Lifeway Foods Inc (LWAY) Stock Price, Quote & News

Company Profile

Lifeway Foods, Inc. produces and markets probiotic-based products in the United States and internationally. The company's primary product is drinkable kefir, a cultured dairy product in various organic and non-organic sizes, flavors, and types. It offers European-style soft cheeses, including farmer and white cheeses, and sweet kiss; cream and other products; drinkable yogurt; ProBugs, a kefir products designed for children; and butter and sour cream. The company sells its products under the Lif...

Industry: Packaged Foods

Sector: Consumer Defensive

Phone: 847 967 1010

Fax: 847 967 6558

Website: lifewaykefir.com

Address:

6431 West Oakton Street, Morton Grove, United States

StockholderDemocracy Aug. 5 at 9:01 PM

Lifeway Foods $LWAY, a $409 million maker of probiotic-based products, is facing renewed boardroom turmoil as Danone (22.7% owner) signaled on August 1, 2025, that it may back Edward Smolyansky’s campaign to replace the board if acquisition talks don’t result in a deal by mid-September. The development caps nearly four years of escalating tension. Since 2021, Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky—together long-time insiders—have repeatedly pushed for governance reforms, CEO Julie Smolyansky’s removal, and a strategic review. Despite a 2022 settlement, disputes reignited in 2024, including legal battles, proxy fights, and criticism over rejected Danone offers, insider compensation, and governance practices. Danone, frustrated by Lifeway’s entrenchment and rejection of its offers—most recently a 72% premium bid—entered into a limited standstill agreement on August 1, 2025, after Lifeway reached out to "reset" the relationship.

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StockScanners Aug. 5 at 1:31 AM

$LWAY still on watch

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StockScanners Aug. 2 at 6:37 PM

$LWAY If we do not no break above 28, may drop back down to 24. needs to hold above 25.50

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kiwitc2000 Aug. 2 at 5:27 PM

$LWAY On watch for next week. Buy the rumor etc etc

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assisi Aug. 1 at 8:32 PM

$LWAY i think we will get a sale here. don’t think it’ll be much over $30 but see $30-32 in range for new offer and I expect a deal to go through

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topstockalerts Aug. 1 at 7:53 PM

Danone Eyes Lifeway Foods Again in Third Acquisition Attempt. Danone is revisiting a potential acquisition of Lifeway Foods , which dominates the U.S. kefir market. A confidentiality agreement gives both parties until Sept. 15 to reach a deal. Previous all-cash offers of $25 and $27 per share were rejected. Danone already owns 23% of LWAY and may back a shareholder push—led by co-founders Ludmila and Edward Smolyansky—to replace the board if no deal is reached. Lifeway, valued at $186.8M in 2024 revenue, has seen internal power struggles and ongoing legal disputes with Danone over share issuance rights.. $BN $LWAY

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assisi Aug. 1 at 6:00 PM

$LWAY is sitting at the intersection of every consumer food CPG trend with a flawless balance sheet, no debt, increasing cash position, and category dominance with growing distribution. this company is right in the money and warrants its premium. they also make excellent products. gut health and protein are top of mind for consumers and kefir is at the intersection the same way yogurt and cottage cheese are, but with a tiny fraction of the household penetration - this means huge potential runway. the market knows this, Danone knows this, Julie knows this, the Board knows this, Evercore knows this — this explains the stock performance and valuation, not just the buyout offer. someone wrote in SeekingAlpha about the buyout offer being the reason for the price. i disagree. sure a buyout offer helps, but that is not nearly the reason. this asset is incredibly lucrative and better positioned than 99.9% of food companies out there. that is why. that said, i still support a sale.

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NVDAMillionaire Jul. 29 at 5:52 PM

$LWAY Outstanding article that hits the mark on LWAY's current state. So if you want to refresh your LWAY insights or learn about LWAY from scratch, this is a must read. https://beyondspx.com/article/lifeway-foods-culturing-growth-and-navigating-activism-in-the-probiotic-market-lway

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assisi Jul. 22 at 4:40 PM

$LWAY and another one - Health-Ade Kombucha sold for $500M. They are doing around $250M in revenue but I would be hard pressed to believe their financials are as strong as Lifeway’s (unlikely to ever get the full picture) Lifeway is on an increasingly small list of growing, profitable and category dominant better-for-you CPG products Current market cap is $377M A sale at $500M is a near 50% increase Julie needs to set aside feud and read the room. Now is the time to transact. They’ve built a fantastic business and have a lot to be proud of, but this is not a company to remain independent and publicly traded. I’m a massive supporter of their success and products and stock. Looking at the way the market is treating food M&A, this is a moment to seize. Danone, Evercore, and Lifeway need to do their jobs now. This is a great asset. Danone is the logical buyer. They own a significant amount and have done extremely well with their toe hold position. Take it to the next level.

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assisi Jul. 9 at 9:12 PM

$LWAY and another one with $KLG being taken private by Ferrero the only thing holding up a sale is a family feud and probably a little greed on the sale price, but Julie and the Board would be out of their minds to miss the food CPG M&A craze that’s happening Evercore better be working over time right now to get a deal done While I would love to see Lifeway go at it alone, the family feuding is not helping the brand. Sell the business; everyone walks away happy; shareholders get their return; Lifeway legacy continues to grow.

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Dairy Foods Names Lifeway Foods as Processor of the Year, Recognizing the Brand's Growth and Its Role in Revolutionizing the U.S. Kefir Category

Jul 29, 2025, 5:35 PM EDT - 8 days ago

Lifeway Foods Acknowledges ISS Recommendation to Reject Dissident Campaign

Jul 29, 2025, 9:00 AM EDT - 9 days ago

Edward Smolyansky Provides Update on Consent Solicitation to Restore Board Accountability at Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY) and End Shareholder Disenfranchisement

Jul 15, 2025, 9:15 AM EDT - 23 days ago

Lifeway Foods® Announces Record Week Surpassing $5.5 Million in Gross Sales Propelled by Strong Demand for Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Farmer Cheese

Jul 11, 2025, 3:50 PM EDT - 26 days ago

Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky Provide Update on the Definitive Consent Solicitation Process Currently Underway and Respond to Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY)

Jul 3, 2025, 10:40 AM EDT - 5 weeks ago

Lifeway Foods Comments on Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky's Consent Solicitation and Urges Shareholders to Disregard the Unlawful Consent Solicitation Statement

Jul 2, 2025, 11:54 AM EDT - 5 weeks ago

Edward Smolyansky and Ludmila Smolyansky File Definitive Consent Statement to Replace Entire Board of Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY)

Jun 26, 2025, 2:37 PM EDT - 5 weeks ago

Leading Kefir-Maker Lifeway Foods' Berry Blast Probiotic Smoothie + Collagen Selected as a Good Housekeeping 2025 Snack Awards Winner

Jun 18, 2025, 6:00 PM EDT - 7 weeks ago

Lifeway Foods Toasts to 40 Years of Kefir with a Celebratory Drone Show in Chicago

Jun 17, 2025, 12:45 PM EDT - 7 weeks ago

Leading Kefir Brand Lifeway Foods' CEO Julie Smolyansky Launches Industry Conversation to Explore New Voluntary Dairy Certification Standard

Jun 16, 2025, 1:15 PM EDT - 7 weeks ago

Lifeway Foods Celebrates June 18 as National Kefir Day

Jun 4, 2025, 4:35 PM EDT - 2 months ago

Lifeway Foods Expands Retail Footprint with Thousands of New Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese Placements Across Major U.S. Retailers in 2025

Jun 2, 2025, 2:49 PM EDT - 2 months ago

Edward Smolyansky Announces Campaign Updates, Files Revised Preliminary Consent Statement to Remove and Replace Lifeway Foods' Directors

May 14, 2025, 7:16 PM EDT - 3 months ago

Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

May 13, 2025, 9:00 AM EDT - 3 months ago

Lifeway Foods EPS Increases 44% Year-Over-Year as Kefir Company Announces Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2025

May 2, 2025, 12:50 PM EDT - 3 months ago

Edward Smolyansky Rebukes Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY) 2024 Amended 10-K Filing

Apr 29, 2025, 6:45 PM EDT - 3 months ago

Lifeway Foods® Announces Record Week Surpassing $5 Million in Gross Sales Propelled by Strong Demand for Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Farmer Cheese

Apr 8, 2025, 2:52 PM EDT - 4 months ago

Edward Smolyansky Denounces Firing at Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY), Urges Board to Return Equity to Employees

Mar 24, 2025, 5:00 PM EDT - 4 months 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

Mar 17, 2025, 4:15 PM EDT - 5 months ago

Edward Smolyansky Launches Campaign to Replace Board of Directors at Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY)

Mar 14, 2025, 9:00 AM EDT - 5 months ago

Lifeway Foods® Announces Strong Fourth Quarter and Record-Breaking Full Year 2024 Results

Mar 4, 2025, 1:07 PM EST - 5 months ago

LIFEWAY FOODS STATEMENT REGARDING DANONE'S LATEST ACTIONS, CONTINUING DANONE'S HISTORY AS A TOXIC BUSINESS PARTNER

Feb 28, 2025, 10:52 AM EST - 5 months ago

Lifeway Foods® to Showcase New Probiotic Salad Dressing Innovations and Conventional Whole Milk Kefir Expansion at Natural Products Expo West 2025

Feb 13, 2025, 6:30 PM EST - 6 months ago

Lifeway Farmer Cheese Expanding Footprint and Entering 1,400 Albertsons Stores Across the U.S.

