Lifeway Foods Inc (LWAY)

Currency in USD
25.820
+1.120(+4.53%)
Closed·
25.8200.000(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
24.34026.810
52 wk Range
17.31034.200
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
24.7
Open
24.72
Day's Range
24.34-26.81
52 wk Range
17.31-34.2
Volume
435.34K
Average Volume (3m)
186.15K
1-Year Change
-13.3557%
Book Value / Share
5.53
Fair Value
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Price Target
34.500
Upside
+33.62%
Members' Sentiments
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Lifeway Foods Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Sell
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

1 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
2 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 34.500
(+33.62% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Freedom Broker
Buy32.00+23.93%34.00UpgradeAug 14, 2026
Benchmark
Buy35.00+35.55%-MaintainJun 15, 2026
Freedom Broker
Hold---DowngradeMay 15, 2026
Freedom Broker
Buy34.00+31.68%-New CoverageApr 28, 2026
Benchmark
Buy35.00+35.55%35.00MaintainApr 09, 2026

Lifeway Foods Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Lifeway Foods reported record Q2 2026 sales of $66.9M, up 24.1% YoY and beating estimates by $5.5M, marking 27 consecutive quarters of growth.
  • Stock plunged 14.41% to $25.01 despite revenue beat as net income fell to just $0.1M ($0.01/share) amid margin pressure from elevated costs.
  • Gross margin compressed to 19.5% due to higher milk prices, packaging resin costs, and Middle East conflict-related transportation expenses.
  • Company expects dairy inflation to persist in Q3 but anticipates resin and transportation costs will ease as market conditions normalize.
  • Waukesha facility expansion remains on track for early 2027; new products including Farmer Cheese, Kefir Butter, and Muscle Mates expanding nationwide.
Last Updated: 13/08/2026, 16:30
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 13, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.01 / 0.26
Revenue / Forecast
66.89M / 61.4M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

LWAY Income Statement

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Relationship
P/E Ratio
35.9x22.2x11.6x
PEG Ratio
−25.580.020.03
Price/Book
4.6x2.5x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
1.6x1.6x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
33.6%31.5%23.0%
Fair Value Upside
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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, as well as under private labels on behalf of customers primarily through direct sales force, brokers, and distributors. Lifeway Foods, Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Morton Grove, Illinois.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
1.60M10.49%41.39M
Other Institutional Investors
4.84M31.65%124.87M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
8.84M57.86%228.32M
Total
15.28M100.00%394.58M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP13.75%2,101,54054,262
Cresset Asset Management, LLC3.33%508,23213,123

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FAQ

What Is the Lifeway (LWAY) Stock Price Today?

The Lifeway stock price today is 25.820 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Lifeway Trade On?

Lifeway is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Lifeway?

The stock symbol for Lifeway is "LWAY."

What Is the Lifeway Market Cap?

As of today, Lifeway market cap is 373.140M USD.

What Is Lifeway's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Lifeway EPS (TTM) is 0.692.

When Is the Next Lifeway Earnings Date?

Lifeway will release its next earnings report on Nov 16, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is LWAY a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Lifeway Stock Split?

Lifeway has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Lifeway Have?

Lifeway has 294 employees.

What is the current trading status of Lifeway (LWAY)?

As of Aug 16, 2026, Lifeway (LWAY) is trading at a price of 25.820 USD, with a previous close of 24.700 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 24.340 USD to 26.810 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 17.310 USD to 34.200 USD.

What Is Lifeway (LWAY) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Lifeway is 34.500 USD, with a high estimate of 35 USD and a low estimate of 34 USD. 1 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +33.62% Upside potential.

What Is the LWAY Premarket Price?

LWAY's last pre-market stock price is 24.800 USD. The pre-market share volume is 10.000, and the stock has decreased by 0.100, or 0.400%.
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