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LWAY Dividend Calculator 2026
No dividendConsumer DefensiveLifeway Foods, Inc. · NASDAQ
Price: $23.00 · Annual div: None · Frequency: — · Payout ratio: N/A · Ex-div: —
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Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) does not currently pay a regular dividend in our data, so its dividend yield is 0%.
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About Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Lifeway Foods, Inc. manufactures and distributes a variety of probiotic-rich goods, serving both the United States and international markets. Its principal offering is drinkable kefir, a fermented dairy item available in numerous forms, including organic and conventional options, various volumes, flavors, and formulations such as reduced-fat, fat-free, whole milk, high-protein, and BioKefir. Additionally, the company supplies European-style soft cheeses, cream, and other dairy selections. Their product portfolio also features ProBugs, a dedicated kefir line for children; single-serving cupped kefirs; Icelandic Skyr, which includes strained kefir and yogurt products; and frozen kefir in both soft-serve and pre-packaged pint formats. These products are sold under their proprietary Lifeway and Fresh Made brand names, and also as private label merchandise for other customers. Sales are primarily conducted via their internal sales personnel, alongside the use of brokers and third-party distributors. The company was founded in 1986 and maintains its headquarters in Morton Grove, Illinois.
LWAY Dividend & DRIP — Frequently Asked Questions
Does LWAY pay a dividend?
No. Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) has not paid a regular dividend in the last 12 months in our data, so its dividend yield is 0% and it produces no dividend income.
How can I get dividend income instead of LWAY?
Dividend ETFs such as SCHD, VYM or JEPI pay regular income. Open their DRIP calculators to see what $10,000 would earn per month and how reinvesting grows it.
Does LWAY have a DRIP (dividend reinvestment plan)?
A DRIP reinvests dividends into new shares. LWAY has no regular dividend in our data, so there is nothing to reinvest.
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🌍 LWAY Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold LWAY.
| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 0.00% | -2.80% | $0 / yr |
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 LWAY Income Goal & Break-Even
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Based on current dividend of $0.00/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 LWAY Dividend Payment Schedule
LWAY pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Ex-div: —.
📊 LWAY vs Consumer Defensive Benchmarks
How LWAY compares to typical Consumer Defensive averages.
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for LWAY sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ LWAY Insider Activity
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
| Insider | Title | Type | Date | Shares | Price | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | 2026-10-13 | 30,000 | $22.64 | $679.2K | ||
| Buy | 2026-10-06 | 50,000 | $20.80 | $1.04M | ||
| Buy | 2026-10-05 | 36,202 | $21.01 | $760.5K | ||
| Buy | 2026-10-02 | 17,482 | $21.09 | $368.7K | ||
| A-Award | 2026-09-30 | 782 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-09-30 | 708 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-09-30 | 797 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-09-30 | 1,166 | — | — | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-08-31 | 1,550 | — | — | ||
| M-Exempt | 2026-08-31 | 1,550 | — | — |
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
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Insiders are net buyers — historically a positive signal for dividend sustainability. Last purchase: 2026-10-06
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the LWAY dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) is currently trading at $23.00, 30% below its 52-week high. It does not currently pay a regular dividend.
Does LWAY Pay a Dividend? Lifeway Foods, Inc. Dividend Status
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) is a consumer defensive stock trading at $23.00. It does not currently pay a regular dividend in our data, so it produces no dividend income and DRIP reinvestment does not apply. Investors seeking income often look at dividend ETFs such as SCHD, VYM or JEPI instead.
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