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Lifeway Foods (LWAY)
Key Performance
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- Momentum Score: 59
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Latest Research & News
Edward Smolyansky, largest shareholder and former COO of Lifeway Foods, criticizes the Board's governance, stating the poison pill was only terminated after ISS recommended voting against all directors. He highlights a pattern of reactive governance, the reversal of a board refresh process, and calls for shareholders to vote against incumbent directors at the June 17 Annual Meeting to register dissatisfaction with the Board's conduct.
06/08/2026, 12:30 PM • Benzinga
The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz is investigating potential claims against Lifeway Foods' board of directors for alleged breach of fiduciary duties to shareholders and gross mismanagement. The investigation targets shareholders who held shares before September 2025.
12/23/2025, 6:06 PM • GlobeNewswire
Law firm investigating potential breach of fiduciary duties by Lifeway Foods' board of directors, inviting shareholders who purchased shares before September 2025 to discuss potential claims.
12/03/2025, 4:30 PM • Benzinga
Insider Transaction: Edward Smolyansky Sells $435K Worth Of Lifeway Foods Shares
Edward Smolyansky, a 10% owner of Lifeway Foods, sold 16,357 shares worth $435,551 on September 25, as disclosed in an SEC filing. The company continues to focus on manufacturing probiotic and cultured dairy products.
09/26/2025, 11:01 AM • Benzinga
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Company Profile
Lifeway Foods, Inc. produces and markets probiotic-based products in North America. The company's primary product is drinkable kefir, a cultured dairy product in various organic and non-organic sizes, flavors, and milk types. It offers European-style soft cheeses, including farmer and white cheeses, and sweet kiss; cream and other products; drinkable yogurt; ProBugs, a line of kefir products designed for children; and Fresh Made butter and sour cream. The company sells its products under the Lifeway, Fresh Made, and GlenOaks Farms brand names, as well as under private labels on behalf of customers primarily through direct sales force, brokers, and distributors. Lifeway Foods, Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Morton Grove, Illinois.
Key Executives
- Julie Smolyansky
- Eric A. Hanson
Current Ownership Distribution
- Institutions45.7M (68.60%)
- Mutual Funds12.2M (18.25%)
- Insiders8.8M (13.15%)
- Other0 (0.00%)