Chris Kosel Sells 971 Shares of Lennox International (NYSE:LII) Stock

Lennox International, Inc. (NYSE:LII) CAO Chris Kosel sold 971 shares of Lennox International stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $544.80, for a total transaction of $529,000.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 1,090 shares in the company, valued at $593,832. This trade represents a 47.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link.

Lennox International Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:LII opened at $521.19 on Friday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $496.37 and its 200 day simple moving average is $502.91. The stock has a market capitalization of $18.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.46, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.02 and a beta of 1.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.57 and a quick ratio of 0.64. Lennox International, Inc. has a 1 year low of $434.06 and a 1 year high of $689.44.

Lennox International (NYSE:LII) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The construction company reported $3.35 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.16 by $0.19. Lennox International had a return on equity of 73.27% and a net margin of 14.89%.The company had revenue of $1.14 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.07 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $3.63 EPS. Lennox International’s revenue was up 5.8% on a year-over-year basis. Lennox International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 23.500-25.000 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Lennox International, Inc. will post 24.28 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Lennox International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st were issued a dividend of $1.30 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, March 31st. This represents a $5.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.0%. Lennox International’s payout ratio is 23.40%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Lennox International

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Oslo Pensjonsforsikring AS acquired a new position in Lennox International in the 1st quarter worth about $118,000. Bessemer Group Inc. increased its holdings in Lennox International by 140.3% in the 1st quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 298 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $138,000 after purchasing an additional 174 shares in the last quarter. Applied Finance Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Lennox International by 11.7% in the 1st quarter. Applied Finance Capital Management LLC now owns 698 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $324,000 after purchasing an additional 73 shares in the last quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. increased its holdings in Lennox International by 0.7% in the 1st quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. now owns 62,868 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $29,179,000 after purchasing an additional 420 shares in the last quarter. Finally, V Square Quantitative Management LLC increased its holdings in Lennox International by 10.9% in the 1st quarter. V Square Quantitative Management LLC now owns 1,184 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $550,000 after purchasing an additional 116 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 67.07% of the company’s stock.

Lennox International News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts nudged near-term earnings expectations higher, including upgrades to some 2026 and 2027 EPS estimates. That suggests continued confidence in Lennox’s HVAC demand and margin outlook, which is supportive for the stock. MarketBeat LII coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: The company recently posted solid quarterly results, beating EPS and revenue estimates and reaffirming FY2026 guidance. Those results are a positive backdrop, but they were already known before this latest trading activity. SEC filing
• Negative Sentiment: CAO Chris Kosel sold 971 shares at an average price of $544.80, totaling about $529,000, and reduced his direct stake by 47.11%. Investors often view insider selling as a mild negative signal, even when it may be for personal reasons. SEC filing
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts also trimmed certain future earnings estimates, which can temper enthusiasm and suggest slightly less upside than previously expected. MarketBeat LII coverage

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on the company. Vertical Research raised Lennox International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $600.00 price target for the company in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Lennox International in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price target on Lennox International from $485.00 to $579.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. BNP Paribas Exane assumed coverage on Lennox International in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $535.00 price target for the company. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on Lennox International from $480.00 to $555.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $575.46.

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.