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LII: Share Buybacks And AI Tools Will Drive Stronger Long-Term Performance

Update shared on 24 Nov 2025

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Narrative Update: Lennox International Analyst Price Target Shift

Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Lennox International, increasing it by approximately $1.73 to $573.86. This change reflects updated expectations for improved revenue growth, although it is offset by a marginally lower profit margin.

What's in the News

  • Lennox International is seeking strategic bolt-on acquisitions to enhance distribution capabilities and expand its product portfolio, while maintaining a healthy debt leverage. (Key Developments)
  • The company completed a share repurchase of 63,000 shares for $36.95 million between July and September 2025, bringing total buyback progress to over 16 million shares since 2014. (Key Developments)
  • Lennox lowered its earnings guidance for 2025 and now expects a revenue decrease of approximately 1% for the full year. (Key Developments)
  • The company launched AI-powered support tools for HVAC technicians and homeowners, supporting on-demand troubleshooting. More than 7,000 technicians have registered and provided strong positive feedback since launch. (Key Developments)
  • Lennox's commercial cold climate heat pump rooftop unit became the first to pass laboratory validation in the DOE's Commercial Building HVAC Technology Challenge for its category. This marks a significant innovation for high-efficiency HVAC in cold climates. (Key Developments)

Valuation Changes

  • Fair Value increased slightly from $572.13 to $573.86.
  • Discount Rate decreased marginally from 8.51% to 8.47%.
  • Revenue Growth rose modestly from 5.79% to 6.05%.
  • Net Profit Margin declined slightly from 16.01% to 15.57%.
  • Future P/E increased from 23.81x to 24.34x.

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