Lakeland Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAKE) Receives Average Recommendation of “Hold” from Analysts

Lakeland Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAKE) has been given a consensus recommendation of “Hold” by the five research firms that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, two have given a hold recommendation and two have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 12 month target price among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $16.50.

A number of brokerages have commented on LAKE. Roth Mkm reduced their target price on shares of Lakeland Industries from $27.00 to $19.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. DA Davidson restated a “neutral” rating and set a $14.00 price target (down from $20.00) on shares of Lakeland Industries in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Lakeland Industries in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Lake Street Capital decreased their price objective on Lakeland Industries from $26.00 to $19.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered Lakeland Industries from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, December 13th.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Lakeland Industries

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Invesco Ltd. increased its position in shares of Lakeland Industries by 30.8% during the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 20,114 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock worth $178,000 after purchasing an additional 4,733 shares during the last quarter. XTX Topco Ltd acquired a new position in Lakeland Industries in the fourth quarter valued at about $130,000. Private Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in Lakeland Industries by 2.8% during the fourth 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. Expect Equity LLC boosted its stake in Lakeland Industries by 6.9% during the fourth quarter. Expect Equity LLC now owns 166,061 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock worth $1,468,000 after buying an additional 10,705 shares during the period. Finally, Jain Global LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Lakeland Industries during the fourth quarter valued at about $202,000. 71.69% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Lakeland Industries Stock Up 5.0%

NASDAQ LAKE opened at $8.19 on Friday. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $9.01 and its 200-day simple moving average is $11.82. The company has a quick ratio of 1.48, a current ratio of 3.83 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28. The firm has a market cap of $80.31 million, a PE ratio of -1.87 and a beta of 1.29. Lakeland Industries has a 52 week low of $7.15 and a 52 week high of $20.83.

Lakeland Industries News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Lakeland Industries this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Lakeland Fire + Safety completed the sale of its High Performance Flame Resistant (HPFR) and High-Visibility (HiViz) product lines to National Safety Apparel. Management says the divestiture strengthens the balance sheet, improves capital flexibility and sharpens focus on fire services growth and core industrial PPE — a near?term liquidity/strategic positive that can offset some concerns about recent operational mix. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple plaintiff law firms (Rosen, Faruqi & Faruqi, Gross, Bragar, Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter, Portnoy, etc.) have issued investor alerts reminding shareholders of an April 24, 2026 deadline to seek lead?plaintiff status in a securities matter covering purchases from Dec. 1, 2023 to Dec. 9, 2025. These notices are informational and common in contested securities matters but increase public awareness and potential claimant coordination. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Pomerantz LLP has filed a formal class action in the Southern District of New York against Lakeland and certain officers alleging violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) and seeking damages for the same Dec. 1, 2023–Dec. 9, 2025 class period. A filed federal suit represents an escalation versus mere notices — it can lead to discovery, potential settlements or judgments, legal costs and executive distraction, all of which pose downside risk to shareholders. Article Title

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.