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Lifeway Foods Inc (LWAY)

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Lifeway Foods, Inc. is a U.S.-based food products company focused on probiotic dairy items and related offerings. Its core product is drinkable kefir, available in organic and non-organic varieties, sizes, and flavors. The company also produces European-style soft cheeses such as farmer and white cheeses, along with sweet kiss, cream and other dairy products, drinkable yogurt, ProBugs kefir products for children, butter, and sour cream. Lifeway markets its products under the Lifeway, Fresh Made, and GlenOaks Farms brands, and it also supplies private-label products for customers. Sales are made primarily through a direct sales force, brokers, and distributors. Incorporated in 1986, the company is based in Morton Grove, Illinois, and its common stock is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol LWAY.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-LWAY
$27.49
-10.7% Downside
Fair
$34.50
12.0% Upside
Fair
Great
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0.0%
August 17, 2026
31.4x
5.2x
2.1x
474 M
472.6 M
1.6%
50.0%
13.8
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-138.1%
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Valuation • Fair Value

Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$27.49

Estimated downside of 10.7% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$27.05

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$10.89

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$27.93

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$34.50

Analysts imply upside of 12.0%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

229.4 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

251.5 M

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

25.021 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

33.011 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Great

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

5

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.31

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

13.8

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

-138.1%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 17, 2026

Days to Earnings

27

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

0.0%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payout Ratio

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

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Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY) has a Buy consensus, with 1 buy, 1 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 1
Hold 1
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$27.49
Estimated downside 10.7%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 10.7%
Analyst Target
$34.50
Implied upside 12.0%
Financial Health
Great
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY) is $27.49. This implies an estimated downside of 10.7% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 10.7% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY) is $34.50. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 12.0%.

The current financial health read for Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY) is Great. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY) is August 17, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.0%.

The current P/E ratio listed for Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY) is 31.4x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Lifeway Foods Inc is 474 M.

The current enterprise value listed for Lifeway Foods Inc is 472.6 M. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Lifeway Foods Inc is NASDAQ-LWAY, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Lifeway Foods Inc (NASDAQ-LWAY) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Lifeway Foods Inc is 1.6%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Lifeway Foods Inc is 50.0%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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