LIFEWAY FOODS INC (LWAY) Stock Price & Overview

NASDAQ:LWAYUS5319141090

Current stock price

20.71 USD
-0.2 (-0.96%)
At close:
21.2 USD
+0.49 (+2.37%)
After Hours:

The current stock price of LWAY is 20.71 USD. Today LWAY is down by -0.96%. In the past month the price decreased by -5.78%. In the past year, price decreased by -13.17%.

LWAY Key Statistics

52-Week Range20.04 - 34.2
Current LWAY stock price positioned within its 52-week range.
1-Month Range20.04 - 22.99
Current LWAY stock price positioned within its 1-month range.
Market Cap
315.413M
P/E
40.61
Fwd P/E
16.51
EPS (TTM)
0.51
Dividend Yield
N/A

LWAY Stock Performance

Today
-0.96%
1 Week
-2.54%
1 Month
-5.78%
3 Months
-12.36%
Longer-term
6 Months -21.43%
1 Year -13.17%
2 Years +20.27%
3 Years +242.88%
5 Years +283.52%
10 Years +91.23%

LWAY Stock Chart

LIFEWAY FOODS INC / LWAY Daily stock chart

LWAY Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 0 / 10 to LWAY. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, LWAY is a bad performer in the overall market: 79.28% of all stocks are doing better.


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LWAY Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to LWAY. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making LWAY a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues.


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LWAY Earnings

On November 12, 2025 LWAY reported an EPS of 0.23 and a revenue of 57.14M. The company missed EPS expectations (-19.47% surprise) and beat revenue expectations (1.86% surprise).

Next Earnings DateMar 17, 2026
Last Earnings DateNov 12, 2025
PeriodQ3 / 2025
EPS Reported$0.23
Revenue Reported57.143M
EPS Surprise -19.47%
Revenue Surprise 1.86%

LWAY Forecast & Estimates

8 analysts have analysed LWAY and the average price target is 34.68 USD. This implies a price increase of 67.46% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 20.71.

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 (67.46%)
EPS Next Y80.66%
Revenue Next Year12.32%

LWAY Groups

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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.


Income Statements
Revenue(TTM)204.07M
Net Income(TTM)11.16M
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%

LWAY Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners32.7%
Shares15.23M
Float5.45M
Ins Owners15.27%
Short Float %4.26%
Short Ratio4.91

LWAY Competitors/Peers

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HRL HORMEL FOODS CORP14.1912.486B
SJM JM SMUCKER CO/THE10.3911.197B
SFD SMITHFIELD FOODS INC9.739.313B
PPC PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP8.628.728B
CAG CONAGRA BRANDS INC8.797.668B
CPB THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY8.176.377B

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

IPO: 1988-12-29

LIFEWAY FOODS INC

6431 W Oakton

Morton Grove ILLINOIS 60053 US

CEO: Julie Smolyansky

Employees: 291

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 20.71 USD. The price decreased by -0.96% 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 7 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 40.61. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 0.51 and the current share price of 20.71 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 4.26% of its float.