NASDAQ:LWAY Lifeway Foods (LWAY) Stock Forecast, Price & News $12.42 +0.37 (+3.07%) (As of 09/22/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$11.65▼$12.4550-Day Range$5.84▼$12.4952-Week Range$5.22▼$12.96Volume79,111 shsAverage Volume35,343 shsMarket Capitalization$182.24 millionP/E Ratio32.69Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$12.00 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Lifeway Foods MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside3.4% Downside$12.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.19% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.61Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$427,838 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth28.33%From $0.60 to $0.77 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details 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 starsConsumer Staples Sector58th out of 123 stocksDairy Products Industry1st out of 1 stocks 1.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLifeway 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/DownsideAccording 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 CoverageLifeway Foods has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.19% of the float of Lifeway Foods has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverLifeway 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 monthShort interest in Lifeway Foods has recently decreased by 43.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldLifeway Foods does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthLifeway Foods does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Lifeway Foods is 21.05%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased 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. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for LWAY. Previous Next 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLifeway 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 WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Lifeway Foods this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search Interest3 people have searched for LWAY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat Follows4 people have added Lifeway Foods to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn 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 Insiders31.77% 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 InstitutionsOnly 30.74% of the stock of Lifeway Foods is held by institutions. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings 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 MarketThe 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. SectorThe 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 RatioLifeway 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. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ:LWAY) StockLifeway 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.Read More LWAY Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LWAY Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com3 Best Breakout Stocks to Buy Now for Solid ReturnsSeptember 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comLifeway Foods (NASDAQ:LWAY) Stock Price Crosses Above 200 Day Moving Average of $7.16September 22, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)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.September 18, 2023 | msn.comMake the Most of DuPont Analysis & Pick 5 Top StocksSeptember 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLifeway Foods (LWAY) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?September 13, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comLifeway Foods (NASDAQ:LWAY) Stock Passes Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $6.87September 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLifeway (LWAY) Is a Great Choice for 'Trend' Investors, Here's WhySeptember 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLifeway Foods, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LWAY) Stock Is Going Strong: Is the Market Following Fundamentals?September 22, 2023 | Stansberry Research (Ad)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.August 31, 2023 | msn.comLifeway Foods (LWAY) Price Target Increased by 20.00% to 12.24August 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCalculating The Fair Value Of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY)August 25, 2023 | msn.comNoble Capital Markets Maintains Lifeway Foods (LWAY) Outperform RecommendationAugust 24, 2023 | msn.comLifeway Foods to expand cheese operations in the USAugust 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLifeway Foods Expands Capacity and Operating Efficiencies on Farmer Cheese Manufacturing to Meet Growing Demand for Viral Recipes Using Blended Cottage CheeseAugust 21, 2023 | msn.comLifeway extends post-earnings rally; Americans love their kefirAugust 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDespite Fast-paced Momentum, Lifeway (LWAY) Is Still a Bargain StockAugust 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ2 2023 Lifeway Foods Inc Earnings Call (Pre Recorded)August 14, 2023 | marketwatch.comLifeway Foods Shares Rise 16% on Strong 2QAugust 14, 2023 | msn.comLifeway Foods rips 17% gain after earnings dazzleAugust 10, 2023 | msn.comFood prices outpace overall inflation again - will these stocks benefit?August 5, 2023 | msn.comLifeway pauses discontinuation of worship music catalog amid strategic adjustmentsJuly 26, 2023 | seekingalpha.comLifeway Foods: Operational Performance Is Improving SignificantlyJuly 12, 2023 | msn.comFood inflation is moderating - watch these stocksJune 28, 2023 | msn.comConsumer jolt: General Mills CEO says there is no disinflation yet with food pricesJune 16, 2023 | seekingalpha.comLifeway Foods defends itself after activist investor comes out firingJune 8, 2023 | msn.comLifeway Foods holder Kanen Wealth urges company to sell itselfJune 3, 2023 | fool.comLifeway 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. Email Address LWAY Company Calendar Last Earnings8/14/2023Today9/22/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)11/13/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Dairy products Sub-IndustryPackaged Foods & Meats SectorConsumer Staples Current SymbolNASDAQ:LWAY CUSIP53191410 CIK814586 Webwww.lifewaykefir.com Phone(847) 967-1010Fax847-967-6558Employees289Year Founded1986Price 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 RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.38 Trailing P/E Ratio32.69 Forward P/E Ratio20.70 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$920,000.00 Net Margins3.76% Pretax Margin5.80% Return on Equity11.43% Return on Assets7.96% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.09 Current Ratio2.44 Quick Ratio1.65 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$151.11 million Price / Sales1.21 Cash Flow$0.25 per share Price / Cash Flow49.60 Book Value$3.07 per share Price / Book4.05Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares14,673,000Free Float10,011,000Market Cap$182.24 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.43 Social Links 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverDo 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 ExecutivesMs. Julie Smolyansky (Age 48)Chairperson of the Board, CEO, Pres & Sec. Comp: $2.09MMr. Eric A. Hanson (Age 48)CFO, Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer Comp: $564.16kMs. Amy M. Feldman (Age 47)Sr. Exec. VP of Sales Comp: $551.26kKey CompetitorsMama's CreationsNASDAQ:MAMASpring Valley AcquisitionNASDAQ:SVAlicoNASDAQ:ALCOWhole Earth BrandsNASDAQ:FREEVirgin Group Acquisition Corp. IINYSE:VGIIView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsEdward SmolyanskySold 19,526 sharesTotal: $201,117.80 ($10.30/share)Edward SmolyanskySold 13,000 sharesTotal: $118,040.00 ($9.08/share)Julie SmolyanskySold 13,000 sharesTotal: $108,680.00 ($8.36/share)Kanen Wealth Management LLCBought 322,260 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 4.239%Renaissance Technologies LLCSold 7,579 shares on 8/11/2023Ownership: 2.570%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions 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 Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Lifeway Foods, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. View which stocks are hot on social media with MarketBeat's trending stocks report. Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools Identify stocks that meet your criteria using seven unique stock screeners. See what's happening in the market right now with MarketBeat's real-time news feed. Export data to Excel for your own analysis. Start Your 30-Day Free Trial Sign in to your free account to enjoy these benefits In-depth profiles and analysis for 20,000 public companies. Real-time analyst ratings, insider transactions, earnings data, and more. Our daily ratings and market update email newsletter. Sign in to your free account to enjoy all that MarketBeat has to offer. Sign In Create Account Your Email Address: Your Password: or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google Forgot your password? Your Email Address: Choose a Password: Create My Account (Free) or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google By creating a free account, you agree to our terms of service. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.