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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 - $32.71
Previous Close$30.48
Volume72.91K
Average Volume (3M)149.07K
Market Cap
$338.69M
Enterprise Value$471.60M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$7.09M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$22.63M
Price to Earnings (P/E)30.9
Beta0.39
Next Earnings
Nov 16, 2026EPS Estimate
0.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield<0.01%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.72
Shares Outstanding15,106,747
10 Day Avg. Volume128,243
30 Day Avg. Volume149,074
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 Cap1.39
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.95
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.48
Enterprise Value/Ebitda23.71
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
Strong Revenue GrowthSustained revenue expansion indicates solid demand for Lifeway’s cultured and probiotic products and suggests the brand is gaining market reach. Continued top-line growth can support operating leverage, broader distribution, and reinvestment in products and capacity over the next several quarters.
Historically Low LeverageA historically conservative capital structure gives Lifeway greater resilience and flexibility than a heavily indebted packaged-food company. Substantial equity and prior low debt provide a foundation for funding operations and strategic investment, even though leverage has recently increased.
Positive Operating Cash FlowConsistently positive operating cash flow indicates that Lifeway’s core business is generating cash before investment spending and supports the quality of reported earnings. This recurring inflow can help fund working capital, debt service, and selected growth initiatives over time.
Bears Say
Deteriorating Free Cash FlowThe sharp move to materially negative free cash flow means Lifeway is not currently converting earnings into cash after investment spending. Unless recent expenditures generate sufficient returns, the company may need to rely more heavily on financing and could face reduced flexibility for future expansion.
Higher Debt BurdenThe increase in borrowing represents a meaningful change from Lifeway’s historically low-leverage profile. Higher debt can increase fixed financial obligations and reduce resilience if operating performance weakens, while also making the success of current investment spending more important to future returns.
Recent Margin CompressionLower recent net and EBITDA margins show that revenue growth is producing less profitability than in prior periods. Persistent cost pressure or an unfavorable product mix could limit earnings conversion, weaken internal funding capacity, and reduce the benefit of continued sales 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 $32.71 in the past 12 months.
What is Lifeway Foods’s market cap?
Lifeway Foods’s market cap is $338.69M.
When is Lifeway Foods’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lifeway Foods’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 16, 2026 which is in 24 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 <0.01%. 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 67%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 309.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $1.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-14.89%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.66%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
34.73%
Trailing 12-Months
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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
67.93% Insiders
4.14% Mutual Funds
0.01% Other Institutional Investors
20.37% Public Companies and
Individual Investors