Lifeway Food Stock Price, News & Analysis

Lifeway Foods (Nasdaq: LWAY) announced on Nov 3, 2025 that it was named to TIME's America's Growth Leaders 2026 list, ranking 33rd overall and 2nd among Food & Beverage companies.

The recognition, compiled with Statista, highlights companies for exceptional growth performance, financial stability, and stock performance. Lifeway said the ranking reflects sustained market expansion, resilience through market fluctuations, and value delivered to shareholders.

Lifeway Foods (Nasdaq: LWAY) announced that its Board approved an amendment to extend the Company's existing Shareholder Rights Agreement for one year, moving the expiration to October 29, 2026. All other terms remain unchanged.

The Board said it extended the Rights Plan due to highly concentrated share ownership and the potential for a substantial number of shares to become available for sale, which it believes could enable acquisition of de facto control without a control premium. The extension is not in response to any specific takeover proposal. The company said further details will be filed on Form 8-K. Evercore and Sidley Austin are serving as advisor and counsel.

Lifeway Foods (Nasdaq: LWAY) announced a strategic collaboration with Joe & The Juice to launch a limited‑edition Trust Your Gut functional smoothie on October 27, 2025. The smoothie uses Lifeway kefir as the cornerstone ingredient and combines strawberries, banana, fiber powder, date purée, beetroot powder, and pea protein to provide a probiotic, protein‑rich option aimed at digestive wellness and on‑the‑go nutrition.

The partnership is positioned to expand Lifeway's foodservice and functional beverage presence nationwide and introduce kefir to Joe & The Juice's primarily Gen Z and millennial customer base; the product is available at all U.S. Joe & The Juice locations for a limited time.

Lifeway Foods (Nasdaq: LWAY) projected estimated unaudited net sales of $55.8 million to $57.0 million for Q3 2025 (quarter ended Sept 30, 2025), representing an estimated +21% to +24% YoY. Growth was attributed to strong demand for flagship Lifeway Kefir and an expanding high‑protein Farmer Cheese line. Recent commercial moves include a launch of an 8oz organic kefir SKU with a major national retailer, a new club rotation, broader presence across major chains and new channels (corner stores, airports, universities). The company is executing a project to nearly double production capacity at its Waukesha facility to support continued distribution and velocity gains.

Lifeway Foods (Nasdaq: LWAY), a leading U.S. kefir and fermented probiotic products supplier, has partnered with Erewhon Market to launch their second collaborative drink - the Love Your Gut Pumpkin Spice Smoothie. Available exclusively during October 2025, this limited-edition smoothie features Lifeway Organic Plain Kefir combined with seasonal ingredients including pumpkin puree, dates, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, banana, cold brew, and dairy cream.

The smoothie incorporates Lifeway's Organic Plain Kefir, which contains 12 live and active probiotic cultures, protein, and calcium, designed to support immune system function and promote a balanced microbiome. The beverage will be available at all Erewhon Market locations throughout October.

Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY) has announced a significant Cooperation Agreement with Danone North America PBC. The agreement includes major corporate governance changes, with four new independent directors to be appointed by November 14, 2025, and the separation of Chair and CEO roles by October 30, 2025.

Key elements include the stay of pending litigation regarding Danone's Stockholders' Agreement, Danone's commitment not to support the Smolyansky family's consent solicitation, and a planned board refreshment process. The agreement also allows for equity-based compensation issuance and includes provisions for Danone's potential share registration through a shelf registration statement by October 30, 2025.

Lifeway Foods (Nasdaq: LWAY), a leading U.S. kefir and fermented probiotic products supplier, has responded to Danone's withdrawal of its acquisition proposal. The company reaffirmed its commitment to executing its strategic plan independently.

Lifeway reported strong performance metrics, including record Q2 2025 net sales of $53.9 million, representing an 18% year-over-year increase. The company's momentum continued into Q3, with unaudited net sales of $39.1 million in the first two months, showing a 20% year-over-year growth. Notably, Lifeway has achieved 22 consecutive quarters of growth.

Lifeway Foods (Nasdaq: LWAY), America's leading kefir producer, has announced significant expansion progress at its Waukesha, Wisconsin facility. The company has completed stage one of a multi-million dollar expansion project that will double production capacity when fully operational in Q3 2026.

The company reported impressive financial results, including record Q2 2025 net sales of $53.9 million (18% YoY growth) and strong Q3 performance with $39.1 million in unaudited net sales for July-August (20% YoY increase). Lifeway has achieved 22 consecutive quarters of growth and commands over 90% of the U.S. kefir market, with distribution across multiple countries.

Lifeway Foods (Nasdaq: LWAY) has announced the launch of Muscle Mates™, a new functional beverage combining 20g protein, 5g creatine, and 12 probiotic cultures. The product aims to disrupt the fitness nutrition category with its triple-benefit formula supporting muscle building, strength, and gut health.

Set to launch nationwide by Q4 2025, Muscle Mates™ will be available in Mixed Berry, Strawberry Banana, and Vanilla flavors. The product launch aligns with significant market growth, as the global creatine supplements market reached $1.11 billion in 2024, with creatine sales surging 300% at The Vitamin Shoppe from 2019 to 2024.