| x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | ||||
| o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | ||||

| Delaware | 61-1797411 | |||||||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |||||||
599 S. Rivershore Lane Eagle, Idaho | 83616 | |||||||
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |||||||
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||||||||||||
| Common Stock, $1.00 par value | LW | New York Stock Exchange | ||||||||||||
| Large accelerated filer | x | Accelerated filer | o | ||||||||||||||
| Non-accelerated filer | o | Smaller reporting company | o | ||||||||||||||
| Emerging growth company | o | ||||||||||||||||
| Thirteen Weeks Ended | Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 1,564.8 | $ | 1,520.5 | $ | 4,842.2 | $ | 4,775.5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 1,233.2 | 1,098.0 | 3,843.9 | 3,719.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 331.6 | 422.5 | 998.3 | 1,056.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 156.8 | 164.2 | 481.4 | 492.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost Savings Program and Restructuring expenses | 48.2 | 9.6 | 94.6 | 84.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations | 126.6 | 248.7 | 422.3 | 479.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 45.0 | 47.3 | 133.0 | 135.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes and equity method earnings | 81.6 | 201.4 | 289.3 | 343.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 30.3 | 57.5 | 114.2 | 121.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity method investment earnings | 2.7 | 2.1 | 5.3 | 15.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 54.0 | $ | 146.0 | $ | 180.4 | $ | 237.3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings per share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.39 | $ | 1.03 | $ | 1.30 | $ | 1.66 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.39 | $ | 1.03 | $ | 1.29 | $ | 1.66 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 139.0 | 141.9 | 139.3 | 142.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 139.3 | 142.4 | 139.6 | 143.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thirteen weeks ended February 22, 2026 | Thirteen weeks ended February 23, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-Tax Amount | Tax (Expense) Benefit | After-Tax Amount | Pre-Tax Amount | Tax (Expense) Benefit | After-Tax Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 84.3 | $ | (30.3) | $ | 54.0 | $ | 203.5 | $ | (57.5) | $ | 146.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized pension and post-retirement benefit obligations loss | (0.2) | 0.1 | (0.1) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized currency translation gains (losses) | 61.4 | — | 61.4 | (0.8) | 0.5 | (0.3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | — | — | — | (0.1) | — | (0.1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income | $ | 145.5 | $ | (30.2) | $ | 115.3 | $ | 202.6 | $ | (57.0) | $ | 145.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended February 22, 2026 | Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended February 23, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-Tax Amount | Tax (Expense) Benefit | After-Tax Amount | Pre-Tax Amount | Tax (Expense) Benefit | After-Tax Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 294.6 | $ | (114.2) | $ | 180.4 | $ | 359.0 | $ | (121.7) | $ | 237.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized pension and post-retirement benefit obligations gains (loss) | 6.0 | (0.9) | 5.1 | (0.2) | — | (0.2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized currency translation gains (losses) | 83.3 | — | 83.3 | (62.0) | 1.0 | (61.0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | — | — | — | (0.4) | 0.1 | (0.3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income | $ | 383.9 | $ | (115.1) | $ | 268.8 | $ | 296.4 | $ | (120.6) | $ | 175.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 22, 2026 | May 25, 2025 | ||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 57.5 | $ | 70.7 | |||||||
Receivables, net of allowances of $1.1 and $0.9 | 750.5 | 781.6 | |||||||||
| Inventories | 1,093.6 | 1,035.4 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 158.3 | 145.0 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 2,059.9 | 2,032.7 | |||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 3,652.6 | 3,687.9 | |||||||||
| Operating lease assets | 116.8 | 113.2 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 1,135.0 | 1,090.2 | |||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 109.7 | 114.0 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 319.5 | 354.6 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 7,393.5 | $ | 7,392.6 | |||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Short-term borrowings | $ | 269.2 | $ | 370.8 | |||||||
| Current portion of long-term debt and financing obligations | 80.6 | 77.8 | |||||||||
| Accounts payable | 599.7 | 616.4 | |||||||||
| Accrued liabilities | 460.0 | 411.0 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 1,409.5 | 1,476.0 | |||||||||
| Long-term liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Long-term debt and financing obligations, excluding current portion | 3,642.9 | 3,682.8 | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 272.8 | 253.5 | |||||||||