Feb 11, 2025, 5:30 PM EST - 6 months ago

LIFEWAY FOODS EXPECTS TO REALIZE $5 MILLION NET GAIN FROM SALE OF SIMPLE FOODS TO FLOWERS FOODS

Jan 30, 2025, 10:00 AM EST - 6 months ago

LIFEWAY FOODS TO RING CLOSING BELL AT NASDAQ AND CELEBRATE ACHIEVEMENT OF KEY MILESTONES

Jan 6, 2025, 9:48 AM EST - 7 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

Dec 11, 2024, 11:10 AM EST - 8 months ago

Lifeway Foods Announces New ProBugs Organic Kefir Distribution in More than 250 Harris Teeter Stores

Dec 8, 2024, 12:20 PM EST - 8 months ago

Lifeway Foods: Still 'In Play' Despite Two Rebuffed Takeover Offers

Nov 26, 2024, 7:30 AM EST - 9 months ago

Lifeway Provides Additional Information Regarding Reasons for Rejecting Danone's Revised Proposal

Nov 22, 2024, 9:45 AM EST - 9 months ago

Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky Call for Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY) to Establish a Special Committee to Evaluate Danone's Offer

Nov 20, 2024, 9:15 AM EST - 9 months ago

Lifeway Foods® Announces Latest Innovation: Probiotic Smoothie + Collagen

Nov 20, 2024, 7:30 AM EST - 9 months ago

LIFEWAY FOODS REJECTS REVISED UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL FROM DANONE

Nov 15, 2024, 4:33 PM EST - 9 months ago

LIFEWAY FOODS CONFIRMS RECEIPT OF REVISED, UNSOLICITED, NON-BINDING PROPOSAL FROM DANONE

Nov 14, 2024, 1:09 PM EST - 9 months ago

Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Nov 14, 2024, 9:00 AM EST - 9 months ago

Lifeway Foods® Announces Strong Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024

Nov 8, 2024, 4:49 PM EST - 9 months ago

Lifeway Foods® to Report Third Quarter 2024 Results on November 14, 2024

Nov 7, 2024, 4:46 PM EST - 9 months ago

Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky Support Danone Bid to Acquire Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY)

Nov 7, 2024, 10:41 AM EST - 9 months ago

Lifeway Foods® Announces Expanded Kefir and Farmer Cheese Distribution Deal in Dubai and U.A.E.

Nov 5, 2024, 9:00 AM EST - 9 months ago

LIFEWAY FOODS REJECTS PROPOSAL FROM DANONE AND ADOPTS LIMITED DURATION SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN

Oct 8, 2024, 1:33 PM EDT - 10 months ago

Lifeway Foods® Introduces 10 New, Hot and On-Trend Organic Kefir Flavor Fusions to its Single Serve Lineup

Sep 25, 2024, 5:00 AM EDT - 11 months ago

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Sep 24, 2024, 4:05 PM EDT - 11 months ago

Lifeway Foods Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited, Non-Binding Proposal from Danone

Sep 11, 2024, 11:57 AM EDT - 11 months ago

Lifeway Foods® Announces New Kefir Distribution in South Africa

Sep 9, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT - 11 months ago

Lifeway Foods® Sponsors Charity Miles to Support Mental Health

Sep 3, 2024, 4:18 PM EDT - 1 year ago

Lifeway Foods® to Participate in the 8th Annual Lake Street Best Ideas Growth Conference

Aug 14, 2024, 1:42 PM EDT - 1 year ago

Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Aug 14, 2024, 6:18 AM EDT - 1 year ago

Lifeway Foods: Record Quarter Bolsters My Buy Rating, Strong Kefir Demand To Continue

Aug 13, 2024, 9:30 AM EDT - 1 year ago

Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky File Consent Statement to Change Leadership at Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY)

Aug 13, 2024, 9:00 AM EDT - 1 year ago

Lifeway Foods® Announces Record Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2024

StockholderDemocracy Aug. 5 at 9:01 PM

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StockScanners Aug. 5 at 1:31 AM

$LWAY still on watch

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StockScanners Aug. 2 at 6:37 PM

$LWAY If we do not no break above 28, may drop back down to 24. needs to hold above 25.50

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kiwitc2000 Aug. 2 at 5:27 PM

$LWAY On watch for next week. Buy the rumor etc etc

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assisi Aug. 1 at 8:32 PM

$LWAY i think we will get a sale here. don’t think it’ll be much over $30 but see $30-32 in range for new offer and I expect a deal to go through

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topstockalerts Aug. 1 at 7:53 PM

