Lennox International (NYSE:LII) Price Target Cut to $534.00 by Analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada

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

A number of other research firms have also commented on LII. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Lennox International in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Wolfe Research upgraded shares of Lennox International from an “underperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a report on Thursday, November 13th. Mizuho dropped their price target on shares of Lennox International from $650.00 to $565.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, October 17th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on shares of Lennox International from $525.00 to $520.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday. Finally, UBS Group assumed coverage on shares of Lennox International in a research note on Monday, January 5th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $530.00 target price for the company. 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. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $595.08.

Lennox International Price Performance

LII stock traded up $5.85 during trading on Thursday, reaching $493.34. 184,662 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 470,820. The company has a market capitalization of $17.30 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.79, a P/E/G ratio of 1.88 and a beta of 1.18. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78, a current ratio of 1.68 and a quick ratio of 0.80. The company has a 50-day moving average of $501.28 and a two-hundred day moving average of $534.46. Lennox International has a twelve month low of $443.19 and a twelve 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 for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.76 by ($0.31). The firm had revenue of $1.20 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.27 billion. Lennox International had a return on equity of 91.96% and a net margin of 15.74%.The company’s revenue was down 11.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $5.60 EPS. Lennox International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 23.500-25.000 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Lennox International will post 22.94 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Lennox International

In other news, Director Todd J. Teske sold 600 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $491.85, for a total value of $295,110.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 7,581 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,728,714.85. This represents a 7.33% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 10.40% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Lennox International

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. AdvisorShares Investments LLC purchased a new stake in Lennox International in the second quarter worth $25,000. Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Lennox International during the third quarter valued at about $28,000. Whittier Trust Co. increased 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 purchasing an additional 45 shares in the last quarter. Covestor Ltd lifted its stake in shares of Lennox International by 217.2% during the 3rd quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 92 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $48,000 after buying an additional 63 shares in the last quarter. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc bought a new position in Lennox International in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $54,000. 67.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Lennox International News Roundup

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.