Lennox International (NYSE:LII) Price Target Raised to $555.00 at Wells Fargo & Company

Lennox International (NYSE:LII) had its price objective raised by equities researchers at Wells Fargo & Company from $480.00 to $555.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “equal weight” rating on the construction company’s stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s price target indicates a potential upside of 1.46% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on LII. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their target price on shares of Lennox International from $563.00 to $534.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Vertical Research raised shares of Lennox International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $600.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Thursday. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Lennox International from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, March 7th. Barclays lowered their price objective on shares of Lennox International from $667.00 to $600.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 1st. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of Lennox International from $493.00 to $541.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Lennox International currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $572.23.

Lennox International Price Performance

Shares of LII stock traded up $29.39 on Thursday, reaching $547.01. 284,763 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 486,481. The company has a market cap of $19.05 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.59, a P/E/G ratio of 1.93 and a beta of 1.21. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $498.39 and a 200 day moving average price of $502.93. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.98, a quick ratio of 0.63 and a current ratio of 1.60. Lennox International has a 1 year low of $434.06 and a 1 year high of $689.44.

Lennox International (NYSE:LII) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The construction company reported $3.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.16 by $0.19. The company had revenue of $1.14 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.54 billion. Lennox International had a net margin of 15.13% and a return on equity of 80.23%. Lennox International’s revenue was up 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $3.63 EPS. Lennox International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 23.500-25.000 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Lennox International will post 24.25 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Lennox International

In related news, Director Shane D. Wall sold 100 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $540.01, for a total value of $54,001.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 2,205 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,190,722.05. The trade was a 4.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Todd J. Teske sold 700 shares of Lennox International stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $533.45, for a total transaction of $373,415.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 6,881 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,670,669.45. This trade represents a 9.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders sold 1,054 shares of company stock worth $563,687. 9.80% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Lennox International

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Lennox International in the third quarter valued at $28,000. Huntington National Bank increased its stake in Lennox International by 51.8% during the fourth quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 85 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $41,000 after purchasing an additional 29 shares during the last quarter. Covestor Ltd increased its stake in Lennox International by 217.2% during the third quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 92 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $48,000 after purchasing an additional 63 shares during the last quarter. MUFG Securities EMEA plc bought a new position in shares of Lennox International during the second quarter worth about $54,000. Finally, Bessemer Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Lennox International by 52.8% during the third quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 110 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $59,000 after acquiring an additional 38 shares during the last quarter. 67.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Lennox International News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Lennox International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Vertical Research upgraded Lennox from “hold” to “buy” and set a $600 price target (~16% upside from the ~$517 reference), which supports upside expectations for the shares.
• Positive Sentiment: Q1 earnings beat — Lennox reported $3.35 EPS vs. consensus ~$3.16, confirming better-than-expected profitability for the quarter. Lennox International (LII) Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management maintained FY‑2026 EPS guidance of $23.50–$25.00, signaling confidence in the business outlook and giving investors a clear full‑year target to model. Lennox Reports 2026 First Quarter Results (PR Newswire)
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings materials (slide deck and call transcript) are available for deeper review — useful for investors wanting segment detail, margins and backlog commentary. Lennox International Inc. 2026 Q1 – Results – Earnings Call Presentation
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue reporting confusion/press headlines — while Lennox reported ~ $1.1–1.14B revenue (up ~6% YoY), some summaries cited revenue below certain analyst expectations, which could temper enthusiasm if investors focus on top‑line beats/misses. Lennox Q1 Press Release / Slide Deck
• Negative Sentiment: Some underlying metrics show year‑over‑year pressure: GAAP operating income down ~3% and GAAP EPS down ~8% vs. prior year — items investors may view as signs of near‑term margin/headwind risk.
• Negative Sentiment: The guidance midpoint (~$24.25) sits near but slightly below some sell‑side consensus (reported ~24.18), which could leave limited surprise to the upside for full‑year estimates.

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.