Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) Stock Price & Analysis
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) rose 1.32% to USD 23.81 as of June 10, 2026 at 07:10 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
LWAY last closed at USD 23.5; the session ranged USD 23.17–24.09 on volume of 95,525 shares. Market capitalization is $363.86M, with a 52-week range of USD 17.31–34.2 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 07:10 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of June 10, 2026 at 07:10 UTC)
| Price | USD 23.81 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.32% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 23.5 |
| Open | USD 23.77 |
| Day Range | USD 23.17 – 24.09 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 17.31 – 34.2 |
| Volume | 95,525 shares |
| Market Cap | $363.86M |
| Exchange | NGM |
Technical Analysis (LWAY)
Nexqual's technical model rates LWAY "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 123 daily candles, as of June 10, 2026 at 07:10 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 40.91 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 24.61) |
| MACD | -0.5 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (LWAY)
Wall Street analysts rate LWAY "None" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 34.5 (range USD 34–35), per Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 07:10 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 34.5 |
| High Target | USD 35 |
| Low Target | USD 34 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (LWAY)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-12 |
|---|---|
| Revenue Estimate | $61.80M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.3 vs est 0.3 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.16 vs est 0.29 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.23 vs est 0.28 ▼ miss |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.28 vs est 0.18 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 07:10 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (LWAY)
| Total Revenue | $229.42M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +36.70% |
| Gross Margin | +29.67% |
| Operating Margin | +10.04% |
| Profit Margin | +6.53% |
| ROE | +18.23% |
| Debt / Equity | 8.3 |
| Current Ratio | 2.14 |
| Total Cash | $5.60M |
| Total Debt | $7.49M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-22.56M |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 07:10 UTC.
Financial Health Score (LWAY)
Nexqual rates Lifeway Foods, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of June 10, 2026 at 07:10 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +14% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 30%, operating 10% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $6M cash vs $7M debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$23M, burning cash |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 18%, ROA 12.2% |
Ownership (LWAY)
| Insider Ownership | +39.39% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +43.02% |
| Shares Outstanding | 15.28M |
| Float | 7.23M |
| Short % of Float | +6.72% |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 07:10 UTC.
Leadership (LWAY)
Lifeway Foods, Inc. is led by Julie Smolyansky (age 50), Chairperson of the Board, CEO, President & Secretary, per Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 07:10 UTC.
| Chairperson of the Board, CEO, President & Secretary | Julie Smolyansky (age 50) |
|---|---|
| CFO, Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer | Eric A. Hanson (age 50) |
Major Backers & Investors (LWAY)
Notable institutional backers of Lifeway Foods, Inc. include Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP, Cresset Asset Management, LLC, Renaissance Technologies, according to Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 07:10 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP | 9.22% |
| Cresset Asset Management, LLC | 3.33% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 2.41% |
| Tudor Investment Corp Et Al | 1.74% |
| Gamco Investors, Inc ET AL | 1.4% |
| EQ Advisors Trust-1290 VT GAMCO Small Company Value Portfolio | 1.13% |
| Slotnik Capital, LLC | 1.03% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 3.55% |
| BlackRock | 2.89% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 1.54% |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 07:10 UTC.
From Lifeway Foods, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-17)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Lifeway Foods, Inc. produces and markets probiotic-based products in North America.
- The company's primary product is drinkable kefir, a cultured dairy product in various organic and non-organic sizes, flavors, and milk types.
- It offers European-style soft cheeses, including farmer and white cheeses, and sweet kiss; cream and other products; drinkable yogurt; ProBugs, a line of kefir products designed for children; and Fresh Made butter and sour cream.
- The company sells its products under the Lifeway, Fresh Made, and GlenOaks Farms brand names, as well as under private labels on behalf of customers primarily through direct sales force, brokers, and distributors.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| JBSS | John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. | USD 76.86 | ▲ 1.92% |
| LCUT | Lifetime Brands, Inc. | USD 9.15 | ▲ 2.69% |
| JJSF | J & J Snack Foods Corp. | USD 76.96 | ▲ 2.04% |
| LYTS | LSI Industries Inc. | USD 24.53 | ▲ 8.78% |
| BRID | Bridgford Foods Corporation | USD 7.09 | ▼ 2.61% |
Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: June 10, 2026 at 07:10 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.