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Lifeway Foods, Inc. produces and markets probiotic-based products in the United States and internationally. Its primary product is drinkable kefir, a cultured dairy product in various organic and non-organic sizes, flavors, and types, including low fat, non-fat, whole milk, protein, and BioKefir. The company also offers European-style soft cheeses; cream and other products; ProBugs, a line of kefir products designed for children; cupped kefir and Icelandic Skyr, a line of strained kefir and yogurt products; and frozen kefir in soft serve and pint-size containers. It sells its products under the Lifeway and Fresh Made brand names, as well as under private labels on behalf of customers primarily through direct sales force, brokers, and distributors. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Morton Grove, Illinois.

Lifeway Foods Dividend Announcement

Lifeway Foods announced a annually dividend of $0.08 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2013-06-28. Ex dividend date: 2013-05-29
Lifeway Foods's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%

Lifeway Foods Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2013-05-29$0.08annually2013-06-28
2012-05-25$0.07annually2012-06-29

Lifeway Foods Dividend per year

Lifeway Foods Dividend Yield

Lifeway Foods current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%. Interested in purchasing Lifeway Foods stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

Lifeway Foods Financial Ratios

P/E ratio26.82
PEG ratio0.27
P/B ratio5.36
ROE21.92%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio2.83
Quick ratio2.22
Cash Ratio1.06

Lifeway Foods Dividend FAQ

Does Lifeway Foods stock pay dividends?
Lifeway Foods does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has Lifeway Foods ever paid a dividend?
No, Lifeway Foods has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. Lifeway Foods is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't Lifeway Foods pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why Lifeway Foods would choose not to pay dividends to their shareholders:

1. Growth opportunities: Companies, especially in fast-growing industries like technology, reinvest earnings into expansion, R&D, or acquisitions to fuel future growth and increase company value.

2. Tax implications: Not paying dividends can reduce the tax burden on shareholders, who may prefer to defer taxes until selling shares and realizing capital gains.

3. Investor preferences: Some investors prefer companies to reinvest profits for higher long-term returns, particularly those seeking capital appreciation over income.

4. Capital allocation priorities: Companies may allocate cash to pay down debt, fund share buybacks, or invest in projects with higher returns than dividends.

5. Market expectations: In certain sectors, like technology, reinvesting profits for growth and innovation is often prioritized over distributing dividends to shareholders.
Will Lifeway Foods ever pay a dividend?
The decision for a company to pay dividends depends on various factors including its financial performance, growth prospects, capital allocation priorities, and shareholder preferences. While Lifeway Foods has not paid dividends historically and has instead focused on reinvesting its earnings for growth, it's ultimately up to the company's management and board of directors to decide whether to initiate a dividend policy in the future.
Is Lifeway Foods a dividend aristocrat?
Lifeway Foods is not considered a Dividend Aristocrat. The term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is Lifeway Foods a dividend king?
Lifeway Foods is not classified as a "Dividend King". A Dividend King is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is Lifeway Foods a dividend stock?
No, Lifeway Foods is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
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