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 241.2 | 242.6 | |||||||||
| Total long-term liabilities | 4,156.9 | 4,178.9 | |||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | |||||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | |||||||||||
Common stock of $1.00 par value, 600,000,000 shares authorized; 152,108,953 and 151,390,267 shares issued | 152.1 | 151.4 | |||||||||
Treasury stock, at cost, 13,129,408 and 12,152,507 common shares | (897.5) | (838.0) | |||||||||
| Additional distributed capital | (443.2) | (479.1) | |||||||||
| Retained earnings | 2,872.8 | 2,848.9 | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 142.9 | 54.5 | |||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 1,827.1 | 1,737.7 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 7,393.5 | $ | 7,392.6 | |||||||
| Thirteen Weeks Ended February 22, 2026 and February 23, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock, net of Treasury Shares | Common Stock Amount | Treasury Stock Amount | Additional Paid-in (Distributed) Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Total Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at November 23, 2025 | 138,879,465 | $ | 152.0 | $ | (897.4) | $ | (453.7) | $ | 2,871.9 | $ | 81.6 | $ | 1,754.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends declared, $0.38 per share | — | — | — | — | (52.8) | — | (52.8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued | 102,789 | 0.1 | — | (0.1) | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-settled, stock-based compensation expense | — | — | — | 10.5 | — | — | 10.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchase of common stock and common stock withheld to cover taxes | (2,709) | — | (0.1) | — | — | — | (0.1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | — | — | — | 0.1 | (0.3) | — | (0.2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | 54.0 | 61.3 | 115.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at February 22, 2026 | 138,979,545 | $ | 152.1 | $ | (897.5) | $ | (443.2) | $ | 2,872.8 | $ | 142.9 | $ | 1,827.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at November 24, 2024 | 142,640,636 | $ | 151.3 | $ | (634.4) | $ | (497.3) | $ | 2,687.2 | $ | (74.0) | $ | 1,632.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends declared, $0.37 per share | — | — | — | — | (52.2) | — | (52.2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued | 47,747 | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | 0.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-settled, stock-based compensation expense | — | — | — | 9.1 | — | — | 9.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchase of common stock and common stock withheld to cover taxes | (1,573,827) | — | (100.9) | — | — | — | (100.9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | — | — | (1.0) | — | 0.1 | — | (0.9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income (loss) | — | — | — | — | 146.0 | (0.4) | 145.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at February 23, 2025 | 141,114,556 | $ | 151.4 | $ | (736.3) | $ | (488.2) | $ | 2,781.1 | $ | (74.4) | $ | 1,633.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thirty-Nine weeks ended February 22, 2026 and February 23, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock, net of Treasury Shares | Common Stock Amount | Treasury Stock Amount | Additional Paid-in (Distributed) Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Total Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at May 25, 2025 | 139,237,760 | $ | 151.4 | $ | (838.0) | $ | (479.1) | $ | 2,848.9 | $ | 54.5 | $ | 1,737.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends declared, $1.12 per share | — | — | — | — | (155.8) | — | (155.8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued | 718,686 | 0.7 | — | 3.8 | — | — | 4.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-settled, stock-based compensation expense | — | — | — | 30.6 | — | — | 30.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchase of common stock and common stock withheld to cover taxes | (976,901) | — | (59.2) | — | — | — | (59.2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | — | — | (0.3) | 1.5 | (0.7) | — | 0.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | 180.4 | 88.4 | 268.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at February 22, 2026 | 138,979,545 | $ | 152.1 | $ | (897.5) | $ | (443.2) | $ | 2,872.8 | $ | 142.9 | $ | 1,827.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at May 26, 2024 | 143,666,656 | $ | 150.7 | $ | (540.9) | $ | (508.9) | $ | 2,699.8 | $ | (12.9) | $ | 1,787.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends declared, $1.09 per share | — | — | — | — | (155.1) | — | (155.1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock issued | 622,311 | 0.7 | — | (0.6) | — | — | 0.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-settled, stock-based compensation expense | — | — | — | 30.9 | — | — | 30.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchase of common stock and common stock withheld to cover taxes | (3,174,411) | — | (193.8) | — | — | — | (193.8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | — | — | (1.6) | (9.6) | (0.9) | — | (12.1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income (loss) | — | — | — | — | 237.3 | (61.5) | 175.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at February 23, 2025 | 141,114,556 | $ | 151.4 | $ | (736.3) | $ | (488.2) | $ | 2,781.1 | $ | (74.4) | $ | 1,633.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended | |||||||||||
