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LWAY Stock Chart & Stats
$26.35
$0.04(0.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$26.35
$0.04(0.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$17.31 - $34.20
Previous Close$30.48
Volume72.91K
Average Volume (3M)142.06K
Market Cap
$377.82M
Enterprise Value$471.60
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$7.09M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$22.63M
Price to Earnings (P/E)34.8
Beta0.35
Next Earnings
Nov 16, 2026EPS Estimate
0.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.47%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.72
Shares Outstanding15,106,747
10 Day Avg. Volume92,732
30 Day Avg. Volume142,056
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.54
Price to Book (P/B)4.29
Price to Sales (P/S)1.73
P/FCF Ratio-22.44
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$32.00Price Target Upside21.44% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.52
Revenue Forecast (FY)$262.60M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Revenue GrowthThe extended growth streak and strong latest increase indicate durable consumer demand, improving retail distribution and product velocity. Continued volume-led expansion can strengthen Lifeway’s scale, retailer relevance and ability to spread fixed costs.
Improving Operating ProfitabilityMargin expansion alongside earnings growth shows that higher volumes and manufacturing efficiencies can translate into stronger profits. Although some benefit came from milk pricing, the operating leverage and scale gains support potentially better profitability over the next several quarters.
Brand Position And Capacity ExpansionA leading kefir position, national distribution and rising household penetration provide a platform for recurring retail growth. Added production capacity should reduce constraints, improve efficiency and support new products and channels if execution remains on track.
Bears Say
Deeply Negative Free Cash FlowHeavy investment has caused cash generation after capital spending to deteriorate sharply, increasing reliance on financing while expansion proceeds. Returns from the capacity program must materialize to restore financial flexibility and prevent sustained funding pressure.
Rising LeverageBorrowing remains moderate relative to equity but represents a meaningful shift from Lifeway’s historically very lightly levered balance sheet. Higher interest obligations and equipment financing reduce flexibility if growth slows or expansion costs exceed expectations.
Margin Sustainability RiskRecent profitability remains below prior peak levels, while part of the latest gross-margin improvement came from favorable commodity costs. Higher milk prices, tougher comparisons and continued spending could limit the durability of margin expansion.
Lifeway Foods News
LWAY FAQ
What was Lifeway Foods’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lifeway Foods lowest stock price was $17.31 and its highest was $34.20 in the past 12 months.
What is Lifeway Foods’s market cap?
Lifeway Foods’s market cap is $377.82M.
When is Lifeway Foods’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lifeway Foods’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 16, 2026 which is in 70 days.
How were Lifeway Foods’s earnings last quarter?
Lifeway Foods released its earnings results on Aug 13, 2026. The company reported $0.01 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.265 by -$0.255.
Is Lifeway Foods overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lifeway Foods’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Lifeway Foods pay dividends?
Lifeway Foods pays a Annually dividend of $0.08 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.47%. See more information on Lifeway Foods dividends here
What is Lifeway Foods’s EPS estimate?
Lifeway Foods’s EPS estimate is 0.06.
How many shares outstanding does Lifeway Foods have?
Lifeway Foods has 15,106,747 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lifeway Foods’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lifeway Foods reported an EPS of $0.01 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.265. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -15.469%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lifeway Foods?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LWAY
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Lifeway Foods Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$32.00 (21.44% Upside)
$32.00 (21.44% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LWAY Sentiment 80%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 309.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $13.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-19.06%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
34.73%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
Company Description
Lifeway Foods
Lifeway Foods, Inc. manufactures and distributes a variety of probiotic-rich goods, serving both the United States and international markets. Its principal offering is drinkable kefir, a fermented dairy item available in numerous forms, including organic and conventional options, various volumes, flavors, and formulations such as reduced-fat, fat-free, whole milk, high-protein, and BioKefir. Additionally, the company supplies European-style soft cheeses, cream, and other dairy selections. Their product portfolio also features ProBugs, a dedicated kefir line for children; single-serving cupped kefirs; Icelandic Skyr, which includes strained kefir and yogurt products; and frozen kefir in both soft-serve and pre-packaged pint formats. These products are sold under their proprietary Lifeway and Fresh Made brand names, and also as private label merchandise for other customers. Sales are primarily conducted via their internal sales personnel, alongside the use of brokers and third-party distributors. The company was founded in 1986 and maintains its headquarters in Morton Grove, Illinois.
LWAY Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a strongly positive quarter highlighted by record revenue (+36.7% YoY), significant margin expansion (+360 bps), and 32% net income growth, supported by volume-led growth from core products, successful marketing (10M+ ad views), product innovation, and an on-track capacity expansion. Notable cautions included higher absolute SG&A spending (+16.8%), increasingly difficult year-over-year comps as the company laps 2025 distribution gains, and sensitivity of margin gains to favorable milk pricing. On balance the positive operational and financial results and clear growth initiatives outweigh the manageable cautions.View all LWAY earnings summariesLWAY Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$32.00
▲(21.44% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
65.79% Insiders
4.14% Mutual Funds
22.71% Other Institutional Investors
1.44% Public Companies and
Individual Investors