Lifeway FoodsLWAY
LWAY
About: Lifeway Foods Inc is engaged in manufacturing probiotic, cultured, functional dairy health food products. Its primary product is drinkable kefir which is a cultured dairy product. Its product categories are Drinkable Kefir which is the key revenue-driving product, European-style soft cheeses, Cream, ProBugs, Frozen Kefir and Other dairy. The company manufacture and market products under the Lifeway and Fresh Made brand names, as well as under private labels on behalf of customers. It sells the products through direct sales force, brokers, and distributors.
Employees: 292
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Funds holding %
of 7,398 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
0.06% less ownership
Funds ownership: 22.76% [Q3] → 22.7% (-0.06%) [Q4]
5% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $87.3M [Q3] → $83.3M (-$4M) [Q4]
8% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 24 | Existing positions reduced: 26
7% less funds holding
Funds holding: 89 [Q3] → 83 (-6) [Q4]
23% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 17 | Existing positions closed: 22
100% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q3] → 0 (-1) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for LWAY.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about LWAY published over the past 30 days
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week 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.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks 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.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks 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.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
4 weeks 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.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
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.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month 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.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month 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.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month 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.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
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.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 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.
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