Lakeland Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAKE) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Hold” by Analysts

Shares of Lakeland Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAKE) have been assigned a consensus rating of “Hold” from the five brokerages that are covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have assigned a hold rating and two have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12 month target price among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $16.50.

A number of research analysts have recently commented on the stock. Zacks Research raised shares of Lakeland Industries from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Roth Mkm cut their price objective on shares of Lakeland Industries from $27.00 to $19.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Lake Street Capital decreased their price objective on shares of Lakeland Industries from $26.00 to $19.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Wall Street Zen lowered Lakeland Industries from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, December 13th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Lakeland Industries in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd.

Lakeland Industries Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:LAKE opened at $9.17 on Monday. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $9.25 and its 200 day simple moving average is $12.84. The company has a market cap of $89.96 million, a P/E ratio of -2.09 and a beta of 1.29. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, a quick ratio of 1.48 and a current ratio of 3.83. Lakeland Industries has a one year low of $7.77 and a one year high of $23.94.

More Lakeland Industries News

Here are the key news stories impacting Lakeland Industries this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Lakeland’s Fire + Safety unit opened a second California PPE facility in Fresno offering decontamination, inspection/repair services and NFPA 1850 training — a potential source of recurring service revenue and deeper customer relationships with fire departments. Lakeland Fire + Safety’s California PPE Opens Second California Facility in Fresno
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple law firms are issuing investor advisories reminding shareholders of upcoming deadlines (notably an April 24, 2026 lead‑plaintiff deadline) and soliciting inquiries — these notices themselves don’t establish liability but amplify investor attention and could increase short‑term volatility. LAKE SHAREHOLDER ACTION REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP
• Negative Sentiment: At least one formal class action has been filed (Pomerantz) and multiple firms (Rosen, Pomerantz, Portnoy, Robbins, others) are publicizing suits or investigations covering the Dec. 1, 2023–Dec. 9, 2025 class period. These filings allege securities law violations, raise potential exposure to damages, legal costs and management distraction — factors that typically weigh on share prices until resolved. Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Lakeland

Insider Buying and Selling at Lakeland Industries

In related news, CFO Roger D. Shannon sold 8,869 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $8.06, for a total value of $71,484.14. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 36,026 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $290,369.56. This represents a 19.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Insiders have purchased a total of 6,727 shares of company stock worth $58,548 over the last three months. 1.91% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Lakeland Industries

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Private Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Lakeland Industries by 2.8% during the fourth quarter. Private Capital Management LLC now owns 1,202,433 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock worth $10,630,000 after purchasing an additional 32,945 shares during the last quarter. Royce & Associates LP raised its stake in Lakeland Industries by 10.0% during the third quarter. Royce & Associates LP now owns 1,178,670 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock valued at $17,444,000 after buying an additional 107,100 shares in the last quarter. Pacific Ridge Capital Partners LLC lifted its holdings in Lakeland Industries by 62.3% during the 4th quarter. Pacific Ridge Capital Partners LLC now owns 772,015 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock worth $6,825,000 after buying an additional 296,222 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Lakeland Industries by 2.3% during the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 486,524 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock worth $7,201,000 after buying an additional 10,764 shares during the last quarter. Finally, First Eagle Investment Management LLC grew its position in shares of Lakeland Industries by 27.3% in the 2nd quarter. First Eagle Investment Management LLC now owns 278,756 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock worth $3,794,000 after acquiring an additional 59,803 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.69% of the company’s stock.

Lakeland Industries Company Profile

Lakeland Industries, Inc (NASDAQ:LAKE) is a global provider of high-performance protective apparel and accessories designed to safeguard workers in industrial, healthcare, laboratory, and emergency response environments. The company’s expertise lies in producing garments that shield against chemical, biological, radiological, and thermal risks, supporting safety protocols in sectors such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and first responders.

The product portfolio encompasses both single-use and reusable solutions, including chemical protective coveralls, flame-resistant garments, arc flash clothing, medical isolation gowns, and cleanroom suits.