Lennox International Stock: Is LII Underperforming the Industrials Sector?

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Richardson, Texas-based Lennox International Inc. (LII) designs, manufactures, and markets products for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration markets in the United States and internationally. With a market cap of $20.2 billion, the company sells its products and services through direct sales, distributors, and company-owned parts and supplies stores.

Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as “large-cap stocks,” and LII fits right into that category, with its market cap exceeding this threshold, reflecting its substantial size and influence in the building products & equipment industry. 

However, the company is currently trading 17.2% below its 52-week high of $682.50 met on Nov. 25, 2024. Over the past three months, LII stock has declined 3.9%, underperforming the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLI6.9% rise during the same time frame.

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LII stock has declined 7.3% on a YTD basis, underperforming XLI’s 9.1% rise in 2025. Moreover, LII has grown 5.2% over the past 52 weeks, underperforming XLI’s 17.8% rally.

LII stock has been trading below its 200-day moving average since late May and above its 50-day moving average since late June.

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LII shares declined 9% following the release of its Q1 earnings on Apr. 23. The company’s revenue came in at $1.1 billion, surpassing Wall Street forecasts of $1 billion. Moreover, its adjusted EPS of $3.37 surpassed the consensus estimates by 3.7%. Looking ahead, LII expects full-year adjusted EPS in the range of $22.25 to $23.50.

Its rival, Carrier Global Corporation (CARR), has grown 6.1% in 2025 and 13.3% over the past year, outperforming the stock.

Among the 17 analysts covering the LII stock, the consensus rating is a “Hold.” Its mean price target of $577.67 suggests a modest 2.2% upside potential from current price levels.


On the date of publication, Kritika Sarmah did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.