| February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 180.4 | $ | 237.3 | |||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization of intangibles and debt issuance costs | 291.8 | 279.8 | |||||||||
| Stock-settled, stock-based compensation expense | 30.6 | 31.0 | |||||||||
| Equity method investment (earnings) loss, net of distributions | (2.5) | 10.1 | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 15.1 | (3.1) | |||||||||
| Cost Savings Program and Restructuring expenses | 46.4 | 49.2 | |||||||||
| Blue chip swap transaction gains | — | (20.5) | |||||||||
| Other | (8.0) | (10.3) | |||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Receivables | 53.6 | 18.1 | |||||||||
| Inventories | (45.2) | (120.6) | |||||||||
| Income taxes payable/receivable, net | (1.7) | (0.2) | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (13.8) | (17.9) | |||||||||
| Accounts payable | (8.1) | 45.4 | |||||||||
| Accrued liabilities | 57.0 | (13.0) | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 595.6 | $ | 485.3 | |||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||||||||||
| Additions to property, plant and equipment | (256.5) | (550.4) | |||||||||
| Additions to other long-term assets | (0.1) | (33.2) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | 14.9 | 1.8 | |||||||||
| Proceeds from blue chip swap transactions, net of purchases | — | 20.5 | |||||||||
| Other | 3.7 | 2.3 | |||||||||
| Net cash used for investing activities | $ | (238.0) | $ | (559.0) | |||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from short-term borrowings | 753.8 | 1,286.9 | |||||||||
| Repayments of short-term borrowings | (862.6) | (1,124.7) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of debt | — | 525.3 | |||||||||
| Repayments of debt and financing obligations | (54.9) | (255.5) | |||||||||
| Dividends paid | (154.7) | (154.7) | |||||||||
| Repurchase of common stock and common stock withheld to cover taxes | (59.2) | (193.8) | |||||||||
| Other | 3.5 | (14.1) | |||||||||
| Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities | $ | (374.1) | $ | 69.4 | |||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 3.3 | 0.4 | |||||||||
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (13.2) | (3.9) | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 70.7 | 71.4 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 57.5 | $ | 67.5 | |||||||
| Thirteen Weeks Ended | Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except per share amounts) | February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Numerator: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 54.0 | $ | 146.0 | $ | 180.4 | $ | 237.3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Denominator: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | 139.0 | 141.9 | 139.3 | 142.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Add: Dilutive effect of employee incentive plans (a) | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | 139.3 | 142.4 | 139.6 | 143.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings per share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.39 | $ | 1.03 | $ | 1.30 | $ | 1.66 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.39 | $ | 1.03 | $ | 1.29 | $ | 1.66 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Thirteen Weeks Ended | Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes and equity method earnings | $ | 81.6 | $ | 201.4 | $ | 289.3 | $ | 343.5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Equity method investment earnings | $ | 2.7 | $ | 2.1 | $ | 5.3 | $ | 15.5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | $ | 30.3 | $ | 57.5 | $ | 114.2 | $ | 121.7 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Effective tax rate (a) | 35.9% | 28.3% | 38.8% | 33.9% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thirteen Weeks Ended | Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost Savings Program and Restructuring Plan expenses related to: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retirement of assets and other plant charges (a) | $ | 46.9 | $ | 7.2 | $ | 48.7 | $ | 53.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Potato contract terminations (b) | — | (3.2) | — | 61.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inventory write-off (b) | 7.3 | 3.9 | 7.3 | 23.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Employee-related costs (c) | 6.1 | 0.7 | 15.1 | 16.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Professional services and other | 5.8 | 1.7 | 41.0 | 14.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 66.1 | 10.3 | 112.1 | 169.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sale of non-core assets (a) | (10.6) | — | (10.6) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 55.5 | $ | 10.3 | $ | 101.5 | $ | 169.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Thirteen Weeks Ended | Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost Savings Program and Restructuring Plan expenses included in: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | $ | 7.3 | $ | 0.7 | $ | 6.9 | $ | 76.2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cost Savings Plan and Restructuring expenses | 48.2 | 9.6 | 94.6 | 84.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity method investment earnings | — | — | — | 9.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 55.5 | $ | 10.3 | $ | 101.5 | $ | 169.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | ||||||||
