LWAY Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how LWAY performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, LWAY sees a -8.86% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +14.09% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +9.04%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
LWAY Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
46.09M
12.71%
-6.23%
Gross Margin
25.45%
-5.46%
-4.79%
Operating Margin
9.09%
-26.22%
-17.06%
Net Margin
6.46%
-22.54%
-16.10%
EPS
0.19
-17.39%
-24.00%
No Data Available
LWAY Earnings Analysis
Lifeway Foods Inc Corporation (LWAY.O) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Net Sales Increase: Our net sales were $46.1 million for the period ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $5.2 million or 12.7% compared to the third quarter of 2023.
Quarterly Net Sales Growth: This was our 20th consecutive quarter of quarterly net sales growth, marking an incredible milestone of five consecutive years worth of quarterly growth for Lifeway.
Net Sales Increase: Our net sales were $139.9 million, an 18.5% increase compared to the first nine months of 2023.
Net Sales Surge: Our year-to-date net sales increasing 98.4% compared to the same period in 2019.
Gross Profit Margin Increase: We reported a gross profit margin of 25.7% for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, resulting in a gross profit margin of 26.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, up 30 basis points compared to the same period in 2023.
Negative
Sales Increase Q3 2024: O u r n e t s a l e s w e r e $ 4 6 . 1 m i l l i o n f o r t h e p e r i o d e n d e d S e p t e m b e r 3 0 , 2 0 2 4 , a n i n c r e a s e o f $ 5 . 2 m i l l i o n o r 1 2 . 7 % c o m p a r e d t o t h e t h i r d q u a r t e r o f 2 0 2 3 .
Net Income and EPS: O u r n e t i n c o m e d u r i n g t h e p e r i o d e n d e d S e p t e m b e r 3 0 , 2 0 2 4 w i t h $ 3 m i l l i o n r e f l e c t i n g E P S o f $ 0 . 2 0 p e r b a s i c a n d $ 0 . 1 9 p e r d i l u t e d c o m m o n s h a r e .
Capital Spending Increase: C a p i t a l s p e n d i n g i n c r e a s e d $ 2 . 2 m i l l i o n t o $ 5 . 4 m i l l i o n d u r i n g t h e n i n e m o n t h p e r i o d e n d e d S e p t e m b e r 3 0 , 2 0 2 4 c o m p a r e d t o t h e f i r s t n i n e m o n t h s o f 2 0 2 3 .
Selling and Administrative Expenses: S e l l i n g , g e n e r a l , a n d a d m i n i s t r a t i v e e x p e n s e s w e r e $ 7 . 5 m i l l i o n f o r t h e p e r i o d e n d e d S e p t e m b e r 3 0 , 2 0 2 4 .
Gross Profit Margin Decline: O u r g r o s s p r o f i t m a r g i n f o r t h e q u a r t e r e n d e d S e p t e m b e r 3 0 , 2 0 2 4 r e s u l t e d i n a g r o s s p r o f i t m a r g i n o f 2 5 . 7 % , d o w n f r o m 2 6 . 2 % f o r t h e n i n e m o n t h s e n d e d S e p t e m b e r 3 0 , 2 0 2 4 .
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LWAY Earning Call Sentiment
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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The earnings call presents a positive outlook with record high net sales, margin improvement, and strategic market expansion. Product innovation and distribution in new regions like South Africa and Dubai signal growth potential. Despite macroeconomic risks, the company is confident in its sales momentum. However, the absence of a share repurchase program slightly tempers the outlook. Overall, the strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies are likely to drive a positive stock price movement in the short term.
