LSB Industries Inc. (LXU) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 68/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
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20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±9.8% realized swing band)
Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9
Capital intensity & 9.3% operating margin leave 9 pts on the table
Even with a 68/100 (C+) score, LXU faces multiple-compression risk if 32.5x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 15.0% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($10.55) or 200D SMA ($11.79) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($11.62) toward Bear Floor ($9.06).
LSB Industries Inc. (LXU) surged +8.07% to $11.12, trading at 33% of its 52-week range ($8.12 – $17.22). Solid 17% profit margin (5% return on capital), mixed timing at 33x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
Lsb Industries (NYSE:LXU) reported stronger third-quarter 2026 earnings as demand remained firm across its industrial and agricultural businesses, while higher production of nitric acid and ammonium nitrate solution, fav
Adjusted EBITDA surged 55% as production volumes and selling prices climbed.
LSB Industries, Inc. (LXU) Q3 2026 Earnings Call October 29, 2026 10:00 AM EDTCompany ParticipantsKristy Carver - Senior VP & TreasurerMark Behrman -...
2026-10-29. The following slide deck was published by LSB Industries, Inc.
LSB Industries (NYSE:LXU) reported third-quarter financial results on Thursday. The transcript from the company’s third-quarter earnings call has been provided below.This transcript is brought to you by Benzinga APIs.
LSB Industries Q3 2026 EPS beat estimates while revenue missed; strong margins, adjusted EBITDA growth, and industrial demand lifted LXU after hours.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — LSB Industries Inc. (LXU) on Wednesday reported net income of $16.
OKLAHOMA CITY, October 28, 2026--LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE: LXU) ("LSB," "we," "us," "our," or the "Company") today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.
LSB Industries (NYSE:LXU) reported quarterly earnings of $0.22 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.26 by 15.38 percent. This is a 120 percent increase over earnings of $0.10 per share from the
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +17.8% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 270 tracked Materials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, LSB Industries Inc. (LXU) ranks #23 by composite RQD confidence (68/100, grade C+) and #149 by equity capitalization ($800.6M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, FTK leads on earnings valuation at 30.5x trailing P/E, while FTK leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 17.1% ROIC and 25.2% gross margin. LXU currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 68/100 (C+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LXU
ACTIVE
LSB Industries Inc. | C+ | 68/100 | 32.5x | 17.0% | 4.8% | +8.07% | $800.6M | Benchmark Subject |
| KRO Kronos Worldwide Inc | E | 34/100 | — | 11.5% | -2.3% | -3.25% | $857.5M | /kro-vs-lxu → |
| FMC FMC Corporation | D | 45/100 | — | 37.0% | -30.2% | +6.26% | $738.9M | /fmc-vs-lxu → |
| FTK Flotek Industries Inc. | D+ | 56/100 | 30.5x | 25.2% | 17.1% | -1.53% | $930.1M | /ftk-vs-lxu → |
| GPRE Green Plains Inc. | D | 48/100 | — | 72.5% | -5.6% | -0.73% | $954.7M | /gpre-vs-lxu → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), LSB Industries Inc. (LXU) reported GAAP revenue of $615.2M (+17.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $522.4M , and +3.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $24.6M, operating cash flow of $95.5M, and free cash flow of $18.1M (+415.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, LXU closed FY2025 with $1.17B in total assets against $440.3M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $615.2M | $24.6M | $95.5M | $18.1M | $1.17B | $440.3M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $522.4M | -$19.4M | $86.6M | -$5.7M | $1.19B | $476.2M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $593.7M | $27.9M | $137.5M | $137.5M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-01, LSB Industries Inc. (NYSE: LXU) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $11.12 (+8.07% 1D, market cap $800.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, LXU ranks #23 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), LXU carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.5x, gross margin of 17.0%, and ROIC of 4.8%. By comparison, KRO (Kronos Worldwide Inc) holds a E grade (34/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -2.3%, cap $857.5M) and FMC (FMC Corporation) posts a D grade (45/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -30.2%, cap $738.9M). Among the 5-stock peer group, FTK leads on earnings multiple (30.5x) while FTK leads on capital efficiency (17.1% ROIC).
Per LXU's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000060714), LSB Industries Inc. generated $615.2M in revenue (+17.8% YoY), $24.6M in net income, and $18.1M in free cash flow against $1.17B in total assets and $440.3M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
LXU last traded at $11.12 (+8.07% on volume of 1,603,210 shares), positioning the stock +5.40% above its 50-day simple moving average ($10.55) and -5.68% below its 200-day simple moving average ($11.79). Across its 52-week range of $8.12 to $17.22, LXU sits at the 33.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 66.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.8% ($10.03 to $12.21).
Why LXU Stock surged +8.07% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 17% profit margin (5% return on capital), mixed timing at 33x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.