Lifetime Brands Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Lifetime Brands' CEO is Rob Kay, appointed in Mar 2018, has a tenure of 8.33 years. total yearly compensation is $3.04M, comprised of 31.7% salary and 68.3% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 3.6% of the company’s shares, worth $6.37M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 10.7 years and 8.3 years respectively.
Key information
Rob Kay
Chief executive officer
US$3.0m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 31.68% |
| CEO tenure | 8.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | 3.6% |
| Management average tenure | 10.7yrs |
| Board average tenure | 8.3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 26
LCUT: Future Profit Margin Shortfalls Will Likely Undermine Recent Optimism
Analysts have raised the Lifetime Brands fair value estimate from $4.00 to $6.00 per share, citing updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that align with recent price target increases of $3 and $1 from Street research. Analyst Commentary on Lifetime Brands Recent Street research on Lifetime Brands has referenced higher price targets, but the supporting commentary still points to several areas where analysts see meaningful risk around valuation, execution, and growth assumptions.Analysis Article • May 11
Lifetime Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:LCUT) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets
A week ago, Lifetime Brands, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LCUT ) came out with a strong set of quarterly numbers that could...Seeking Alpha • Apr 29
Lifetime Brands Offers Potential, But Risks Should Not Be Ignored
Summary Lifetime Brands is fundamentally challenged but trades at extremely cheap valuation multiples versus peers. Revenue and profitability have declined, with U.S. sales weakness and rising distribution costs compressing margins. Management is pursuing Project Concord and relocating distribution to Maryland, aiming for cost savings and improved profitability. I maintain a "Hold" rating, as deep value offsets operational uncertainty pending clearer evidence of a turnaround. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 30
Here's What's Concerning About Lifetime Brands' (NASDAQ:LCUT) Returns On Capital
When it comes to investing, there are some useful financial metrics that can warn us when a business is potentially in...Analysis Article • Dec 03
Lifetime Brands, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LCUT) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 32%
Those holding Lifetime Brands, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LCUT ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 32% in...Analysis Article • Nov 09
Lifetime Brands, Inc. Reported A Surprise Loss, And Analysts Have Updated Their Forecasts
Shareholders might have noticed that Lifetime Brands, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LCUT ) filed its quarterly result this time last...Analysis Article • Oct 18
Lifetime Brands (NASDAQ:LCUT) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.0425
Lifetime Brands, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LCUT ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.0425 per share on the 14th of...Analysis Article • Sep 22
Lifetime Brands (NASDAQ:LCUT) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.0425
Lifetime Brands, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LCUT ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.0425 per share on the 14th of...Analysis Article • Aug 17
Lifetime Brands' (NASDAQ:LCUT) Dividend Will Be $0.0425
The board of Lifetime Brands, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LCUT ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.0425 per share on...Analysis Article • Aug 10
Earnings Release: Here's Why Analysts Cut Their Lifetime Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:LCUT) Price Target To US$6.00
NasdaqGS:LCUT 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Lifetime Brands's Fair Values from the Community and select...Analysis Article • Aug 08
Risks Still Elevated At These Prices As Lifetime Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:LCUT) Shares Dive 27%
NasdaqGS:LCUT 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Lifetime Brands's Fair Values from the Community and select...Analysis Article • Aug 03
Investors Will Want Lifetime Brands' (NASDAQ:LCUT) Growth In ROCE To Persist
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. One common...Analysis Article • Jun 30
Lifetime Brands (NASDAQ:LCUT) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.0425
The board of Lifetime Brands, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LCUT ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.0425 per share on...Analysis Article • Jun 11
Lifetime Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:LCUT) Stock Rockets 28% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Lifetime Brands, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LCUT ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 28% in...Analysis Article • May 11
Lifetime Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:LCUT) Just Reported, And Analysts Assigned A US$6.00 Price Target
Lifetime Brands, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LCUT ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell...Analysis Article • Apr 15
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Lifetime Brands, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LCUT) P/S Ratio
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.5x in the Consumer Durables industry in the United States...Analysis Article • Mar 17
Lifetime Brands' (NASDAQ:LCUT) Dividend Will Be $0.0425
The board of Lifetime Brands, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LCUT ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.0425 per share on...Analysis Article • Jan 23
Lifetime Brands (NASDAQ:LCUT) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.0425
Lifetime Brands, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LCUT ) will pay a dividend of $0.0425 on the 14th of February. This makes the dividend...Analysis Article • Jan 20
These 4 Measures Indicate That Lifetime Brands (NASDAQ:LCUT) Is Using Debt Extensively
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Dec 05
There's No Escaping Lifetime Brands, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LCUT) Muted Revenues
Lifetime Brands, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:LCUT ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.2x may look like a pretty appealing...Seeking Alpha • Nov 19
Lifetime Brands: Manufacturing Capacity Increases, And Extremely Undervalued
