Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) Stock Price & Analysis
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) rose 0.36% to USD 30.44 as of July 25, 2026 at 11:58 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
LWAY last closed at USD 30.33; the session ranged USD 29.8–31.05 on volume of 86,734 shares. Market capitalization is $465.18M, with a 52-week range of USD 17.31–34.2 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 11:58 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 11:58 UTC)
| Price | USD 30.44 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.36% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 30.33 |
| Open | USD 30.22 |
| Day Range | USD 29.8 – 31.05 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 17.31 – 34.2 |
| Volume | 86,734 shares |
| Market Cap | $465.18M |
| Exchange | NGM |
Technical Analysis (LWAY)
Nexqual's technical model rates LWAY "BUY" based on 4 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 11:58 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 59.08 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 27.29) |
| MACD | 0.99 (positive) |
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 July 25, 2026 at 11:58 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 | $61.40M |
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, July 25, 2026 at 11:58 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, July 25, 2026 at 11:58 UTC.
Financial Health Score (LWAY)
Nexqual rates Lifeway Foods, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 11:58 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 | +38.78% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +43.47% |
| Shares Outstanding | 15.28M |
| Float | 7.64M |
| Short % of Float | +5.38% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 11:58 UTC.
Leadership (LWAY)
Lifeway Foods, Inc. is led by Julie Smolyansky (age 50), Chairperson of the Board, CEO, President & Secretary, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 11:58 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 July 25, 2026 at 11:58 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 | 3.38% |
| BlackRock | 2.9% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 1.75% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 11:58 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
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 11:58 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.