Lifeway Foods Inc (LWAY)

Currency in USD
31.120
+0.350(+1.14%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
30.95031.320
52 wk Range
17.31034.200
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
30.77
Open
31.05
Day's Range
30.95-31.32
52 wk Range
17.31-34.2
Volume
6.32K
Average Volume (3m)
177.74K
1-Year Change
21.3255%
Book Value / Share
5.96
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
34.500
Upside
+10.86%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Liquid assets exceed short term obligations

Lifeway Foods Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

1 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
2 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 34.500
(+10.86% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Benchmark
Buy35.00+12.47%-MaintainJun 15, 2026
Freedom Broker
Hold---DowngradeMay 15, 2026
Freedom Broker
Buy34.00+9.25%-New CoverageApr 28, 2026
Benchmark
Buy35.00+12.47%35.00MaintainApr 09, 2026
Benchmark
Buy35.00+12.47%35.00MaintainApr 02, 2026

Lifeway Foods Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Lifeway Foods Q1 2026 revenue hit $63M, up 36.7% YoY; EPS of $0.30 beat forecast by 50%, yet stock plunged 16.51% to $22.75 in premarket.
  • Gross profit margin expanded to 27.5% from 23.9% YoY, driven by manufacturing efficiency and favorable milk pricing; net income rose 32% to $4.7M.
  • Company achieved 26th consecutive quarter of YoY growth, fueled by core products Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese with volume-led expansion.
  • Q2 2026 guidance projects $61M revenue and $0.27 EPS; Q3 EPS forecast at $0.33, signaling continued growth expectations despite market volatility.
  • CEO Smolyansky credited strategic marketing investments and manufacturing upgrades; risks include supply chain disruptions and commodity price volatility.
Last Updated: 2026-05-14, 09:24 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 14, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.30 / 0.20
Revenue / Forecast
63.01M / 53M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

LWAY Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
31.6x17.9x11.6x
PEG Ratio
0.73−0.510.03
Price/Book
5.3x1.8x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
2.1x1.6x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
12.1%26.8%24.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Lifeway Foods, Inc. produces and markets probiotic-based products in North America. The company’s primary product is drinkable kefir, a cultured dairy product in various organic and non-organic sizes, flavors, and milk types. It offers European-style soft cheeses, including farmer and white cheeses, and sweet kiss; cream and other products; drinkable yogurt; ProBugs, a line of kefir products designed for children; and Fresh Made butter and sour cream. The company sells its products under the Lifeway, Fresh Made, and GlenOaks Farms brand names, as well as under private labels on behalf of customers primarily through direct sales force, brokers, and distributors. Lifeway Foods, Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Morton Grove, Illinois.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
1.64M10.70%49.85M
Other Institutional Investors
4.65M30.40%141.60M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
9.00M58.90%274.34M
Total
15.28M100.00%465.79M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP13.75%2,101,54064,055
Cresset Asset Management, LLC3.33%508,23215,491

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FAQ

What Is the Lifeway (LWAY) Stock Price Today?

The Lifeway stock price today is 31.120 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Lifeway Trade On?

Lifeway is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Lifeway?

The stock symbol for Lifeway is "LWAY."

What Is the Lifeway Market Cap?

As of today, Lifeway market cap is 472.970M USD.

What Is Lifeway's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Lifeway EPS (TTM) is 0.960.

When Is the Next Lifeway Earnings Date?

Lifeway will release its next earnings report on Aug 17, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is LWAY a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Lifeway Stock Split?

Lifeway has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Lifeway Have?

Lifeway has 294 employees.

What is the current trading status of Lifeway (LWAY)?

As of Jul 29, 2026, Lifeway (LWAY) is trading at a price of 31.120 USD, with a previous close of 30.770 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 30.950 USD to 31.320 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 17.310 USD to 34.200 USD.

What Is Lifeway (LWAY) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Lifeway is 34.500 USD, with a high estimate of 35 USD and a low estimate of 34 USD. 1 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +10.86% Upside potential.

What Is the LWAY Premarket Price?

LWAY's last pre-market stock price is 30.620 USD. The pre-market share volume is 10.000, and the stock has decreased by -0.150, or -0.490%.
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