Lennox International, Inc. (NYSE:LII) Given Consensus Rating of “Hold” by Analysts

Shares of Lennox International, Inc. (NYSE:LII) have earned an average rating of “Hold” from the fifteen brokerages that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have issued a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the company. The average 12-month price target among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $546.5455.

LII has been the subject of a number of research reports. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on shares of Lennox International from $480.00 to $555.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Lennox International from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. Vertical Research raised Lennox International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $600.00 price objective for the company in a report on Thursday, April 30th. BNP Paribas Exane initiated coverage on Lennox International in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $535.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their target price on Lennox International from $579.00 to $469.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday.

Insider Activity

In related news, CAO Chris Kosel sold 971 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $544.80, for a total transaction of $529,000.80. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 1,090 shares in the company, valued at approximately $593,832. The trade was a 47.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 9.80% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of LII. Bank of New York Mellon Corp raised its holdings in Lennox International by 10.2% in the 4th quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 203,539 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $98,835,000 after purchasing an additional 18,901 shares during the period. Ameriprise Financial Inc. lifted its position in Lennox International by 18.5% during the third quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 85,096 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $45,043,000 after purchasing an additional 13,281 shares in the last quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets grew its holdings in Lennox International by 3.5% during the third quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 67,766 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $35,873,000 after purchasing an additional 2,276 shares during the period. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. grew its holdings in Lennox International by 0.7% during the first quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. now owns 62,868 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $29,179,000 after purchasing an additional 420 shares during the period. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC increased its position in Lennox International by 78.0% in the first quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 56,797 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $26,361,000 after buying an additional 24,893 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 67.07% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Lennox International

Here are the key news stories impacting Lennox International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Lennox reported second-quarter revenue of approximately $1.5 billion, up 3% year over year, while GAAP EPS of $7.72 exceeded analysts’ expectations of $7.67. Commercial-related strength and pricing actions provided some support. Lennox Reports 2026 Second Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada lowered its price target from $579 to $469 but retained a “sector perform” rating. The revised target still implies potential upside from the stock’s current level, although the sharp reduction signals diminished near-term confidence. Benzinga analyst update
• Neutral Sentiment: The broader HVAC industry is experiencing a selloff tied to disappointing earnings, margin concerns and questions about data-center-related demand, adding sector-wide pressure to LII. HVAC stocks selloff
• Negative Sentiment: Lennox cut its full-year 2026 EPS outlook to $23.00–$24.00 from $23.50–$25.00, below the roughly $24.43 analyst consensus. The lowered outlook is the primary catalyst weighing on the shares. Lennox outlook reduction
• Negative Sentiment: Home Comfort Solutions revenue declined 7%, reflecting weak residential demand and new-construction headwinds. Segment margins fell 130 basis points as lower volumes, distribution costs, inflation and factory under-absorption offset pricing benefits and tariff refunds. Quarterly revenue also missed expectations of about $1.56 billion, and EPS declined from $7.82 a year earlier. LII Q2 analysis

Lennox International Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE LII opened at $418.28 on Friday. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $529.48 and its 200-day moving average price is $516.03. Lennox International has a 52-week low of $411.40 and a 52-week high of $621.90. The company has a market cap of $14.56 billion, a PE ratio of 18.91, a PEG ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 1.16. The company has a quick ratio of 0.64, a current ratio of 1.57 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.89.

Lennox International (NYSE:LII) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The construction company reported $7.72 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $7.67 by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $1.55 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.56 billion. Lennox International had a net margin of 14.61% and a return on equity of 66.42%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $7.82 earnings per share. Lennox International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 23.000-24.000 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Lennox International will post 23.89 EPS for the current year.

Lennox International Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th were paid a $1.36 dividend. This is a boost from Lennox International’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.30. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a $5.44 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.3%. Lennox International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 24.48%.

About Lennox International

Lennox International Inc is a global manufacturer of climate control products and services, principally serving residential and commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) markets. The company designs, engineers and produces a range of products including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, air handlers, packaged rooftop units and related controls and indoor air quality equipment. Lennox also supplies aftermarket parts and accessories and supports its product lines with technical service, training and warranty programs for dealer and distribution partners.

Originally founded in 1895 by Dave Lennox, the company has grown from its early roots into a multinational business with operations concentrated in North America and a presence in other international markets.