LWAY Dividend History & Analysis | N/A Yield

LWAY has a dividend yield of N/A and paid N/A per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m -
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 3.6%
Yield on Cost 5y -
Payout FCF -
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 1.00%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -3.8%
Total Return 5y: 241.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Packaged Foods & Meats

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PPC 10,302 M 16.8% 43.6%
CALM 3,981 M 8.42% 26.1%
KHC 28,100 M 5.74% 5.95%
GIS 24,684 M 4.85% 6.30%
SFD 9,474 M 4.49% 5.30%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CALM 3,981 M 300% 75.5%
PRMB 6,039 M 13.6% 52.7%
JDEP 18,110 M 19.8% 98.3%
LW 6,400 M 12.0% 100%
HSY 39,492 M 12.6% 95.8%

Quality Dividend Peers in Packaged Foods & Meats

HSY
Hershey
 3.27% Yield

LWAY Dividend History: Last 2 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2013-05-29 2013-05-31 2013-06-28 Annual 0.08 14.3% N/A
2012-05-25 2012-05-30 2012-06-29 Annual 0.07 0% N/A

LWAY Dividend FAQ

Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) manufactures and markets probiotic-focused dairy products, most notably drinkable kefir, across the United States and select international markets. Its portfolio also includes European-style soft cheeses, butter, sour cream, drinkable yogurt, and a children-targeted kefir line called ProBugs, sold under the Lifeway, Fresh Made, GlenOaks Farms, and various private-label brands via a mix of direct sales, brokers, and distributors.

What is the Dividend Yield of LWAY?

As of February 2026, LWAY`s dividend yield is %. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - USD by the current share price of 21.46.

Does LWAY pay a dividend?

As of February 2026 LWAY does not pay a dividend.

How often does LWAY pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months, LWAY has issued 0 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2013-05-29.

LWAY dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for LWAY for the next 4 payments are between 0 (-100.0%) and 0 (-100.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will LWAY pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.08 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2013-05-29. The next Ex-Dividend date for Lifeway Foods (LWAY) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for LWAY?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Lifeway Foods (LWAY) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of LWAY?

LWAY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of LWAY?

LWAY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is -%. If you bought LWAY's shares at 6.29 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of LWAY?

LWAY Payout Consistency is 3.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very unstable: Lifeway Foods has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does LWAY have a good Dividend Yield?

LWAY`s % Dividend Yield is considered as unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of LWAY?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of LWAY is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of LWAY?

LWAY`s Overall Dividend Rating is 1.00%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

LWAY Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in LWAY's Outstanding Shares?

Lifeway Foods's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.81% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has LWAY ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Aug 16, 2006 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1989 14,928,000
1990 14,928,000
1991 14,928,000
1992 14,928,000
1993 14,928,000
1994 13,333,300 -10.68%
1995 16,000,000 +20%
1996 13,333,300 -16.67%
1997 13,333,300
1998 13,333,300
1999 17,273,800 +29.55%
2000 17,273,800
2001 17,078,900 -1.13%
2002 16,873,800 -1.2%
2003 16,873,800
2004 16,865,300 -0.05%
2005 16,792,400 -0.43%
2006 16,895,400 +0.61%
2007 16,814,700 -0.48%
2008 16,846,700 +0.19%
2009 16,761,800 -0.5%
2010 16,490,000 -1.62%
2011 16,398,000 -0.56%
2012 16,346,000 -0.32%
2013 16,346,000
2014 16,346,000
2015 16,189,000 -0.96%
2016 16,154,000 -0.22%
2017 15,908,000 -1.52%
2018 15,767,000 -0.89%
2019 15,623,000 -0.91%
2020 15,602,000 -0.13%
2021 15,435,000 -1.07%
2022 15,557,000 +0.79%
2023 15,174,000 -2.46%
2024 14,857,000 -2.09%
2025 15,422,000 +3.8%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-02 02:16