/LWAY
LWAY Stock - Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Consumer Defensive|Packaged FoodsNASDAQ
$23.63-1.17%
$0.28 (-1.17%) • Dec 19
64
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.HOLD
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.36
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).70
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.100
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+10.0%upside
Target: $25.99
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ENTRY ZONE$23.39 – $23.87
TARGET (TP)$27.17
STOP LOSS$21.74
RISK/REWARD1:1.9
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Price Chart
Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta0.02
52W High$34.20
52W Low$19.50
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $186.82M | $160.12M | $141.57M | $119.06M | $102.03M |
| Gross Profit | $48.57M | $42.44M | $26.79M | $28.71M | $26.93M |
| Gross Margin | 26.0% | 26.5% | 18.9% | 24.1% | 26.4% |
| Operating Income | $13.85M | $17.00M | $2.35M | $5.88M | $4.92M |
| Net Income | $9.03M | $11.37M | $924,000 | $3.31M | $3.23M |
| Net Margin | 4.8% | 7.1% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
| EPS | $0.61 | $0.78 | $0.06 | $0.21 | $0.21 |
Company Overview
Lifeway Foods, Inc. produces and markets probiotic-based products in the United States and internationally. Its primary product is drinkable kefir, a cultured dairy product in various organic and non-organic sizes, flavors, and types, including low fat, non-fat, whole milk, protein, and BioKefir. The company also offers European-style soft cheeses; cream and other products; ProBugs, a line of kefir products designed for children; cupped kefir and Icelandic Skyr, a line of strained kefir and yogurt products; and frozen kefir in soft serve and pint-size containers. It sells its products under the Lifeway and Fresh Made brand names, as well as under private labels on behalf of customers primarily through direct sales force, brokers, and distributors. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Morton Grove, Illinois.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
6
100%
Hold / Neutral
0%
Sell / Underperform
0%
Analyst Consensus🟢 Bullish
6 Bullish0 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$20
Average Target
↓ 17.5% Downside
Now
$10
Low
$20
Average
$35
High
Based on 6 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 13th 2025 | The Benchmark Company | Initiation | Buy | $35 |
| September 24th 2024 | Noble Capital Markets | Downgrade | Market Perform | - |
| May 30th 2024 | Noble Capital Markets | Upgrade | Outperform | $20 |
| April 5th 2024 | Lake Street | Initiation | Buy | $25 |
| March 27th 2024 | Noble Capital Markets | Downgrade | Market Perform | - |
| February 26th 2024 | Noble Capital Markets | Upgrade | Outperform | $14 |
| November 27th 2023 | Noble Capital Markets | Downgrade | Market Perform | - |
| November 14th 2023 | Noble Capital Markets | Upgrade | Outperform | $13 |
| September 25th 2023 | Noble Capital Markets | Downgrade | Market Perform | - |
| November 16th 2022 | Noble Capital Markets | Upgrade | Outperform | $10 |
Earnings History & Surprises
LWAYBeat Rate
57%
Last 14 quarters
Avg Surprise
+59.3%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
8/6
Last 12 quarters
Latest EPS
$0.23
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
+23.8%
$0.26vs$0.21
Q2 24
-33.3%
$0.16vs$0.24
Q3 24
+25.0%
$0.25vs$0.20
Q4 24
-29.6%
$0.19vs$0.27
Q1 25
-104.8%
$-0.01vs$0.21
Q2 25
+21.1%
$0.23vs$0.19
Q3 25
+55.6%
$0.28vs$0.18
Q4 25
-17.9%
$0.23vs$0.28
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | May 11, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 | $0.28 | $0.23 | -17.9% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 | $0.18 | $0.28 | +55.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2025 | May 13, 2025 | $0.19 | $0.23 | +21.1% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | $0.21 | $-0.01 | -104.8% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2024 | Nov 14, 2024 | $0.27 | $0.19 | -29.6% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 | $0.20 | $0.25 | +25.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2024 | May 14, 2024 | $0.24 | $0.16 | -33.3% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2024 | Mar 20, 2024 | $0.21 | $0.26 | +23.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2023 | Nov 13, 2023 | $0.16 | $0.23 | +43.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | $0.06 | $0.21 | +250.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2023 | May 15, 2023 | $0.08 | $0.06 | -25.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 | $0.07 | $0.05 | -28.6% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2022 | Nov 14, 2022 | $0.01 | $0.06 | +500.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2022 | Sep 26, 2022 | $-0.02 | $0.01 | +150.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2022 | Aug 26, 2022 | — | $-0.06 | — | — |
Q3 2022 | Jul 21, 2022 | — | $-0.01 | — | — |
Q4 2021 | Nov 15, 2021 | — | $0.03 | — | — |
Q3 2021 | Aug 16, 2021 | — | $0.10 | — | — |
Latest News
Benchmark Initiates Coverage On Lifeway Foods with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $35
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 13, 2025, 06:28 PM
Lifeway Foods Q3 EPS $0.23 Misses $0.28 Estimate, Sales $57.143M Beat $55.000M Estimate
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 12, 2025, 02:02 PM
Edward Smolyanskys Criticizes Lifeway Board's Unilateral Rights Plan Extension Ahead Of 2025 Election, Decry Governance Maneuvers And Demand Shareholder Vote
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 7, 2025, 03:39 PM
Lway Lifeway Foods Selling Stockholder May Offer From Time To Time Up To 3.5M Shares Of Common Stock
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 29, 2025, 08:35 PM
Lifeway Foods Launches Limited Edition Trust Your Gut Smoothie Beverage Under Partnership With Joe & The Juice
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 27, 2025, 03:57 PM
Lifeway Foods Reports Estimated Q3 2025 Net Sales Of $55.8-$57M, Up 21% To 24% On Strong Kefir And Farmer Cheese Demand
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 6, 2025, 01:17 PM
Lifeway Foods Undergoes A Multi-Million Dollar Expansion In Waukesha; Will Roughly Double Production Capacity At The Waukesha Facility And Drive A Hiring Ramp-Up To Meet Increased Demand
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Sep 12, 2025, 08:04 PM
Lifeway Foods Reports 20% Year-Over-Year Net Sales Growth In First Two Months Of Q3 2025
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Sep 2, 2025, 01:05 PM
Frequently Asked Questions about LWAY
What is LWAY's current stock price?
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) is currently trading at $23.63 per share. The stock has moved -1.17% today.
What is the analyst price target for LWAY?
No analyst price targets are currently available for this stock.
What sector is Lifeway Foods, Inc. in?
Lifeway Foods, Inc. operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically within the Packaged Foods industry. The company is traded on the NASDAQ exchange.
What is LWAY's market cap?
Lifeway Foods, Inc. has a market capitalization of $0.36 billion, making it a small-cap company.
Does LWAY pay dividends?
No, Lifeway Foods, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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