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Lands’ End Inc(LE)

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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LE

09/24/2026: LE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Lands’ End is an established apparel retailer known for its casual clothing, outerwear, and school uniform segments. The company operates a direct-to-consumer model that provides stability, while its Business Outfitters segment offers recurring revenue opportunities. Recent strategic initiatives focus on optimizing supply chains and enhancing digital marketing to improve margins. Investors should monitor the company's ability to navigate intense retail competition and manage inventory effectively in a volatile macroeconomic environment. As a mid-sized player in the apparel sector, the stock may appeal to value-oriented investors who are comfortable with retail-specific execution risks and the absence of dividend income.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company is focused on operational stability and margin improvement rather than rapid top-line expansion.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has not consistently displayed strong momentum patterns required for this strategy.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock is often evaluated based on its enterprise value relative to its established brand and asset base.
Dividend investorWeak fitLands’ End does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe retail industry and small-cap nature of the company introduce volatility that may not suit low-risk profiles.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock can experience significant swings based on retail sentiment and quarterly earnings reports.
Valuation riskMediumMarket pricing depends heavily on the company's ability to maintain margins in a promotional retail environment.
Competition riskHighIntense competition from e-commerce giants and fast-fashion retailers threatens market share.
Business qualityMediumWhile the brand has longevity, the retail business model faces persistent pressure from operational costs.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo income is generated through dividends for investors.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccess depends on the effective execution of digital strategies and inventory management.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 27.23%
Avg. Invested days 39
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
LE has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-11.6%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 1.5%), slightly negative revenue growth (-2.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
LE's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (1.5% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is LE's strongest growth driver at +32.7% FY2026 versus FY2025 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-2.0%, slightly negative) and earnings growth (-11.6%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 35.2% and approximately 35.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 71.74% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 3.78%
BlackRock Inc 2.82%
Towerview LLC 2.80%
Weiss Asset Management LP 2.62%
Susquehanna International Group, LLP 2.42%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
LE generates approximately $464 of gross profit, $33 of operating income, and $15 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 28.94%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
LE has a Value-Oriented profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 303.71M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 0.93
1Y Target Price 19
Price to earnings Ratio 0.93
1Y Target Price 19
Volume (30-day avg) 184.0K shares
Beta 2.33
52 Weeks Range 9.56 - 20.04
Updated Date 09/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 9.56 - 20.04
Updated Date 09/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 11.07

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Direct-to-ConsumerE-commerce and catalog sales of apparel and home products.This is the primary way the company reaches customers and generates its main revenue stream.
Business OutfittersB2B sales of branded corporate and school uniforms.This segment provides a more stable, recurring revenue stream compared to direct consumer sales.
RetailPhysical store locations and store-within-a-store partnerships.Physical stores offer brand exposure and a place for customers to touch and feel products.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-09-03
When Before Market
Estimate 0.1
Actual 0.09

Profitability

Profit Margin 26.62%
Operating Margin (TTM) 5.17%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.27%
Return on Equity (TTM) 97.93%

Valuation

Trailing PE 0.93
Forward PE 14.66
Enterprise Value 376.97M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.23
Enterprise Value 376.97M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.23
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.29
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.73
Shares Outstanding 29.54M
Shares Floating 10.56M
Shares Outstanding 29.54M
Shares Floating 10.56M
Percent Insiders 71.74
Percent Institutions 35.16

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Lands’ End Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Dodgeville, WI, United States
IPO Launch date 2014-03-20
CEO & Director Mr. Charlie Cole
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Apparel Retail
Full time employees 2208
Full time employees 2208

Lands' End, Inc. operates as a digital retailer of apparel, swimwear, outerwear, accessories, footwear, home products, and uniforms in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through U.S. eCommerce, Europe eCommerce, Outfitters, Third Party, Licensing, and Retail segments. It also sells uniform and logo apparel to businesses and their employees, and student households; and earns royalties on the use of Lands' End trademark. The company sells its products through its e-commerce websites and company operated stores, as well as through third party distribution channels under the Lands' End, Lands' End Lighthouse, Squall, Tugless Tank, Drifter, Outrigger, Marinac, Wanderweight, Beach Living, Supima, No-Gape, Anyweather, Waveshaper, Starfish, Little Black Suit, Iron Knees, Hyde Park, Year'Rounder, ClassMate, Willis & Geiger, and ThermaCheck brands. Lands' End, Inc. was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.