| Accrued restructuring liability, May 25, 2025 | $ | 21.5 | ||||||
| Additions | 65.7 | |||||||
| Payments | (78.2) | |||||||
| Accrued restructuring liability, February 22, 2026 | $ | 9.0 | ||||||
| (in millions) | February 22, 2026 | May 25, 2025 | ||||||||||||
| Raw materials and packaging | $ | 222.6 | $ | 171.5 | ||||||||||
| Finished goods | 751.4 | 755.7 | ||||||||||||
| Supplies and other | 119.6 | 108.2 | ||||||||||||
| Inventories | $ | 1,093.6 | $ | 1,035.4 | ||||||||||
| (in millions) | February 22, 2026 | May 25, 2025 | ||||||||||||
| Land and land improvements | $ | 213.8 | $ | 191.6 | ||||||||||
| Buildings, machinery and equipment | 5,646.2 | 5,136.3 | ||||||||||||
| Furniture, fixtures, office equipment and other | 148.6 | 161.9 | ||||||||||||
| Construction in progress | 266.2 | 551.7 | ||||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, at cost | 6,274.8 | 6,041.5 | ||||||||||||
| Less accumulated depreciation | (2,622.2) | (2,353.6) | ||||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | $ | 3,652.6 | $ | 3,687.9 | ||||||||||
| Thirteen Weeks Ended | Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation - COS | $ | 84.9 | $ | 83.9 | $ | 253.8 | $ | 242.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation - SG&A | 3.7 | 4.1 | 10.4 | 11.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 88.6 | $ | 88.0 | $ | 264.2 | $ | 253.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization | $ | 8.2 | $ | 8.5 | $ | 24.1 | $ | 23.2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | North America | International | Total | |||||||||||||||||
| Balance at May 25, 2025 | $ | 753.2 | $ | 337.0 | $ | 1,090.2 | ||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 30.6 | 14.2 | 44.8 | |||||||||||||||||
| Balance at February 22, 2026 | $ | 783.8 | $ | 351.2 | $ | 1,135.0 | ||||||||||||||
| February 22, 2026 | May 25, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except useful lives) | Weighted Average Useful Life (in years) | Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Intangible Assets, Net | Weighted Average Useful Life (in years) | Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Intangible Assets, Net | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-amortizing intangible assets (a) | n/a | $ | 18.0 | $ | — | $ | 18.0 | n/a | $ | 18.0 | $ | — | $ | 18.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortizing intangible assets (b) | 12 | 141.1 | (49.4) | 91.7 | 13 | 140.8 | (44.8) | 96.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 159.1 | $ | (49.4) | $ | 109.7 | $ | 158.8 | $ | (44.8) | $ | 114.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | February 22, 2026 | May 25, 2025 | ||||||||||||
| Capitalized software costs | $ | 178.1 | $ | 208.7 | ||||||||||
| Equity method investments | 50.3 | 47.5 | ||||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment deposits | 26.7 | 30.3 | ||||||||||||
| Other | 64.4 | 68.1 | ||||||||||||
| Other assets | $ | 319.5 | $ | 354.6 | ||||||||||
| (in millions) | February 22, 2026 | May 25, 2025 | ||||||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | $ | 155.1 | $ | 104.5 | ||||||||||
| Accrued trade promotions | 98.6 | 88.2 | ||||||||||||
| Dividends payable to shareholders | 52.8 | 51.7 | ||||||||||||
| Plant accruals | 31.9 | 23.0 | ||||||||||||
| Taxes payable | 29.1 | 37.3 | ||||||||||||
| Current portion of operating lease obligations | 28.1 | 23.9 | ||||||||||||
| Accrued interest | 23.4 | 36.3 | ||||||||||||
| Derivative liabilities and payables | 2.0 | 7.0 | ||||||||||||
| Other | 39.0 | 39.1 | ||||||||||||
| Accrued liabilities | $ | 460.0 | $ | 411.0 | ||||||||||
| (in millions) | February 22, 2026 | May 25, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | Interest Rate | Amount | Interest Rate | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term borrowings: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revolving credit facility | $ | 236.4 | 3.830 | % | $ | 333.2 | 5.940 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other credit facilities (a) | 32.8 | 37.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 269.2 | 370.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Term A-3 loan facility, due January 2030 (b) | 388.1 | 6.190 | 405.0 | 6.900 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Term A-4 loan facility, due May 2029 (b) | 300.6 | 6.690 | 312.8 | 6.630 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Term A-5 loan facility, due September 2031 (b) | 475.0 | 5.660 | 493.8 | 5.650 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| RMB loan facility, due February 2027 (c) | 143.3 | 3.800 | 143.8 | 4.040 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| RMB loan facility, due September 2029 | 20.4 | 3.800 | 19.6 | 3.960 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Euro term loan facility, due May 2029 | 235.7 | 3.420 | 227.2 | 4.510 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
4.875% senior notes, due May 2028 | 500.0 | 4.875 | 500.0 | 4.875 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
4.125% senior notes, due January 2030 | 970.0 | 4.125 | 970.0 | 4.125 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
