Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation Achieves $57.1 million in net sales, a 29% volume-led net sales increase on a comparable basis, driven by the Company's flagship Lifeway Kefir Record-breaking quarter marks six years of uninterrupted quarterly net sales growth Significant gross margin expansion of 300 basis points and net income growth of 19% reflects the Company's disciplined operational execution MORTON GROVE, Ill., Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the C ...

Core Insights - Lifeway Foods, Inc. reported net sales of $46.1 million for Q1 2025, marking a 3.3% increase year-over-year, driven by strong consumer demand for its probiotic products [1][4] - The company achieved its 22nd consecutive quarter of year-over-year sales growth, building on a record-breaking 2024 performance [2][3] Financial Performance - Net sales increased by $1.5 million compared to Q1 2024, primarily due to higher volumes of Lifeway's branded drinkable kefir [4] - Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 24.0% for Q1 2025, while selling, general, and administrative expenses accounted for 20.2% of net sales [4] - The company reported a net income of $3.5 million, equating to $0.23 per basic and diluted common share for Q1 2025 [5] Strategic Initiatives - Lifeway strategically eliminated a retail relationship in late 2024 to prioritize branded offerings over private label, enhancing margins [2] - The company has expanded its distribution network, securing over 2,000 incremental points of distribution across its product lines in 2025 [3] - Lifeway products are now available in 40 airports nationwide, contributing to a record gross sales week of over $5 million in late April [3] Market Trends - There is an increasing consumer focus on health and wellness, driving demand for protein-rich and probiotic foods, which benefits Lifeway's product offerings [3] - The company anticipates that consumer visits to grocery and club stores will rise as shoppers seek healthier food options amid tightening consumer spending [3]