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One analyst estimate $53M. The company expects net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 to be in the range of $60.8M-$62.3M, an increase of 32%-35% compared to the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, reflecting continued momentum across Lifeway's core kefir and farmer cheese portfolio, with strong consumer demand for protein-rich, probiotic foods. "We are entering 2026 with strong velocity across our business and continued demand for Lifeway's category-leading kefir and farmer cheese," said Julie Smolyansky, President and CEO of Lifeway Foods. "Our focus remains on expanding distribution, driving innovation and delivering consistent, profitable growth as we build on our leadership in the fermented dairy space."

Reports Q4 revenue $55.361M vs $46.934M last year. "2025 was a truly remarkable year for Lifeway, marked by exceptional growth and operational excellence," said Julie Smolyansky, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lifeway Foods. "We achieved record-breaking full year net sales of $212.5 million, up 13.7% year-over-year, with a 19% increase on a comparable basis, representing our sixth consecutive year of strong volume-led growth. This outstanding performance was capped off by a very strong fourth quarter, with net sales of $55.4 million, up 18.0% year-over-year, and gross margin expansion of 250 basis points. Our disciplined execution drove significant gross margin expansion of 140 basis points for the full year and net income growth of 54%, demonstrating the strength and scalability of our business model."