Lifeway Foods (LWAY) Competitors

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LWAY vs. JJSF, DOLE, SENEA, JBSS, and CVGW

Should you be buying Lifeway Foods stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Lifeway Foods include J & J Snack Foods (JJSF), Dole (DOLE), Seneca Foods (SENEA), John B. Sanfilippo & Son (JBSS), and Calavo Growers (CVGW). These companies are all part of the "packaged foods & meats" industry.

How does Lifeway Foods compare to J & J Snack Foods?

Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ:LWAY) and J & J Snack Foods (NASDAQ:JJSF) are both small-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, risk, valuation, earnings and institutional ownership.

: Lifeway Foods has a beta of 0.53, indicating that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, J & J Snack Foods has a beta of 0.43, indicating that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the S&P 500.
: Lifeway Foods has a net margin of 6.52% compared to J & J Snack Foods' net margin of 3.92%. Lifeway Foods' return on equity of 17.25% beat J & J Snack Foods' return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lifeway Foods 6.52% 17.25% 13.62%
J & J Snack Foods 3.92% 8.79% 6.09%
: 36.4% of Lifeway Foods shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.0% of J & J Snack Foods shares are held by institutional investors. 18.9% of Lifeway Foods shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 20.4% of J & J Snack Foods shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
: In the previous week, J & J Snack Foods had 1 more articles in the media than Lifeway Foods. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for J & J Snack Foods and 3 mentions for Lifeway Foods. Lifeway Foods' average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat J & J Snack Foods' score of 0.40 indicating that Lifeway Foods is being referred to more favorably in the media.
Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lifeway Foods
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
J & J Snack Foods
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
: J & J Snack Foods has higher revenue and earnings than Lifeway Foods. J & J Snack Foods is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lifeway Foods, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Lifeway Foods $212.50M 1.90 $13.86M $0.90 29.61
J & J Snack Foods $1.58B 1.02 $65.60M $3.14 26.94
: Lifeway Foods presently has a consensus target price of $34.33, suggesting a potential upside of 28.83%. J & J Snack Foods has a consensus target price of $130.00, suggesting a potential upside of 53.68%. Given J & J Snack Foods' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe J & J Snack Foods is more favorable than Lifeway Foods.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lifeway Foods
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)

2 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
J & J Snack Foods
1 Sell rating(s)

1 Hold rating(s)

1 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Lifeway Foods	6.52%	17.25%	13.62%
J & J Snack Foods	3.92%	8.79%	6.09%

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Lifeway Foods	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
J & J Snack Foods	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Lifeway Foods	$212.50M	1.90	$13.86M	$0.90	29.61
J & J Snack Foods	$1.58B	1.02	$65.60M	$3.14	26.94

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lifeway Foods	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
J & J Snack Foods	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Summary

Lifeway Foods beats J & J Snack Foods on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lifeway Foods compare to Dole?

Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ:LWAY) and Dole (NYSE:DOLE) are both small-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, risk, valuation, earnings and institutional ownership.

: Lifeway Foods has a beta of 0.53, indicating that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Dole has a beta of 0.67, indicating that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the S&P 500.
: Lifeway Foods has a net margin of 6.52% compared to Dole's net margin of 0.56%. Lifeway Foods' return on equity of 17.25% beat Dole's return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lifeway Foods 6.52% 17.25% 13.62%
Dole 0.56% 7.81% 2.55%
: In the previous week, Dole had 7 more articles in the media than Lifeway Foods. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Dole and 3 mentions for Lifeway Foods. Lifeway Foods' average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Dole's score of 0.46 indicating that Lifeway Foods is being referred to more favorably in the media.
Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lifeway Foods
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Dole
1 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
: Dole has higher revenue and earnings than Lifeway Foods. Dole is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lifeway Foods, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Lifeway Foods $212.50M 1.90 $13.86M $0.90 29.61
Dole $9.17B 0.15 $51.32M $0.53 27.93
: 36.4% of Lifeway Foods shares are held by institutional investors. 18.9% of Lifeway Foods shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
: Lifeway Foods presently has a consensus target price of $34.33, suggesting a potential upside of 28.83%. Dole has a consensus target price of $15.50, suggesting a potential upside of 4.72%. Given Lifeway Foods' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Lifeway Foods is more favorable than Dole.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lifeway Foods
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)

2 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Dole
0 Sell rating(s)

3 Hold rating(s)

0 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Lifeway Foods	6.52%	17.25%	13.62%
Dole	0.56%	7.81%	2.55%

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Lifeway Foods	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Dole	1 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Lifeway Foods	$212.50M	1.90	$13.86M	$0.90	29.61
Dole	$9.17B	0.15	$51.32M	$0.53	27.93

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lifeway Foods	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Dole	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Summary

Lifeway Foods beats Dole on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lifeway Foods compare to Seneca Foods?

Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ:LWAY) and Seneca Foods (NASDAQ:SENEA) are both small-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, risk, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

: Lifeway Foods has a net margin of 6.52% compared to Seneca Foods' net margin of 5.58%. Lifeway Foods' return on equity of 17.25% beat Seneca Foods' return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lifeway Foods 6.52% 17.25% 13.62%
Seneca Foods 5.58% 12.30% 6.65%
: Lifeway Foods has a beta of 0.53, indicating that its share price is 47% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Seneca Foods has a beta of -0.03, indicating that its share price is 103% less volatile than the S&P 500.
: In the previous week, Lifeway Foods had 2 more articles in the media than Seneca Foods. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Lifeway Foods and 1 mentions for Seneca Foods. Lifeway Foods' average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Seneca Foods' score of 0.56 indicating that Lifeway Foods is being referred to more favorably in the media.
Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lifeway Foods
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Seneca Foods
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
: 36.4% of Lifeway Foods shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.5% of Seneca Foods shares are held by institutional investors. 18.9% of Lifeway Foods shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.4% of Seneca Foods shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
: Seneca Foods has higher revenue and earnings than Lifeway Foods. Seneca Foods is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lifeway Foods, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Lifeway Foods $212.50M 1.90 $13.86M $0.90 29.61
Seneca Foods $1.58B 0.63 $41.22M $13.00 11.28
: Lifeway Foods presently has a consensus target price of $34.33, indicating a potential upside of 28.83%. Given Lifeway Foods' higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Lifeway Foods is more favorable than Seneca Foods.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lifeway Foods
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)

2 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Seneca Foods
0 Sell rating(s)

0 Hold rating(s)

1 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Lifeway Foods	6.52%	17.25%	13.62%
Seneca Foods	5.58%	12.30%	6.65%

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Lifeway Foods	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Seneca Foods	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Lifeway Foods	$212.50M	1.90	$13.86M	$0.90	29.61
Seneca Foods	$1.58B	0.63	$41.22M	$13.00	11.28

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lifeway Foods	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Seneca Foods	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

Lifeway Foods beats Seneca Foods on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lifeway Foods compare to John B. Sanfilippo & Son?

Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ:LWAY) and John B. Sanfilippo & Son (NASDAQ:JBSS) are both small-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, valuation and profitability.

: John B. Sanfilippo & Son has higher revenue and earnings than Lifeway Foods. John B. Sanfilippo & Son is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lifeway Foods, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Lifeway Foods $212.50M 1.90 $13.86M $0.90 29.61
John B. Sanfilippo & Son $1.16B 0.81 $58.93M $5.70 14.09
: Lifeway Foods has a beta of 0.53, indicating that its share price is 47% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, John B. Sanfilippo & Son has a beta of 0.38, indicating that its share price is 62% less volatile than the S&P 500.
: 36.4% of Lifeway Foods shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.6% of John B. Sanfilippo & Son shares are held by institutional investors. 18.9% of Lifeway Foods shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 30.2% of John B. Sanfilippo & Son shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
: In the previous week, John B. Sanfilippo & Son had 6 more articles in the media than Lifeway Foods. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for John B. Sanfilippo & Son and 3 mentions for Lifeway Foods. Lifeway Foods' average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat John B. Sanfilippo & Son's score of 0.49 indicating that Lifeway Foods is being referred to more favorably in the media.
Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lifeway Foods
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
John B. Sanfilippo & Son
0 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
: Lifeway Foods presently has a consensus target price of $34.33, indicating a potential upside of 28.83%. John B. Sanfilippo & Son has a consensus target price of $109.00, indicating a potential upside of 35.69%. Given John B. Sanfilippo & Son's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe John B. Sanfilippo & Son is more favorable than Lifeway Foods.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lifeway Foods
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)

2 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
John B. Sanfilippo & Son
0 Sell rating(s)

2 Hold rating(s)

1 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
: Lifeway Foods has a net margin of 6.52% compared to John B. Sanfilippo & Son's net margin of 5.76%. John B. Sanfilippo & Son's return on equity of 18.11% beat Lifeway Foods' return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lifeway Foods 6.52% 17.25% 13.62%
John B. Sanfilippo & Son 5.76% 18.11% 10.88%

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Lifeway Foods	$212.50M	1.90	$13.86M	$0.90	29.61
John B. Sanfilippo & Son	$1.16B	0.81	$58.93M	$5.70	14.09

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Lifeway Foods	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
John B. Sanfilippo & Son	0 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lifeway Foods	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
John B. Sanfilippo & Son	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Lifeway Foods	6.52%	17.25%	13.62%
John B. Sanfilippo & Son	5.76%	18.11%	10.88%

Summary

Lifeway Foods and John B. Sanfilippo & Son tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lifeway Foods compare to Calavo Growers?

