Lifeway Foods

LWAY

Market cap $480M

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.

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.

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.

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.

MORTON GROVE, Ill., May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or the "Company") today announced the pricing of a secondary underwritten public offering (the "Offering") of 3,454,756 shares of its common stock ("Common Stock") by Danone USA Public Benefit Corporation (the "Selling Stockholder") at a price to the public of $19.50 per share.

Achieves $63.0 million in net sales, a 37% volume-led net sales increase, driven by the Company's flagship Lifeway Kefir Record-breaking results signal robust Kefir & Farmer Cheese growth, supported by the widening consumer focus on protein-rich, probiotic foods Significant gross profit margin expansion of 360 basis points and net income growth of 32% reflect the Company's disciplined operational execution MORTON GROVE, Ill., May 14, 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 first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

MORTON GROVE, Ill., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY)("Lifeway" or the "Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, announced today its partnership with LA-based organic grocer and cafe, Erewhon Market, to create the Tropical Lifeway Smoothie featuring Organic Lifeway Kefir.

Brand Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Poolside Wellness Experience Featuring Debbie Gibson, Autograf, Festival-Inspired Menu Moments and More PALM SPRINGS, Calif., April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, will kick off California's iconic desert festival weekend with an exclusive retro-inspired wellness house in Palm Springs on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Momentum Signals Continued Kefir & Farmer Cheese Boom Announces First Quarter 2026 Earnings Date of May 14, 2026 MORTON GROVE, Ill., April 1, 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 provided preliminary financial outlook for the first quarter of 2026 and announced the timing of its upcoming earnings date.

Since last summer, former takeover target Lifeway Foods has become a growth story. Given steady sales growth, plus factors like new product launches and  a fatory expansion, could drive a large increase in profitability. That said, execution risk remains, so even those bullish on this changed "story" may want to wait for further weakness before buying.