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 SnapshotLifeway Foods, Inc. Management Team
Ms. Julie Smolyansky
Chairperson of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President & Secretary
Compensation
$4,622,124
Mr. Eric A. Hanson
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer
Compensation
$690,000
Lifeway Foods, Inc. Insider Positioning
During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $3.52M and sold $73.42M worth of LWAY shares, resulting in $69.90M of net selling activity.
3 Months
136.3K
3.52M
3.5M
68.93M
-65.4M
-$65.41M
3-6 Months
0
0.00
65.0K
1.53M
-1.5M
-$1.53M
6-9 Months
0
0.00
90.2K
2.37M
-2.4M
-$2.37M
9-12 Months
0
0.00
24.6K
595.32K
-595K
-$595K
Top Buyers
Divisadero Street Capital Management, Lp
10 Percent Owner
$1.76M
Zolezzi William
10 Percent Owner
$1.76M
Top Sellers
Danone S.A.
10 Percent Owner
$67.37M
Smolyansky Edward
10 Percent Owner
$2.95M
Smolyansky Ludmila
Other: Member Of 10% Owner Group
$2.51M
Scher Jason Scott
Director
$595K
Insider Activity Analysis
Net Insider Sentiment
Strong bearish signal with $69.90M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.
Buy/Sell Ratio
Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.
Recent Trend (3 Months)
Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchases—may warrant investigation into company developments.
Insider Participation
4 insider sellers vs. 2 buyers. More insiders selling than buying suggests cautious or negative sentiment.
Insider Activity Insight
Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.
SEC Filings
LWAY - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 30, 2026 | June 17, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2024 N/A | April 29, 2024 | June 14, 2024 | 2024 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2023 N/A | April 28, 2023 | June 15, 2023 | 2023 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2022 N/A | August 03, 2022 | August 31, 2022 | 2022 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2021 N/A | September 01, 2021 | October 18, 2021 | 2021 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2020 N/A | September 03, 2020 | October 16, 2020 | 2020 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2019 N/A | April 30, 2019 | June 20, 2019 | 2019 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2018 N/A | April 30, 2018 | June 14, 2018 | 2018 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2017 N/A | May 01, 2017 | April 24, 2017 | 2017 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2016 N/A | April 29, 2016 | June 17, 2016 | 2016 |
Research Paths
Snapshot
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Value Model
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Statements
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Earnings Call
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Dividends
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Analyst Expectations
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