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assisi Jun. 30 at 9:45 PM

$LWAY director Jason Scher sold all but one share — interesting evolution. imagine he’ll be off the Board soon. Lifeway needs a more professional Board with stronger competencies. I don’t mind how they’ve run the business as they run a clean balance sheet, have improved cash flow, and make good products, but becoming a billion dollar brand requires a different playbook. my view remains that rather than do it alone they tuck-in to a corporate or sell to a strategic. this is a lucrative asset to both sets of buyers but clearly price has been the mismatch (julie wants more). they engaged Evercore earlier this year and I haven’t seen anything about them not being in there anymore. if Evercore is doing their job well this business should be sold soon. FMCG M&A is on fire right now and Lifeway stands head and shoulders above the rest for its size, distribution, cash flow, and history

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SilverEagle Jun. 19 at 3:00 PM

$LWAY close your 🩳

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3Dudes Jun. 17 at 6:41 PM

$LWAY She is one bad hombre- hoping against hope mommy and bro save us from her clutches

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NotaTraitor Jun. 9 at 8:14 AM

$LWAY

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Doozio Jun. 7 at 8:50 PM

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assisi May. 19 at 3:46 PM

$LWAY Chobani buying Daily Harvest is an interesting strategic addition. I would love if they bought Lifeway because they are an excellent business. Between La Colombe and Daily Harvest + new US manufacturing not sure how much more M&A they will do. That said, buying Lifeway is immediately accretive and adds debt free domestic US manufacturing capacity so it could work well

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assisi May. 14 at 3:39 PM

$LWAY my thinking remains the same that a deal will get done. expanded distribution is great, branded volume growth is great. continue growth and strong increase on quarterly net income. they continue to reiterate that 2027 adjusted EBITDA figure of $47-50M because that is very likely where the want the deal priced. I don’t think they’ll get that high of a valuation but do think they will reach a sale price. A lot of noise continuing from Edward and I have to imagine it’s getting exhausting for all of them. Growth is not as explosive as it could be under the fold of a larger organization. They’ll get better pricing negotiation power for packaging, milk, distribution etc if folded into a strategic or merged with a larger business. A very solid target sale price per share here is $32 IMO. Nearly 50% above current share price and equivalent to around $500M market cap just my thinking, could be way off base here given management stubbornness

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Rage_Against_The_Machine May. 2 at 4:54 PM

$LWAY's boardroom battle escalates as Edward Smolyansky accuses leadership of delaying the 2025 Annual Meeting. Earnings fell 20.6% in 2024, yet Julie Smolyansky pocketed $8.5M in bonuses/equity. Over $1M wasted on failed lawsuits against shareholders. Priorities seem clear: enrich insiders, ignore governance. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/edward-smolyansky-rebukes-lifeway-foods-nasdaq-lway-2024-amended-10-k-filing-302445177.html

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smartkarma May. 2 at 2:20 AM

$LWAY | Strategic Reviews, Company Sales, and Litigation: Analyzing Active Portfolio Ideas "Lifeway Foods is likely to be sold to Danone, with a potential 14%+ upside, following board changes. Sage Therapeutics rejected Biogen's offer..." - Special Situation Investments (Special Situation Investments) Read more: https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/strategic-reviews-company-sales-and-litigation-analyzing-active-portfolio-ideas

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smartkarma Apr. 10 at 10:24 AM

$LWAY | Exploring Strategic Reviews: Key Opportunities in Biopharma and Food Sectors "Lifeway Foods (LWAY) faces a pending takeover by Danone, with a potential board overhaul and strategic acquisition synergies." - Special Situation Investments (Special Situation Investments) Read more: https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/exploring-strategic-reviews-key-opportunities-in-biopharma-and-food-sectors

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Rage_Against_The_Machine Apr. 8 at 6:56 PM

Leadership turmoil at $LWAY deepens. Edward Smolyansky (28% holder) slams CEO's $6.5M stock award (94% of 2024 net income) and abrupt firing of key sales exec. Governance disputes escalate as Q1 prelims are demanded. Bears eye margin compression + boardroom chaos. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/edward-smolyansky-denounces-firing-at-lifeway-foods-nasdaq-lway-urges-board-to-return-equity-to-employees-302423770.html

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Market Cap	411.39M
Revenue (ttm)	186.82M
Net Income (ttm)	9.03M
EPS (ttm)	N/A
PE Ratio	41.79
Forward PE	N/A
Profit Margin	4.83%
Debt to Equity Ratio	0.00

Volume	56,600
Avg Vol	48,638
Day's Range	N/A - N/A
Shares Out	15.20M
Stochastic %K	64%
Beta	0.69
Analysts	Strong Sell
Price Target	$28.00