LWAY at a glance
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY, SEC CIK 814586) filed its latest 10-K annual report on March 17, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 13, 2026, an 8-K current report on August 13, 2026 and Form 4 insider filings as recently as October 6, 2026. SignalX summarizes each filing with AI and tracks the company's insider trades and institutional holders.
- For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) reported revenue of $212.5 million (up 13.7% from FY2024) and net income of $13.9 million. Diluted EPS was $0.89.
- As of June 30, 2026, 19 institutional investment managers tracked by SignalX reported holding Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) shares worth $89.9 million in 13F-HR filings.
- The most recent insider open-market purchase reported on Form 4 was by Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP on October 6, 2026 of 50,000 shares at $20.80 per share.
- In the last 90 days, LWAY insiders reported 7 open-market purchases ($8.3M) and 8 open-market sales ($8.1M) on Form 4, a net purchase of $278K.
Source: SEC EDGAR (XBRL financial data, 13F-HR and Form 4 filings).
- Revenue · FY2025
- $212.5M
- +13.7% vs prior year
- Insiders · 90 days
- 7 buys · 8 sells
- Net +$278K
- 13F holders
- 19 funds
- $89.9M · +1 vs prior quarter
- Latest 8-K
- Aug 13, 2026
- Item 2.02
AI 10-Q Quarterly Report Analysis
Latest 10-Q, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Revenue and profitability figures not included in provided MD&A excerpt
- Segment or product-line performance not included in provided MD&A excerpt
- Cash position, operating cash flow, and capital deployment figures not included in provided MD&A excerpt
- Headwinds: commodity pricing, price competition, regulation, supply-chain disruptions, cybersecurity threats, adverse economic conditions
Risk Factors
- Risk Factors section not provided in the submitted filing text
- New financing documentation: CIBC Bank USA security agreement, interim funding agreement, and equipment guidance line note dated June 30, 2026
- Equity concentration: Danone USA sold 3,454,756 shares at $19.50 per share
- Liquidity action: Lifeway repurchased 253,153 shares at $19.50 in the Danone offering
AI summary of the LWAY 10-Q filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGAR10-K vs 10-Q vs 8-K
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The most recent material events, by 8-K item
Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Item 2.02 provides only filing-status language for the attached earnings materials
- No fiscal 2026 operating results or financial figures appear in the provided text
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- Q2 net sales reached a record $66.9 million, up 24.1% year-over-year and marking 27 consecutive quarters of growth
- Gross margin compressed to 19.5% from 28.6% as elevated milk, resin and transportation costs overwhelmed strong volume growth
Item 2.03: Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation
- New direct financial obligation with CIBC Bank USA under agreements dated June 30, 2026
- Financing includes interim funding and an equipment guidance line note
Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- Up to $22 million equipment financing and refinancing capacity through June 30, 2027
- Borrowing rate: 1-month Term SOFR plus 1.65%, with monthly interest payments
Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure
- Regulation FD disclosure accompanied by Exhibit 99.1, which contains the substantive investor information
- Disclosure not deemed filed under Exchange Act Section 18, limiting associated filing liability
Item 5.07: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- Quorum established with 13,982,124 of 15,281,888 shares represented
- Seven board nominees elected through the 2027 annual meeting
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- Revenue increased 16.7% to $58.2M in FY25, supporting Lifeway’s stated 15.8% revenue CAGR since FY20
- Gross profit rose to $27.4M from $6.7M, indicating materially stronger profitability
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Recent Insider Transactions (Form 4)
Latest reported trades by officers, directors and 10% owners
| Insider | Type | Date | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP | Buy | Oct 6, 2026 | 50,000 | $20.80 |
| Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP | Buy | Oct 5, 2026 | 36,202 | $21.01 |
| Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP | Buy | Oct 2, 2026 | 17,482 | $21.09 |
| Chartier Kirk | A | Sep 30, 2026 | 782 | - |
| Dalto Juan Carlos | A | Sep 30, 2026 | 708 | - |
| Harris Andee | A | Sep 30, 2026 | 797 | - |
| SCHER JASON SCOTT | A | Sep 30, 2026 | 1,166 | - |
| McWhorter Dorri | M | Aug 31, 2026 | 1,550 | - |
Financial SummaryXBRL
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | |||
| Revenue | - | $186.8M | $212.5M |
| Gross Profit | - | $48.6M | $58.2M |
| Operating Income | - | $13.9M | $16.2M |
| Net Income | - | $9.0M | $13.9M |
| Gross Margin | - | 26.0% | 27.4% |
| Op. Margin | - | 7.4% | 7.6% |
| Net Margin | - | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| Balance Sheet | |||
| Total Assets | $81.7M | $90.5M | $105.6M |
| Equity | $60.4M | $71.9M | $85.8M |
| ROE | - | 12.6% | 16.1% |
| Per Share | |||
| EPS | - | $0.60 | $0.89 |
| Cash Flow | |||
| Operating CF | - | $13.0M | $10.9M |
| CapEx | - | $6.7M | $27.4M |
Source: XBRL data in Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY)'s 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, in USD. Compare across companies →
13F Fund Holdings: Quarterly Trend
Latest: Q2 2026Aggregate LWAY share value held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter.
Quarterly totals table
| Quarter | Funds | Total value |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 19 | $89.9M |
| Q1 2026 | 18 | $32.3M |
| Q4 2025 | 20 | $42.5M |
| Q3 2025 | 21 | $49.4M |
| Q2 2025 | 19 | $42.9M |
| Q1 2025 | 18 | $35.2M |
| Q4 2024 | 15 | $34.9M |
| Q3 2024 | 13 | $33.0M |
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Source: 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR (aggregated from 143 fund-quarter rows). Reflects only 13F filers tracked by SignalX, not the full institutional ownership universe. How 13F filings work
LWAY filing archive
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Latest 2026 SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form 4
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| 8-K | Aug 13, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 10-Q | Aug 13, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 4 | Jul 23, 2026 | - | - | - |
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LWAY SEC filings: frequently asked questions
Are LWAY insiders buying or selling?
In the last 90 days, Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) officers, directors and 10% owners reported 7 open-market purchases worth $8.3 million by 2 insiders and 8 open-market sales worth $8.1 million by 2 insiders on Form 4, a net purchase of $277,985. Many insider sales are pre-planned or for taxes, so purchases usually carry more information.
Which institutions hold LWAY stock?
As of June 30, 2026, the largest Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) holders among the 13F filers tracked by SignalX were Citadel Advisors LLC ($27.8 million), Renaissance Technologies LLC ($11.3 million), Vanguard Capital Management LLC ($10.9 million), BlackRock ($9.6 million), Dimensional Fund Advisors ($7.7 million). 13F-HR reports are filed up to 45 days after each quarter ends.
What was LWAY's revenue in fiscal year 2025?
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) reported revenue of $212.5 million (up 13.7% from FY2024) and net income of $13.9 million. Diluted EPS was $0.89. The figures come from the XBRL data in the 10-K.
What did LWAY report in its latest 8-K?
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) filed an 8-K on August 13, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition). Item 2.02 provides only filing-status language for the attached earnings materials.
What are the latest LWAY SEC filings?
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) filed its latest 10-K annual report on March 17, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 13, 2026, an 8-K current report on August 13, 2026 and a Form 4 insider filing on October 6, 2026.
What is LWAY's SEC CIK number?
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY)'s SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 814586. EDGAR lists every LWAY filing under that number.
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