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Lifeway Foods

LWAY

Market cap $339M

22.42 USD

+0.26

1.17%

At close Updated Oct 20, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

1.17%

5 days

-0.22%

1 month

-5.2%

3 months

-27.72%

6 months

-16.03%

Year to date

-1.67%

1 year

-17.39%

5 years

306.9%

10 years

24.69%

About: Lifeway Foods Inc is engaged in manufacturing probiotic, cultured, functional dairy health food products. Its primary product is drinkable kefir, which is a cultured dairy product. Its product categories are Drinkable Kefir, which is the key revenue-driving product, European-style soft cheeses, Cream, ProBugs, Frozen Kefir, and Other dairy. The company manufactures and markets products under the Lifeway and Fresh Made brand names, as well as under private labels on behalf of customers. It sells the products through a direct sales force, brokers, and distributors.

Employees: 293

Consumer Staples Packaged Foods

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Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 16.7%

Neutral 66.7%

Negative 16.7%

Lifeway Foods Brings Frozen Kefir Back to Soft-Serve Machines through Foodservice

The company that pioneered frozen kefir is bringing elevated soft serve made with real kefir to froyo concepts in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and beyond MORTON GROVE, Ill., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir, farmer cheese and fermented probiotic products, is bringing kefir back to soft-serve machines, giving restaurants and frozen yogurt shops a new way to serve the cultured dairy favorite.

Lifeway Foods Brings Frozen Kefir Back to Soft-Serve Machines through Foodservice

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Lifeway Foods Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Lifeway Foods NASDAQ: LWAY reported record second-quarter net sales of $66.9 million, up 24.1% from the prior-year period, as higher volumes of its flagship kefir products and high-protein Farmer Cheese supported growth.

Lifeway Foods Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Lifeway Foods® Delivers Highest Quarterly Net Sales in Company History, Extending Record Growth in Second Quarter 2026

$66.9 million in net sales, up 24.1% year-over-year and $3.9 million above the prior quarterly record 27th consecutive quarter of year-over-year net sales growth; first-half 2026 net sales reach $129.9 million, up 29.9% MORTON GROVE, Ill., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic foods, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Lifeway Foods® Delivers Highest Quarterly Net Sales in Company History, Extending Record Growth in Second Quarter 2026

Lifeway Foods Is Likely To Underperform Moving Forward

Lifeway Foods is experiencing rapid revenue and profitability growth, driven by expansion initiatives and increased branded kefir volumes. LWAY's stock has outperformed the S&P 500, but valuation now appears stretched relative to peers, prompting a downgrade to a soft 'sell.' Despite strong fundamentals and facility upgrades, LWAY trades at the highest multiples among comparable firms, even on 2027 forward estimates.

Lifeway Foods Is Likely To Underperform Moving Forward

Lifeway Foods® to Report Second Quarter 2026 Results on August 13, 2026

MORTON GROVE, Ill., July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced it will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 on August 13, 2026 before market hours.

Lifeway Foods® to Report Second Quarter 2026 Results on August 13, 2026

Lifeway® Foods' Farmer Cheese Selected as a Good Housekeeping 2026 Snack Awards Winner

Leading kefir brand's high protein cottage cheese alternative MORTON GROVE, Ill., June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or the "Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, announced today that its Farmer Cheese was named a winner in Good Housekeeping's 2026 Snack Awards.

Lifeway® Foods' Farmer Cheese Selected as a Good Housekeeping 2026 Snack Awards Winner

Lifeway® Foods Celebrates 40 Years and National Kefir Day with Coast-to-Coast Events and Lifeway Kefir Shop Pop-Up in SoHo

An immersive pop-up experience invites guests to discover the delicious possibilities of Lifeway Kefir through custom smoothies, exclusive merchandise and special surprises An exclusive first look at The Lifeway Kefir Shop will feature soccer star Rose Lavelle, music by AMRIT, plus a live performance by Cannons MORTON GROVE, Ill., June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and a pioneer in fermented probiotic foods, today announced a series of nationwide events and the opening of The Lifeway Kefir Shop, an immersive pop-up experience in SoHo, New York City, in celebration of the Company's 40th anniversary and National Kefir Day.

Lifeway® Foods Celebrates 40 Years and National Kefir Day with Coast-to-Coast Events and Lifeway Kefir Shop Pop-Up in SoHo

EDWARD SMOLYANSKY, KEY LWAY SHAREHOLDER: TERMINATION OF POISON PILL MARKS IMPORTANT INFLECTION POINT FOR LIFEWAY SHAREHOLDERS AS GOVERNANCE QUESTIONS MOUNT AHEAD OF THE ELECTION

CHICAGO, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward Smolyansky, former Director and Chief Operating Officer of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) and the Company's largest shareholder, today issued the following statement regarding Lifeway's decision to terminate its shareholder rights plan. "Lifeway has finally terminated the poison pill, only after ISS recommended AGAINST the whole Board.

EDWARD SMOLYANSKY, KEY LWAY SHAREHOLDER: TERMINATION OF POISON PILL MARKS IMPORTANT INFLECTION POINT FOR LIFEWAY SHAREHOLDERS AS GOVERNANCE QUESTIONS MOUNT AHEAD OF THE ELECTION

Lifeway Foods: The End Of The Danone Support Is Not A Drawback

Lifeway (LWAY) delivered 37% organic revenue growth and margin expansion in Q1 2026, exceeding analyst expectations. Danone's complete exit via a secondary offering introduces short-term headwinds, but LWAY's recent acceleration appears independent of Danone. With 26 consecutive quarters of growth, no debt, and new fitness-focused products, LWAY remains well-positioned for continued expansion.

Lifeway Foods: The End Of The Danone Support Is Not A Drawback

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