NASDAQ:LWAY

Lifeway Foods Stock Forecast, Price & News

$6.66

-0.14 (-2.06 %)

(As of 07/26/2021 02:24 PM ET)

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Volume4 shs

Average Volume45,056 shs

Market Capitalization$104.10 million

P/E Ratio23.79

Dividend YieldN/A

Beta1.96

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About Lifeway Foods

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.

Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ:LWAY) Share Price Crosses Above 200-Day Moving Average of $0.00
July 9, 2021 | americanbankingnews.com

Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ:LWAY) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
July 8, 2021 | nasdaq.com

Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) Director Ludmila Smolyansky Sells 5,000 Shares
July 1, 2021 | americanbankingnews.com

Lifeway Foods' Kefir Now Available at Costco in France, Shares Up 17%
July 1, 2021 | marketwatch.com

Lifeway Foods Announces Expansion into French Market
July 1, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

Lifeway Foods Stock Jumps On Authorizing 250K Share Buyback
June 28, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

Lifeway Foods Board Approves Buyback Plan, Shares Trading Higher
June 28, 2021 | marketwatch.com

Lifeway Foods Announces Share Repurchase Program
June 28, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY): Hedge Funds In Wait-and-See Mode
June 18, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Dairy products
Sub-IndustryPackaged Foods & Meats
SectorConsumer Staples
Current SymbolNASDAQ:LWAY
Previous Symbol
CUSIP53191410
CIK814586
Webwww.lifewaykefir.com
Phone847-967-1010
Employees316
Year FoundedN/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$102.03 million
Price / Sales1.02
Cash Flow$0.39 per share
Price / Cash Flow16.98
Book Value$3.00 per share
Price / Book2.22

Profitability

Debt

Price-To-Earnings

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares15,631,000
Market Cap$104.10 million
Next Earnings Date8/12/2021 (Estimated)
OptionableNot Optionable

MarketRank^™

Overall MarketRank^™

0.75 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

409th out of 658 stocks

Dairy Products Industry

7th out of 14 stocks

0.0 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for Lifeway Foods.

2.3 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
Lifeway Foods has received 206 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
Lifeway Foods has received 243 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
Lifeway Foods has received 54.12% “underperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Lifeway Foods and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe LWAY will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe LWAY will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

0.0 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.

0.8 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 $289,970.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
51.82% 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 8.33% of the stock of Lifeway Foods is held by institutions.

0.6 Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Lifeway Foods is 24.30, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 22.59.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Lifeway Foods is 24.30, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 58.15.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Lifeway Foods has a P/B Ratio of 2.27. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ:LWAY) Frequently Asked Questions

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When is Lifeway Foods' next earnings date?

Lifeway Foods is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August 12th 2021.
View our earnings forecast for Lifeway Foods.

How were Lifeway Foods' earnings last quarter?

Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) issued its earnings results on Monday, May, 17th. The company reported $0.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company earned $29.38 million during the quarter. Lifeway Foods had a net margin of 4.14% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.43%.
View Lifeway Foods' earnings history.

How has Lifeway Foods' stock price been impacted by Coronavirus?

Lifeway Foods' stock was trading at $2.07 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, LWAY stock has increased by 228.7% and is now trading at $6.8050.
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Who are Lifeway Foods' key executives?

Lifeway Foods' management team includes the following people:

Ms. Julie Smolyansky, CEO, Pres, Sec. & Director (Age 46, Pay $1.52M)
Mr. Edward P. Smolyansky, COO & Director (Age 41, Pay $1.01M)
Ms. Amy M. Feldman, Sr. Exec. VP of Sales (Age 44, Pay $476.54k)
Mr. Eric A. Hanson, CFO, Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer (Age 46)

What is Julie Smolyansky's approval rating as Lifeway Foods' CEO?

3 employees have rated Lifeway Foods CEO Julie Smolyansky on Glassdoor.com. Julie Smolyansky has an approval rating of 38% among Lifeway Foods' employees. This puts Julie Smolyansky in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Who are some of Lifeway Foods' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Lifeway Foods include Mondelez International (MDLZ), The Hershey (HSY), General Mills (GIS), Tyson Foods (TSN), Hormel Foods (HRL), McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC), Kellogg (K), Conagra Brands (CAG), The J. M. Smucker (SJM), Campbell Soup (CPB), Post (POST), Lancaster Colony (LANC), Pilgrim's Pride (PPC), Flowers Foods (FLO) and Seaboard (SEB).
View all of LWAY's competitors.

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."

How do I buy shares of Lifeway Foods?

Shares of LWAY 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 $6.81.

How much money does Lifeway Foods make?

Lifeway Foods has a market capitalization of $106.37 million and generates $102.03 million in revenue each year.

How many employees does Lifeway Foods have?

Lifeway Foods employs 316 workers across the globe.

What is Lifeway Foods' official website?

The official website for Lifeway Foods is www.lifewaykefir.com.

Where are Lifeway Foods' headquarters?

Lifeway Foods is headquartered at 6431 WEST OAKTON, MORTON GROVE IL, 60053.

How can I contact Lifeway Foods?

Lifeway Foods' mailing address is 6431 WEST OAKTON, MORTON GROVE IL, 60053. The company can be reached via phone at 847-967-1010 or via email at [email protected]

This page was last updated on 7/26/2021 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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