LSI Industries (LYTS) Stock Overview
Manufactures, markets, and sells non-residential lighting and retail display solutions in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$20.08 |
| 52 Week High | US$27.36 |
| 52 Week Low | US$17.21 |
| Beta | 0.51 |
| 1 Month Change | -19.23% |
| 3 Month Change | -20.79% |
| 1 Year Change | -13.49% |
| 3 Year Change | 30.73% |
| 5 Year Change | 169.89% |
| Change since IPO | 579.86% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Jul 04
LSI Industries: Lights-Out Performance Caught Up With Fundamentals (Downgrade)
Summary LSI Industries has delivered a 104% total return since the initial buy rating, outperforming the SPY. LYTS’s acquisition-driven growth boosted revenues but pressured margins and halved key profitability metrics over three years. The Fast Forward plan targets $800M in sales and 12.5% EBITDA margins by FY28, but integration challenges remain. I downgrade LYTS to hold, preferring evidence of margin improvement and successful integration before recommending further investment. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jun 24
LYTS: Refrigeration Partnership Will Support Future Share Price Upside
Analysts have kept their price target for LSI Industries steady at $30.00, with only minor model adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions supporting this unchanged view. What's in the News LSI Industries entered a partnership with Carter Thermal Industries Group that makes LSI Industries the exclusive partner across the United States and Canada for Carter Thermal Industries Group's advanced refrigerated display and store solutions, effective May 28, 2026.
Narrative Update • Jun 05
LYTS: Refrigeration Partnership Will Support Forward P/E Re Rating Potential
Analysts have maintained their $30.50 price target for LSI Industries, citing updated assumptions that combine a higher discount rate with adjusted revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News LSI Industries announced a partnership with Carter Thermal Industries Group that makes LSI the exclusive partner in the United States and Canada for Carter Thermal's advanced refrigerated display and store solutions, effective May 28, 2026.Narrative Update • May 20
LYTS: Follow On Equity Raise Will Support Future Share Price Upside
Analysts have reset their price target on LSI Industries to $30.00, reflecting updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that keep the stock anchored to the same fair value level as previously estimated. What's in the News LSI Industries completed a follow on equity offering of common stock totaling US$90.85 million, issuing 4,600,000 shares at US$19.75 per share with a US$1.185 discount per share (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 25
LYTS: Equity Raise And Higher P/E Assumptions Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept their $30.00 price target for LSI Industries unchanged, citing a combination of higher assumed revenue growth and P/E, softer margin expectations, and a higher discount rate that broadly offset each other in their updated model. What's in the News LSI Industries completed a follow on equity offering of common stock totaling US$90.85 million, issuing 4,600,000 shares at US$19.75 per share with a US$1.185 discount per share (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 08
LYTS: Higher Execution Bar And Equity Raise Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for LSI Industries from $27.00 to $30.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels that support a higher long term price target. Analyst Commentary While the higher fair value estimate signals more constructive expectations, not all research takes an upbeat view.Narrative Update • Mar 25
LYTS: Refined Discount Rate And Forward P/E Framework Will Support Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on LSI Industries by $2, citing updated assumptions for discount rates and forward P/E that support a revised view of the stock’s risk and valuation profile. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to updated discount rate assumptions and forward P/E inputs as the main drivers behind the higher price target for LSI Industries.Narrative Update • Mar 10
LYTS: Improved Margins And Lower Future P/E Will Support Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on LSI Industries by about $1, supported by updated views on fair value, revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E that were highlighted in recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around the higher price target focuses on how current market pricing lines up with updated views on fair value, revenue potential, and profit margins, as well as expectations for a lower future P/E.Narrative Update • Feb 23
LYTS: Higher P/E And Refined Risk Assumptions Will Support Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on LSI Industries by about $2, reflecting updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E following recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates around LSI Industries center on how revised fair value and discount rate assumptions line up with expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E.Narrative Update • Feb 09
LYTS: Discount And Margin Assumptions Will Support Future Upside Potential
Narrative Update on LSI Industries Analysts have lifted their price target on LSI Industries by US$2, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that support a steady fair value estimate of US$27.00 per share. Analyst Commentary The updated fair value estimate of US$27.00 per share reflects refreshed assumptions, but some bearish analysts are still highlighting areas where they see limited room for error.Analysis Article • Jan 27