4.375% senior notes, due January 2032 | 700.0 | 4.375 | 700.0 | 4.375 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3,733.1 | 3,772.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financing obligations: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lease financing obligations due on various dates through 2040 | 4.4 | 5.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt and financing obligations | 4,006.7 | 4,148.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt issuance costs (d) | (14.0) | (16.8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term borrowings | (269.2) | (370.8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current portion of long-term debt and financing obligations | (80.6) | (77.8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt and financing obligations, excluding current portion | $ | 3,642.9 | $ | 3,682.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| As of February 22, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Fair Value of Assets (Liabilities) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative assets (a) | $ | — | $ | 8.7 | $ | — | $ | 8.7 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative liabilities (a) | — | (2.0) | — | (2.0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred compensation liabilities (b) | — | (28.0) | — | (28.0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair value, net | $ | — | $ | (21.3) | $ | — | $ | (21.3) | ||||||||||||||||||
| As of May 25, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Fair Value of Assets (Liabilities) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative assets (a) | $ | — | $ | 10.2 | $ | — | $ | 10.2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative liabilities (a) | — | (7.0) | — | (7.0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred compensation liabilities (b) | — | (27.0) | — | (27.0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fair value, net | $ | — | $ | (23.8) | $ | — | $ | (23.8) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Thirteen Weeks Ended | Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||
| (in millions, except share and per share data) | February 22, 2026 | February 22, 2026 | ||||||||||||
| Common stock shares repurchased | — | 804,882 | ||||||||||||
| Weighted average price per share | $ | — | $ | 62.12 | ||||||||||
| Total cost | $ | — | $ | 50.0 | ||||||||||
| Share repurchase plan, remaining authorized | $ | 308.0 | ||||||||||||
| (in millions) | Foreign Currency Translation Gain | Pension and Post-Retirement Benefits | Other | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of May 25, 2025 | $ | 58.9 | $ | (4.6) | $ | 0.2 | $ | 54.5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax | 83.3 | 5.1 | — | 88.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net current-period other comprehensive income | 83.3 | 5.1 | — | 88.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of February 22, 2026 | $ | 142.2 | $ | 0.5 | $ | 0.2 | $ | 142.9 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Thirteen Weeks Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | North America | International | Total | North America | International | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 1,035.0 | $ | 529.8 | $ | 1,564.8 | $ | 986.3 | $ | 534.2 | $ | 1,520.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other segment items (a) | 745.2 | 511.3 | 1,256.5 | 683.7 | 440.1 | 1,123.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment Adjusted EBITDA (b) | $ | 289.8 | $ | 18.5 | $ | 308.3 | $ | 302.6 | $ | 94.1 | $ | 396.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unallocated corporate costs (c) | (36.6) | (23.7) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization (d) | 98.9 | 98.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized derivative gains | (11.0) | (5.9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency exchange (gains) losses | (11.5) | 7.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Blue chip swap gains (e) | — | (0.6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 10.5 | 9.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Items impacting comparability: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost Savings Program, Restructuring Plan, and other expenses (f) | 55.5 | 10.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder activism expense (g) | — | 3.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 45.0 | 47.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 84.3 | 203.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 30.3 | 57.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 54.0 | $ | 146.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | North America | International | Total | North America | International | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 3,189.1 | $ | 1,653.1 | $ | 4,842.2 | $ | 3,162.1 | $ | 1,613.4 | $ | 4,775.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other segment items (a) | 2,351.5 | 1,550.2 | 3,901.7 | 2,312.3 | 1,419.3 | 3,731.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment Adjusted EBITDA (b) | $ | 837.6 | $ | 102.9 | $ | 940.5 | $ | 849.8 | $ | 194.1 | $ | 1,043.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unallocated corporate costs (c) | (81.0) | (77.3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization (d) | 294.8 | 282.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized derivative gains | (3.8) | (11.8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency exchange (gains) losses | (9.4) | 17.