Lifeway Foods, INC. (LWAY) — SEC Filings

Q: What are the key financial highlights for Lifeway Foods, INC.?

Key financial highlights for Lifeway Foods, INC. are extracted from the most recent 10-K or 10-Q filings, including revenue, net income, EPS, debt-to-equity, cash position, and operating margin.

Q: Who are the key executives at Lifeway Foods, INC.?

Key executives at Lifeway Foods, INC. are identified from SEC filings including 10-K annual reports, proxy statements, and insider trade forms.

Q: What are the main risk factors for Lifeway Foods, INC. stock?

Risk factors for Lifeway Foods, INC. (LWAY) are assessed from SEC filings using AI analysis. Each filing is categorized as high, medium, or low risk based on disclosed risk factors and financial indicators.

Q: What are recent predictions and forward guidance from Lifeway Foods, INC.?

Forward-looking statements and predictions from Lifeway Foods, INC. are extracted from SEC filings including earnings reports, annual reports, and current event filings.

Latest SEC filings for Lifeway Foods, INC.. Recent 8-K filing on Dec 31, 2025. AI-decoded analysis of earnings, risk factors, and insider trades.

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Overview

Lifeway Foods, INC. (LWAY) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a 8-K filed on Dec 30, 2025: Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on December 30, 2025, reporting on events that occurred on December 29, 2025. The filing indicates the entry into a material definitive agreement and the creation of a direct financial obligation. Specific details regarding the agreement and obligation are not provid

Sentiment Summary

Across 50 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 1 bullish, 49 neutral. The dominant filing sentiment for Lifeway Foods, INC. is neutral.

Filing Type Overview

Lifeway Foods, INC. (LWAY) has filed 32 8-K, 3 DEFA14A, 5 10-Q, 1 10-K/A, 2 10-K, 1 8-K/A, 5 SC 13D/A, 1 DEF 14A with the SEC between Mar 2024 to Dec 2025.

Filings by Year

2025 · 2024

Recent Filings (50)

8-K Filing — 8-K · Dec 31, 2025
Lifeway Foods Files 8-K on Definitive Agreement — 8-K · Dec 30, 2025 Risk: medium
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on December 30, 2025, reporting on events that occurred on December 29, 2025. The filing indicates the entry into a material de
8-K Filing — 8-K · Dec 29, 2025
DEFA14A Filing — DEFA14A · Dec 19, 2025
Lifeway Foods Board Shakeup and New CEO Compensation — 8-K · Dec 1, 2025 Risk: medium
Lifeway Foods, Inc. announced on November 26, 2025, the departure of its director, Dr. Steven A. Smith. The company also elected two new directors, Ms. Carol L.
Lifeway Foods Files 8-K on Financials — 8-K · Nov 12, 2025 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on November 12, 2025, reporting on its results of operations and financial condition. The filing also included Regulation FD di
8-K Filing — 8-K · Nov 7, 2025
Lifeway Foods Reports Director/Officer Changes & Comp — 8-K · Nov 4, 2025 Risk: medium
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on November 4, 2025, reporting events as of October 29, 2025. The filing indicates a departure of directors or certain officers
Lifeway Foods Files 8-K on Material Agreement — 8-K · Oct 30, 2025 Risk: medium
On October 29, 2025, Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing a material definitive agreement. The filing also covers modifications to security holder
Lifeway Foods Files 8-K for Other Events — 8-K · Oct 9, 2025 Risk: medium
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on October 9, 2025, reporting "Other Events." The filing does not contain specific details about the nature of these events, do
Lifeway Foods Files 8-K on Financials — 8-K · Oct 6, 2025 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on October 6, 2025, reporting on its results of operations and financial condition. The filing includes financial statements an
Lifeway Foods Files 8-K: Material Agreement, Reg FD, Exhibits — 8-K · Oct 1, 2025 Risk: medium
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on October 1, 2025, reporting on events that occurred on September 30, 2025. The filing indicates the entry into a material def
Lifeway Foods Reports Director and Officer Changes — 8-K · Oct 1, 2025 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on October 1, 2025, reporting changes related to its board of directors and officers, including departures, elections, and appo
Lifeway Foods Files 8-K — 8-K · Sep 18, 2025 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on September 18, 2025, reporting on events that occurred on the same date. The filing primarily concerns Regulation FD disclosu
Lifeway Foods Files 8-K — 8-K · Sep 2, 2025 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on September 2, 2025, reporting under Regulation FD and including financial statements and exhibits. The filing details the com
Lifeway Foods Posts Strong Q2 Growth, Net Income Up 27% — 10-Q · Aug 12, 2025 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. reported a robust financial performance for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Revenue increased to $42.5 million, up 12.1% from $37.9
Lifeway Foods Files 8-K with Financials — 8-K · Jul 29, 2025 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on July 29, 2025, reporting information under Regulation FD and including financial statements and exhibits. The filing details
Lifeway Foods Proxy Filing — DEFA14A · Jul 16, 2025 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed a DEFA14A on July 16, 2025, related to proxy materials. The filing indicates that Ludmila Smolyansky and Edward Smolyansky may be send
Lifeway Foods Files 8-K — 8-K · Jul 15, 2025 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on July 15, 2025, reporting a current event. The filing does not contain specific financial details or material events beyond t
Lifeway Foods Files 8-K: Regulation FD & Exhibits — 8-K · Jul 3, 2025 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on July 3, 2025, reporting a Regulation FD Disclosure and Financial Statements and Exhibits. The filing does not contain specif
Lifeway Foods Reports Material Definitive Agreement — 8-K · Jun 23, 2025 Risk: medium
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on June 23, 2025, reporting a material definitive agreement entered into on June 16, 2025. The filing does not disclose specifi
Lifeway Foods Files 8-K — 8-K · Jun 4, 2025 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on June 4, 2025, to report information under Regulation FD and to file financial statements and exhibits. The filing does not c
Lifeway Foods Files Q1 2025 10-Q Report — 10-Q · May 13, 2025 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed its quarterly report for the period ending March 31, 2025. The filing details financial information and operational updates for the fi
Lifeway Foods Files 8-K: Regulation FD & Financials — 8-K · Apr 30, 2025 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on April 30, 2025, reporting an event on April 29, 2025. The filing is categorized under Regulation FD Disclosure and Financial
Lifeway Foods Files 10-K/A Amendment — 10-K/A · Apr 29, 2025 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an amendment (10-K/A) to its annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. This amendment primarily revises Part III of t
Lifeway Foods Files 8-K — 8-K · Mar 24, 2025 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on March 24, 2025, reporting information under Regulation FD Disclosure and Financial Statements and Exhibits. The filing detai
Lifeway Foods Files 2024 10-K — 10-K · Mar 14, 2025 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed its 2024 10-K on March 14, 2025, reporting on its fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The company, based in Morton Grove, Illinois,
Lifeway Foods Announces Board and Executive Compensation Changes — 8-K · Mar 6, 2025 Risk: medium
Lifeway Foods, Inc. announced on February 28, 2025, changes in its board of directors and executive compensation. The filing details the departure of certain of
Lifeway Foods Files 8-K on Financials — 8-K · Mar 5, 2025 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on March 5, 2025, reporting on its results of operations and financial condition as of March 4, 2025. The filing includes finan
Lifeway Foods Files 8-K for Reg FD and Financials — 8-K · Feb 14, 2025 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on February 14, 2025, to report information under Regulation FD and to file financial statements and exhibits. The filing detai
Lifeway Foods Files 8-K — 8-K · Feb 11, 2025 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on February 11, 2025, reporting a current event. The filing does not contain specific financial details or material business up
Lifeway Foods Enters Material Definitive Agreement — 8-K · Feb 7, 2025 Risk: medium
Lifeway Foods, Inc. entered into a material definitive agreement on February 5, 2025. This agreement creates a direct financial obligation for the registrant. T
Lifeway Foods Files 8-K on Financials — 8-K · Jan 6, 2025 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on January 6, 2025, reporting on its results of operations and financial condition. The filing also included Regulation FD disc
Lifeway Foods Elects New Directors, Adjusts Officer Compensation — 8-K · Dec 23, 2024 Risk: medium
Lifeway Foods, Inc. announced on December 23, 2024, the election of new directors and changes in its officer compensation. Specifically, the company elected thr
Lifeway Foods Files 8-K — 8-K · Nov 26, 2024 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on November 26, 2024, reporting a Regulation FD Disclosure and Financial Statements and Exhibits. The filing does not contain s
Lifeway Foods Files 8-K for Nov 20, 2024 — 8-K · Nov 20, 2024 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on November 20, 2024, to report on Regulation FD disclosures and to file financial statements and exhibits. The filing does not
Lifeway Foods Files 8-K Amendment — 8-K/A · Nov 20, 2024 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an amendment (8-K/A) on November 20, 2024, to a previous Form 8-K. This amendment pertains to Regulation FD Disclosure and Financial S
Danone Amends Lifeway Foods Stake Filing — SC 13D/A · Nov 15, 2024 Risk: medium
Danone S.A. has filed an amendment (No. 5) to its Schedule 13D concerning Lifeway Foods, Inc. as of November 15, 2024. The filing indicates a change in benefici
Lifeway Foods Files Q3 2024 10-Q Report — 10-Q · Nov 14, 2024 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed its Q3 2024 10-Q report on November 14, 2024, covering the period ending September 30, 2024. The filing details the company's financia
Lifeway Foods Files 8-K with Material Agreements — 8-K · Nov 5, 2024 Risk: medium
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on November 5, 2024, reporting on events that occurred on November 4, 2024. The filing indicates a material definitive agreemen
Danone Files SC 13D/A Amendment for Lifeway Foods — SC 13D/A · Sep 23, 2024 Risk: medium
Danone S.A. has filed an amendment (No. 4) to its Schedule 13D regarding Lifeway Foods, Inc. The filing, dated September 23, 2024, indicates a change in benefic
Smolyansky Files 13D/A Amendment for Lifeway Foods — SC 13D/A · Aug 14, 2024 Risk: medium
Edward Smolyansky, through the Edward Smolyansky Trust, has filed Amendment No. 20 to Schedule 13D for Lifeway Foods, Inc. on August 14, 2024. This filing relat
Lifeway Foods Files Q2 2024 10-Q — 10-Q · Aug 13, 2024 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed its 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2024. The filing details financial performance and operational updates for the second quarter
Smolyansky Trust Amends Lifeway Foods Stake — SC 13D/A · Jul 22, 2024 Risk: medium
Edward Smolyansky, through the Edward Smolyansky Trust, filed an amendment to Schedule 13D on July 22, 2024, regarding Lifeway Foods, Inc. The filing indicates
Lifeway Foods Reports on Shareholder Votes — 8-K · Jun 18, 2024 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on June 18, 2024, reporting on matters submitted to a vote of security holders on June 14, 2024. The filing details the company
Lifeway Foods, Inc. Files 10-Q for Q1 2024 — 10-Q · May 14, 2024 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) filed a Quarterly Report (10-Q) with the SEC on May 14, 2024. Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed its Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended
Lifeway Foods Files Proxy Materials — DEFA14A · Apr 30, 2024 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed a Definitive Additional Materials proxy statement on April 30, 2024. This filing is related to the company's solicitation of proxies f
Lifeway Foods, Inc. Announces 2024 Annual Shareholders Meeting Details — DEF 14A · Apr 29, 2024 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) filed a Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) with the SEC on April 29, 2024. Lifeway Foods, Inc. will hold its 2024 Annual Shareholders Meeting
Smolyansky Amends Lifeway Foods Stake Disclosure — SC 13D/A · Apr 26, 2024 Risk: medium
Edward Smolyansky filed an amendment (No. 18) to Schedule 13D for Lifeway Foods, Inc. on April 26, 2024. The filing relates to his beneficial ownership of the c
Lifeway Foods, Inc. Files 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K — 10-K · Mar 20, 2024 Risk: low
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) filed a Annual Report (10-K) with the SEC on March 20, 2024. Lifeway Foods, Inc. filed its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal

