Empowered Funds LLC Invests $1.29 Million in Lands’ End, Inc. $LE

Empowered Funds LLC purchased a new stake in Lands’ End, Inc. (NASDAQ:LE) during the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor purchased 123,414 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,293,000.

Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the business. BNP Paribas Financial Markets raised its holdings in shares of Lands’ End by 83.0% in the 3rd quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 2,384 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 1,081 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP purchased a new position in shares of Lands’ End in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $36,000. State of Wyoming acquired a new position in Lands’ End in the 2nd quarter valued at $59,000. Deutsche Bank AG acquired a new position in shares of Lands’ End during the second quarter worth about $101,000. Finally, Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC purchased a new position in shares of Lands’ End during the 1st quarter worth approximately $104,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 37.46% of the company’s stock.

Lands’ End Trading Up 1.1%

Shares of LE opened at $10.94 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $336.31 million, a PE ratio of 0.97 and a beta of 2.32. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $11.92 and its two-hundred day moving average is $12.50. Lands’ End, Inc. has a 12 month low of $9.56 and a 12 month high of $20.04. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, a current ratio of 1.58 and a quick ratio of 0.37.

Lands’ End (NASDAQ:LE) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, September 3rd. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.09. The business had revenue of $302.04 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $300.67 million. Lands’ End had a net margin of 26.62% and a return on equity of 8.98%. Lands’ End has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.440-0.720 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.070-0.200 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Lands’ End, Inc. will post 0.54 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Headlines Impacting Lands’ End

Here are the key news stories impacting Lands’ End this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter revenue was $302.0 million, ahead of the approximately $300.7 million consensus estimate. EPS was $0.09, in line with some estimates, and markedly better than the $0.06 loss reported a year earlier. Lands’ End Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s turnaround includes cost reductions, a major intellectual-property monetization transaction and debt repayment. Its balance sheet is now comparatively lean, which could support future cash flow and reduce financial risk. Lands’ End Has Promise, But Execution Is Key
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported net margin was 26.24% and return on equity was 8.22%, although investors may focus more closely on adjusted profitability and operating trends as the turnaround progresses. Lands’ End Earnings Results
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter EPS guidance of $0.07–$0.20 is below the $0.23 analyst consensus, while revenue guidance of $300–$330 million includes a midpoint below expectations. Full-year EPS guidance of $0.44–$0.72 also trails the $0.83 consensus, signaling weaker expected profitability. Lands’ End Falls After Revenue Guidance Arrives Below Expectations
• Negative Sentiment: Some estimates place quarterly EPS slightly above the reported $0.09, and analysts noted that adjusted EPS and EBITDA outlook trends were disappointing. The results therefore show progress, but execution and sustained margin improvement remain unproven. Lands’ End Q2 Earnings Analysis

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms recently commented on LE. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Lands’ End from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, June 13th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Lands’ End from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. Finally, Noble Financial began coverage on Lands’ End in a report on Thursday, June 18th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $20.00 price target for the company. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Lands’ End currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $20.00.

Lands’ End Profile

Lands’ End, Inc (NASDAQ: LE) is an American retailer specializing in casual apparel, accessories and home goods. Headquartered in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, the company sells its products through a combination of direct-to-consumer channels including e-commerce, catalogues and a network of outlet stores. Lands’ End is known for its nautical-inspired designs, functional outerwear and commitment to quality fabrics.

Founded in 1963 by Gary Comer as a mail-order sailing supply business, Lands’ End rapidly expanded its product offering beyond marine gear.