Lakeland Industries Inc. (LAKE)
Summary
Lakeland Industries: A Trade That Lives Or Dies On One Number
Lakeland Industries (LAKE) is undergoing a strategic transformation from a commodity PPE manufacturer to a recurring, higher-margin fire services platform. I rate Lakeland a Buy as a tactical, catalyst-driven trade into the September Q2 earnings, with margin expansion as the key driver. Gross margin improvement is central; a credible Q1 bridge and historic backlog set up a potential inflection, with OpEx guided flat and operational leverage ready to kick in.
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Lakeland Industries, Inc. (LAKE) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
Lakeland Industries, Inc. (LAKE) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
Lakeland Industries Inc. Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Private Capital Private Capital Management | 1.51M | $22.96M | $16.94M | -$6.02M | -26.21% |
 Joseph Castro Nuveen LLC | 22,658 | $249,904.71 | $256,828.43 | $6,923.72 | 2.77% |
| TC Thomas Cagna Sandia Investment Management LP | 20,580 | $291,672.5 | $232,142.4 | -$59,530.1 | -20.41% |
| DH Dinan Hu R Squared Ltd | 15,268 | $125,045 | $172,833.76 | $47,788.76 | 38.22% |
 Jill R. Seidman Expect Equity LLC | 106,698 | $1.71M | $1.23M | -$478,287.45 | -28% |
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Lakeland Industries Inc. Profile
| Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Industry | Consumer Discretionary Sector | James Jenkins CEO | NASDAQ (NMS) Exchange | 511795106 CUSIP |
| US Country | 2,600 Employees | 17 Nov 2025 Last Dividend | 31 Jul 2006 Last Split | 9 Sep 1986 IPO Date |
Overview
Lakeland Industries, Inc., founded in 1982 and based in Huntsville, Alabama, operates globally in the industrial and public protective clothing market. The company specializes in the manufacture and sale of a wide range of protective apparel and accessories designed to safeguard workers and other individuals in various hazardous and demanding environments. These environments range from high-temperature firefighting situations to chemical, biological, and electrical hazards across industries such as petrochemical, pharmaceutical, construction, and utilities, to name a few. Lakeland caters to a diverse clientele, including industrial users, governmental agencies, and departments through a network of safety and industrial supply distributors. Distribution is managed by its in-house sales teams, customer service group, and independent sales representatives, ensuring that its innovative and quality protective solutions reach a wide audience.
Products and Services
- Firefighting and Heat Protective Apparel: Designed to protect individuals from fire and extreme heat, these products cater primarily to firefighters and workers in industries where high-temperature hazards are a constant threat.
- Chemical Protective Suits: These suits offer protection against highly concentrated, toxic, and/or lethal chemicals, and biological toxins. They are designed for use in environments where chemical exposure is a significant risk, such as in chemical manufacturing and handling.
- Limited Use/Disposable Protective Clothing: Including coveralls, laboratory coats, shirts, pants, hoods, aprons, sleeves, arm guards, caps, and smocks, this range is designed for situations where full-body protection is necessary but where garments are not expected to be used more than once, ensuring safety and hygiene in various settings.
- Durable Woven Garments: This category includes electrostatic dissipative apparel for use in electronics clean rooms, flame-resistant garments made from meta aramid, para aramid, and FR cotton for petrochemical industries, and basic cotton and polycotton workwear. These products are essential for workers in industries that require durable, protective clothing to ensure safety against electrical, fire, and everyday industrial hazards.
- High Visibility Clothing: Reflective vests, T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, coats, raingear, jumpsuits, hats, and gloves make up this line, designed to ensure that workers are visible in low-light conditions and in places where being seen is crucial for safety.
- Gloves and Sleeves: Specifically aimed at workers in the automotive, glass, and metal fabrication industries, these products provide hand and arm protection against cuts, abrasions, and other injuries common in these sectors.