LSI Industries (NASDAQ:LYTS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.05
The board of LSI Industries Inc. ( NASDAQ:LYTS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 10th of February...Narrative Update • Jan 26
LYTS: Higher Growth Assumptions Will Support Future Upside Potential
Narrative Update: LSI Industries Analysts lifted their fair value estimate for LSI Industries from US$25.00 to US$27.00, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E. These changes are reflected in recent Street research, including the latest price target increase reported by Canaccord.Narrative Update • Jan 12
LYTS: Refined Margin Outlook Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for LSI Industries at US$25.00, making only slight adjustments to inputs such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. These refinements have resulted in a modest update to their price target framework.Narrative Update • Dec 27
LYTS: Modestly Stronger Margins Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their price target for LSI Industries modestly higher to reflect slightly stronger expected revenue growth, marginally better profit margins, and a small reduction in the discount rate, which together support a fair value estimate of about $25.00 per share. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate remains unchanged at approximately $25.00 per share, as modest model adjustments offset each other.Narrative Update • Dec 12
LYTS: Rising Margins And Multiple Are Expected To Drive Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on LSI Industries from approximately 22.00 dollars to 25.00 dollars, citing expectations for stronger profit margins and a modestly higher future earnings multiple, despite moderating revenue growth assumptions. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate increased from 22.00 dollars to 25.00 dollars, reflecting a modest upward revision in the intrinsic valuation range.Analysis Article • Nov 07
Does LSI Industries (NASDAQ:LYTS) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Aug 29
Market Participants Recognise LSI Industries Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LYTS) Earnings Pushing Shares 26% Higher
Despite an already strong run, LSI Industries Inc. ( NASDAQ:LYTS ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 26% in...Analysis Article • Aug 24
LSI Industries (NASDAQ:LYTS) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.05
LSI Industries Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:LYTS ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.05 per share on 10th of September...Narrative Update • Aug 23
Reshoring And Integration In Display And Lighting Will Improve Efficiency
LSI Industries' consensus price target has increased to $27.67, reflecting strong Q2 results, robust demand in core segments, M&A-driven topline growth, and rising institutional confidence. Analyst Commentary Strong Q2 performance with double-digit growth in Lighting and Display segments.Analysis Article • Apr 27
LSI Industries Inc. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
Last week, you might have seen that LSI Industries Inc. ( NASDAQ:LYTS ) released its quarterly result to the market...Seeking Alpha • Apr 14
LSI Industries: Enlightened
Summary LSI Industries has shown significant growth, driven by organic achievements and strategic bolt-on acquisitions. The company focuses on integrated lighting and display solutions, serving diverse markets like automotive, retail, and sports complexes, with plans to expand into adjacent markets. Recent acquisitions, including EMI Industries and Canada's Best Holdings, are expected to drive revenue growth and improve margins, enhancing overall financial performance. Trading at 16 times earnings with potential for further margin expansion, LSI shares offer substantial upside, making it a compelling buy on dips. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Apr 05
LSI Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:LYTS) Not Flying Under The Radar
LSI Industries Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:LYTS ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 19x might make it look like a sell right...Analysis Article • Feb 25
Is LSI Industries (NASDAQ:LYTS) Using Too Much Debt?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Jan 24
LSI Industries' (NASDAQ:LYTS) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Seeking Alpha • Jan 23
LSI Industries Q2 Results: Strong Organic Growth, Weaker Margins
Summary LSI Industries reported very strong Q2 growth with 14% organic growth, significantly exceeding Wall Street's consensus and exceeding the Fast Forward roadmap's growth target. At the same time, LSI's margin performance trailed, and the company is far from the targeted 0.5 percentage points in annual margin expansion. LYTS stock already prices in fair earnings growth expectations, and I estimate a fair value of $21.5. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 10
LSI Industries (NASDAQ:LYTS) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.05
LSI Industries Inc. ( NASDAQ:LYTS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.05 per share on the 26th of...Analysis Article • Nov 09
LSI Industries Inc. Just Recorded A 10.0% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
LSI Industries Inc. ( NASDAQ:LYTS ) just released its latest quarterly results and things are looking bullish. The...Analysis Article • Nov 07
Should You Investigate LSI Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:LYTS) At US$18.15?
