LWAY today
$20.89-$1.62 (-7.20%)close Nov 12, 2026Trend
DailyDowntrend (confirmed)
4 hourStrong Bearish
1 hourStrong Bearish
15 minLeaning Bullish
5 minStrong Bearish
Daily trend turns up above $27.43
Key levels
Resistance$22.50
Resistance$21.52
Support$17.31
Latest news & SEC filings
DealLifeway Foods widens athlete marketing tie-up in Chicago
NewsEdward Smolyansky of Lifeway Foods offloads $1.58 million in stock
SEC FilingLifeway Foods, Inc. filed an insider trading report (Form 4)
All LWAY news →About Lifeway Foods
Lifeway Foods makes and sells cultured dairy products, led by drinkable kefir. Its lineup also includes European-style soft cheeses, cream, drinkable yogurt, ProBugs for children, butter, and sour cream, sold under Lifeway, Fresh Made, GlenOaks Farms, and private labels. Customers include grocery retailers, distributors, and foodservice operators, mainly in the United States, with some sales in Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Middle East.
Based on the company's 10-K filed Mar 17, 2026.
Nasdaq · Consumer Defensive
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY)
What Is the Price Target for LWAY?
SEPT Low Target
$34.00
SEPT Mid Target
$34.00
SEPT High Target
$34.00
Analyst Consensus
$34.00
Is LWAY a Buy or Sell Right Now?
Thesis
- •Revenue growing 13.7% YoY with STABLE trend — consistent growth.
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Valuation Verdict
OVERVALUED
Methods Used
P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus
Fair Value
$26.27
40
Moat Score
NARROW
5/9
Piotroski Score
14.4
Altman Z-Score
What Is Smart Money Doing with LWAY?
Insider Signal
NEUTRAL
9 buys / 10 sells (90d)
Congress Signal
NEUTRAL
0 buys / 0 sells (90d)
Institutional
N/A
Short Squeeze Risk
HIGH
Signal: HIGH_SHORT_INTEREST
Recent Insider Activity
| Name | Title | Type | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMOLYANSKY EDWARD | 10% owner | Sale | 66,218 | $1.5M | Nov 4, 2026 |
| SMOLYANSKY EDWARD | 10% owner | Sale | 3,782 | $88K | Nov 4, 2026 |
| SMOLYANSKY EDWARD | 10% owner | Sale | 30,000 | $679K | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP | 10% owner | Buy | 50,000 | $1.0M | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP | 10% owner | Buy | 36,202 | $761K | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP | 10% owner | Buy | 17,482 | $369K | Oct 2, 2026 |
| McWhorter Dorri | director | Buy | 1,550 | - | Aug 31, 2026 |
| SMOLYANSKY LUDMILA | other | Sale | 20,000 | $480K | Jun 10, 2026 |
| SMOLYANSKY EDWARD | 10% owner | Sale | 11,388 | $276K | May 15, 2026 |
| SMOLYANSKY EDWARD | 10% owner | Sale | 12,612 | $321K | May 15, 2026 |
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Revenue YoY
13.7%
3yr Revenue CAGR
14.5%
EPS Growth YoY
48.33%
FCF Growth YoY
-362.0%
Revenue Trend
STABLE
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| Time | Price | Size | Value | Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:35:05 | $22.13 | 1,050 | $$23K | BUY |
| 15:12:45 | $21.40 | 1,154 | $$25K | MIDPOINT |
| 14:30:08 | $21.83 | 1,115 | $$24K | SELL |
| 15:22:14 | $23.19 | 1,628 | $$38K | BUY |
| 20:11:40 | $22.66 | 1,200 | $$27K | MIDPOINT |
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What is LWAY stock price today?
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) is at $20.89, down 7.20% (-$1.62) at the Nov 12, 2026 close.
Why is LWAY stock moving today?
Latest LWAY news — Nov 6, 2026: Lifeway Foods widens athlete marketing tie-up in Chicago · Nov 6, 2026: Edward Smolyansky of Lifeway Foods offloads $1.58 million in stock
What is the LWAY price target?
The average analyst price target for LWAY is $34.00, ranging from $34 to $34, based on 1 analysts. Latest: Freedom Broker initiates on Apr 28, 2026.
What do analysts rate LWAY?
Analyst ratings for LWAY: 0 Buy, 1 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.
Did LWAY beat earnings?
LWAY last reported on Aug 13, 2026: EPS $0.01 vs $0.27 expected — a miss of 96.2%.
What is LWAY's P/E ratio?
LWAY trades at a P/E of 32.6 vs a Consumer Defensive average of 20.5.
Does LWAY pay a dividend?
LWAY does not currently pay a dividend.
What are LWAY support and resistance levels?
Support: $17.31. Resistance: $21.52, $22.50, $23.51.
What are insiders doing with LWAY?
Insider activity: NEUTRAL, 9 buys and 10 sells in the last 90 days.
What is the latest news on LWAY?
Nov 6, 2026: Lifeway Foods widens athlete marketing tie-up in Chicago · Nov 6, 2026: Edward Smolyansky of Lifeway Foods offloads $1.58 million in stock · Nov 5, 2026: Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an insider trading report (Form 4)