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Blue chip swap gains (e) | — | (20.5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 30.6 | 31.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Items impacting comparability: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost Savings Program, Restructuring Plan, and other expenses (f) | 101.5 | 169.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder activism expense (g) | 4.0 | 4.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pension settlement (h) | 14.2 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 133.0 | 135.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 294.6 | 359.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 114.2 | 121.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 180.4 | $ | 237.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thirteen Weeks Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except percentages) | February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | % Increase (Decrease) | % Increase (Decrease) at Constant Currency | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment net sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| North America | $ | 1,035.0 | $ | 986.3 | 5% | 5% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| International | 529.8 | 534.2 | (1)% | (9)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 1,564.8 | $ | 1,520.5 | 3% | —% | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment Adjusted EBITDA (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| North America | $ | 289.8 | $ | 302.6 | (4)% | |||||||||||||||||||||
| International | 18.5 | 94.1 | (80)% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except percentages) | February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | % Increase (Decrease) | % Increase (Decrease) at Constant Currency | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment net sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| North America | $ | 3,189.1 | $ | 3,162.1 | 1% | 1% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| International | 1,653.1 | 1,613.4 | 2% | (3)% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 4,842.2 | $ | 4,775.5 | 1% | (1)% | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment Adjusted EBITDA (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| North America | $ | 837.6 | $ | 849.8 | (1)% | |||||||||||||||||||||
| International | 102.9 | 194.1 | (47)% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended | ||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | ||||||||||||
| Net cash flows provided by (used for): | ||||||||||||||
| Operating activities | $ | 595.6 | $ | 485.3 | ||||||||||
| Investing activities | (238.0) | (559.0) | ||||||||||||
| Financing activities | (374.1) | 69.4 | ||||||||||||
| (16.5) | (4.3) | |||||||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 3.3 | 0.4 | ||||||||||||
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (13.2) | (3.9) | ||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 70.7 | 71.4 | ||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 57.5 | $ | 67.5 | ||||||||||
| Thirteen Weeks Ended | Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | (a) | $ | 54.0 | $ | 146.0 | $ | 180.4 | $ | 237.3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 45.0 | 47.3 | 133.0 | 135.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 30.3 | 57.5 | 114.2 | 121.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations including equity method investment earnings | 129.3 | 250.8 | 427.6 | 494.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | (b) | 98.9 | 98.5 | 294.8 | 282.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized derivative gains | (11.0) | (5.9) | (3.8) | (11.8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency exchange (gains) losses | (11.5) | 7.0 | (9.4) | 17.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Blue chip swap transaction gains | (c) | — | (0.6) | — | (20.5) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 10.5 | 9.2 | 30.6 | 31.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Items impacting comparability: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost Savings Program, Restructuring Plan, and other expenses | (d) | 55.5 | 10.3 | 101.5 | 169.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder activism expense | (e) | — | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pension settlement | (f) | — | — | 14.2 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | (g) | $ | 271.7 | $ | 373.0 | $ | 859.5 | $ | 966.6 | |||||||||||||||||
| For the Thirteen Weeks Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | Gross Profit | Selling, General and Administrative | Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As reported | $ | 331.6 | $ | 422.5 | $ | 156.8 | $ | 164.2 | $ | 30.3 | $ | 57.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized derivative gains and losses | (11.4) | (2.8) | (0.4) | 3.1 | (2.7) | (1.3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency exchange gains (losses) | — | — | 11.5 | (7.0) | (2.9) | 2.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Blue chip swap transaction gains | — | — | — | 0.6 | — | (0.2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | (10.5) | (9.2) | 1.8 | 1.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Items impacting comparability: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost Savings Program, Restructuring Plan, and other expenses | 7.3 | 0.7 | — | — | 1.3 | 2.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder activism expense | — | — | — | (3.7) | — | 0.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total adjustments | (4.1) | (2.1) | 0.6 | (16.2) | (2.5) | 5.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted | $ | 327.5 | $ | 420.4 | $ | 157.4 | $ | 148.0 | $ | 27.8 | $ | 62.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | Net Sales | Currency | Net Sales at Constant Currency | |||||||||||||||||
