LIFEWAY FOODS INC (LWAY) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

NASDAQ:LWAY • US5319141090

21.9544 USD
+0.08 (+0.39%)
Last: Feb 13, 2026, 10:25 AM

LWAY Key Statistics, Chart & Performance

Key Statistics
Market Cap334.37M
Revenue(TTM)204.07M
Net Income(TTM)11.16M
Shares15.23M
Float5.45M
52 Week High34.2
52 Week Low19.5
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Yield0%
EPS(TTM)0.51
PE43.05
Fwd PE17.5
Earnings (Next)03-12
IPO1988-12-29
Sector
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryFood Products
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS SubIndustryPackaged Foods & Meats
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The current stock price of LWAY is 21.9544 USD. In the past month the price decreased by -0.95%. In the past year, price decreased by -2.67%.

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LWAY Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LWAY. LWAY has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company.


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LWAY Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months LWAY reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 0.51. The EPS decreased by -40.7% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 5.47%
ROA 10.19%
ROE 13.48%
Debt/Equity 0
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%21.05%
Sales Q2Q%23.97%
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.14%
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LWAY Forecast & Estimates

8 analysts have analysed LWAY and the average price target is 34.68 USD. This implies a price increase of 57.96% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 21.9544.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 80.66% and a revenue growth 12.32% for LWAY


Analysts
Analysts82.5
Price Target34.68 (57.96%)
EPS Next Y80.66%
Revenue Next Year12.32%
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LWAY Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners26.78%
Ins Owners15.24%
Short Float %4.76%
Short Ratio3.66
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LWAY Competitors/Peers

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MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC-A19.2979.295B
HSY HERSHEY CO/THE30.9945.883B
KHC KRAFT HEINZ CO/THE9.7228.789B
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TSN TYSON FOODS INC-CL A14.3622.29B
MKC.V MCCORMICK & CO INC VTG COM22.7619.323B
MKC MCCORMICK & CO-NON VTG SHRS22.8219.229B
HRL HORMEL FOODS CORP16.0312.892B
SJM JM SMUCKER CO/THE10.911.844B
PPC PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP9.999.894B

About LWAY

Company Profile

LWAY logo image Lifeway Foods, Inc. engages in the manufacture of probiotic and nutritious foods. The company is headquartered in Morton Grove, Illinois and currently employs 291 full-time employees. In addition to its line of drinkable Kefir, the Company also produces a variety of cheeses and a ProBugs line for kids. Its primary product is drinkable kefir, a cultured dairy product. Lifeway kefir is tart and tangy, high in protein, calcium and vitamin D. It manufactures products under the Lifeway, Fresh Made and GlenOaks Farms brand names, as well as under private labels on behalf of certain customers. Its product categories are Drinkable kefir; European-style soft cheeses, including farmer cheese, white cheese, and Sweet Kiss; Cream and others, which consist primarily of cream, a byproduct of making its kefir; Drinkable yogurt, sold in a variety of sizes and flavors; ProBugs, a line of kefir products designed for children; and Other dairy, which consists primarily of Fresh Made butter and sour cream. The Company’s dairy products are sold across the United States, Mexico, and other countries.

Company Info

LIFEWAY FOODS INC

6431 W Oakton

Morton Grove ILLINOIS 60053 US

CEO: Julie Smolyansky

Employees: 292

LWAY Company Website

LWAY Investor Relations

Phone: 18479671010

LIFEWAY FOODS INC / LWAY FAQ

What does LIFEWAY FOODS INC do?

Lifeway Foods, Inc. engages in the manufacture of probiotic and nutritious foods. The company is headquartered in Morton Grove, Illinois and currently employs 291 full-time employees. In addition to its line of drinkable Kefir, the Company also produces a variety of cheeses and a ProBugs line for kids. Its primary product is drinkable kefir, a cultured dairy product. Lifeway kefir is tart and tangy, high in protein, calcium and vitamin D. It manufactures products under the Lifeway, Fresh Made and GlenOaks Farms brand names, as well as under private labels on behalf of certain customers. Its product categories are Drinkable kefir; European-style soft cheeses, including farmer cheese, white cheese, and Sweet Kiss; Cream and others, which consist primarily of cream, a byproduct of making its kefir; Drinkable yogurt, sold in a variety of sizes and flavors; ProBugs, a line of kefir products designed for children; and Other dairy, which consists primarily of Fresh Made butter and sour cream. The Company’s dairy products are sold across the United States, Mexico, and other countries.


What is the current price of LWAY stock?

The current stock price of LWAY is 21.9544 USD. The price increased by 0.39% in the last trading session.


Does LIFEWAY FOODS INC pay dividends?

LWAY does not pay a dividend.


How is the ChartMill rating for LIFEWAY FOODS INC?

LWAY has a ChartMill Technical rating of 0 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 6 out of 10.


How is the valuation of LIFEWAY FOODS INC (LWAY) based on its PE ratio?

The PE ratio for LIFEWAY FOODS INC (LWAY) is 43.05. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 0.51 and the current share price of 21.9544 USD.


Can you provide the ownership details for LWAY stock?

You can find the ownership structure of LIFEWAY FOODS INC (LWAY) on the Ownership tab.


What is the Short Interest ratio of LIFEWAY FOODS INC (LWAY) stock?

The outstanding short interest for LIFEWAY FOODS INC (LWAY) is 4.76% of its float.