Lifeway Foods (LWAY)
NASDAQ:LWAY
LWAY Stock Chart & Stats
$27.14
-$0.24(-1.04%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$27.14
-$0.24(-1.04%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$17.31 - $34.20
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.78K
Average Volume (3M)91.81K
Market Cap
$277.24M
Enterprise Value$273.58M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.57M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$466.00K
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.6
Beta0.72
Next Earnings
May 18, 2026EPS Estimate
0.2Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.16
Shares Outstanding15,149,600
10 Day Avg. Volume70,180
30 Day Avg. Volume91,809
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.54
Price to Book (P/B)4.29
Price to Sales (P/S)1.73
P/FCF Ratio-22.35
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.99
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.29
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.70
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.58
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$35.00Price Target Upside28.96% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)$241.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Input Cost And MarginsAnalyst points to lower raw milk costs and favorable input cost dynamics as a meaningful margin tailwind that can expand gross margins and improve profitability.
Product DiversificationAnalyst highlights expansion beyond kefir into categories like butter and other product innovations, which diversifies revenue sources and reduces reliance on a single product category.
Product PositioningAnalyst believes the combination of probiotics and higher-protein beverages positions Lifeway to capture demand from health-minded consumers and users of GLP-1 treatments seeking nutritious drink alternatives.
Bears Say
Channel Sales VariabilityAnalyst warns that lumpiness in club channel sales can create variability in results, increasing the likelihood of quarterly volatility and unexpected misses.
Revenue PerformanceAnalyst notes preliminary revenue came in slightly below expectations, creating risk of investor disappointment and potential downside pressure on the stock.
Lifeway Foods News
LWAY FAQ
What was Lifeway Foods’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lifeway Foods lowest stock price was $17.31 and its highest was $34.20 in the past 12 months.
What is Lifeway Foods’s market cap?
Lifeway Foods’s market cap is $277.24M.
When is Lifeway Foods’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lifeway Foods’s upcoming earnings report date is May 18, 2026 which is in 49 days.
How were Lifeway Foods’s earnings last quarter?
Lifeway Foods released its earnings results on Mar 17, 2026. The company reported $0.16 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.29 by -$0.13.
Is Lifeway Foods overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lifeway Foods’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Lifeway Foods pay dividends?
Lifeway Foods pays a Annually dividend of $0.08 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Lifeway Foods dividends here
What is Lifeway Foods’s EPS estimate?
Lifeway Foods’s EPS estimate is 0.2.
How many shares outstanding does Lifeway Foods have?
Lifeway Foods has 15,149,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lifeway Foods’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lifeway Foods reported an EPS of $0.16 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.29. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.195%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lifeway Foods?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LWAY
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Lifeway Foods Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$35.00 (28.96% Upside)
$35.00 (28.96% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LWAY Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 11.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
6.02%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.25%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
16.60%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lifeway Foods
Lifeway Foods, Inc. produces and markets probiotic-based products in the United States and internationally. Its primary product is drinkable kefir, a cultured dairy product in various organic and non-organic sizes, flavors, and types, including low fat, non-fat, whole milk, protein, and BioKefir. The company also offers European-style soft cheeses; cream and other products; ProBugs, a line of kefir products designed for children; cupped kefir and Icelandic Skyr, a line of strained kefir and yogurt products; and frozen kefir in soft serve and pint-size containers. It sells its products under the Lifeway and Fresh Made brand names, as well as under private labels on behalf of customers primarily through direct sales force, brokers, and distributors. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Morton Grove, Illinois.
LWAY Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted LifeWay Foods' strong performance with record-breaking sales, profitability, and strategic recognition. The company is expanding its manufacturing capacity and product line to meet growing demand, despite some increased selling expenses.View all LWAY earnings summariesLWAY Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$35.00
▲(28.96% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
47.92% Insiders
3.95% Mutual Funds
3.83% Other Institutional Investors
40.59% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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