Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY)

NASDAQ: LWAY · Real-Time Price · USD
21.46
-0.05 (-0.23%)
Feb 6, 2026, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
-0.23%
Market Cap326.81M -4.9%
Revenue (ttm)204.07M +12.1%
Net Income11.16M -15.2%
EPS0.74 -14.0%
Shares Out 15.23M
PE Ratio29.05
Forward PE18.19
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume34,191
Open21.53
Previous Close21.51
Day's Range21.36 - 21.71
52-Week Range19.50 - 34.20
Beta0.11
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target35.00 (+63.09%)
Earnings DateMar 13, 2026

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
(63.09% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Lifeway Foods® Kicks Off Big Game Weekend with Social-First Kefir Campaign Featuring Colston Loveland and D'Andre Swift

Company prepares for a weekend of Big Game activity, culminating in an in-person event supporting student nutrition initiatives nationwide MORTON GROVE, Ill., Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Food...

2 days ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway Foods® Launches Kefir-Packed Power Play Shake for Barry's 'Find Your Strength' Challenge

MORTON GROVE, Ill., Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, is partnering wi...

8 days ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway Foods Is Still A Good Growth Stock Even If There's No Buyout

Lifeway Foods remains undervalued relative to its robust growth outlook, with a buy rating and a $27.52 price target—26% above current levels. LWAY delivered 24% GAAP revenue growth in 3Q 2025, beat g...

18 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Lifeway Foods® Announces Probiotic Kefir Butter™, a Premium European-Style Cultured Butter

MORTON GROVE, Ill., Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic foods, today announced the...

25 days ago - PRNewsWire

Kefir-Leader Lifeway Foods Expects Record-Breaking 2025 Results and Announces Participation in the ICR Conference

MORTON GROVE, Ill., Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic foods, today announced that...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway Foods Applauds New Federal Dietary Guidelines Highlighting Protein, Full-Fat Dairy and Fermented Foods Like Kefir

MORTON GROVE, Ill., Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products that support the microbiome, today welcomed the...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

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

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (“Lifeway” or the “Company”) (NA...

6 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Edward Smolyansky Responds to ISS Board Recommendation

Highlights ISS concerns around Lifeway's governance, board practices and composition CHICAGO , Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward Smolyansky, largest individual shareholder of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (N...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway Foods Receives ISS Recommendation Supporting Company Nominees

MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company") a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented dairy products, today announced that I...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

EDWARD SMOLYANSKY, A LIFEWAY SHAREHOLDER, RELEASES KEY DEPOSITION INSIGHTS, CALLS FOR WITHHOLD VOTE ON LEGACY DIRECTORS DORRI McWHORTER, JULIE SMOLYANSKY, AND JASON SCHER

CHICAGO , Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward Smolyansky, largest individual shareholder and nominee for director of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), released key findings from 2023 sworn depositi...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

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

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

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

EDWARD SMOLYANSKY PROVIDES CRITICAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE- URGES WITHHOLD ON DORRI McWHORTER, JASON SCHER, and CEO JULIE SMOLYANSKY

CHICAGO , Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward Smolyansky, largest shareholder and nominee for director of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), issues letter and critical updates ahead of pivotal vote....

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

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

Letter Urges Shareholders to Vote the GREEN Universal Proxy Card for Nominees.  CHICAGO , Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward Smolyansky today announced that he has filed a Definitive Proxy Statement ...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

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") ...

2 months 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...

2 months 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

2 months 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...

2 months 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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2 months 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...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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 ...

3 months 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...

3 months 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...

3 months 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...

3 months 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...

3 months 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...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire