the core of their business; if people are cooking at home, this segment generates steady sales.
TablewareMikasa dinnerware, glassware, and formal entertaining products.These products are more discretionary; sales often correlate with weddings, gift-giving, and holiday seasons.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-05
When Before Market
Estimate 0.2
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 4.81%
Operating Margin (TTM) -3%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.61%
Return on Equity (TTM) 15.77%

Valuation

Trailing PE 5.68
Forward PE 7.78
Enterprise Value 447.00M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.29
Enterprise Value 447.00M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.29
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.68
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.74
Shares Outstanding 22.99M
Shares Floating 11.83M
Shares Outstanding 22.99M
Shares Floating 11.83M
Percent Insiders 17.13
Percent Institutions 72.14

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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