Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY)

NASDAQ: LWAY · Real-Time Price · USD
25.43
+0.43 (1.72%)
Jun 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap388.62M +7.7%
Revenue (ttm)229.42M +21.9%
Net Income14.99M +47.9%
EPS0.96 +43.1%
Shares Out 15.28M
PE Ratio26.49
Forward PE23.55
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume131,059
Open25.10
Previous Close25.00
Day's Range25.01 - 25.61
52-Week Range17.31 - 34.20
Beta0.49
AnalystsBuy
Price Target34.50 (+35.67%)
Earnings DateMay 14, 2026

About LWAY

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, ... [Read more]

IPO Date Sep 29, 1987
Employees 295
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol LWAY
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Lifeway Foods's revenue was $212.50 million, an increase of 13.74% compared to the previous year's $186.82 million. Earnings were $13.86 million, an increase of 53.56%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 2 analysts, the average rating for LWAY stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $34.5, which is an increase of 35.67% from the latest price.

Price Target
$34.5
(35.67% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Lifeway Foods Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting covered board elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation approval. Strong financial growth, product innovation, and expanded distribution were highlighted, with all proposals passing by majority vote. Continued focus on sustainability and functional nutrition trends was emphasized.

1 day ago - Transcripts

Lifeway® Foods Celebrates 40 Years and National Kefir Day with Coast-to-Coast Events and Lifeway Kefir Shop Pop-Up in SoHo

An immersive pop-up experience invites guests to discover the delicious possibilities of Lifeway Kefir through custom smoothies, exclusive merchandise and special surprises An exclusive first look at ...

3 days ago - PRNewsWire

EDWARD SMOLYANSKY, KEY LWAY SHAREHOLDER: TERMINATION OF POISON PILL MARKS IMPORTANT INFLECTION POINT FOR LIFEWAY SHAREHOLDERS AS GOVERNANCE QUESTIONS MOUNT AHEAD OF THE ELECTION

CHICAGO, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward Smolyansky, former Director and Chief Operating Officer of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) and the Company's largest shareholder, today issued the follo...

10 days ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway Foods Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Lifeway Foods filed a proxy statement on June 3, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

15 days ago - Filings

Lifeway Foods downgraded to Hold from Buy at Freedom Broker

Freedom Broker analyst Balzhan Tleuzhanova downgraded Lifeway Foods (LWAY) to Hold from Buy with an unchanged price target of $34. While Lifeway Foods reported a “strong start” to FY26, the…

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Lifeway Foods Announces Pricing of Secondary Underwritten Public Offering of Common Stock

MORTON GROVE, Ill., May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or the "Company") today announced the pricing of a secondary underwritten public offering (the "Offering"...

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway Foods Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Record first quarter with $63M net sales (up 36.7% YoY), gross margin up 360 bps, and net income up 32%. Growth driven by flagship products, innovation, and strong consumer trends in health and nutrition.

5 weeks ago - Transcripts

Lifeway Foods Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Lifeway Foods has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 14, 2026.

5 weeks ago - Filings

Lifeway Foods Earnings release: Q1 2026

Lifeway Foods released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 14, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

5 weeks ago - Filings

Lifeway Foods® Announces Record-Breaking Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2026

Achieves $63.0 million in net sales, a 37% volume-led net sales increase, driven by the Company's flagship Lifeway Kefir Record-breaking results signal robust Kefir & Farmer Cheese growth, supported b...

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway Foods Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Lifeway Foods filed a proxy statement on April 30, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

7 weeks ago - Filings

Lifeway Foods Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Lifeway Foods filed a proxy statement on April 30, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

7 weeks ago - Filings

Lifeway Foods initiated with a Buy at Freedom Broker

Freedom Broker analyst Georgy Vashchenko initiated coverage of Lifeway Foods (LWAY) with a Buy rating and $34 price target Lifeway is a dairy company specializing in probiotic, fermented food and…

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Lifeway Foods Partners with Erewhon to Launch Tropical Lifeway Smoothie, Made with Organic Lifeway Kefir

MORTON GROVE, Ill., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY)("Lifeway" or the "Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, announced today it...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway Foods to Host Retro-Inspired Wellness House in Palm Springs During Festival Weekend

Brand Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Poolside Wellness Experience Featuring Debbie Gibson, Autograf, Festival-Inspired Menu Moments and More PALM SPRINGS, Calif., April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifew...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway Foods management to meet with btig

Meeting to be held on April 9 hosted by BTIG.

2 months ago - TheFly

Lifeway Foods management to meet virtually with Benchmark

Virtual Meeting to be held on April 7 at 3 pm hosted by Benchmark.

2 months ago - TheFly

Lifeway Foods sees Q1 revenue $60.8M-$62.3M, up 32%-35% y/y

One analyst estimate $53M. The company expects net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 to be in the range of $60.8M-$62.3M, an increase of 32%-35% compared to…

2 months ago - TheFly

Lifeway Foods Surges Into 2026, Projecting 32% to 35% First Quarter Growth

Momentum Signals Continued Kefir & Farmer Cheese Boom Announces First Quarter 2026 Earnings Date of May 14, 2026 MORTON GROVE, Ill., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway Foods reports Q4 EPS 16c vs (1c) last year

Reports Q4 revenue $55.361M vs $46.934M last year. “2025 was a truly remarkable year for Lifeway, marked by exceptional growth and operational excellence,” said Julie Smolyansky, President and Chief E...

3 months ago - TheFly

Lifeway Foods® Announces Strong Fourth Quarter and Record-Breaking Full Year 2025 Results Led by the Company's Flagship Kefir

Company achieves full year 2025 net sales of $212.5 million; up 19% year-over-year on a comparable basis Record-breaking year marks six years of uninterrupted, volume-led annual net sales growth Annua...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Lifeway Foods Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Record net sales and net income growth were driven by strong demand for core products, expanded distribution, and new product launches. Gross margin and profitability improved, with continued investment in capacity and innovation supporting a positive outlook for 2026.

3 months ago - Transcripts

Lifeway Foods Earnings release: Q4 2025

Lifeway Foods released its Q4 2025 earnings on March 17, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

3 months ago - Filings

Lifeway Foods Annual report: Q4 2025

Lifeway Foods has published its Q4 2025 annual report on March 17, 2026.

3 months ago - Filings

Lifeway Foods® to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results on March 17, 2026

MORTON GROVE, Ill., March 9, 2026 /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