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

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:LWAY - US5319141090 - Common Stock

24.44 USD
+0.32 (+1.33%)
Last: 11/26/2025, 8:00:00 PM
24.44 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/26/2025, 8:00:00 PM

LWAY Key Statistics, Chart & Performance

Key Statistics
Market Cap372.22M
Revenue(TTM)204.07M
Net Income(TTM)11.16M
Shares15.23M
Float5.38M
52 Week High34.2
52 Week Low19.5
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
EPS(TTM)0.51
PE47.92
Fwd PE19.48
Earnings (Next)03-12 2026-03-12/bmo
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 24.44 USD. In the past month the price increased by 1.16%. In the past year, price decreased by -0.04%.

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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

Can you describe the business of LIFEWAY FOODS INC?

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 stock price of LIFEWAY FOODS INC today?

The current stock price of LWAY is 24.44 USD. The price increased by 1.33% in the last trading session.


Does LIFEWAY FOODS INC pay dividends?

LWAY does not pay a dividend.


What is the ChartMill technical and fundamental rating of LWAY stock?

LWAY has a ChartMill Technical rating of 1 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 6 out of 10.


What is the analyst forecast for LWAY stock?

7 analysts have analysed LWAY and the average price target is 33.66 USD. This implies a price increase of 37.73% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 24.44.


Can you provide the growth outlook for LIFEWAY FOODS INC?

The Revenue of LIFEWAY FOODS INC (LWAY) is expected to grow by 11.76% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.


How many employees does LIFEWAY FOODS INC have?

LIFEWAY FOODS INC (LWAY) currently has 292 employees.


LWAY Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 1 / 10 to LWAY. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, LWAY is a bad performer in the overall market: 74.87% of all stocks are doing better.


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LWAY Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LWAY. LWAY gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties.


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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%

LWAY Forecast & Estimates

7 analysts have analysed LWAY and the average price target is 33.66 USD. This implies a price increase of 37.73% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 24.44.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 83.25% and a revenue growth 11.76% for LWAY


Analysts
Analysts82.86
Price Target33.66 (37.73%)
EPS Next Y83.25%
Revenue Next Year11.76%

LWAY Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners22.35%
Ins Owners15.59%
Short Float %3.86%
Short Ratio1.44