LXU Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
LXU - LSB INDUSTRIES INC
$14.50
0.06 (0.42%)
▲
5d:
+4.24%
30d:
-3.27%
90d:
+47.21%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: May 15, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: May 05, 2026
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Strength: 6.7/10
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: LXU shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: LXU shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$10.12
Based on -14.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$6.29
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 22.2x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: LXU is currently trading at $14.50, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $13.93 to $14.95. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 13.8) compared to its historical average (22.2). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 14.7% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, LXU is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $13.51, while resistance sits at $15.51.
Market Sentiment: LXU has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, LXU is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $13.51, while resistance sits at $15.51.
Market Sentiment: LXU has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$13.93 -
$14.95
Company Quality Score
55/100
(HOLD)
Options IV Signal
41th percentile
(NORMAL)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
50.0%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Options fairly priced (IV 41th percentile)
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($15.00)
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$13.93 -
$14.95
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$1.33
(9.2%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$13.51
Resistance Level
$15.51
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
May 15, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
13.78
Wall Street Target
$15.00
(+3.4%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
18.2%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-69.2%
Profit Margin
7.2%
Valuation Discount vs History
-14.7% cheaper
PE vs Historical
13.8 vs 22.2
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-14.7%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$13.05
(-10%)
2-Year Target
$11.75
(-19%)
3-Year Target
$10.57
(-27%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 14→22)
$17.03
(+18%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.1, Growth: -32.8%)
$16.93
(+17%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 13.8, Growth: -32.8%)
$10.57
(-27%)
Bear:
(PE: 11.7, Growth: -32.8%)
$8.98
(-38%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (23x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (14x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 22.92 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.63
Bull Case
$26.54
(+83%)
Analyst growth 67.1%, PE expands to 25.2
Base Case
$24.12
(+66%)
Market implied 67.1%, PE stable at 22.9
Bear Case
$9.82
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 19.5
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 13.8 to 22.2
Stabilization Target:
$23.37
(+61.1%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+61.1%
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Buys
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Sells
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