| Thirteen Weeks Ended February 22, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| North America | $ | 1,035.0 | $ | (3.7) | $ | 1,031.3 | ||||||||||||||
| International | 529.8 | (43.7) | 486.1 | |||||||||||||||||
| $ | 1,564.8 | $ | (47.4) | $ | 1,517.4 | |||||||||||||||
| For the Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | February 22, 2026 | February 23, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | Gross Profit | Selling, General and Administrative | Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | Equity Method Investment Earnings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As reported | $ | 998.3 | $ | 1,056.3 | $ | 481.4 | $ | 492.8 | $ | 114.2 | $ | 121.7 | $ | 5.3 | $ | 15.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized derivative gains and losses | (10.9) | (15.5) | (7.1) | (3.7) | (0.8) | (2.9) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency exchange gains (losses) | — | — | 9.4 | (17.2) | (2.8) | 4.6 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Blue chip swap transaction gains | — | — | — | 20.5 | — | (0.8) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | (30.6) | (31.0) | 5.0 | 4.8 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Items impacting comparability: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost Savings Program, Restructuring Plan, and other expenses | 6.9 | 76.2 | — | — | 12.3 | 38.1 | — | 9.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder activism expense | — | — | (4.0) | (4.1) | 0.9 | 0.9 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pension settlement | — | — | (14.2) | — | 3.2 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total adjustments | (4.0) | 60.7 | (46.5) | (35.5) | 17.8 | 44.7 | — | 9.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted | $ | 994.3 | $ | 1,117.0 | $ | 434.9 | $ | 457.3 | $ | 132.0 | $ | 166.4 | $ | 5.3 | $ | 24.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | Net Sales | Currency | Net Sales at Constant Currency | |||||||||||||||||
| Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended February 22, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| North America | $ | 3,189.1 | $ | (4.7) | $ | 3,184.4 | ||||||||||||||
| International | 1,653.1 | (90.7) | 1,562.4 | |||||||||||||||||
| $ | 4,842.2 | $ | (95.4) | $ | 4,746.8 | |||||||||||||||
| Period | Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased (a) | Average Price Paid Per Share (or Unit) | Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (b) | Approximate Dollar Value of Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under Plans or Programs (in millions) (b) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 24, 2025 through December 21, 2025 | 330 | $ | 28.40 | — | $ | 308 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| December 22, 2025 through January 18, 2026 | 1,074 | $ | 53.06 | — | $ | 308 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| January 19, 2026 through February 22, 2026 | 1,305 | $ | 47.53 | — | $ | 308 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 2,709 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exhibit Number | Exhibit Description | |||||||
| 10.1 | ||||||||
| 10.2 | ||||||||
| 10.3 | ||||||||
| 10.4 | ||||||||
| 10.5 | ||||||||
| 10.6 | ||||||||
| 10.7 | ||||||||
| 10.8 | ||||||||
| 10.9 | ||||||||
| 10.10 | ||||||||
| 10.11 | ||||||||
| 31.1 | ||||||||
| 31.2 | ||||||||
| 32.1 | ||||||||
| 32.2 | ||||||||
| 101.INS | XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. | |||||||
| 101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |||||||
| 101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | |||||||
| 101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | |||||||
| 101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |||||||
| 101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL with applicable taxonomy extension information contained in Exhibits 101) | |||||||
| LAMB WESTON HOLDINGS, INC. | ||||||||
| By: | /s/ BERNADETTE M. MADARIETA | |||||||
| BERNADETTE M. MADARIETA | ||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
| (Principal Financial Officer) | ||||||||
Dated this 1st day of April, 2026 | ||||||||
Date: April 1, 2026 | |||||
| /s/ MICHAEL J. SMITH | |||||
| MICHAEL J. SMITH | |||||
President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) | |||||
Date: April 1, 2026 | |||||
| /s/ BERNADETTE M. MADARIETA | |||||
BERNADETTE M. MADARIETA Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) | |||||
April 1, 2026 | |||||
| /s/ MICHAEL J. SMITH | |||||
| MICHAEL J. SMITH | |||||
President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) | |||||
April 1, 2026 | |||||
| /s/ BERNADETTE M. MADARIETA | |||||
BERNADETTE M. MADARIETA Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) | |||||