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Lifeway Foods (LWAY)
NASDAQ:LWAY
LWAY Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$10.06 - $28.61
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.78K
Average Volume (3M)52.91K
Market Cap
$364.42M
Enterprise Value$375.25M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)40.5
Beta0.65
Next Earnings
May 19, 2025EPS Estimate
0.19Last Dividend Ex-Date
May 29, 2013Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.59
Shares Outstanding15,203,241
10 Day Avg. Volume88,380
30 Day Avg. Volume52,915
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.37
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)1.94
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)-35.20
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.03
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.73
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.79
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$28.00Price Target Upside16.81% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
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Lifeway Foods News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Lifeway Foods Addresses Misstatements in Press Release
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Lifeway Foods to Gain $5M from Simple Mills Sale---
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Acquisition ProposalLifeway’s largest shareholder with 23% shares o/s – French dairy powerhouse Danone S.A. – proposed an all-cash acquisition at $25/sh, a modest 16% premium to yesterday’s market close.
Market ExpansionThe company is expanding its SKUs into the high-growth RTD market with new on-trend flavors which we believe will introduce the brand to new customers.
Product DemandLifeway's flagship kefir product saw revenue growth of 14% in Q4’24 and 20% in FY24, demonstrating the brand's strength and consumer interest in functional foods like probiotics.
Bears Say
Cost PressuresElevated SG&A costs in FY24 were associated with legal/advisory fees due to the unsolicited Danone acquisition and other shareholder actions.
Earnings ImpactGAAP earnings were skewed by year-end bonuses and expenses associated with the unsolicited takeover attempt by Danone.
Revenue MissQ3’24 revenue growth of 13% missed our 18% estimate and moved down $3M sequentially as Q2’24 results appear to have uniquely benefited from club channel distribution, while GMs were compressed on elevated milk prices.
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Ownership Overview
48.03% Insiders
5.37% Mutual Funds
6.73% Other Institutional Investors
35.95% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
LWAY FAQ
What was Lifeway Foods’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lifeway Foods lowest stock price was $10.06 and its highest was $28.61 in the past 12 months.
What is Lifeway Foods’s market cap?
Lifeway Foods’s market cap is $364.42M.
When is Lifeway Foods’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lifeway Foods’s upcoming earnings report date is May 19, 2025 which is in 55 days.
How were Lifeway Foods’s earnings last quarter?
Lifeway Foods released its earnings results on Mar 14, 2025. The company reported -$0.01 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.21 by -$0.22.
Is Lifeway Foods overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lifeway Foods’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Lifeway Foods pay dividends?
Lifeway Foods pays a Annually dividend of $0.079 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Lifeway Foods dividends here
What is Lifeway Foods’s EPS estimate?
Lifeway Foods’s EPS estimate is 0.19.
How many shares outstanding does Lifeway Foods have?
Lifeway Foods has 15,203,241 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lifeway Foods’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lifeway Foods reported an EPS of -$0.01 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.21. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.763%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lifeway Foods?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LWAY
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Lifeway Foods Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$28.00 (16.81% Upside)
$28.00 (16.81% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LWAY Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 16.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $3.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
45.36%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lifeway Foods
Lifeway Foods, Inc. is a leading provider in the dairy sector, primarily known for its production of kefir, a fermented milk drink with probiotic benefits. Established in 1986, the company has developed a diverse product line that includes various flavors and types of kefir, in addition to probiotic supplements, farmer cheese, and other dairy products. Lifeway Foods emphasizes health and wellness, leveraging the growing consumer interest in functional foods and probiotics.
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LWAY Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected a strong positive sentiment driven by consistent sales growth, improved profit margins, and successful product and market expansions. While there are challenges such as increased capital spending and macroeconomic pressures, the highlights significantly outweigh the lowlights.Read More>---
LWAY Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$28.00
▲(16.81% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering LWAY
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
6/8 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+19.13%
reiterated a buy rating 8 days ago
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