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Kefir-Leader Lifeway Foods Expects Record-Breaking 2025 Results and Announces Participation in the ICR Conference

Lifeway Foods (Nasdaq: LWAY) said it expects a record year for 2025 and will participate in the ICR Conference on January 13, 2026 in Orlando.

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Lifeway Foods (Nasdaq: LWAY) said it expects a record year for 2025 and will participate in the ICR Conference on January 13, 2026 in Orlando.

The company projects net sales for the year ended December 31, 2025 to be in the range of $211.0 million to $212.5 million. Lifeway President and CEO Julie Smolyansky will host a fireside chat at 1:00 PM ET on January 13; the session will be webcast live and available for replay on the company's investor relations website under "Webinars & Reports."

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  • Projected record net sales of $211.0M–$212.5M for 2025
  • CEO Julie Smolyansky to present at ICR Conference on Jan 13, 2026 with a live webcast

Negative

  • Company provided net sales only; no EPS or profit guidance disclosed
Argus Jan 9 session
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News Market Reaction – LWAY

On Jan 9, the first trading day after this news, LWAY closed 0.44% above the previous close.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Jan 9 session.

Market Context

This announcement highlights Lifeway’s expectation for record 2025 net sales of $211.0M–$212.5M and ...
Analysis

This announcement highlights Lifeway’s expectation for record 2025 net sales of $211.0M–$212.5M and increased investor outreach via the ICR Conference. It follows stronger Q3 2025 results and a period of governance-related activity. Investors may focus on how actual 2025 performance compares to this outlook, the impact of capacity expansion plans, and any future use of the Danone resale shelf for 3,454,756 shares disclosed in prior filings.

Key Figures

2025 net sales low end: $211.0 million 2025 net sales high end: $212.5 million ICR Conference date: January 13, 2026 +1 more
2025 net sales low end
$211.0 million
Expected net sales for year ended December 31, 2025
2025 net sales high end
$212.5 million
Expected net sales for year ended December 31, 2025
ICR Conference date
January 13, 2026
Date of Lifeway’s participation and fireside chat
Fireside chat time
1:00 PM ET
Scheduled time of ICR Conference fireside chat

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 19
5 events
  1. Dec 19

    Governance dispute update

    24h Move
    -1.2%

    Edward Smolyansky response during ongoing proxy and governance conflict.

  2. Dec 18

    Proxy advisor support

    24h Move
    -1.2%

    ISS recommendation backing company director nominees over dissident slate.

  3. Dec 15

    Dissident campaign update

    24h Move
    +0.6%

    Shareholder Edward Smolyansky urges withhold votes on legacy directors.

  4. Dec 11

    Company letter on nominees

    24h Move
    +0.7%

    Company letter challenging dissident nominees’ track records and ethics.

  5. Dec 11

    Dissident urges withhold

    24h Move
    -0.9%

    Campaign update from Edward Smolyansky urging withhold on key directors.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

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MORTON GROVE, Ill., Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic foods, today announced that the Company will participate in the ICR Conference on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. Lifeway President and CEO Julie Smolyansky will discuss Lifeway's explosive growth and role as the leading brand in the U.S. kefir market. Building on strong Company performance and projecting yet another year of record-breaking revenue, Lifeway expects that net sales for the year ended December 31, 2025, will be in the range of $211.0 million to $212.5 million.

Ms. Smolyansky will be hosting a fireside chat at 1:00 PM ET on Tuesday, January 13 during the ICR Conference. The fireside chat will be webcast live and accessible for replay on the Company's investor relations website at https://lifewaykefir.com/investor-relations/ under the "Webinars & Reports" section.

About Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Lifeway Foods, Inc., which has been recognized as one of America's Growth Leaders by TIME, as Dairy Foods' Processor of the Year 2025 and one of Forbes' Best Small Companies, is America's leading supplier of the probiotic, fermented beverage known as kefir. In addition to its line of drinkable kefir, the Company also produces a variety of cheeses and a ProBugs® line for kids. Lifeway's tart and tangy fermented dairy products are now sold across the United States, Mexico, Ireland, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, and France. Learn how Lifeway is good for more than just you at lifewayfoods.com.

Media:
Derek Miller 
Vice President of Communications, Lifeway Foods
Email: derekm@lifeway.net 

Perceptual Advisors
Dan Tarman
Email: dtarman@perceptualadvisors.com

General inquiries:
Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Phone: 847-967-1010
Email: info@lifeway.net

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding, among other things, unaudited estimated net sales. These statements use words, and variations of words, such as "anticipate," "plan," "project," "estimate," "potential," "forecast," "will," "continue," "future," "increase," "believe," "outlook," "expect," and "predict." You are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, are based on current expectations of future events and thus are inherently subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances beyond Lifeway's control. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from Lifeway's expectations and projections. These risks, uncertainties, and other factors include: price competition; the decisions of customers or consumers; the actions of competitors; changes in the pricing of commodities; the effects of government regulation; possible delays in the introduction of new products; and customer acceptance of products and services. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties, and other factors can be found in Lifeway's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and Lifeway's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025. Copies of these filings are available online at https://www.sec.gov, http://lifewaykefir.com/investor-relations/, or on request from Lifeway. Lifeway expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements (including, without limitation, to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or new information), except as required by law.

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What net sales range did Lifeway Foods (LWAY) forecast for 2025?

Lifeway forecasted net sales of $211.0 million to $212.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025.

When and where will Lifeway Foods (LWAY) present at the ICR Conference?

Lifeway will present at the ICR Conference in Orlando on January 13, 2026, with a fireside chat at 1:00 PM ET.

How can investors watch Lifeway Foods (LWAY) fireside chat from ICR Conference?

The fireside chat will be webcast live and available for replay on Lifeway's investor relations website under "Webinars & Reports."

Does Lifeway Foods (LWAY) describe 2025 as a record year?

Yes, the company described 2025 as expected to be a record-breaking revenue year based on the disclosed net sales range.

Who will represent Lifeway Foods (LWAY) at the ICR Conference presentation?

Lifeway President and CEO Julie Smolyansky will lead the presentation and fireside chat.

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