Lakeland Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAKE) Receives $16.50 Average Price Target from Brokerages

Shares of Lakeland Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAKE) have earned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the five analysts that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, two have given a hold recommendation and two have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price target among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $16.50.

A number of analysts have issued reports on the company. Lake Street Capital decreased their price target on Lakeland Industries from $26.00 to $19.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Lakeland Industries in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Lakeland Industries from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Saturday, December 13th. Roth Mkm dropped their price target on shares of Lakeland Industries from $27.00 to $19.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, UBS Group set a $14.00 price target on shares of Lakeland Industries in a report on Wednesday, December 10th.

Lakeland Industries Stock Up 0.1%

Shares of NASDAQ LAKE opened at $8.98 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $88.09 million, a P/E ratio of -2.05 and a beta of 1.29. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, a quick ratio of 1.48 and a current ratio of 3.83. Lakeland Industries has a 1 year low of $7.77 and a 1 year high of $22.08. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $9.28 and its 200 day moving average price is $12.73.

Insider Transactions at Lakeland Industries

In other news, CFO Roger D. Shannon sold 8,869 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $8.06, for a total value of $71,484.14. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 36,026 shares in the company, valued at $290,369.56. This trade represents a 19.75% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders bought a total of 6,727 shares of company stock worth $58,548 over the last ninety days. 1.91% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. First Eagle Investment Management LLC grew its stake in Lakeland Industries by 27.3% during the second quarter. First Eagle Investment Management LLC now owns 278,756 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock worth $3,794,000 after buying an additional 59,803 shares during the period. Royce & Associates LP lifted its holdings in shares of Lakeland Industries by 10.0% during the 3rd 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 in the last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. acquired a new position in shares of Lakeland Industries during the 2nd quarter valued at $59,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. purchased a new stake in Lakeland Industries during the 2nd quarter worth $68,000. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company MN increased its holdings in Lakeland Industries by 35.5% in the 4th quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN now owns 9,514 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock valued at $84,000 after purchasing an additional 2,492 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 71.69% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Lakeland Industries

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

• Positive Sentiment: Arizona PPE subsidiary marked its 10th consecutive year providing advanced PPE decontamination, inspection and repair services to the Phoenix Fire Department — a renewal that confirms recurring service revenue, strengthens LAKE’s fire‑safety franchise, and underscores customer retention in a large municipal account. Arizona PPE 10-Year Phoenix Fire Dept. Release
• Positive Sentiment: Recent insider purchases (multiple executives bought shares) and recent analyst buy ratings/price targets (several firms with a median target around $19) provide supportive signals from inside management and some sell‑side analysts that can offset negative sentiment from litigation news. QuiverQuant Summary (insiders, analysts)
• Neutral Sentiment: Company and subsidiaries issued routine press materials about the Phoenix relationship and business scope; these are positive operational tidbits but are unlikely alone to drive a sustained stock move absent broader financial impact. Business Insider: Arizona PPE Support
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms have filed or announced class actions and investor notices alleging securities fraud for purchasers of LAKE between Dec. 1, 2023 and Dec. 9, 2025; notices (Rosen, Pomerantz, Levi & Korsinsky, Bronstein, Glancy, Faruqi, others) are soliciting lead‑plaintiff motions and setting an April 24, 2026 deadline for motions — this cluster raises litigation risk, potential defense costs, distraction for management, and near‑term downside pressure on the stock. Rosen Law Firm Notice Pomerantz Filing PR Newswire / Howard G. Notice Levi & Korsinsky Notice

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.