Lakeland Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAKE) Given Average Rating of “Hold” by Brokerages
by Tristan Rich · The Markets DailyShares of Lakeland Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAKE – Get Free Report) have earned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the five brokerages that are covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have assigned a hold rating and two have issued a buy rating on the company. The average twelve-month target price among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $15.75.
Several research firms have commented on LAKE. DA Davidson reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $14.00 price objective (down from $20.00) on shares of Lakeland Industries in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Roth Mkm reduced their target price on shares of Lakeland Industries from $27.00 to $19.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Zacks Research raised shares of Lakeland Industries from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, February 9th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Lakeland Industries in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut Lakeland Industries from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Saturday, December 13th.
Check Out Our Latest Analysis on LAKE
Key Headlines Impacting Lakeland Industries
Here are the key news stories impacting Lakeland Industries this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Lake Street Capital cut its price target from $19 to $16 but maintained a “buy” rating, providing continued analyst support that can buoy investor sentiment despite the lower target. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: Market watchers note Lakeland is expected to report earnings this week — an upcoming result that could create short‑term volatility depending on guidance and margin trends. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: Industry update: National Safety Apparel expanded its protective‑clothing portfolio — a sector development to monitor for competitive dynamics, but not a direct company announcement from Lakeland. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms have filed or are soliciting investors for securities‑class actions alleging investor harm tied to Lakeland (class period: Dec. 1, 2023–Dec. 9, 2025) and are seeking lead plaintiffs with an April 24, 2026 deadline — Pomerantz, Robbins LLP, Rosen, Levi & Korsinsky, Faruqi & Faruqi, Kirby McInerney, Bronstein Gewirtz & Grossman and others issued notices. The wave of litigation announcements raises potential legal costs, settlement risk and reputational pressure that likely weighs on the stock. Pomerantz Filing Robbins Notice Levi & Korsinsky Notice
Lakeland Industries Stock Up 3.2%
LAKE stock opened at $8.47 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 3.83, a quick ratio of 1.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28. The firm has a market capitalization of $83.09 million, a PE ratio of -1.93 and a beta of 1.34. Lakeland Industries has a 1-year low of $7.15 and a 1-year high of $20.50. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $8.97 and its 200 day simple moving average is $11.77.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Private Capital Management LLC increased its position in Lakeland Industries by 2.8% during the 4th quarter. Private Capital Management LLC now owns 1,202,433 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock worth $10,630,000 after buying an additional 32,945 shares during the period. Royce & Associates LP boosted its position in shares of Lakeland Industries by 10.0% in the third quarter. Royce & Associates LP now owns 1,178,670 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock valued at $17,444,000 after acquiring an additional 107,100 shares during the period. Pacific Ridge Capital Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of Lakeland Industries by 62.3% in the fourth quarter. Pacific Ridge Capital Partners LLC now owns 772,015 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock valued at $6,825,000 after acquiring an additional 296,222 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Lakeland Industries by 2.3% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 486,524 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock valued at $7,201,000 after acquiring an additional 10,764 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in Lakeland Industries by 115.9% during the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 217,786 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock worth $2,964,000 after acquiring an additional 116,901 shares during the period. 71.69% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
About Lakeland Industries
Lakeland Industries, Inc (NASDAQ:LAKE) is a global provider of high-performance protective apparel and accessories designed to safeguard workers in industrial, healthcare, laboratory, and emergency response environments. The company’s expertise lies in producing garments that shield against chemical, biological, radiological, and thermal risks, supporting safety protocols in sectors such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and first responders.
The product portfolio encompasses both single-use and reusable solutions, including chemical protective coveralls, flame-resistant garments, arc flash clothing, medical isolation gowns, and cleanroom suits.