Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) Earnings History
Elite Compounder37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · 5-year EPS CAGR exceeds 18% — top-tier earnings quality
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Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) Earnings Overview
As of November 8, 2026, Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $11M, reflecting +50.8% year-over-year growth. The company earned $0.71 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 6.5%.
Looking at the long-term picture, LWAY's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +33.5%, indicating exceptional earnings growth. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $14M in fiscal 2025, representing a new all-time high.
Lifeway Foods, Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 27.4%, operating margin of 7.6%, and net margin of 6.5%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including JJSF ($49M net income, 4.1% margin), NWFL ($32M net income, 31.6% margin), SMPL (-$156M net income, -11.5% margin), LWAY has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare LWAY vs JJSF →
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LWAY Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14M | +53.6% | $16M | $0.89 | 6.5% | 7.6% |
| 2024 | $9M | -20.6% | $14M | $0.59 | 4.8% | 7.4% |
| 2023 | $11M | +1130.2% | $17M | $0.75 | 7.1% | 10.6% |
| 2022 | $924,000 | -72.1% | $2M | $0.06 | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | $3M | +2.4% | $6M | $0.21 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| 2020 | $3M | +613.5% | $5M | $0.21 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 2019 | $453,000 | +114.7% | -$2M | $0.03 | 0.5% | -2.1% |
| 2018 | -$3M | -791.9% | -$3M | $-0.19 | -3.0% | -3.0% |
| 2017 | $-346,000 | -109.9% | $-526,000 | $-0.02 | -0.3% | -0.4% |
| 2016 | $3M | +76.4% | $6M | $0.22 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| 2015 | $2M | -30.6% | $4M | $0.12 | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| 2014 | $3M | -42.9% | $4M | $0.17 | 2.4% | 3.7% |
| 2013 | $5M | -11.5% | $8M | $0.30 | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| 2012 | $6M | +96.8% | $9M | $0.34 | 6.9% | 10.9% |
| 2011 | $3M | -21.2% | $5M | $0.17 | 4.1% | 7.3% |
| 2010 | $4M | -35.0% | $6M | $0.22 | 6.2% | 10.7% |
| 2009 | $6M | +191.3% | $9M | $0.33 | 9.6% | 15.4% |
| 2008 | $2M | -39.3% | $4M | $0.11 | 4.3% | 9.4% |
| 2007 | $3M | +8.9% | -$9M | $0.19 | 8.1% | -24.4% |
| 2006 | $3M | +13.6% | $4M | $0.17 | 10.4% | 15.3% |
| 2005 | $3M | +24.2% | $3M | $0.15 | 12.7% | 16.9% |
| 2004 | $2M | -7.6% | $3M | $0.12 | 12.6% | 18.1% |
| 2003 | $2M | +45.3% | $3M | $0.13 | 14.9% | 23.4% |
| 2002 | $2M | +25.2% | $3M | $0.09 | 12.5% | 21.1% |
| 2001 | $1M | +31.7% | $1M | $0.07 | 11.4% | 13.5% |
| 2000 | $927,100 | +32.4% | $1M | $0.05 | 10.1% | 12.7% |
| 1999 | $700,000 | -12.5% | $1M | $0.04 | 8.9% | 12.7% |
| 1998 | $800,000 | +14.3% | $1M | $0.05 | 11.8% | 19.1% |
| 1997 | $700,000 | +16.7% | $1M | $0.05 | 11.7% | 18.3% |
| 1996 | $600,000 | +50.0% | $1M | $0.04 | 11.3% | 18.9% |
| 1995 | $400,000 | +100.0% | $700,000 | $0.03 | 8.9% | 15.6% |
| 1994 | $200,000 | +100.0% | $300,000 | $0.01 | 5.7% | 8.6% |
| 1993 | $100,000 | +0.0% | $200,000 | $0.01 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| 1992 | $100,000 | -50.0% | $100,000 | $0.01 | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| 1991 | $200,000 | - | $400,000 | $0.01 | 8.3% | 16.7% |
| 1990 | $0 | - | $100,000 | $0.00 | 0.0% | 6.7% |
| 1989 | $0 | - | $100,000 | $0.00 | 0.0% | 9.1% |
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LWAY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LWAY stock.
What is LWAY earnings per share (EPS)?
LWAY trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $0.71, reflecting +50.8% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +33.5%. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Lifeway Foods, Inc.'s net income?
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) trailing twelve-month net income is $11M as of 2025. Earnings grew +50.8% year-over-year. Lifeway Foods, Inc. has been profitable for 7 consecutive years.
Is LWAY profitable?
Yes, LWAY is profitable with a TTM net income of $11M and a net profit margin of +6.5%. Lifeway Foods, Inc. has generated profits for 7 consecutive years.
What is LWAY's earnings growth rate?
LWAY compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +50.8%, 3-Year: +147.4%, 5-Year: +33.5%, 10-Year: +22.2%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are LWAY's profit margins?
Lifeway Foods, Inc. net profit margin is +6.5%, operating margin is +7.6%, and gross margin is +27.4%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +17.6%.
Is LWAY growing earnings?
Yes, LWAY earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +50.8% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of +33.5%. TTM net income reached $11M. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was LWAY's best earnings year?
Lifeway Foods, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $14M, achieved in fiscal year 2025. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were LWAY's earnings last quarter?
LWAY's most recent reported quarter was Q2 2026. Net income was $127000.00 with diluted EPS of $0.01. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.