Lifeway Foods, Inc. produces and markets probiotic-based products in the United States and internationally. Its primary product is drinkable kefir, a cultured dairy product in various organic and non-organic sizes, flavors, and types, including low fat, non-fat, whole milk, protein, and BioKefir. The company also offers European-style soft cheeses; cream and other products; ProBugs, a line of kefir products designed for children; cupped kefir and Icelandic Skyr, a line of strained kefir and yogurt products; and frozen kefir in soft serve and pint-size containers. It sells its products under the Lifeway and Fresh Made brand names, as well as under private labels on behalf of customers primarily through direct sales force, brokers, and distributors. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Morton Grove, Illinois.
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Website: lifewaykefir.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 11/13/2025 | $35.00 | Buy | The Benchmark Company |
| 9/24/2024 | Outperform → Market Perform | Noble Capital Markets | |
| 5/30/2024 | $20.00 | Market Perform → Outperform | Noble Capital Markets |
| 4/5/2024 | $25.00 | Buy | Lake Street |
| 3/27/2024 | Outperform → Market Perform | Noble Capital Markets | |
| 2/26/2024 | $14.00 | Market Perform → Outperform | Noble Capital Markets |
| 11/27/2023 | Outperform → Market Perform | Noble Capital Markets | |
| 11/14/2023 | $13.00 | Market Perform → Outperform | Noble Capital Markets |
| 9/25/2023 | Outperform → Market Perform | Noble Capital Markets | |
| 11/16/2022 | $10.00 | Market Perform → Outperform | Noble Capital Markets |
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MORTON GROVE, Ill., Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products that support the microbiome, today announced that its Farmer Cheese is now available in 2,000 Walmart stores nationwide. This milestone furthers the company's mission to make nutritious cultured dairy products rich in bioavailable protein more accessible to everyday shoppers. The distribution expansion reflects growing momentum and increased consumer demand in the cottage cheese and cultured dairy category, with consumers redi
Achieves $57.1 million in net sales, a 29% volume-led net sales increase on a comparable basis, driven by the Company's flagship Lifeway Kefir Record-breaking quarter marks six years of uninterrupted quarterly net sales growth Significant gross margin expansion of 300 basis points and net income growth of 19% reflects the Company's disciplined operational execution MORTON GROVE, Ill., Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic foods, today announced record financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.
MORTON GROVE, Ill., Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY)("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, has partnered with Drugstore, the all-day clean kitchen founded by award-winning chef and restaurateur Jeremy Fall, to launch the limited-edition Lifeway Probiotic Sunrise Smoothie. The Lifeway Probiotic Sunrise Smoothie brightens up autumn days with tropical flavors built on the powerhouse nutrition of Lifeway Kefir. Each sip blends lactose-free, protein-packed Lifeway Kefir with juicy pineapple,
WAUKESHA, Wis., Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and cultured probiotic dairy products, will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, November 10 at 3 p.m. in front of Gertrude the Cow, the beloved Waukesha landmark at the Lifeway facility. The event marks the launch of Phase Two of Lifeway's four-phase, $45 million expansion project, a long-term investment designed to double overall production capacity, increase operational efficiencies, expand production hours and staffing, and solidify the Midwest's position as the global hub of kefir production. Phase Two focuses on installing a state-of-the-
Extension protects entrenched board and management rather than maximizesshareholder value; shareholders must demand an immediate vote. CHICAGO, Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky, long-term shareholders of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) who together exercise voting control with respect to approximately 26% of the outstanding shares of Lifeway Foods today provided a response to the Company's extension of its existing Shareholder Rights Agreement (the "Rights Plan") as well as an update on the upcoming Lifeway Foods 2025 election. On October 29, 2025, the Board of Lifeway Foods approved an amendment to its Shareholder Rights Agreement, extending its expiration date
MORTON GROVE, Ill., Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced it will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025 on November 12, 2025 before market hours. A pre-recorded conference call and webcast with Julie Smolyanksy, Lifeway's President and Chief Executive Officer, discussing these results with additional comments and details will be made available through the "Investor Relations" sect
Leading kefir company ranks 33rd overall and 2nd among Food & Beverage companies MORTON GROVE, Ill., Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products that support the microbiome, is proud to announce its inclusion in the America's Growth Leaders 2026 list, a distinguished ranking honoring companies demonstrating exceptional growth performance, financial stability, and stock performance. This recognition is presented by TIME and Statista, global leaders in data analysis and industry benchmarking, and it can now be viewed on time.com.
MORTON GROVE, Ill., Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) ("Lifeway" or the "Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products that support the microbiome, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an amendment to the Company's existing Shareholder Rights Agreement (the "Rights Plan") to extend its expiration date for one year. All other terms and conditions of the Rights Plan remain unchanged. The Board determined to extend the Rights Plan based on its belief that the Company and its shareholders remain vuln
MORTON GROVE, Ill., Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products that support the microbiome, today announced its first strategic collaboration with Joe & The Juice, the global juice and coffee bar chain known for its health-forward menu and strong Gen Z and millennial customer base. Together, the brands have launched the limited-edition Trust Your Gut smoothie, a functional beverage formulated with Lifeway's probiotic and high-quality bioavailable protein-rich kefir.
