LWAY - NASDAQ
Lifeway Foods, Inc.
$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.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotSEC Filings
LWAY - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 14, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1 | May 14, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 14, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 30, 2026 | June 17, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 17, 2026 | March 17, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-K 10-K 2025 FY FY | March 17, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 11, 2026 | March 06, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | January 08, 2026 | January 08, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | December 31, 2025 | December 29, 2025 | 2025 |
Understanding SEC Filings
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Annual Report
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Quarterly Report
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Current Report
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Proxy Statement
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Registration Statement
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Foreign Annual Report
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