S&P 500   4,320.06 (-0.23%)
DOW   33,963.84 (-0.31%)
QQQ   357.91 (+0.01%)
AAPL   174.79 (+0.49%)
MSFT   317.01 (-0.79%)
META   299.08 (+1.13%)
GOOGL   130.25 (-0.15%)
AMZN   129.12 (-0.16%)
TSLA   244.88 (-4.23%)
NVDA   416.10 (+1.45%)
NIO   8.54 (+1.07%)
BABA   88.30 (+4.98%)
AMD   96.20 (+0.09%)
T   15.13 (-1.18%)
F   12.43 (+1.89%)
MU   68.88 (+1.44%)
CGC   0.84 (+9.09%)
GE   111.25 (-1.54%)
DIS   81.25 (-1.79%)
AMC   7.63 (-0.91%)
PFE   32.69 (-0.49%)
PYPL   57.88 (-1.26%)
NFLX   379.81 (-1.13%)
S&P 500   4,320.06 (-0.23%)
DOW   33,963.84 (-0.31%)
QQQ   357.91 (+0.01%)
AAPL   174.79 (+0.49%)
MSFT   317.01 (-0.79%)
META   299.08 (+1.13%)
GOOGL   130.25 (-0.15%)
AMZN   129.12 (-0.16%)
TSLA   244.88 (-4.23%)
NVDA   416.10 (+1.45%)
NIO   8.54 (+1.07%)
BABA   88.30 (+4.98%)
AMD   96.20 (+0.09%)
T   15.13 (-1.18%)
F   12.43 (+1.89%)
MU   68.88 (+1.44%)
CGC   0.84 (+9.09%)
GE   111.25 (-1.54%)
DIS   81.25 (-1.79%)
AMC   7.63 (-0.91%)
PFE   32.69 (-0.49%)
PYPL   57.88 (-1.26%)
NFLX   379.81 (-1.13%)
S&P 500   4,320.06 (-0.23%)
DOW   33,963.84 (-0.31%)
QQQ   357.91 (+0.01%)
AAPL   174.79 (+0.49%)
MSFT   317.01 (-0.79%)
META   299.08 (+1.13%)
GOOGL   130.25 (-0.15%)
AMZN   129.12 (-0.16%)
TSLA   244.88 (-4.23%)
NVDA   416.10 (+1.45%)
NIO   8.54 (+1.07%)
BABA   88.30 (+4.98%)
AMD   96.20 (+0.09%)
T   15.13 (-1.18%)
F   12.43 (+1.89%)
MU   68.88 (+1.44%)
CGC   0.84 (+9.09%)
GE   111.25 (-1.54%)
DIS   81.25 (-1.79%)
AMC   7.63 (-0.91%)
PFE   32.69 (-0.49%)
PYPL   57.88 (-1.26%)
NFLX   379.81 (-1.13%)
S&P 500   4,320.06 (-0.23%)
DOW   33,963.84 (-0.31%)
QQQ   357.91 (+0.01%)
AAPL   174.79 (+0.49%)
MSFT   317.01 (-0.79%)
META   299.08 (+1.13%)
GOOGL   130.25 (-0.15%)
AMZN   129.12 (-0.16%)
TSLA   244.88 (-4.23%)
NVDA   416.10 (+1.45%)
NIO   8.54 (+1.07%)
BABA   88.30 (+4.98%)
AMD   96.20 (+0.09%)
T   15.13 (-1.18%)
F   12.43 (+1.89%)
MU   68.88 (+1.44%)
CGC   0.84 (+9.09%)
GE   111.25 (-1.54%)
DIS   81.25 (-1.79%)
AMC   7.63 (-0.91%)
PFE   32.69 (-0.49%)
PYPL   57.88 (-1.26%)
NFLX   379.81 (-1.13%)
NASDAQ:LWAY

Lifeway Foods (LWAY) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$12.42
+0.37 (+3.07%)
(As of 09/22/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$11.65
$12.45
50-Day Range
$5.84
$12.49
52-Week Range
$5.22
$12.96
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
0.61mentions of Lifeway Foods in the last 14 days
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


LWAY stock logo

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

LWAY Stock News Headlines

3 Best Breakout Stocks to Buy Now for Solid Returns
The single greatest medical breakthrough of all time?
We are on the cusp of a medical breakthrough. And soon, this single breakthrough could lead to the cure of over 6,000 genetic diseases, including Alzheimer's, heart disease, and even cancer! This reminds me of Amgen, where early investors made as much as 46,751% when they released their revolutionary drug to the market.
Experts: NVIDIA Now "Too Big to Succeed"
Several of the market’s top analysts are sounding the alarm that NVIDIA’s share price may have reached its breaking point.
Q2 2023 Lifeway Foods Inc Earnings Call (Pre Recorded)
Lifeway Foods Shares Rise 16% on Strong 2Q
Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY)
See More Headlines
Receive LWAY Stock News and Ratings via Email

Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Lifeway Foods and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter.

LWAY Company Calendar

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

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Dairy products
Sub-Industry
Packaged Foods & Meats
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:LWAY
CUSIP
53191410
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

Net Income
$920,000.00
Pretax Margin
5.80%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$151.11 million
Cash Flow
$0.25 per share
Book Value
$3.07 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
10,011,000
Market Cap
$182.24 million
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
1.43

Social Links

7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever Cover

Do you expect the global demand for energy to shrink?! If not, it's time to take a look at how energy stocks can play a part in your portfolio.

Get This Free Report

Key Executives

  • Ms. Julie SmolyanskyMs. 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













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.
View LWAY analyst ratings
or view top-rated stocks.

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%.
View analysts price targets for LWAY
or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.

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.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here
.

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.
View Lifeway Foods' Short Interest
.

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.
View institutional ownership trends
.

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.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

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

My Account -