Summary Lifetime Brands, Inc. boasts a diverse portfolio of well-known brands and strong connections with major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Amazon. Recent investments in new manufacturing capacity and hiring, particularly in Mexico, are expected to boost net sales and free cash flow growth. LCUT's stable EBITDA, stock repurchase program, and undervaluation compared to peers suggest significant upside potential despite risks from tariffs and supply chain issues. My DCF model indicates a fair valuation of $14 per share, significantly higher than the current stock price, making LCUT a compelling buy. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Oct 31
Lifetime Brands (NASDAQ:LCUT) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.0425
Lifetime Brands, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:LCUT ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.0425 per share on 15th of...Seeking Alpha • Oct 03
Lifetime Brands: Rising Private Label Trend May Signal Trouble
Summary Lifetime Brands, Inc.'s growth has been increasingly a result of M&A as the company already has great market presence in many product categories. The growth of retailers' private label penetration weakens Lifetime Brands' longer-term growth outlook, and the recently weaker revenues already highlight the growth concern. The LCUT stock is valued for very poor growth, being in line with my base scenario estimates. The valuation is incredibly volatile due to Lifetime Brands' high remaining debt. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Sep 08
Lifetime Brands (NASDAQ:LCUT) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Aug 11
Lifetime Brands (NASDAQ:LCUT) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.0425
Lifetime Brands, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LCUT ) will pay a dividend of $0.0425 on the 15th of November. This means the annual...Analysis Article • Jul 11
Lifetime Brands (NASDAQ:LCUT) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.0425
Lifetime Brands, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:LCUT ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.0425 per share on 15th of August...Analysis Article • Jul 04
Little Excitement Around Lifetime Brands, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LCUT) Revenues As Shares Take 27% Pounding
Lifetime Brands, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LCUT ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow...Analysis Article • Jun 24
Lifetime Brands' (NASDAQ:LCUT) Dividend Will Be $0.0425
Lifetime Brands, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LCUT ) will pay a dividend of $0.0425 on the 15th of August. This payment means that the...Analysis Article • Jun 15
Lifetime Brands (NASDAQ:LCUT) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Firstly...Analysis Article • May 12
Analyst Estimates: Here's What Brokers Think Of Lifetime Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:LCUT) After Its First-Quarter Report
Shareholders of Lifetime Brands, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LCUT ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 13...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | -US$28m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$3m | US$963k | -US$27m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$36m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$35m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$13m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$4m | US$1m | -US$15m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$21m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$18m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$6m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$3m | US$983k | -US$8m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$8m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$18m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$15m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$4m | US$900k | -US$6m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$10m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$9m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$18m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$5m | US$884k | US$21m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$37m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$38m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$28m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$3m | US$763k | -US$3m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$33m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$60m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$68m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$3m | US$800k | -US$44m |
Compensation vs Market: Rob's total compensation ($USD3.04M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD1.62M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Rob's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Rob Kay (63 yo)
8.3yrs
Tenure
US$3,038,451
Compensation
Mr. Robert Bruce Kay, also known as Rob, has been Chief Executive Officer and Director of Lifetime Brands Inc. since March 2, 2018, and March 1, 2018, respectively. Mr. Kay has served as Chief Executive Of...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 8.3yrs | US$3.04m | 3.6% $ 6.4m | |
| President & Director | 13.1yrs | US$1.04m | 2.1% $ 3.7m | |
| Executive VP | 19yrs | US$593.26k | 0.60% $ 1.1m | |
| Head of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP | no data | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain & Import | no data | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP & President of the Kitchenware Division | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Integration Officer | 8.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Investor Relations Executive | no data | no data | no data |
10.7yrs
Average Tenure
61.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: LCUT's management team is seasoned and experienced (10.7 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 8.3yrs | US$3.04m | 3.6% $ 6.4m | |
| President & Director | less than a year | US$1.04m | 2.1% $ 3.7m | |
| Chairman of the Board | 59.5yrs | US$228.40k | 5.17% $ 9.1m | |
| Independent Director | 8.3yrs | US$187.80k | 0.47% $ 826.5k | |
| Independent Director | 8.3yrs | US$181.90k | 0.47% $ 826.5k | |
| Independent Director | 22.9yrs | US$204.90k | 0.62% $ 1.1m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 14.5yrs | US$240.00k | 0.55% $ 973.9k | |
| Independent Director | 6.5yrs | US$188.80k | 0.42% $ 745.3k | |
| Independent Director | 1.5yrs | US$220.35k | 0.21% $ 366.6k |
8.3yrs
Average Tenure
65yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: LCUT's board of directors are considered experienced (8.3 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/09 21:41 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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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Analyst Sources
Lifetime Brands, 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 |
|---|---|
| Derek Leckow | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Brian McNamara | Canaccord Genuity |
| Gregory Badishkanian | Citigroup Inc |