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A 10% owner of Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ:LWAY), Edward Smolyansky, reported selling shares of the company’s common stock on September 23 and 24, 2025, for a total of $435,551. The company, currently valued at $400.91 million, has demonstrated strong financial health with a "GREAT" rating according to InvestingPro metrics, maintaining robust revenue growth of 9.19% and a healthy current ratio of 3.03.
According to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Smolyansky sold 6,357 shares on September 23 and 10,000 shares on September 24. The prices for these shares ranged from $26.01 to $27.00, with the stock currently trading at $26.33. Trading at a P/E ratio of 37.46, the stock appears to be fully valued based on InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis.
Following these transactions, Smolyansky directly owns 1,245,285 shares and 1,235,285 shares respectively. Smolyansky also indirectly owns shares through The Ludmila and Edward Smolyansky Family Foundation (75,000 shares), the Edward Smolyansky Trust (1,233,333 shares), shares owned by his son (100,000 shares), and Smolyansky Holding LLC (500,000 shares). For comprehensive insider trading analysis and 8 additional key insights about LWAY, visit InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Lifeway Foods has been in the spotlight due to several developments. The company announced that Danone has withdrawn its proposal to acquire Lifeway, ending the acquisition pursuit after a period of due diligence. Despite this, Lifeway emphasized its commitment to enhancing shareholder value through its strategic plans. Additionally, Lifeway completed the first phase of its production expansion at its Wisconsin facility, which aims to double its production capacity. The expansion includes an increase in fermentation tanks to boost production efficiency.
In product news, Lifeway plans to launch Muscle Mates, a new protein drink containing creatine and probiotics, with nationwide distribution expected by the end of the year. The drink will be available in several flavors, including Mixed Berry and Strawberry Banana. Furthermore, Lifeway has relaunched its Basics Plus line of kefir and colostrum supplement shots, a product originally introduced nearly 30 years ago, designed to support immune health and gut balance. These recent developments highlight Lifeway’s ongoing efforts to expand its product offerings and production capabilities.
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