Lifeway Foods NASDAQ: LWAY reported record second-quarter net sales of $66.9 million, up 24.1% from the prior-year period, as higher volumes of its flagship kefir products and high-protein Farmer Cheese supported growth.

Lifeway Foods is currently experiencing a significant growth inflection, evidenced by a 36.7% year-over-year revenue surge in 2026Q1, though this top-line momentum is tempered by rising capital expenditure requirements. While the company has successfully expan...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 13, 2026 | $0.01-96.2% vs $0.27 | $67M+8.9% vs $61M |
Q2 2026 May 14, 2026 | $0.30+0.0% vs $0.30 | $63M+3.6% vs $61M |
Q2 2026 Mar 17, 2026 | $0.16-44.8% vs $0.29 | $55M+0.7% vs $55M |
Q4 2025 Nov 12, 2025 | $0.23-17.9% vs $0.28 | $57M+3.9% vs $55M |
Lifeway Foods NASDAQ: LWAY reported record second-quarter net sales of $66.9 million, up 24.1% from the prior-year period, as higher volumes of its flagship kefir products and high-protein Farmer Cheese supported growth.

$66.9 million in net sales, up 24.1% year-over-year and $3.9 million above the prior quarterly record 27th consecutive quarter of year-over-year net sales growth; first-half 2026 net sales reach $129.9 million, up 29.9% MORTON GROVE, Ill., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic foods, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
MORTON GROVE, Ill., July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced it will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 on August 13, 2026 before market hours.
Leading kefir brand's high protein cottage cheese alternative MORTON GROVE, Ill., June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or the "Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, announced today that its Farmer Cheese was named a winner in Good Housekeeping's 2026 Snack Awards.

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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.31 | $340.94M | 25.07 | 13.74% | 6.52% | 17.57% | — | |
| $77.93 | $1.46B | 23.19 | 0.54% | 3.23% | 5.4% | — | |
| $33.34 | $363.1M | 11.00 | 72.29% | 19.97% | 10.98% | — | |
| $9.59 | $848.15M | 9.40 | 8.98% | -14.28% | -12.33% | — | |
| $59.21 | $2.91B | 22.43 | 13.01% | 17.28% | 16.65% | — | |
| $0.55 | $49.64M | -0.09 | -10.17% | -22.53% | -106.47% | — |
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Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) reported $242.4M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 4474% increase from $5.3M in 1996.
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) grew revenue by 13.7% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) is profitable, generating $10.9M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (6.5% net margin).
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) has a return on equity (ROE) of 17.6%. This is reasonable for most industries.
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) had negative free cash flow of $31.1M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.