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Lennox International Stock Falls 7% After Q3 Profit Declines

Lennox International (LII) fell 7.28% to $344.97 after reporting Q3 net income of $221.2M ($6.41 per share), down from $259.9M ($7.38 per share) a year earlier. Revenue rose 10.2% to $1.57B. The company revised its 2026 revenue outlook to 6% growth and expects full-year earnings of $21.00-$21.50 per share.

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Published Oct 28, 2026, 2:48 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$LIIBearishHigh
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Why it matters

The earnings shortfall and guidance cut triggered a 7.28% drop in the stock, indicating immediate downside risk.

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Market read

The earnings miss and guidance reduction are material for traders; the stock is under pressure today.

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What to watch

Acquisition benefits of 5% in guidance may offset short-term weakness if integration proceeds smoothly.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: intraday today

Background

Lennox International reported Q3 results with lower net income and EPS, revising its 2026 full-year earnings outlook to $21.00‑$21.50 per share.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Q3 earnings miss and lowered full-year EPS guidance cause a 7% stock drop.

Expected impact

downward pressure as investors price in weaker profit and guidance

Evidence & confidence

Net income fell YoY, EPS missed expectations, and full-year EPS guidance was reduced, triggering a sharp intraday sell-off.

Market effects

HVAC and building systems sector may see broader scrutiny of earnings quality.

U.S. industrial stocks could face short-term pressure.

Limited to U.S. markets; no immediate global ripple.

Counterpoint

If the market overreacts to the miss, a bounce could occur on the 5% upside potential.

Key entities

  • Lennox International Inc.

    U.S.-listed HVAC and building systems manufacturer.

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