Investing in the stock market can be a rollercoaster ride, with some companies experiencing highs and lows. One such company that recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons is Lamb Weston, the worst-performing stock in the S & P 500 on Wednesday due to disappointing quarterly results.
In a nutshell, Lamb Weston reported a more than 70% drop in fully diluted earnings per share compared to the previous year. The company’s outlook also missed the mark, causing a 28% decline in the stock price. The increase in reported sales and income from operations was mainly due to acquisitions, not organic growth, which raised concerns among investors.
However, despite the bleak outlook, there may be an opportunity for savvy investors. With Lamb Weston trading at the cheapest price-to-sales ratio in the past decade and a forward price-to-earnings ratio of less than 13x based on management’s fiscal 2025 guidance, there could be a margin of safety for those willing to take a calculated risk.
One strategy to consider is a call spread risk reversal, where investors sell a downside put to finance the purchase of an upside call spread. This tactic may help mitigate risks while capitalizing on potential upside opportunities in the stock.
While traditional investors like Charlie Munger might not endorse this “cigar butt strategy” of investing in low-growth, low-valuation companies, it could be a smart move to diversify a portfolio and reduce overall volatility.
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