Family Feud Heats Up: Lifeway Foods Soars Amid Earnings Beat and Smolyansky Power Struggle
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Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWAY) shares surged by 47.1% following a strong Q2 earnings report, beating analyst expectations. The company reported EPS of 25 cents and net sales of $49.2 million, driven by Lifeway Kefir’s volume growth. Additionally, a power struggle within the Smolyansky family has emerged, with significant shareholders Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky launching a campaign to replace the current Board, including CEO Julie Smolyansky.
August 13, 2024 | 5:59 pm
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Lifeway Foods reported strong Q2 earnings, with EPS of 25 cents beating the consensus of 21 cents and net sales of $49.2 million, up 25.3% YoY. Shares surged 47.1%. Additionally, a power struggle within the Smolyansky family could impact future governance.
The strong earnings report and significant share price increase indicate positive short-term sentiment. However, the internal family power struggle introduces potential governance risks that could affect future performance.
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