Lifeway Foods posts 21–24% Q3 2025 sales growth

Lifeway Foods, Inc. reported preliminary, unaudited net sales estimates for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

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Lifeway Foods, Inc. reported preliminary, unaudited net sales estimates for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company expects net sales between $55.8 million and $57.0 million, which represents an estimated 21–24% increase compared with the same quarter a year earlier. These figures were released via a press release attached to the current report.

The company emphasized that these net sales numbers are estimates and unaudited, and it included standard cautionary language about forward-looking statements, noting that actual results may differ due to competitive dynamics, commodity pricing, regulation, product timing, and customer acceptance.

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• Strong preliminary revenue growth: Estimated unaudited Q3 2025 net sales of $55.8–$57.0 million represent a 21–24% increase over the prior-year quarter, indicating robust top-line expansion.

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Equity analyst – consumer & food sector

Estimated Q3 net sales show strong double-digit year-over-year growth.

Lifeway Foods released an early look at its third-quarter performance, estimating unaudited net sales between $55.8 million and $57.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. This implies a year-over-year increase of roughly 21–24%, indicating solid top-line expansion relative to the prior-year quarter.

The disclosure focuses solely on net sales, without detailing profitability, margins, or cash flow, so the information mainly speaks to revenue momentum. Management frames the data as estimates, and the language classifies them as forward-looking, which means they could change once full financial statements are finalized and reviewed.

The company highlights typical risk factors—competition, pricing of commodities, regulatory effects, timing of new products, and customer acceptance—as reasons actual results may differ from these estimates. Investors interested in a fuller picture of performance would need to compare the final reported results for Q3 2025, when filed, with these estimates and with prior filings covering periods ended December 31, 2024, March 31, 2025, and June 30, 2025.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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What did Lifeway Foods (LWAY) disclose in its latest 8-K?

Lifeway Foods disclosed estimated unaudited net sales for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, via a press release attached as an exhibit.

What are Lifeway Foods' estimated net sales for Q3 2025?

For the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, Lifeway Foods estimates unaudited net sales between $55.8 million and $57.0 million.

How does Lifeway Foods' Q3 2025 sales compare to last year?

The company states that the estimated unaudited net sales range for Q3 2025 represents a 21–24% increase compared with the same period in the prior year.

Are Lifeway Foods' Q3 2025 figures final and audited?

No. The net sales figures are described as estimated and unaudited, and are provided with cautionary forward-looking statements indicating actual results may differ.

Where can investors find more information on Lifeway Foods' risks and financial history?

The company refers investors to its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and Forms 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025, available on the SEC website and Lifeway's investor relations page.

Does the 8-K include any other major transactions or changes for Lifeway Foods?

The 8-K primarily focuses on the press release announcing estimated unaudited Q3 2025 net sales and includes standard forward-looking statement and risk disclosures.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

_________________

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 6, 2025

LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

ILLINOIS		000-17363		36-3442829
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

6431 Oakton St. Morton Grove, IL		60053
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 967-1010

          N/A          

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each Class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock	LWAY	Nasdaq Global Market
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights	None	Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b 2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 6, 2025, Lifeway Foods, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing estimated unaudited net sales of between $55.8 and $57.0 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, representing a 21-24% increase from the same period in the prior year.

A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, or incorporated by reference into any of the Company’s filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

This Current Report and Exhibit 99.1 hereto contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical statements of fact and those regarding the Company’s intent, belief, plans or expectations for the Company’s business, operations, financial performance or condition, including, without limitation, statements regarding estimated unaudited net sales. These statements use words, and variations of words, such as “continue,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “project,” “estimate,” “outlook,” “potential,” “forecast” and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would,” “may” and “could.” You are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this Current Report, 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 the Company’s control. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the Company’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; and 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 and uncertainties, and other factors can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and the Company’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 the Company. The Company 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.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated October 6, 2025
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.
Dated: October 6, 2025	By:	/s/ Eric Hanson
		Name: Eric Hanson
		Title: Chief Financial Officer

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