LWAY Dividend History & Analysis | Yield

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

As of July 2026, Lifeway Foods (LWAY) does not pay a dividend.

Top Dividend Payers in Packaged Foods & Meats

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
CALM 3,801 M 5.14% 17.85%
EB5 3,789 M 5.23% 14.74%
JBS 40,192 M 7.86% 7.91%
PPC 6,557 M 4.58% 11.33%
VIS 2,986 M 4.90% 5.44%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
AAK 6,146 M 24.40% 100.0%
SFD 9,884 M 25.42% 100.0%
VIS 2,986 M 19.81% 100.0%
LW 6,378 M 14.40% 100.0%
PRMB 9,054 M 13.27% 89.0%
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5.23% Yield
LWAY Dividend History: as of July 2026
No dividends paid yet.

LWAY Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of LWAY?

As of July 2026, LWAY's dividend yield is %. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - by the current share price of 29.45.

Does LWAY pay a dividend?

As of July 2026 LWAY does not pay a dividend.

How often does LWAY pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months, LWAY has issued dividend payments.

LWAY dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for LWAY for the next payments are between 0 (+0.0%) and 0 (+0.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about -%.

Will LWAY pay dividends in 2026?

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 -% 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 5.50 five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of LWAY?

LWAY Payout Consistency is 0.0%. 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.

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 (unknown). Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

LWAY Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in LWAY's Outstanding Shares?

Lifeway Foods's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.17% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 56.8%). 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 0%
1990 14,928,000 0%
1991 14,928,000 0%
1992 14,928,000 0%
1993 14,928,000 0%
1994 13,333,300 -10.68%
1995 16,000,000 +20%
1996 13,333,300 -16.67%
1997 13,333,300 0%
1998 13,333,300 0%
1999 17,273,800 +29.55%
2000 17,273,800 0%
2001 17,078,900 -1.13%
2002 16,873,800 -1.2%
2003 16,873,800 0%
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 0%
2014 16,346,000 0%
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 15,577,000 +4.85%
2026 15,577,000 0%

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: 2026-06-27 02:59 UTC