Risk Profile

Risk Assessment: Of LWAY's 46 recent filings, 0 were flagged as high-risk, 16 as medium-risk, and 30 as low-risk. The overall risk profile suggests relatively low risk with generally favorable filings.

Financial Highlights

Key financial metrics from Lifeway Foods, INC.'s most recent 10-Q filing (Aug 12, 2025):

Revenue: $42.5M
Net Income: $3.8M

Key Executives

Dr. Steven A. Smith
Ms. Carol L. Meyer
Mr. Robert B. Worsley
Mr. Julian V. S. Melwani
Ludmila Smolyansky
Edward Smolyansky
Mr. Eric J. Smith
Ms. Carol J. Thomas
Mr. David L. Smith
Samantha Loh
Nancy Dowling
Joshua R. Cammaker
Edward Smolyansky Trust

Industry Context

Lifeway Foods operates in the competitive functional food sector, which is experiencing growth driven by increasing consumer interest in health and wellness. The dairy products segment, specifically kefir, is a key area of focus. Competitors may include other dairy producers and companies offering alternative functional beverages.

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Key Numbers

Commission File Number: 000-17363 — Identifies the company's SEC filings
IRS Employer Identification No.: 36-3442829 — Company's tax identification number
SEC File Number: 001-42398 — Identifies the company's filing history with the SEC.
Q2 2025 Revenue: $42.5M — Up 12.1% from $37.9M in Q2 2024
Q2 2025 Net Income: $3.8M — Up 26.7% from $3.0M in Q2 2024
Gross Profit Margin: 32.5% — Increased from 32.0% in Q2 2024
Revenue Growth: 12.1% — Year-over-year increase for Q2 2025
Net Income Growth: 26.7% — Year-over-year increase for Q2 2025
Reporting Period: Q1 2025 — First quarter of 2025 financial performance
As of Date: 2025-03-31 — End of the reporting period
EIN: 36-3442829 — Employer Identification Number for Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Fiscal Year End: 2024 — The period covered by the 10-K filing.
Filing Date: 2025-03-14 — The date the 10-K was officially submitted to the SEC.
Comparative Period: September 30, 2023 — Used for year-over-year financial comparisons
Reporting Period End Date: 2024-03-31 — Conformed period of report

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest SEC filings for Lifeway Foods, INC. (LWAY)?

Lifeway Foods, INC. has 50 recent SEC filings from Mar 2024 to Dec 2025, including 32 8-K, 5 10-Q, 5 SC 13D/A. Each filing includes an AI-generated plain-English summary.

What is the overall sentiment of LWAY filings?

Across 50 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 1 bullish, 49 neutral. The dominant sentiment is neutral.

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What are the key financial highlights for Lifeway Foods, INC.?

Key financial highlights from Lifeway Foods, INC.'s most recent 10-Q include metrics such as revenue, net income, EPS, and debt ratios. Visit the filing detail page for the full breakdown.

What is the investment thesis for LWAY?

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Who are the key executives at Lifeway Foods, INC.?

Key executives identified across Lifeway Foods, INC.'s filings include Dr. Steven A. Smith, Ms. Carol L. Meyer, Mr. Robert B. Worsley, Mr. Julian V. S. Melwani, Ludmila Smolyansky and 8 others.

What are the main risk factors for Lifeway Foods, INC. stock?

Of LWAY's 46 assessed filings, 0 were flagged high-risk, 16 medium-risk, and 30 low-risk.

What are recent predictions and forward guidance from Lifeway Foods, INC.?

Forward guidance and predictions for Lifeway Foods, INC. are extracted from SEC filings as they are enriched.