Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY)

NASDAQ: LWAY · Real-Time Price · USD
24.24
-0.16 (-0.64%)
At close: Dec 3, 2025, 4:00 PM EST
24.25
+0.01 (0.04%)
After-hours: Dec 3, 2025, 4:17 PM EST
-0.64%
Market Cap369.30M
Revenue (ttm)204.07M
Net Income (ttm)11.16M
Shares Out 15.23M
EPS (ttm)0.74
PE Ratio32.83
Forward PE19.09
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume37,864
Open24.42
Previous Close24.40
Day's Range23.79 - 24.81
52-Week Range19.50 - 34.20
Beta0.02
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target35.00 (+44.39%)
Earnings DateNov 12, 2025

About LWAY

Lifeway Foods, Inc. produces and markets probiotic-based products in the United States and internationally. The company’s primary product is drinkable kefir, a cultured dairy product in various organic and non-organic sizes, flavors, and types. It offers European-style soft cheeses, including farmer and white cheeses, and sweet kiss; cream and other products; drinkable yogurt; ProBugs, a kefir products designed for children; and butter and sour cream. The company sells its products under the Lifeway, Fresh Made, and GlenOaks Farms brand names, ... [Read more]

IPO Date Sep 29, 1987
Employees 292
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol LWAY
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Lifeway Foods's revenue was $186.82 million, an increase of 16.67% compared to the previous year's $160.12 million. Earnings were $9.03 million, a decrease of -20.60%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to one analyst, the rating for LWAY stock is "Strong Buy" and the 12-month stock price target is $35.0.

Price Target
$35.0
(44.39% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces Investigation of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) on Behalf of Investors

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces Investigation of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) on Behalf of Investors.

4 hours ago - Business Wire

Leading U.S. Kefir Brand Lifeway Foods Named to Inc.'s 2025 Best in Business List in Best Challenger Brands Category

The annual list recognizes the industry-leading companies that are the best at what they do MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or the "Company") ...

11 hours ago - PRNewsWire

Edward Smolyansky Issues Shareholder Letter Regarding Lifeway Foods, Inc. Misleading and False Public Statements (NASDAQ: LWAY)

CHICAGO , Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward Smolyansky, the largest individual shareholder of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), today issued the following statement in response to the Lifeway Boar...

12 hours ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway Issues Letter to Shareholders Regarding Dissident Director Nominees, Revealing Disqualifying Track Records and Ethical Failures

Highly concerning nominee backgrounds underscore questionable judgement by Edward Smolyansky and George Sent, Managing Director of Cascadia Capital

1 day ago - GlobeNewsWire

Edward Smolyansky Files Preliminary Proxy Statement toward Achieving Further Board Change and a New Beginning for Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY)

Dissident Urges Shareholders to Vote the GREEN Universal Proxy Card for Nominees. CHICAGO , Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward Smolyansky today announced that he has filed a Preliminary Proxy Statem...

7 days ago - PRNewsWire

Kefir-Leader Lifeway Foods Expands Farmer Cheese Distribution to 2,000 Walmart Stores Across the U.S.

MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products that support the microbiome, today announced ...

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12 days ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway Foods: The Market Is Still Getting It Wrong

Lifeway Foods demonstrates strong long-term potential in the consumer packaged goods sector, driven by its kefir and farmers cheese products. LWAY has achieved significant revenue growth since mid-202...

16 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Why Lifeway Foods Stock Popped Today

Lifeway beat on sales but missed on earnings this morning -- and free cash flow fell off a cliff. The kefir maker is growing sales nicely, but cash profits are down 90% year over year.

21 days ago - The Motley Fool

Lifeway Foods Delivers Record Q3 2025 Net Sales and Strong Net Income Growth Continuing Kefir Category Dominance

Achieves $57.1 million in net sales, a 29% volume-led net sales increase on a comparable basis, driven by the Company's flagship Lifeway Kefir Record-breaking quarter marks six years of uninterrupted ...

21 days ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway Foods and Drugstore Launch Limited-Edition Smoothie for November: Lifeway Probiotic Sunrise Smoothie

MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY)("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, has partnered wi...

22 days ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway Foods to Host Ribbon Cutting for Phase Two of $45 Million Waukesha Expansion, Advancing Cooling System Upgrades to Support Global Kefir Demand

WAUKESHA, Wis. , Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and cultured probiotic dairy products, will host a ri...

23 days ago - PRNewsWire

Edward Smolyansky Issues Statement Regarding Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY) Extension of Existing Rights Plan, Board Refreshment and Delayed 2025 Annual Meeting

Extension protects entrenched board and management rather than maximizesshareholder value; shareholders must demand an immediate vote. CHICAGO , Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward and Ludmila Smolyan...

26 days ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway Foods® to Report Third Quarter 2025 Results on November 12, 2025

MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the mi...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway Foods Awarded on TIME's America's Growth Leaders 2026 Ranking

Leading kefir company ranks 33rd overall and 2nd among Food & Beverage companies MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  Lifeway Foods, Inc.  (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), th...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway Foods Is Now Underpriced In Comparison To Its Growth Potential

Lifeway Foods remains a compelling buy, driven by strong kefir demand and robust sales growth despite the failed Danone acquisition. LWAY holds an estimated 28% share of the North American kefir marke...

4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Lifeway Foods Extends Existing Shareholder Rights Plan

MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or the "Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products that support the ...

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway Foods Partners with Joe & The Juice to Launch Limited-Edition 'Trust Your Gut' Functional Smoothie

MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products that support the...

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway® Foods Projects Estimated Unaudited Net Sales Range of $55.8 Million to $57.0 Million for Third Quarter of 2025, Highlighting Record Growth for Flagship Kefir Products

MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the undisputed leader in kefir in the U.S., today announced estimated unaudited net s...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway Foods and Erewhon to Launch Member Smoothie for the Month of October: Love Your Gut Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, announced today its second drink with LA-based...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway and Danone Sign Cooperation Agreement

New Independent Directors to be Added  Stockholders' Agreement Litigation is Stayed Lifeway is Evaluating Capital Allocation Alternatives to Maximize Value Danone Will Not Vote or Deliver Consent in F...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway Foods Issues Statement in Response to Danone

MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products that support the ...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway Foods Supercharges Growth with Strategic Waukesha Expansion -- A High-Impact Move from America's Probiotic Kefir Leader

MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Sept. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods , Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products that support the...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway Foods Announces Muscle Mates™: A Breakthrough Functional Beverage with Creatine, Protein and Probiotics Disrupting the Fitness Nutrition Category

MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products that support the m...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway® Foods Reports Estimated Net Sales of $39.1 Million for Q3-to-Date Through August, Showcasing Category Leadership and Unprecedented Growth

Momentum Continues with 20% Year-Over-Year Growth in First Two Months of Third Quarter MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway Foods Relaunches Basics Plus™ Line of Kefir and Colostrum Shots, Reviving a Functional Food Innovation 30 Years Ahead of Its Time

MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) (Lifeway or The Company), a leading supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, ...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire