LWAY Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of LWAY?

Mr. Eric A. HansonChief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer & TreasurerMs. Amy M. FeldmanSenior Executive Vice President of SalesMs. Julie SmolyanskyChairperson of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Pres & Sec.

NASDAQ : LWAY

Lifeway Foods

$32.09

0.68+2.16%

At Close 4:00 PM

68.26

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Stock Price Today

Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) stock surged +2.16%, trading at $32.09 on NASDAQ, up from the previous close of $31.41. The stock opened at $31.53, fluctuating between $31.12 and $32.70 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

31.41

Prev. Close

490.4M

Market Cap

31.115

Day Low

33.08

P/E Ratio

0.97

EPS (TTM)

0.86

Cash Flow per Share

31.53

Open

15.28M

Number of Shares

32.7

Day High

36.18%

Free Float in %

4.11

Book Value

71.25K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Jul 16, 2026	31.40	32.71	31.12	32.09	71.28K
Jul 15, 2026	32.33	32.63	31.10	31.41	234.89K
Jul 14, 2026	31.80	32.43	30.80	32.33	122.37K
Jul 13, 2026	31.90	32.35	31.35	31.75	195.83K
Jul 10, 2026	30.79	31.78	30.00	31.70	182.05K
Jul 09, 2026	30.17	31.01	29.84	30.91	110.38K
Jul 08, 2026	28.88	30.45	28.88	30.29	172.86K
Jul 07, 2026	29.16	30.09	28.14	29.32	314.55K
Jul 06, 2026	31.29	31.55	29.26	29.64	827.63K
Jul 02, 2026	29.45	31.35	29.11	30.94	130.52K
Jul 01, 2026	29.85	30.29	29.37	29.45	318.01K
Jun 30, 2026	29.60	29.94	29.13	29.84	319.93K
Jun 29, 2026	29.80	30.68	29.30	29.92	233.76K
Jun 26, 2026	30.33	30.98	28.29	29.39	482.72K
Jun 25, 2026	29.47	30.33	28.55	30.33	234.64K
Jun 24, 2026	28.67	31.23	28.67	29.75	431K
Jun 23, 2026	26.43	28.70	26.43	28.61	217.26K
Jun 22, 2026	25.45	26.83	25.20	26.43	268.24K
Jun 18, 2026	25.10	25.61	25.01	25.43	131.06K
Jun 17, 2026	24.80	25.15	24.53	25.00	138.38K

Contact Details

Morton Grove, IL 60053

United States

https://lifewaykefir.com 847 967 1010

About Company

Lifeway Foods, Inc. manufactures and distributes a variety of probiotic-rich goods, serving both the United States and international markets. Its principal offering is drinkable kefir, a fermented dairy item available in numerous forms, including organic and conventional options, various volumes, flavors, and formulations such as reduced-fat, fat-free, whole milk, high-protein, and BioKefir. Additionally, the company supplies European-style soft cheeses, cream, and other dairy selections. Their product portfolio also features ProBugs, a dedicated kefir line for children; single-serving cupped kefirs; Icelandic Skyr, which includes strained kefir and yogurt products; and frozen kefir in both soft-serve and pre-packaged pint formats. These products are sold under their proprietary Lifeway and Fresh Made brand names, and also as private label merchandise for other customers. Sales are primarily conducted via their internal sales personnel, alongside the use of brokers and third-party distributors. The company was founded in 1986 and maintains its headquarters in Morton Grove, Illinois.

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Company Overview

Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) closed at $32.09 USD, gaining $0.68 (2.16%) from the previous close of $31.41. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $17.31 and $34.20. With a market capitalization of about $490.40 million, Lifeway Foods, Inc. is classified as a small-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.45). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 172.32 thousand shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. Headquartered in Morton Grove, IL, Lifeway Foods, Inc. operates in the Consumer Defensive sector and the Packaged Foods industry. Led by CEO Julie Smolyansky, the company employs approximately 293 people and listed since December 29, 1988. Lifeway Foods, Inc. manufactures and distributes a variety of probiotic-rich goods, serving both the United States and international markets.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bullishly aligned (SMA20 1.9%, SMA50 -0.93%, SMA200 -11.07%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 52.89 (neutral), while the ATR of 0.65 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -34.82% below its high and over 14.31% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 247.98 thousand shares is slightly above the 3-month average of 172.67 thousand, indicating heightened recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Lifeway Foods, Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 32.51, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 2.14 and a price-to-book ratio of 5.43 trading at moderately above to book value. The P/FCF stands at -23.73, also below market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Lifeway Foods, Inc. last paid a dividend of 0.08 per share, Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $20.39. This means the shares are trading above this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Lifeway Foods, Inc. generated EPS of $0.72 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 83.46%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 38.09% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $0.30. The next quarter is forecast at $0.29. Next year's EPS is expected at $25.71. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 0 Strong Buy ratings, 3 Buy ratings, 1 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $35.00 to $33.00. The high target offers 9.07% upside. The low target suggests 2.84% downside. The mean target is $34.00. This offers 5.95% upside. Lifeway Foods, Inc. earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended May 14, 2026, missed forecasts by 0.0%. The prior quarter beat by -44.83%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include -104.76% in March 14, 2025.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Lifeway Foods, Inc. has 15.23 million shares outstanding. The public float is 5.51 million shares, elevated short interest at 2.52% of float. This equals 142.47 thousand shares. The short ratio is 2.12 days. Institutional investors hold 70.97% of the float. Insiders own 39.4%. SMOLYANSKY JULIE holds 2.13 million shares, Zolezzi William has 2.10 million shares and Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP has 2.10 million shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 3.85 million shares across 17 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Lifeway Foods generated $160.12M in revenue, or $10.60 per share. Gross margin was 26.17%, operating margin 10.61%, and net profit margin 7.10%. Returns are healthy, with ROA at 13.75% and ROE at 18.81%.
On valuation metrics, Lifeway Foods trades at a P/E of 32.51, P/S of 2.14 and P/B of 5.43. The current ratio is 2.14 and quick ratio is 1.56. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 14.32 and cash conversion cycle is 31.31 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.08, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 2.06.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Lifeway Foods posted revenue of $160.12M, down slightly from $141.57M in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $41.90M (margin 26.17%). Operating income was $17.00M (margin 10.6%). Net income was$11.37M (EPS $0.78).
The company ended the quarter with $13.20M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $2.93M, and net debt of - $10.27M. Total assets were $82.64M, with equity of $60.44M. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $16.94M, free cash flow of $12.59M, and capital expenditures of - $4.35M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Lifeway Foods, Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 9.6%, with price expected at $35.17 by July 29, 2026, within a range of $34.01 to $36.28 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 54.41%, reaching $49.55 by October 12, 2026, with a range of $48.54 to $50.91. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 16.48%, with price at $37.38 by July 15, 2027, within a range of $35.83 to $38.77.

Key Takeaways

Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) shares are flat -8.21% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been negative over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Lifeway Foods, Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 32.51. Analyst sentiment is mixed, with the majority of ratings in Hold territory and a mean price target of $21.77, suggesting -32.16% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (9.6% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (54.41% over three months), and a longer-term gain (16.48% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) stock price?

Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) stock price is $32.09 in the last trading session. During the trading session, LWAY stock reached the peak price of $32.70 while $31.12 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in LWAY stock occurred in the recent session was 2.16% while the dollar amount for the price change in LWAY stock was $0.68.

LWAY's industry and sector of operation?

The NASDAQ listed LWAY is part of Packaged Foods industry that operates in the broader Consumer Defensive sector. Lifeway Foods, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of LWAY?

Mr. Eric A. Hanson
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer
Ms. Amy M. Feldman
Senior Executive Vice President of Sales
Ms. Julie Smolyansky
Chairperson of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Pres & Sec.

How LWAY did perform over past 52-week?

LWAY's closing price is 85.38% higher than its 52-week low of $17.31 where as its distance from 52-week high of $34.20 is -6.17%.

How many employees does LWAY have?

Number of LWAY employees currently stands at 291.

Link for LWAY official website?

Official Website of LWAY is: https://lifewaykefir.com

How do I contact LWAY?

LWAY could be contacted at phone 847 967 1010 and can also be accessed through its website. LWAY operates from 6431 West Oakton Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053, United States.

How many shares of LWAY are traded daily?

LWAY stock volume for the day was 71.25K shares. The average number of LWAY shares traded daily for last 3 months was 172.32K.

What is the market cap of LWAY currently?

The market value of LWAY currently stands at $490.40M with its latest stock price at $32.09 and 15.28M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	291
Beta	0.45
Sales or Revenue	$160.12M
5Y Sales Change%	0.677%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Consumer Defensive
Industry	Packaged Foods

LWAY Company Profile and Key Details

Lifeway Foods

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Shareholding & Insider Activity

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Key Takeaways

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Stock Snapshot

Technical Performance

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Financial & Profitability Overview

Quarterly Financial Highlights

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Dividend & Fair Value

Company Overview

Valuation Metrics

Key Takeaways

Price Forecast & Outlook