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Consumer Defensive - Packaged Foods - NASDAQ - US
$ 23.07
-2.74 %
$ 351 M
Market Cap
38.45
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 22, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one LWAY stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 23.1 USD, Lifeway Foods, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 22, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one LWAY stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 23.1 USD, Lifeway Foods, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 22, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one LWAY stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 23.1 USD, Lifeway Foods, Inc. is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart LWAY

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FINANCIALS
187 M REVENUE
16.67%
13.9 M OPERATING INCOME
-18.49%
9.02 M NET INCOME
-20.60%
13 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-23.49%
-6.68 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-51.52%
-2.75 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
27.19%
46.9 M REVENUE
1.82%
713 K OPERATING INCOME
-82.98%
-160 K NET INCOME
-5.38%
-2.58 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-34.61%
-1.25 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
18.02%
0 FINANCING CASH FLOW
0.00%
Balance Sheet Lifeway Foods, Inc.
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Current Assets 43.6 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 16.7 M
Receivables 15.4 M
Other Current Assets 11.5 M
Non-Current Assets 46.9 M
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 27 M
Other Non-Current Assets 20 M
18.47 %17.03 %12.65 %29.80 %22.05 %Total Assets$90.5m
Current Liabilities 15.5 M
Accounts Payable 10.4 M
Short-Term Debt 47 K
Other Current Liabilities 5.06 M
Non-Current Liabilities 3.13 M
Long-Term Debt 70 K
Other Non-Current Liabilities 3.06 M
55.81 %27.13 %16.43 %Total Liabilities$18.6m
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Lifeway Foods, Inc.
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Revenue 187 M
Cost Of Revenue 138 M
Gross Profit 48.6 M
Operating Expenses 34.7 M
Operating Income 13.9 M
Other Expenses 4.83 M
Net Income 9.02 M
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RATIOS
26.00% GROSS MARGIN
26.00%
7.41% OPERATING MARGIN
7.41%
4.83% NET MARGIN
4.83%
12.55% ROE
12.55%
9.97% ROA
9.97%
11.92% ROIC
11.92%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Lifeway Foods, Inc.
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Net Income 9.02 M
Depreciation & Amortization 3.39 M
Capital Expenditures -6.7 M
Stock-Based Compensation 2.45 M
Change in Working Capital 0
Others -2.34 M
Free Cash Flow 6.26 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Lifeway Foods, Inc.
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LWAY has no price targets from Wall Street.
4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Lifeway Foods, Inc.
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7. News
Edward Smolyansky Denounces Firing at Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY), Urges Board to Return Equity to Employees CHICAGO , April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward Smolyansky, who, together with Ludmila Smolyansky, beneficially owns 4,163,141 shares of common stock (approximately 28% of outstanding shares), today issued a statement in response to the recent dismissal of Amy Feldman, Senior Executive Vice President of Sales at Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY) and key architect of the company's renewed vision and revitalized strategy, known internally as "Lifeway 2.0." Lifeway Foods abruptly eliminated Feldman's senior leadership position on February 28, 2025, despite Feldman being widely credited for developing Lifeway's modern sales and growth strategy. prnewswire.com - 3 weeks ago
After Reporting Record Full Year 2024 Earnings and 22nd Consecutive Quarter of Growth, Lifeway Foods Issues Statement on Edward Smolyansky's Director Nomination Notice Lifeway notes that Edward Smolyansky was previously terminated for cause as an officer of the company MORTON GROVE, Ill. , March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or the "Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of Kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, which recently reported record full-year earnings for 2024 and delivered its 22nd consecutive quarter of growth, has issued the following statement regarding Edward Smolyansky's nomination notice with respect to seven candidates to replace the Company's entire Board of Directors at the Company's 2025 annual meeting of shareholders: "Lifeway maintains a consistent dialogue with its shareholders and welcomes constructive input on creating shareholder value. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago
Edward Smolyansky Launches Campaign to Replace Board of Directors at Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY) CHICAGO , March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward Smolyansky, who, together with Ludmila Smolyansky, beneficially owns 4,163,141 shares of common stock, today launched a formal campaign to stop the further eroding of value taking place at Lifeway Foods, Inc (NASDAQ: LWAY ) by submitting and filing a Notice regarding Planned Nominees for election at the upcoming 2025 Annual Meeting. Lifeway Foods has reached an inflection point. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago
Lifeway Foods® Announces Strong Fourth Quarter and Record-Breaking Full Year 2024 Results Company achieves 2024 net sales of $186.8 million; up 17% year-over-year 21st consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth Growing consumer interest in probiotic foods with bioavailable nutrients continues to drive strong demand for Lifeway products MORTON GROVE, Ill. , March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago
LIFEWAY FOODS STATEMENT REGARDING DANONE'S LATEST ACTIONS, CONTINUING DANONE'S HISTORY AS A TOXIC BUSINESS PARTNER MORTON GROVE, Ill. , March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or the "Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, issued the following statement regarding most recent predatory actions by Danone (OTCQX: DANOY): Danone has continued its hostile behavior in its latest Schedule 13D filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission referencing a lawsuit against Lifeway. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago
Lifeway Foods® to Showcase New Probiotic Salad Dressing Innovations and Conventional Whole Milk Kefir Expansion at Natural Products Expo West 2025 Attendees will also get to sample new Lactose-Free Flavor Fusions and Probiotic Smoothies + Collagen MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products that support the microbiome, will showcase its innovative probiotic salad dressing concepts and new conventional whole milk kefir flavors to complement Lifeway's popular organic whole milk kefir line at Natural Products Expo West 2025, which will take place from March 4th-7th at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. prnewswire.com - 2 months ago
Lifeway Farmer Cheese Expanding Footprint and Entering 1,400 Albertsons Stores Across the U.S. Kefir leader increases space into adjacent category MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, announced the distribution of its Farmer Cheese to 1,400 Albertsons stores across the U.S. This marks a significant step forward in the company's mission to introduce the product to new audiences. prnewswire.com - 2 months ago
Lifeway Foods (LWAY) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts In the closing of the recent trading day, Lifeway Foods (LWAY) stood at $21.49, denoting a +0.7% change from the preceding trading day. zacks.com - 2 months ago
LIFEWAY FOODS EXPECTS TO REALIZE $5 MILLION NET GAIN FROM SALE OF SIMPLE FOODS TO FLOWERS FOODS Gain comes as a result of early investment in Simple Mills made by Lifeway in 2015 MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or the "Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, expects to realize approximately $5 million of net profit as a result of the recently announced sale of Simple Foods to Flowers Foods. prnewswire.com - 2 months ago
Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky Request Lifeway Foods Inc. NASDAQ (LWAY) CEO Julie Smolyansky Immediately Withdraws Her Lawsuit Against Edward Smolyansky. Reiterate and Reaffirm Singular Goal Amid Ongoing Activism Battle Summarizes recent filings and next steps, previews upcoming proxy schedule Reaffirms and updates previously stated goal CHICAGO , Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky ("Founding Shareholders"), who together exercise sole voting control with respect to approximately 28% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Lifeway Foods, Inc. ("Lifeway" or the "Company"), today requested that Lifeway's Board of Directors force its CEO and Chairperson, Julie Smolyansky to immediately withdraw her most recent lawsuit filed in Cook County, IL against the Company's largest individual shareholder Edward Smolyansky. On December 23, 2024, Lifeway's Compensation Committee, led by director Jason Scher, awarded what was described as a $2 million "retention bonus. prnewswire.com - 2 months ago
LIFEWAY FOODS TO RING CLOSING BELL AT NASDAQ AND CELEBRATE ACHIEVEMENT OF KEY MILESTONES Event coincides with recently announced projections for record Q4 2024 and Full Year 2024 net sales MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, will ring the closing bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, New York City on Monday, February 3, 2025. prnewswire.com - 3 months ago
LIFEWAY FOODS RESPONDS TO LETTER FROM DANONE REAFFIRMING REJECTION OF UNSOLICITED TAKEOVER OFFER AND THAT 1999 STOCKHOLDER AGREEMENT SHOULD BE VOIDED FOR VIOLATING ILLINOIS LAW Company also announces unaudited preliminary fourth quarter net sales between $45.1 million to $46.6 million Full year 2024 preliminary unaudited net sales are projected to range between $185.0 million and $186.5 million compared to $160.1 million in 2023 MORTON GROVE, Ill. , Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or the "Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has responded to the December 30, 2024 letter sent to Lifeway by Danone North America PBC ("Danone") reaffirming that the Company rejected Danone's offer to acquire the Company because it severely undervalues the Company, based on analysis by the Company's independent financial and legal advisors. prnewswire.com - 3 months ago
8. Profile Summary

Lifeway Foods, Inc. LWAY

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Packaged Foods
MARKET CAP $ 351 M
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Description 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.
Contact 6431 West Oakton Street, Morton Grove, IL, 60053 https://lifewaykefir.com
IPO Date Dec. 29, 1988
Employees 291
Officers Ms. Julie Smolyansky Chairperson of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President & Secretary Mr. Eric A. Hanson Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer