LIFEWAY FOODS INC (LWAY) Stock Price & Overview

NASDAQ:LWAYUS5319141090

Current stock price

24.79 USD
+0.39 (+1.6%)
At close:
24.79 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours:

The current stock price of LWAY is 24.79 USD. Today LWAY is up by 1.6%. In the past month the price increased by 19.7%. In the past year, price increased by 4.51%.

LWAY Key Statistics

52-Week Range17.31 - 34.2
Current LWAY stock price positioned within its 52-week range.
1-Month Range17.31 - 24.93
Current LWAY stock price positioned within its 1-month range.
Market Cap
375.569M
P/E
36.46
Fwd P/E
20.42
EPS (TTM)
0.68
Dividend Yield
N/A

LWAY Stock Performance

Today
+1.6%
1 Week
+8.87%
1 Month
+19.70%
3 Months
+13.46%
Longer-term
6 Months -9.16%
1 Year +4.51%
2 Years +21.22%
3 Years +312.48%
5 Years +397.79%
10 Years +155.57%

LWAY Stock Chart

LIFEWAY FOODS INC / LWAY Daily stock chart

LWAY Stock Screens

LWAY currently appears in the following ChartMill screener lists.

RSI Overbought Stocks

LWAY is RSI overbought, meaning strong buying pressure may lead to a short-term consolidation or pullback.

LWAY Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to LWAY. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, LWAY turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 53.34% of all stocks.


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LWAY Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 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 Earnings

On March 17, 2026 LWAY reported an EPS of 0.16 and a revenue of 55.36M. The company missed EPS expectations (-44.96% surprise) and missed revenue expectations (-1.32% surprise).

Next Earnings DateMay 14, 2026
Last Earnings DateMar 17, 2026
PeriodQ4 / 2025
EPS Reported$0.16
Revenue Reported55.361M
EPS Surprise -44.96%
Revenue Surprise -1.32%

LWAY Forecast & Estimates

8 analysts have analysed LWAY and the average price target is 34.68 USD. This implies a price increase of 39.9% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 24.79.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 78.5% and a revenue growth 15.14% for LWAY


Analysts
Analysts82.5
Price Target34.68 (39.9%)
EPS Next Y78.5%
Revenue Next Year15.14%

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 0.68. The EPS increased by 15.25% compared to the year before.


Income Statements
Revenue(TTM)212.50M
Net Income(TTM)13.86M
Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 6.52%
ROA 13.12%
ROE 16.15%
Debt/Equity 0
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%1700%
Sales Q2Q%17.96%
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.74%

LWAY Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners32.92%
Shares15.15M
Float5.40M
Ins Owners15.44%
Short Float %4.36%
Short Ratio4.08

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. 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. 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 24.79 USD. The price increased by 1.6% in the last trading session.


What is the dividend status of LIFEWAY FOODS INC?

LWAY does not pay a dividend.


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

LWAY has a ChartMill Technical rating of 7 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 7 out of 10.


What is the analyst forecast for LWAY stock?

8 analysts have analysed LWAY and the average price target is 34.68 USD. This implies a price increase of 39.9% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 24.79.


Should I buy LWAY stock?

This depends on your investment goals. Check the Technical and Fundamental Analysis tabs for insights on LWAY.


What is the employee count for LWAY stock?

LIFEWAY FOODS INC (LWAY) currently has 291 employees.