| Annual · values | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 10.95 M USD | 12.96 M USD | 16.94 M USD | 3.99 M USD | 5.56 M USD | 6.38 M USD | 3.81 M USD | 2.42 M USD | 3.81 M USD | 5.10 M USD | 6.75 M USD | 5.09 M USD |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 3.98 M USD | 3.39 M USD | 3.16 M USD | 2.97 M USD | 2.87 M USD | 3.24 M USD | 3.34 M USD | 3.48 M USD | 3.11 M USD | 3.02 M USD | 3.13 M USD | 3.25 M USD |
| Stock-Based Compensation | 1.95 M USD | 2.45 M USD | 1.50 M USD | 1.11 M USD | 1.14 M USD | 393000 USD | 838000 USD | 802000 USD | 596000 USD | 326000 USD | 0 USD | — |
| Capital Expenditures | 27.36 M USD | 6.70 M USD | 4.35 M USD | 3.45 M USD | 1.92 M USD | 1.90 M USD | 1.18 M USD | 2.82 M USD | 5.34 M USD | 3.24 M USD | 2.00 M USD | 3.68 M USD |
| Cash Flow from Investing | -22.04 M USD | -6.68 M USD | -4.41 M USD | -4.03 M USD | -7.14 M USD | -1.89 M USD | 838000 USD | -2.72 M USD | -5.32 M USD | -360000 USD | -1.78 M USD | -4.26 M USD |
| Cash Flow from Financing | -65000 USD | -2.75 M USD | -3.78 M USD | -4.75 M USD | 2.88 M USD | -405000 USD | -3.81 M USD | -1.68 M USD | -2.33 M USD | -1.58 M USD | -2.58 M USD | -877214 USD |
| Dividends Paid | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stock Buybacks | — | — | 0 USD | 4.00 M USD | 1.58 M USD | 405000 USD | 538000 USD | 1.38 M USD | 1.49 M USD | 738000 USD | 1.54 M USD | — |
| Free Cash Flow | -16.41 M USD | 6.26 M USD | 12.59 M USD | 538000 USD | 3.64 M USD | 4.49 M USD | 2.63 M USD | -407000 USD | -1.53 M USD | 1.87 M USD | 4.75 M USD | 1.41 M USD |
Lifeway Foods Inc. is a leading provider of probiotic and fermented products, specializing in kefir-based beverages, which contribute to digestive and overall health. The company's primary mission is to provide high-quality, nutritious food that promotes a healthy lifestyle, with its signature product, kefir, being a fermented milk drink that offers a high probiotic count beneficial for gut health. Lifeway Foods serves the food and beverage industry, impacting the dairy segment with its diverse product line, which includes drinkable kefir, organic options, and plant-based varieties. These offerings cater to a health-conscious consumer base seeking organic, gluten-free, and non-GMO products. Founded in 1986 and based in Illinois, Lifeway Foods has significantly influenced the health food market by expanding awareness and accessibility of probiotic-rich foods amidst the growing demand for functional nutrition. It plays a crucial role in the food industry by pioneering in natural and wellness-oriented products, aligning with the rising consumer focus on healthy eating and well-being.