NASDAQ:LWAY

Lifeway Foods (LWAY) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$12.42

+0.37 (+3.07%)

(As of 09/22/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $11.65
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50-Day Range: $5.84
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52-Week Range: $5.22
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Volume: 79,111 shs
Average Volume: 35,343 shs
Market Capitalization: $182.24 million

P/E Ratio: 32.69
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $12.00

Lifeway Foods MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 3.4% Downside
$12.00 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
2.19% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.61
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$427,838 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 28.33%
From $0.60 to $0.77 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.42 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

58th out of 123 stocks

Dairy Products Industry

1st out of 1 stocks

1.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Lifeway Foods has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $12.00, Lifeway Foods has a forecasted downside of 3.4% from its current price of $12.42.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Lifeway Foods has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
2.19% of the float of Lifeway Foods has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Lifeway Foods has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Lifeway Foods has recently decreased by 43.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Lifeway Foods does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Lifeway Foods does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Lifeway Foods is 21.05%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Lifeway Foods will have a dividend payout ratio of 10.39% next year. This indicates that Lifeway Foods will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for LWAY.

3.1

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Lifeway Foods has a news sentiment score of 0.61. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Staples companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Lifeway Foods this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
Search Interest
3 people have searched for LWAY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
4 people have added Lifeway Foods to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Lifeway Foods insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $427,838.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
31.77% of the stock of Lifeway Foods is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 30.74% of the stock of Lifeway Foods is held by institutions.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Lifeway Foods are expected to grow by 28.33% in the coming year, from $0.60 to $0.77 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Lifeway Foods is 32.69, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 125.52.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Lifeway Foods is 32.69, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 19.32.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Lifeway Foods has a P/B Ratio of 4.05. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ:LWAY) Stock

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. The company also offers European-style soft cheeses; cream and other products; ProBugs, a line of kefir products designed for children; drinkable yogurt; and fresh made butter and sour cream. It sells its products under the Lifeway, Glen Oaks Farms, 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 incorporated in 1986 and is based in Morton Grove, Illinois.

LWAY Price History

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LWAY Stock News Headlines

September 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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September 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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Lifeway Foods (LWAY) Price Target Increased by 20.00% to 12.24

August 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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August 25, 2023 | msn.com

Noble Capital Markets Maintains Lifeway Foods (LWAY) Outperform Recommendation

August 24, 2023 | msn.com

Lifeway Foods to expand cheese operations in the US

August 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Lifeway Foods Expands Capacity and Operating Efficiencies on Farmer Cheese Manufacturing to Meet Growing Demand for Viral Recipes Using Blended Cottage Cheese

August 21, 2023 | msn.com

Lifeway extends post-earnings rally; Americans love their kefir

August 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Despite Fast-paced Momentum, Lifeway (LWAY) Is Still a Bargain Stock

August 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Q2 2023 Lifeway Foods Inc Earnings Call (Pre Recorded)

August 14, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Lifeway Foods Shares Rise 16% on Strong 2Q

August 14, 2023 | msn.com

Lifeway Foods rips 17% gain after earnings dazzle

August 10, 2023 | msn.com

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August 5, 2023 | msn.com

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July 26, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Lifeway Foods: Operational Performance Is Improving Significantly

July 12, 2023 | msn.com

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June 28, 2023 | msn.com

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June 16, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

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LWAY Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 8/14/2023
Today: 9/22/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/13/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Dairy products
Sub-Industry: Packaged Foods & Meats
Sector: Consumer Staples
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:LWAY
CUSIP: 53191410
CIK: 814586
Web: www.lifewaykefir.com
Phone: (847) 967-1010
Fax: 847-967-6558
Employees: 289
Year Founded: 1986

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: $12.00
High Stock Price Forecast: $12.00
Low Stock Price Forecast: $12.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside: -3.4%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $0.38
Trailing P/E Ratio: 32.69
Forward P/E Ratio: 20.70
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $920,000.00
Net Margins: 3.76%
Pretax Margin: 5.80%
Return on Equity: 11.43%
Return on Assets: 7.96%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.09
Current Ratio: 2.44
Quick Ratio: 1.65

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $151.11 million
Price / Sales: 1.21
Cash Flow: $0.25 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 49.60
Book Value: $3.07 per share
Price / Book: 4.05

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 14,673,000
Free Float: 10,011,000
Market Cap: $182.24 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.43

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Key Executives

Ms. Julie Smolyansky (Age 48)
Chairperson of the Board, CEO, Pres & Sec.
Comp: $2.09M

Mr. Eric A. Hanson (Age 48)
CFO, Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer
Comp: $564.16k

Ms. Amy M. Feldman (Age 47)
Sr. Exec. VP of Sales
Comp: $551.26k

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LWAY Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Lifeway Foods stock right now?: 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lifeway Foods in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" LWAY shares.
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What is Lifeway Foods' stock price forecast for 2023?: 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Lifeway Foods' shares. Their LWAY share price forecasts range from $12.00 to $12.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $12.00 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 3.4%.
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How have LWAY shares performed in 2023?: Lifeway Foods' stock was trading at $5.55 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, LWAY shares have increased by 123.8% and is now trading at $12.42.
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Are investors shorting Lifeway Foods?: Lifeway Foods saw a drop in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 87,100 shares, a drop of 43.6% from the August 15th total of 154,400 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 51,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.7 days. Currently, 2.2% of the company's shares are short sold.
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When is Lifeway Foods' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, November 13th 2023.
View our LWAY earnings forecast.
How were Lifeway Foods' earnings last quarter?: Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) posted its earnings results on Monday, August, 14th. The company reported $0.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.06 by $0.15. The company had revenue of $39.23 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $37.50 million. Lifeway Foods had a net margin of 3.76% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.43%.
Is Lifeway Foods a good dividend stock?: Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ:LWAY) pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.00%. The dividend payout ratio is 21.05%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, LWAY will have a dividend payout ratio of 10.39% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for LWAY.
What is Julie Smolyansky's approval rating as Lifeway Foods' CEO?: 3 employees have rated Lifeway Foods Chief Executive Officer Julie Smolyansky on Glassdoor.com. Julie Smolyansky has an approval rating of 38% among the company's employees. This puts Julie Smolyansky in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Lifeway Foods own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Lifeway Foods investors own include Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), AGNC Investment (AGNC), B&G Foods (BGS), Carnival Co. & (CCL), CVS Health (CVS), General Electric (GE), Ares Capital (ARCC), Energy Transfer (ET), Gilead Sciences (GILD) and Altria Group (MO).
What is Lifeway Foods' stock symbol?: Lifeway Foods trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "LWAY."
Who are Lifeway Foods' major shareholders?: Lifeway Foods' stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Kanen Wealth Management LLC (4.24%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (2.57%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.83%), Geode Capital Management LLC (0.29%) and Northern Trust Corp (0.12%). Insiders that own company stock include Edward Smolyansky, Julie Smolyansky and Ludmila Smolyansky.
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How do I buy shares of Lifeway Foods?: Shares of LWAY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Lifeway Foods' stock price today?: One share of LWAY stock can currently be purchased for approximately $12.42.
How much money does Lifeway Foods make?: Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ:LWAY) has a market capitalization of $182.24 million and generates $151.11 million in revenue each year. The company earns $920,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or $0.38 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Lifeway Foods have?: The company employs 289 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Lifeway Foods?: Lifeway Foods' mailing address is 6431 WEST OAKTON, MORTON GROVE IL, 60053. The official website for the company is www.lifewaykefir.com. The company can be reached via phone at (847) 967-1010, via email at info@lifeway.net, or via fax at 847-967-6558.

This page (NASDAQ:LWAY) was last updated on 9/22/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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