Lifeway Foods (LWAY)
NASDAQ:LWAY
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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
$449.13M
Enterprise Value$383.94M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$7.49M
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.7
Beta0.79
Next Earnings
Aug 17, 2026EPS Estimate
0.27Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.99
Shares Outstanding15,281,888
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-22.44
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.85
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.67
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.87
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.31
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$34.00Price Target Upside25.28% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)$251.51M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Input Cost DynamicsAnalyst points to lower raw milk costs as a margin tailwind that could strengthen profitability and support gross margin improvement.
Product DiversificationAnalyst highlights expansion beyond kefir into new categories like butter and other product innovations, which broadens revenue streams and reduces reliance on a single category.
Product PositioningAnalyst believes the combined high-protein and probiotic beverage lineup appeals to health-focused consumers and users of GLP-1 treatments seeking convenient nutritional alternatives.
Bears Say
Sales VariabilityAnalyst notes preliminary revenue came in slightly below expectations and that lumpiness in club-channel sales can create variability in results, increasing earnings unpredictability.
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 $449.13M.
When is Lifeway Foods’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lifeway Foods’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 17, 2026 which is in 51 days.
How were Lifeway Foods’s earnings last quarter?
Lifeway Foods released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported $0.3 earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of $0.3 by $0.
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 0.27.
How many shares outstanding does Lifeway Foods have?
Lifeway Foods has 15,281,888 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lifeway Foods’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lifeway Foods reported an EPS of $0.3 in its last earnings report, expectations of $0.3. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.587%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lifeway Foods?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LWAY
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Lifeway Foods Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$34.00 (25.28% Upside)
$34.00 (25.28% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LWAY Sentiment 75%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 52.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $66.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
6.02%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.76%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
28.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lifeway Foods
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.
LWAY Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a strongly positive quarter highlighted by record revenue (+36.7% YoY), significant margin expansion (+360 bps), and 32% net income growth, supported by volume-led growth from core products, successful marketing (10M+ ad views), product innovation, and an on-track capacity expansion. Notable cautions included higher absolute SG&A spending (+16.8%), increasingly difficult year-over-year comps as the company laps 2025 distribution gains, and sensitivity of margin gains to favorable milk pricing. On balance the positive operational and financial results and clear growth initiatives outweigh the manageable cautions.View all LWAY earnings summariesLWAY Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$34.00
▲(25.28% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
68.66% Insiders
4.09% Mutual Funds
13.23% Other Institutional Investors
8.86% Public Companies and
Individual Investors