LWAY NASDAQ
Credit Risk of going bust: lower than 73% of companies Debt: 6.1% of company value Bonds: none of note held by US funds details ▾
If the stock fell to about $0.14 (down 99.4%), Lifeway Foods, Inc. would be worth roughly what it owes.
Total debt $22.6M against a stock market value of $350.8M.
Distance to default 8.15 (Merton model): prices to 2026-10-27, balance sheet 2026-06-30, debt counted $11.1M (short-term plus half of long-term), stock volatility 43.5%; Altman Z 7.83. A ranking and a back-test, not a forecast.
US fund filings (SEC N-PORT) show under $25M of this company's bonds, so there is no bond page. Its debt may be bank loans or privately placed. How these are computed.
Morton Grove, IL 60053
US
Lifeway Foods, Inc. manufactures and distributes a variety of probiotic-rich goods, serving both the United States and international markets. Its principal offering is drinkable kefir, a fermented dairy item available in numerous forms, including organic and conventional options, various volumes, flavors, and formulations such as reduced-fat, fat-free, whole milk, high-protein, and BioKefir. Additionally, the company supplies European-style soft cheeses, cream, and other dairy selections. Their product portfolio also features ProBugs, a dedicated kefir line for children; single-serving cupped kefirs; Icelandic Skyr, which includes strained kefir and yogurt products; and frozen kefir in both soft-serve and pre-packaged pint formats. These products are sold under their proprietary Lifeway and Fresh Made brand names, and also as private label merchandise for other customers. Sales are primarily conducted via their internal sales personnel, alongside the use of brokers and third-party distributors. The company was founded in 1986 and maintains its headquarters in Morton Grove, Illinois.
Recent Insider Trades
| Name | Type | Shares | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMOLYANSKY EDWARD | S-Sale | 30,000 | $22.64 | 2026-10-13 |
| Divisadero Street Ca | P-Purchase | 50,000 | $20.80 | 2026-10-06 |
| Divisadero Street Ca | P-Purchase | 36,202 | $21.01 | 2026-10-05 |
| Divisadero Street Ca | P-Purchase | 17,482 | $21.09 | 2026-10-02 |
| Chartier Kirk | A-Award | 782 | — | 2026-09-30 |