Lancaster Colony Corporation (LANC)
Company Info
Highlights
$4.57B
$6.19
26.79
8.47
$1.89B
$447.17M
$284.89M
$156.14 - $200.59
$194.90
3.14%
2.66
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Lancaster Colony Corporation (LANC) returned -2.83% year-to-date (YTD) and -6.68% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, LANC returned 8.98% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.85%.
LANC
-2.83%
2.84%
-9.01%
-6.68%
13.37%
3.69%
8.98%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.51%
6.15%
-2.00%
12.92%
12.68%
14.19%
10.85%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of LANC, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -2.54% | 13.28% | -8.00% | -6.98% | 2.84% | -2.83% | |||||||
| 2024 | 10.45% | 12.59% | 0.79% | -8.10% | -2.78% | 2.36% | 2.16% | -11.55% | 3.93% | -1.68% | 7.05% | -6.35% | 6.10% |
| 2023 | -2.73% | 0.04% | 6.15% | 3.08% | -6.00% | 2.73% | -4.21% | -14.24% | 0.42% | 2.51% | -1.93% | 0.84% | -14.02% |
| 2022 | -4.12% | 5.95% | -10.90% | 4.04% | -21.45% | 6.35% | 2.80% | 27.32% | -10.43% | 19.96% | 14.90% | -4.35% | 21.59% |
| 2021 | -4.98% | 0.05% | 0.81% | 5.33% | 1.06% | 4.07% | 2.25% | -10.43% | -4.35% | 0.70% | -14.00% | 13.88% | -8.26% |
| 2020 | -3.40% | -6.60% | 0.60% | -6.92% | 13.99% | 1.43% | 2.32% | 12.06% | 1.01% | -7.08% | 1.92% | 8.99% | 16.76% |
| 2019 | -10.06% | -1.45% | 0.37% | -5.09% | -3.28% | 3.77% | 4.86% | -6.37% | -4.55% | 0.38% | 13.54% | 1.76% | -7.88% |
| 2018 | -0.63% | -7.83% | 4.56% | 1.99% | 0.41% | 10.28% | 4.78% | 7.75% | -4.16% | 14.86% | 5.22% | -1.56% | 39.22% |
| 2017 | -7.31% | 0.57% | -1.84% | -2.28% | -1.64% | -0.55% | 0.00% | -5.02% | 3.61% | 4.25% | 6.44% | -2.62% | -6.99% |
| 2016 | -11.93% | 0.09% | 9.17% | 5.36% | 4.06% | 5.69% | 1.84% | 3.52% | -1.45% | -1.09% | 3.72% | 4.77% | 24.51% |
| 2015 | -3.96% | 1.63% | 4.65% | -5.79% | -0.47% | 2.34% | 2.60% | 1.74% | 3.28% | 16.66% | 2.23% | 4.20% | 31.33% |
| 2014 | -1.40% | 3.77% | 10.73% | -4.57% | -5.89% | 7.09% | -8.21% | 1.21% | -3.05% | 7.28% | 2.63% | 0.21% | 8.30% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of LANC is 34, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lancaster Colony Corporation (LANC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Lancaster Colony Corporation provided a 2.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.70 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 8 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.70 | $3.65 | $3.45 | $3.25 | $3.05 | $2.85 | $2.65 | $2.45 | $2.25 | $2.05 | $6.88 | $1.78 |
Dividend yield | 2.21% | 2.11% | 2.07% | 1.65% | 1.84% | 1.55% | 1.66% | 1.39% | 1.74% | 1.45% | 5.96% | 1.90% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Lancaster Colony Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $3.65 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $3.45 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $3.25 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $3.05 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $2.85 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $2.65 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $2.45 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $2.25 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $2.05 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.50 | $6.88 |
| 2014 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $1.78 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Lancaster Colony Corporation has a dividend yield of 2.21%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Lancaster Colony Corporation has a payout ratio of 60.98%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Lancaster Colony Corporation strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Lancaster Colony Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Lancaster Colony Corporation was 54.67%, occurring on Jun 30, 2000. Recovery took 541 trading sessions.
The current Lancaster Colony Corporation drawdown is 20.44%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -54.67% | Apr 8, 1998 | 564 | Jun 30, 2000 | 541 | Aug 29, 2002 | 1105 |
| -43.03% | May 24, 1990 | 110 | Oct 30, 1990 | 96 | Mar 19, 1991 | 206 |
| -41.05% | Oct 27, 2006 | 521 | Nov 20, 2008 | 102 | Apr 21, 2009 | 623 |
| -39.5% | Jul 19, 2021 | 224 | Jun 6, 2022 | 105 | Nov 3, 2022 | 329 |
| -32% | Dec 21, 2018 | 323 | Apr 3, 2020 | 122 | Sep 28, 2020 | 445 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Lancaster Colony Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Lancaster Colony Corporation, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -5.6%.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Lancaster Colony Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for LANC, comparing it with other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. Currently, LANC has a P/E ratio of 26.8. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for LANC compared to other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. LANC currently has a PEG ratio of 8.5. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for LANC relative to other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. Currently, LANC has a P/S ratio of 2.4. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for LANC in comparison with other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. Currently, LANC has a P/B value of 4.6. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
Income Statement
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