Lancaster Colony Corporation
LANC
Rank in Stocks
#3467
Operating within the United States, Lancaster Colony Corporation specializes in... Operating within the United States, Lancaster Colony Corporation specializes in the production and distribution of food items catering to both retail consumers and commercial foodservice establishments. The company structures its operations into two primary segments: Retail and Foodservice. Its extensive product range includes popular items such as New York BRAND Bakery frozen garlic bread, Sister Schubert's frozen rolls, and a variety of salad dressings under brands like Marzetti, Cardini's, and Girard's. They also offer Flatout flatbread wraps and pizza crusts, croutons and salad toppings from New York BRAND Bakery, Chatham Village, and Marzetti, along with Marzetti Frozen Pasta and Marzetti vegetable and fruit dips. Furthermore, the company manufactures and markets licensed products, including Olive Garden dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings sauces, and Chick-fil-A sauces. Lancaster Colony's products reach retailers and restaurants through its direct sales force, food brokers, and a comprehensive distribution network. Founded in 1961, the corporation is headquartered in Westerville, Ohio.
Share Price
$181.31
Last synced: 2025-07-28
Market Cap
$4.98B
Change (1 day)
0.30%
Change (1 year)
0.00%
Country
US
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Category
Consumer Defensive
Operating Margin for Lancaster Colony Corporation (LANC)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 12.37%
According to Lancaster Colony Corporation latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 12.37%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 10.65%.
Operating Margin history for Lancaster Colony Corporation from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 12.37% | 7.19% |
| 2025 | 11.54% | 8.36% |
| 2024 | 10.65% | 37.24% |
| 2023 | 7.76% | 16.17% |
| 2022 | 6.68% | -47.28% |
| 2021 | 12.67% | -3.94% |
| 2020 | 13.19% | -9.66% |
| 2019 | 14.60% | 4.06% |
| 2018 | 14.03% | -3.31% |
| 2017 | 14.51% | -6.39% |
| 2016 | 15.50% | 10.56% |
| 2015 | 14.02% | -5.08% |
| 2014 | 14.77% | 11.89% |
| 2013 | 13.20% | 5.77% |
| 2012 | 12.48% | -7.49% |
| 2011 | 13.49% | -18.19% |
| 2010 | 16.49% | 33.74% |
| 2009 | 12.33% | 60.55% |
| 2008 | 7.68% | -16.61% |
| 2007 | 9.21% | -6.21% |
| 2006 | 9.82% | -5.76% |
| 2005 | 10.42% | -8.36% |
| 2004 | 11.37% | -10.05% |
| 2003 | 12.64% | 6.31% |
| 2002 | 11.89% | -11.53% |
| 2001 | 13.44% | -8.38% |
| 2000 | 14.67% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.06% | -98.86% |
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| 0.00% | - |
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| 0.00% | - |
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| 0.00% | - |
BR
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| -13.04% | -101.05% |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.