Lifeway Foods (LWAY) Insider Smolyansky Sells $1.1M of Stock
Edward Smolyansky sold 38,452 shares of Lifeway Foods, Inc. for about $1.15 million.
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Edward Smolyansky sold 38,452 shares of Lifeway Foods, Inc. ($LWAY) at an average price of $29.85, worth about $1.15 million, on June 24, 2026. The trade was reported to the SEC in a Form 4 filing.
Since the trade, $LWAY is down 1.0% after 1 week, up 2.3% after 1 month and down 25.8% to date (from the $29.75 close on Jun 24, 2026).
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Key Points
- Edward Smolyansky sold 38,452 shares of Lifeway Foods, Inc. at an average price of $29.85, totaling approximately $1.15 million on June 24, 2026.
- Lifeway Foods, Inc. trades on the NasdaqGM with a market cap of $449.1 million, a P/E ratio of 30.6, and a beta of 0.485.
- Analysts like Freedom Broker and Benchmark have set price targets around $34 to $35, maintaining a 'buy' rating.
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Edward Smolyansky, a key insider at Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NasdaqGM: LWAY), sold 38,452 shares of the company on June 24, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $29.85, bringing the transaction's total value to approximately $1.15 million. This sale was not part of a pre-arranged trading plan.
Insider Buying and Selling at Lifeway Foods, Inc.
In addition to Edward Smolyansky's sale, other insiders have been active. Ludmila Smolyansky sold 45,616 shares on June 25, 2026, at an average price of $29.65, and 40,000 shares a day earlier at $30.12. Julie Smolyansky, the CEO, sold 4,251 shares at $25.00 on June 17, 2026.
Lifeway Foods, Inc. Stock Up 32.3%
Shares of Lifeway Foods, Inc. traded near $29.39 on Saturday. The company has a market cap of $449.1 million and a P/E ratio of 30.6. It operates with a beta of 0.485, indicating lower volatility compared to the market. The stock's 52-week range is between $17.31 and $34.2, with a 50-day moving average of $25.65 and a 200-day moving average of $24.12.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On April 28, 2026, Freedom Broker initiated coverage of Lifeway Foods with a 'buy' rating and a $34.00 price target. Benchmark also began coverage with a 'buy' rating and a $35.00 target on November 13, 2025. The consensus among analysts is a 'buy' recommendation, with a mean price target of $34.5.
About Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Lifeway Foods, Inc. is a company based in Morton Grove, Illinois, specializing in probiotic-based products. Founded in 1986, Lifeway's flagship product is drinkable kefir, a cultured dairy beverage available in various flavors and types. The company also offers European-style cheeses, yogurt, and butter under brands like Lifeway and GlenOaks Farms. Led by CEO Julie Smolyansky, Lifeway employs around 293 people.
Bottom Line
Edward Smolyansky's recent stock sale is a notable development for Lifeway Foods, Inc. As with all insider transactions, it's important for investors to consider these moves as part of their broader analysis. The company remains a key player in the probiotic foods market, and analysts continue to show confidence with recent 'buy' ratings and favorable price targets.
Related Filing Alerts
Source: Edward Smolyansky's Form 4 filing on $LWAY (Jun 24, 2026). Find the original filing: LWAY Form 4 filings on SEC EDGAR. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts