Lifeway Foods, Inc. · Consumer Staples · Packaged Foods
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Last
$22.21
−$0.08 (−0.36%) 4:00 PM ET
Pre-market$22.16
−$0.05 (−0.23%) 2:02 AM ET
Prev closePrevC$22.29
OpenOpen$22.36
Day highHigh$22.75
Day lowLow$21.99
VolumeVol54,775
Avg volAvgVol44,593
On chart
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Mkt cap
$337.47M
P/E ratio
30.01
FY Revenue
$204.07M
EPS
0.74
Gross Margin
26.25%
Sector
Consumer Staples
AI report sections
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LWAY
Lifeway Foods, Inc.
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Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+75% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.75×
RSI
52.85(Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
0255075100
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.01 (Strong)
MACD: 0.03 Signal: 0.03
Short-Term
+0.11 (Strong)
MACD: -0.07 Signal: -0.19
Long-Term
+0.10 (Strong)
MACD: -0.46 Signal: -0.56
Intraday trend score
53.00
LOW44.00HIGH74.50
Latest news
LWAY•12 articles•Positive: 0Neutral: 2Negative: 3
NegativeGlobeNewswire Inc.• The Law Offices Of Frank R. Cruz
The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces Investigation of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) on Behalf of Investors
The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz is investigating potential claims against Lifeway Foods' board of directors for alleged breach of fiduciary duties to shareholders and gross mismanagement. The investigation targets shareholders who held shares before September 2025.
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Sentiment note
The company is the subject of a formal investigation by a law firm concerning alleged breach of fiduciary duties by its board of directors and gross mismanagement, which indicates serious governance concerns and potential shareholder harm.
NegativeBenzinga• Business Wire
The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces Investigation of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) on Behalf of Investors
Law firm investigating potential breach of fiduciary duties by Lifeway Foods' board of directors, inviting shareholders who purchased shares before September 2025 to discuss potential claims.
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Sentiment note
The law firm is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duties and gross mismanagement by the company's board of directors, which suggests significant governance concerns and potential legal challenges
NeutralBenzinga• Benzinga Staff Writer
Insider Transaction: Edward Smolyansky Sells $435K Worth Of Lifeway Foods Shares
Edward Smolyansky, a 10% owner of Lifeway Foods, sold 16,357 shares worth $435,551 on September 25, as disclosed in an SEC filing. The company continues to focus on manufacturing probiotic and cultured dairy products.
Mixed financial indicators: 9.65% revenue growth and strong gross margin (28.57%), but below-average EPS (0.28) and premium stock valuation metrics suggest a balanced performance
NegativeBenzinga• Prnewswire
Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky Call for Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY) to Establish a Special Committee to Evaluate Danone's Offer
The Founding Shareholders of Lifeway Foods are calling for the company's board to establish an independent special committee to evaluate and negotiate a potential sale to Danone, which has offered to acquire the remaining shares it does not already own for $27 per share. The Founding Shareholders are also requesting transparency and accountability from the board regarding its rejection of Danone's proposal.
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Sentiment note
The article suggests that the Lifeway Foods board has rejected Danone's acquisition offer without properly evaluating it, and the Founding Shareholders are calling for the establishment of an independent committee to properly assess the proposal. This indicates concerns about the board's decision-making and potential conflicts of interest.
NeutralBenzinga• Prnewswire
Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky Support Danone Bid to Acquire Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY)
Danone has proposed to acquire Lifeway Foods for $283 million, but the Lifeway board has rejected the offer. The founding family members, Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky, support Danone's bid and encourage the board to reconsider the offer.
The Lifeway Foods board has rejected Danone's offer, but the founding family members are encouraging the board to reconsider the offer, which they believe presents a unique opportunity to enhance value for all shareholders.
UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Lifeway Foods (LWAY) Q1 results reflect robust sales, driven by strategic sales and marketing investments amid macro challenges.
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UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Is Lifeway Foods (LWAY) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Staples Peers This Year?
Here is how Lifeway Foods (LWAY) and PepsiCo (PEP) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Lifeway Foods (LWAY) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know
In the most recent trading session, Lifeway Foods (LWAY) closed at $26.90, indicating a -1.5% shift from the previous trading day.
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UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Lifeway Foods (LWAY) Readies for Q1 Earnings: What to Expect?
Lifeway Foods' (LWAY) Q1 results are likely to reflect gains from product innovation and customer engagement, while challenges associated with a volatile operational landscape persist.
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UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Zacks.com featured highlights include Valero, Group 1 Automotive, Lifeway Foods, EMCOR and Sprouts Farmers
Valero, Group 1 Automotive, Lifeway Foods, EMCOR and Sprouts Farmers have been highlighted in this Screen of The Week article.
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UnknownZacks Investment Research• Sanghamitra Saha
Bet on Winning DuPont Analysis & Pick 5 Quality Stocks
Do you have more faith in DuPont analysis than simple ROE calculation? Tap Group 1 Automotive (GPI), Valero Energy (VLO), Lifeway Foods (LWAY), EMCOR Group (EME) and Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM).
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UnknownZacks Investment Research• Ritujay Ghosh
5 Consumer Staples Stocks to Buy as Inflation Remains High
Consumer staple stocks like Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL), Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO), Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC), Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) and The Vita Coco Company, Inc. (COCO) are a safe choice amid rising inflation.
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