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LWAY

Lifeway Foods, Inc.

$26.3
-0.17
 (-0.64%)
Exchange:  NASDAQ
Market Cap:  401.914M
Shares Outstanding:  14.928M
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About The Company

Sector:  Consumer Defensive
Industry:  Packaged Foods
   
CEO:  Julie Smolyansky
Full Time Employees:  293
Address: 
6431 West Oakton Street
Morton Grove
IL
60053
US
Website:  https://lifewaykefir.com
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.

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2026/05/14 — Q1 quarter 2026

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Income Statement

Year202320242025
Revenue160,123186,820212,496
Gross Profit42,44148,57458,206
EBITDA20,19517,46023,743
Operating Income16,99513,85216,172
Net Income11,3679,02513,859

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Balance Sheet

Year202320242025
Total Assets81,65490,547105,610
Total Liabilities21,21818,63619,791
Total Stockholders Equity60,43671,91185,819
Total Debt2,925117466
Cash and Cash Equivalents13,19816,7285,571

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Cash Flow Statement

Year202320242025
Operating Cash Flow16,94112,96210,883
Capital Expenditure-4,351-6,697-27,361
Free Cash Flow12,5906,265-16,478
Net Income11,3679,0250
Net Change in Cash8,7543,530-11,157

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Analyst Estimates

Fiscal Year2030Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated Revenue (Low)338,120.774Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated Revenue (High)353,070.517Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated Revenue (Avg)344,166Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated Ebitda (Low)59,273.636Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated Ebitda (High)61,894.373Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated Ebitda (Avg)60,333.383Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated Net Income (Low)29,912.887Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated Net Income (High)31,641.446Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated Net Income (Avg)30,611.831Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated SGA Expense (Low)60,408.770Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated SGA Expense (High)63,079.696Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated SGA Expense (Avg)61,488.812Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated EPS (Avg)1.970Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated EPS (High)2.040Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Estimated EPS (Low)1.930Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue)1Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access
Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS)1Research AccessResearch AccessResearch AccessResearch Access

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Current Key Metrics

?Revenue
 (TTM)
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186.82M  ?P/S
 (TTM)
: 
1.63
?Net Income
 (TTM)
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9.025M  ?P/E
 (TTM)
: 
36.09
?Enterprise Value
 (TTM)
: 
411.801M  ?EV/FCF
 (TTM)
: 
-13.23
?Dividend Yield
 (TTM)
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0%  ?Payout Ratio
 (TTM)
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0%
?ROE
 (TTM)
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12.66%  ?ROIC
 (TTM)
: 
10.05%
?Net Debt
 (TTM)
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-16611000  ?Debt/Equity
 (TTM)
: 
0.27
?P/B
 (TTM)
: 
4.65  ?Current Ratio
 (TTM)
: 
2.09

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Trading Metrics:

Open: 26.42   Previous Close: 26.47
Day Low: 26.07   Day High: 26.48
Year Low: 17.31   Year High: 34.2
Price Avg 50: 29.08   Price Avg 200: 24.59
Volume: 21045   Average Volume: 166359

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Relevant news

Lifeway Foods Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
13-08-2026 14:05
Lifeway Foods Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Lifeway® Foods Celebrates 40 Years and National Kefir Day with Coast-to-Coast Events and Lifeway Kefir Shop Pop-Up in SoHo
15-06-2026 19:30
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
08-06-2026 13:00
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® Announces Record-Breaking Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2026
14-05-2026 06:00
Lifeway Foods® Announces Record-Breaking Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2026
Lifeway Foods to Host Retro-Inspired Wellness House in Palm Springs During Festival Weekend
06-04-2026 18:50
Lifeway Foods to Host Retro-Inspired Wellness House in Palm Springs During Festival Weekend
Lifeway Foods Surges Into 2026, Projecting 32% to 35% First Quarter Growth
01-04-2026 09:00
Lifeway Foods Surges Into 2026, Projecting 32% to 35% First Quarter Growth

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