Lifeway Foods (LWAY) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.25 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.17 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.21 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 47.06%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this dairy and cheese company would post earnings of $0.24 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.16, delivering a surprise of -33.33%.Over the last four quarte ...

CHICAGO, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Son and mother Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky, significant shareholders of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY), today announced the filing of a consent statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, marking the launch of their "Life Back to Lifeway" campaign.The campaign seeks to replace the health food company's current Board of Directors, including CEO Julie Smolyansky, with leadership committed to revitalizing the company with a strategic vision aligned w ...

财务表现 - 公司净销售额同比增长25.3%，达到49,157万美元[126] - 公司上半年净销售额同比增长21.6%，达到93,791万美元[135] - 毛利率下降1.7个百分点至27.0%，主要由于原料奶价格不利[127] - 上半年毛利率同比提高1.1个百分点至26.4%，主要由于产品销量增加带来的制造效率提升[136] - 销售费用占净销售额比重增加0.7个百分点至7.3%，主要由于持续加大营销投入[128] - 管理费用占净销售额比重下降1.2个百分点至8.5%[129] - 上半年管理费用占净销售额比重下降0.1个百分点至8.9%[138] - 净利润率为7.6%，同比下降0.4个百分点[124] 税收和财务状况 - 上半年所得税税率下降3.8个百分点至30.0%[140] - 公司的有效税率可能会根据经常性和非经常性因素而发生变化[141] - 公司维持强劲的财务状况,尽管受到宏观经济挑战的影响,但相信其经营活动现金流、循环信贷和现金及现金等价物将继续提供充足的流动性[142] - 公司可用的5000万美元循环信贷额度,并预计将满足可预见的财务需求[143] - 公司可用的5000万美元循环信贷额度,并符合相关财务债务契约[151][153] - 公司已全额偿还了2250万美元的定期贷款[149] 现金流和资本支出 - 公司经营活动产生的现金流增加,主要由于产品销量增加带来的现金收益增加[147] - 公司增加了2024年的资本支出,主要用于支持产能扩张、新产品创新和提高生产效率等方面[148] - 公司最重要的持续短期现金需求主要与经营活动相关,包括原材料、劳动力、制造和分销、营销等方面的支出[144] - 长期现金需求主要与递延所得税的支付相关[145]

Demand for Bioavailable Foods like Kefir SoarsNet sales of $49.2 million; up 25.3% year-over-year driven by volume growth of Lifeway Kefir19th consecutive quarter of year-over-year growthMORTON GROVE, Ill., Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024."Our incredible momentum continued in the ...

MORTON GROVE, Ill., Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced it will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024 on August 13, 2024 before market hours. A pre-recorded conference call and webcast with Julie Smolyanksy, Lifeway's President and Chief Executive Officer, discussing these results with additional comments and deta ...

Leading kefir company added as part of 2024 Russell Reconstitution MORTON GROVE, Ill., July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced that the Company has been included in the Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® Indexes, as part of the annual reconstitution of the Russell stock indexes, effective at the open of U.S. equity markets on July 1, 2024. "We are pl ...

kajakiki/E+ via Getty Images Investment Thesis Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) is an interesting microcap food and beverage company that is gaining traction in a niche market segment of the health food industry. The stock is a new discovery for myself, and has recently been on my radar in 2024 with a lot to like, especially after an inexplicable selloff after the quarterly earnings report which is getting way overdone. The company is mostly known for its drinkable kefir products, but it also makes soft ch ...

Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) posted first-quarter 2024 results, wherein the top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while the bottom line missed the same. Both net sales and earnings experienced a year-over-year increase. Amid macro headwinds, LWAY has notably achieved a significant boost in net sales,particularly driven by strategic sales and marketing investments. These investments are evidently driving volume growth and increasing awareness among consumers. Lifeway Foods has achieved 18th consecutive q ...

The Consumer Staples group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Has Lifeway Foods (LWAY) been one of those stocks this year? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Consumer Staples peers, we might be able to answer that question. Lifeway Foods is a member of the Consumer Staples sector. This group includes 191 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #4. The Zacks Sector ...

财务数据和关键指标变化 - 第一季度净销售额创历史新高,达到4.46亿美元,同比增长17.8% [9] - 毛利率同比有所改善,公司持续关注供应链和运输成本管控 [11] - 销售、一般及管理费用增加120万美元,但占净销售额的比例保持稳定 [12] - 净利润同比增长近3倍,每股收益从0.06美元增加到0.17美元 [13] - 资本支出增加70万美元,主要用于新产品创新、成本降低和设施改善 [14] 各条业务线数据和关键指标变化 - 公司主打产品-可乐酪乳销售额增长22.6%,占公司总销售额的82% [18] - 公司持续推出新品,如番石榴低脂可乐酪乳和有机全脂可乐酪乳等 [19][20] - 公司正在大力推广农场奶酪产品,以满足消费者对软质奶酪产品的需求 [21][22][23] 各个市场数据和关键指标变化 - 公司产品在大型连锁超市如Publix、Gelson's和Kroger等获得新的上架机会 [28][29] - 公司正在与大型俱乐部店铺合作,推出32盎司可乐酪乳双包装产品 [28] 公司战略和发展方向及行业竞争 - 公司将继续专注于可乐酪乳这一核心产品,通过营销和分销拓展来提高市场份额 [18] - 公司也在关注益生菌市场和健康食品领域的新趋势,适当拓展产品线 [21][22] - 公司认为健康和营养趋势将继续成为公司发展的有利因素 [15] 管理层对经营环境和未来前景的评论 - 尽管面临通胀和高利率等宏观挑战,但公司核心客户群体仍保持稳定增长 [10] - 公司有信心凭借优秀的团队和战略,保持强劲的增长势头 [30][31] - 创始人迈克尔·斯摩尔亚斯基先生的遗志和公司的使命激励着公司不断前进 [32][33] 问答环节重要的提问和回答 无相关内容