Calavo Growers (NASDAQ:CVGW) and Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ:LWAY) are both small-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, dividends, earnings and media sentiment.

: Lifeway Foods has a net margin of 6.52% compared to Calavo Growers' net margin of 2.61%. Lifeway Foods' return on equity of 17.25% beat Calavo Growers' return on equity.
Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Calavo Growers 2.61% 12.81% 8.77%
Lifeway Foods 6.52% 17.25% 13.62%
: Calavo Growers has a beta of 0.44, indicating that its share price is 56% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lifeway Foods has a beta of 0.53, indicating that its share price is 47% less volatile than the S&P 500.
: 81.3% of Calavo Growers shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.4% of Lifeway Foods shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.2% of Calavo Growers shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 18.9% of Lifeway Foods shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
: Calavo Growers presently has a consensus target price of $33.50, indicating a potential upside of 19.51%. Lifeway Foods has a consensus target price of $34.33, indicating a potential upside of 28.83%. Given Lifeway Foods' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lifeway Foods is more favorable than Calavo Growers.
Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Calavo Growers
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)

1 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Lifeway Foods
0 Sell rating(s)

1 Hold rating(s)

2 Buy rating(s)

0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
: Calavo Growers has higher revenue and earnings than Lifeway Foods. Lifeway Foods is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Calavo Growers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Calavo Growers $616.25M 0.81 $19.80M $0.89 31.49
Lifeway Foods $212.50M 1.90 $13.86M $0.90 29.61
: In the previous week, Lifeway Foods had 1 more articles in the media than Calavo Growers. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Lifeway Foods and 2 mentions for Calavo Growers. Lifeway Foods' average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Calavo Growers' score of 0.55 indicating that Lifeway Foods is being referred to more favorably in the news media.
Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Calavo Growers
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Lifeway Foods
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Calavo Growers	2.61%	12.81%	8.77%
Lifeway Foods	6.52%	17.25%	13.62%

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Calavo Growers	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Lifeway Foods	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Calavo Growers	$616.25M	0.81	$19.80M	$0.89	31.49
Lifeway Foods	$212.50M	1.90	$13.86M	$0.90	29.61

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Calavo Growers	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Lifeway Foods	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Lifeway Foods beats Calavo Growers on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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LWAY vs. The Competition

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Metric	Lifeway Foods	FOOD Industry	Staples Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$403.75M	$2.85B	$15.92B	$11.87B
Dividend Yield	N/A	2.52%	3.41%	5.21%
P/E Ratio	29.61	7.40	26.09	28.47
Price / Sales	1.90	1.08	47.22	60.94
Price / Cash	23.14	14.15	13.22	36.52
Price / Book	4.73	6.39	5.50	6.67
Net Income	$13.86M	$51.87M	$666.38M	$332.53M
7 Day Performance	-2.99%	-0.78%	0.38%	2.01%
1 Month Performance	21.03%	7.69%	6.29%	9.20%
1 Year Performance	14.13%	17.02%	-7.32%	39.59%

Lifeway Foods Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
LWAY Lifeway Foods	2.8444 of 5 stars	$26.65 -0.9%	$34.33 +28.8%	N/A	$403.75M	$212.50M	29.61	280
JJSF J & J Snack Foods	4.2257 of 5 stars	$87.46 +1.6%	$130.00 +48.6%	N/A	$1.66B	$1.58B	27.85	4,600	News Coverage Upcoming Earnings
DOLE Dole	2.8286 of 5 stars	$14.88 +0.1%	$15.50 +4.2%	N/A	$1.42B	$9.17B	28.07	32,027	Upcoming Earnings
SENEA Seneca Foods	1.4288 of 5 stars	$137.51 +1.2%	N/A	N/A	$930.54M	$1.61B	10.58	2,885	Analyst Downgrade
JBSS John B. Sanfilippo & Son	4.8194 of 5 stars	$79.38 +1.2%	$109.00 +37.3%	N/A	$927.93M	$1.11B	13.25	1,900	Earnings Report Analyst Downgrade

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Lifeway Foods (LWAY) Competitors

LWAY vs. JJSF, DOLE, SENEA, JBSS, and CVGW

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Lifeway Foods (LWAY) Competitors

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