MORTON GROVE, Ill., Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the undisputed leader in kefir in the U.S., today announced estimated unaudited net sales of between $55.8 and $57.0 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. This represents an estimated increase ranging from 21% to 24% compared to the same period last year, driven by strong consumer demand for the Company's flagship Lifeway Kefir and its rapidly expanding high-protein Lifeway Farmer Cheese line. "Kefir is one of the hottest categories in U.S. grocery
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The Benchmark Company initiated coverage of Lifeway Foods with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $35.00
Noble Capital Markets downgraded Lifeway Foods from Outperform to Market Perform
Noble Capital Markets upgraded Lifeway Foods from Market Perform to Outperform and set a new price target of $20.00
Lake Street initiated coverage of Lifeway Foods with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $25.00
Noble Capital Markets downgraded Lifeway Foods from Outperform to Market Perform
Noble Capital Markets upgraded Lifeway Foods from Market Perform to Outperform and set a new price target of $14.00
Noble Capital Markets downgraded Lifeway Foods from Outperform to Market Perform
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Noble Capital Markets downgraded Lifeway Foods from Outperform to Market Perform
Noble Capital Markets upgraded Lifeway Foods from Market Perform to Outperform and set a new price target of $10.00
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Calls on Industry Partners to Join in Building a New Model for Public Health, Farmers,and Consumers MORTON GROVE, Ill., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, today announced that CEO Julie Smolyansky is launching an open industry-wide conversation to explore the creation of a new voluntary dairy certification standard. The proposal is designed to balance public health, consumer demand, and farmer viability — and to create a new model of trust and transparency in the dairy marketplace. The announcement is one of many initiatives coming from Lifeway Foods as part of their 40th anniversary plans and
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Achieves $57.1 million in net sales, a 29% volume-led net sales increase on a comparable basis, driven by the Company's flagship Lifeway Kefir Record-breaking quarter marks six years of uninterrupted quarterly net sales growth Significant gross margin expansion of 300 basis points and net income growth of 19% reflects the Company's disciplined operational execution MORTON GROVE, Ill., Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic foods, today announced record financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.
MORTON GROVE, Ill., Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced it will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025 on November 12, 2025 before market hours. A pre-recorded conference call and webcast with Julie Smolyanksy, Lifeway's President and Chief Executive Officer, discussing these results with additional comments and details will be made available through the "Investor Relations" sect
Kefir market leader posts $53.9 million in net sales, an 18% volume-led net sales increase on a comparable basis, marking nearly six years of uninterrupted net sales growth Company posts double-digit diluted EPS gains and strong gross margin expansion year-over-year Momentum accelerates into Q3 with highest weekly sales ever recorded in July and unaudited estimate of $26.4 million in net sales for the third quarter-to-date through August 11, up over 20% year-over-year MORTON GROVE, Ill., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic foods, today announced record financial results for th
Company Plans to Report Second Quarter 2025 Results on August 12, 2025 MORTON GROVE, Ill., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced a milestone achievement of surpassing $5.5 million in gross sales for the week ending July 13th, 2025, representing a 66% increase from the prior year. The Company expects to report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 on August 12, 2025 before market hours. A pre
Net sales of $46.1 million; up 3.3% year-over-year Consumer demand for probiotic Lifeway products drives 22nd consecutive quarter of year-over-year sales growth MORTON GROVE, Ill., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. "We're thrilled to begin 2025 with continued topline momentum, delivering our 22nd consecutive quarter of year-over-year net sales growth," comme
Company to Report First Quarter 2025 Results on May 13, 2025 MORTON GROVE, Ill., April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced a milestone achievement of surpassing $5 million in gross sales for the week ending April 27th, 2025, representing a 35% increase from the prior year. The Company expects to report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 on May 13, 2025 before market hours. A pre-recorded con
Company achieves 2024 net sales of $186.8 million; up 17% year-over-year 21st consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth Growing consumer interest in probiotic foods with bioavailable nutrients continues to drive strong demand for Lifeway products MORTON GROVE, Ill., March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. "I am pleased to report another reco
Year-to-date net sales of $139.9 million; up 18.5% year-over-year Heightened interest in probiotic foods with bioavailable nutrients drives volume growth of Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese 20th consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth Year-to-date gross profit margin increased to 26.2% MORTON GROVE, Ill., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. "I
MORTON GROVE, Ill., Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced it will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024 on November 14, 2024 before market hours. A pre-recorded conference call and webcast with Julie Smolyanksy, Lifeway's President and Chief Executive Officer, discussing these results with additional comments and details will be made available through the "Investor Relations" sectio
MORTON GROVE, Ill., Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) ("Lifeway" or the "Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has rejected the unsolicited proposal made on September 23, 2024 by Danone North America PBC ("Danone") to acquire all the shares of Lifeway that it does not already own for $25.00 per share. After careful and thorough consideration, conducted in consultation with its independent financial and legal advisors, the Boar