$23.04
+2.0%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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Total Payments
2
Latest Dividend
$0.0800
Annual Amount
$0.0800
Frequency
Annual
| Declaration | Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adjusted | Frequency | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 20, 2013 | May 31, 2013 | Jun 28, 2013 | $0.0800 | $0.0800 | Annual | +14.29% |
May 3, 2012 | May 30, 2012 | Jun 29, 2012 | $0.0700 | $0.0700 | Quarterly | - |
Conservative payout with excellent safety margin. Company retains significant earnings for growth, acquisitions, or building cash reserves. Dividend is highly sustainable.
Negative free cash flow while paying dividends is a major red flag. Company burning cash and cannot sustain dividend without external financing.
Dividend appears unsustainable based on current metrics. High probability of reduction or elimination. Proceed with caution.
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