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, BioKefir, and kefir with oats. The company also offers European-style soft cheeses; cream and other products; ProBugs, a line of kefir products in drinkable, frozen, and freeze dried formats for children; cupped kefir and Icelandic Skyr, a line of strained kefir and yogurt products; and frozen kefir in bars and pint-size containers. It sells its products primarily through direct sales force, brokers, and distributors. Lifeway Foods, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is based in Morton Grove, Illinois.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Dairy products
Sub-IndustryPackaged Foods & Meats
SectorConsumer Staples
SymbolNASDAQ:LWAY
CUSIP53191410
Phone847-967-1010
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.13
Current Ratio2.32
Quick Ratio1.57
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-196.00
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$118.89 million
Price / Sales0.52
Cash Flow$0.1678 per share
Price / Cash23.36
Book Value$2.91 per share
Price / Book1.35
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.02)
Net Income$-340,000.00
Net Margins-0.35%
Return on Equity-0.84%
Return on Assets-0.61%
Miscellaneous
Employees340
Outstanding Shares15,880,000
Market Cap$63.99
Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ:LWAY) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lifeway Foods' stock symbol?
Lifeway Foods trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "LWAY."
How will Lifeway Foods' stock buyback program work?
Lifeway Foods declared that its board has approved a share buyback program on Tuesday, June 27th 2017, which authorizes the company to repurchase $6,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to buy up to 4% of its shares through a tender offer. Shares repurchase programs are generally an indication that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Lifeway Foods' earnings last quarter?
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, May, 15th. The company reported $0.00 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.07) by $0.07. The firm earned $28.74 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $26.50 million. Lifeway Foods had a negative return on equity of 0.84% and a negative net margin of 0.35%. View Lifeway Foods' Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for LWAY?
1 brokers have issued 12 month price targets for Lifeway Foods' shares. Their predictions range from $14.10 to $14.10. On average, they expect Lifeway Foods' stock price to reach $14.10 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 259.7% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings for Lifeway Foods.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Lifeway Foods?
1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lifeway Foods in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold."
Who are some of Lifeway Foods' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Lifeway Foods include Celsius (CELH), Crimson Wine Group (CWGL), BRASILAGRO COMP/S (LND), Lee Enterprises (LEE), StoneMor Partners (STON), Alliance One International (AOI), Bridgford Foods (BRID), Youngevity International (YGYI), A. H. Belo Corp (Pre-Reincorporation) (AHC), Armanino Foods Of Distinction (AMNF), DavidsTea (DTEA), Educational Development (EDUC), S&W Seed (SANW), New Age Beverages (NBEV) and Amira Nature Foods (ANFI).
Who are Lifeway Foods' key executives?
Lifeway Foods' management team includes the folowing people:
- Ms. Julie Smolyansky, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 43)
- Mr. Edward P. Smolyansky, COO, Treasurer, Sec. & Director (Age 38)
- Mr. Eric A. Hanson, Chief Accounting Officer, Controller & Interim CFO
- Mr. Douglas A. Hass, Gen. Counsel & Assistant Corp. Sec. (Age 42)
- Ms. Jennifer Reilly, Sr. Exec. VP of Sales (Age 44)
Has Lifeway Foods been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about LWAY stock have trended somewhat positive this week, Accern reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative press coverage by analyzing more than twenty million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Lifeway Foods earned a media sentiment score of 0.11 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news headlines about the company an impact score of 45.11 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near term.
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 Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Lifeway Foods' stock price today?
One share of LWAY stock can currently be purchased for approximately $3.92.
How big of a company is Lifeway Foods?
Lifeway Foods has a market capitalization of $63.99 million and generates $118.89 million in revenue each year. The company earns $-340,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.02) on an earnings per share basis. Lifeway Foods employs 340 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Lifeway Foods?
Lifeway Foods' mailing address is 6431 WEST OAKTON STREET, MORTON GROVE IL, 60053. The company can be reached via phone at 847-967-1010 or via email at [email protected]
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