LWAY Lifeway Foods, Inc.
USConsumer DefensiveAs of 2026-07-10 16:00
Why LWAY matters now
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) is a US stock in Consumer Defensive. The latest InvestLog snapshot shows $31.70 with +2.56% on the session and $484.4M in market capitalization; recent performance reads 1-month +0.91% and YTD +4.95%.
The latest financial table shown here is Q1 2026, with revenue of $63.0M, net income of $4.7M, and EPS of $0.30. Investors can compare that operating picture with valuation signals such as P/E 25.02 and FCF yield -5.3%.
The latest indexable market news headline is "Lifeway® Foods' Farmer Cheese Selected as a Good Housekeeping 2026 Snack Awards Winner" from PRNewsWire.
Additional event context on this page matters because analyst consensus is Hold with a median target of $35.00; recent insider activity includes SMOLYANSKY JULIE filing M-Exempt. These signals are research inputs, not a recommendation.
Valuation
P/E (TTM)
25.02
PEG
0.47
P/B
4.29
P/S
1.69
EV/EBITDA
15.58
DCF Value
$43.58
FCF Yield
-5.3%
Div Yield
0.0%
Margins & Returns
Gross Margin
28.5%
Operating Margin
9.1%
Net Margin
6.5%
ROE
17.8%
ROA
12.4%
ROIC
14.9%
Financials
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $63.0M | $4.7M | $0.30 |
| Q4 2025 | $55.4M | $2.5M | $0.16 |
| FY 2025 | $212.5M | $13.9M | $0.89 |
| Q3 2025 | $57.1M | $3.5M | $0.23 |
Analyst Ratings
Consensus
Hold
Target (Consensus)
$35.00
Target (Median)
$35.00
Target Range
$35.00 - $35.00
Trading Activity
Insider Trades
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Company Info
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Country
US
Exchange
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Beta
0.48
Lifeway Foods, Inc. manufactures and distributes a variety of probiotic-rich goods, serving both the United States and international markets. Its principal offering is drinkable kefir, a fermented dairy item available in numerous forms, including organic and conventional options, various volumes, flavors, and formulations such as reduced-fat, fat-free, whole milk, high-protein, and BioKefir. Additionally, the company supplies European-style soft cheeses, cream, and other dairy selections. Their product portfolio also features ProBugs, a dedicated kefir line for children; single-serving cupped kefirs; Icelandic Skyr, which includes strained kefir and yogurt products; and frozen kefir in both soft-serve and pre-packaged pint formats. These products are sold under their proprietary Lifeway and Fresh Made brand names, and also as private label merchandise for other customers. Sales are primarily conducted via their internal sales personnel, alongside the use of brokers and third-party distributors. The company was founded in 1986 and maintains its headquarters in Morton Grove, Illinois.