LSI Industries Inc. ( NASDAQ:LYTS ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price rise of 27...Seeking Alpha • Oct 31
LSI Industries: Multiple Remains Attractive With Favorable Long Term
Summary LYTS revenue grew in the fourth quarter after experiencing contraction for four consecutive quarters. Contribution from recent acquisitions and the improving environment in certain parts of the business should support topline growth in the quarters ahead. Pricing strength and operation efficiency should result in better margins as volume starts to improve. Maintaining a buy rating due to favorable long-term growth prospects. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Sep 20
EMI Acquisition And Eco-Friendly Innovations Set To Boost Growth And Margins
LSI Industries' acquisition of EMI Industries and product expansion in core markets are set to enhance its competitive edge by broadening its offering.Seeking Alpha • Aug 19
LSI Industries' Q4 Glow: Beating Estimates, But Growth Concerns Linger
Summary LSI Industries Inc. beat earnings estimates with Non-GAAP EPS of $0.24 and revenue of $129 million, up 4% due to acquiring EMI Industries. LSI's Q4 2024 saw growth in sales and new products after acquiring EMI Industries, setting the stage for future expansion. LSI's valuation shows potential for growth with a modest P/E ratio, solid balance sheet, and room for stock price increase if earnings continue to grow. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 18
LSI Industries (NASDAQ:LYTS) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.05
LSI Industries Inc. ( NASDAQ:LYTS ) will pay a dividend of $0.05 on the 3rd of September. This means the annual payment...Analysis Article • Jul 17
LSI Industries (NASDAQ:LYTS) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...Shareholder Returns
| LYTS | US Electrical | US Market | |
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| 7D | 2.6% | -8.3% | -1.6% |
| 1Y | -13.5% | 29.8% | 12.1% |
Return vs Industry: LYTS underperformed the US Electrical industry which returned 28.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: LYTS underperformed the US Market which returned 13.3% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| LYTS volatility | |
|---|---|
| LYTS Average Weekly Movement | 6.0% |
| Electrical Industry Average Movement | 12.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.8% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 2.9% |
Stable Share Price: LYTS has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: LYTS's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 3,000 | James Clark | www.lsicorp.com |
LSI Industries Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells non-residential lighting and retail display solutions in the United States. The company operates through Lighting and Display Solutions segments. It offers outdoor and indoor lighting fixture and controls solutions, including sensors, photocontrols, dimming, motion detection, and circuit controllers.
LSI Industries Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| LYTS fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$723.57m |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$22.58m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$689.40m |
32.2x
P/E Ratio1.1x
P/S RatioIs LYTS overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| LYTS income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$689.40m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$516.03m |
| Gross Profit | US$173.37m |
| Other Expenses | US$150.79m |
| Earnings | US$22.58m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.62 |
| Gross Margin | 25.15% |
| Net Profit Margin | 3.28% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 71.0% |
How did LYTS perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.0%
Current Dividend Yield29%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/15 12:09 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
LSI Industries Inc. is covered by 6 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Aaron Spychalla | Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC |
| Amit Dayal | H.C. Wainwright & Co. |
| James Ricchiuti | Needham & Company |