Lifeway Foods, Inc.
LWAYNASDAQConsumer StaplesPackaged Foods
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $343.39M
- P/E (TTM)
- 31.59
- Forward P/E
- 31.81
- Dividend yield
- -
- 52-week range
- $17.31$32.71
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 146.28K
Lifeway Foods (LWAY) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $22.35 - $23.00 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $32.71 |
| 52-Week Low | $17.31 |
| Open | $22.86 |
| Volume (last close) | 78.33K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 146.28K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 242.41M |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 10.87M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | -31.14M |
| EPS (TTM) | $0.70 |
| Profit Margin | 4.48% |
| Operating Margin | 6.49% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 12.85% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.27 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Payout Ratio | 0.00% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | May 29, 2013 |
| Market Cap | 343.39M |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 15.29M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 31.59 |
| Forward P/E | 31.81 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 1.42 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 4.06 |
| EV/EBITDA | 18.40 |
| 50-Day MA | $23.97 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $24.55 |
| 1-Year Change | −14.29% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Lifeway Foods at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Lifeway Foods (LWAY) has a market capitalization of $343.39M. The stock trades at 31.6× trailing earnings, 31.8× forward earnings and 1.4× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $10.87M on revenue of $242.41M (a 4.5% profit margin) and burned $31.14M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 25.6% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $7.09M in cash and securities against $22.63M of debt, a net debt position of $15.54M.
Lifeway Foods does not currently pay a dividend.
The share price is down 14.3% over the past year. At $22.46 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $17.31 to $32.71, below its 200-day moving average of $24.55.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lifeway Foods
What is the current stock price for LWAY?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, LWAY stock trades at $22.46. The 52-week range is $17.31–$32.71, with a day range of $22.35–$23.00.
What is the P/E ratio for LWAY?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Lifeway Foods's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 31.6, meaning investors pay $31.6 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 31.8, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Lifeway Foods operates in the Consumer Staples sector.
Does LWAY pay dividends?
Lifeway Foods does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company retains its earnings to reinvest in the business. Check the Dividends tab for historical dividend information.
What do analysts recommend for LWAY?
Analyst ratings and recommendations for LWAY are displayed in the Analyst Consensus section, including buy/hold/sell distribution and 12-month price targets.
What is the market cap of LWAY?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Lifeway Foods's market capitalization is $343.4M, classifying it as a small-cap company. Lifeway Foods operates in the Consumer Staples sector within the Packaged Foods industry.