Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s LWAY Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 368,671 shares of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) worth $7.13 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 52 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in LWAY, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2020, adding 71,414 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2025, reducing 42,400 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Lifeway Foods (LWAY) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Lifeway Foods (LWAY) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -6,700 | Reduce 1.78% | 368,671 | $19.34 |
| Q4 2025 | -42,400 | Reduce 10.15% | 375,371 | $24.23 |
| Q3 2025 | -18,000 | Reduce 4.13% | 417,771 | $27.76 |
| Q2 2025 | -10,700 | Reduce 2.40% | 435,771 | $24.65 |
| Q1 2025 | +10,100 | Add 2.31% | 446,471 | $24.45 |
| Q4 2024 | +6,189 | Add 1.44% | 436,371 | $24.80 |
| Q3 2024 | -24,500 | Reduce 5.39% | 430,182 | $25.92 |
| Q2 2024 | +30,000 | Add 7.06% | 454,682 | $12.77 |
| Q1 2024 | +14,372 | Add 3.50% | 424,682 | $17.22 |
| Q4 2023 | +37,471 | Add 10.05% | 410,310 | $13.41 |
| Q3 2023 | -3,564 | Reduce 0.95% | 372,839 | $10.34 |
| Q2 2023 | -7,579 | Reduce 1.97% | 376,403 | $0.01 |
| Q1 2023 | +8,200 | Add 2.18% | 383,982 | $0.01 |
| Q4 2022 | -15,978 | Reduce 4.08% | 375,782 | $0.01 |
| Q3 2022 | -23,912 | Reduce 5.75% | 391,760 | $5.72 |
| Q2 2022 | -988 | Reduce 0.24% | 415,672 | $4.97 |
| Q1 2022 | -7,800 | Reduce 1.84% | 416,660 | $7.22 |
| Q4 2021 | -27,020 | Reduce 5.98% | 424,460 | $4.60 |
| Q3 2021 | -31,000 | Reduce 6.43% | 451,480 | $5.60 |
| Q2 2021 | -28,508 | Reduce 5.58% | 482,480 | $5.18 |
| Q1 2021 | -3,510 | Reduce 0.68% | 510,988 | $5.40 |
| Q4 2020 | +35,855 | Add 7.49% | 514,498 | $5.41 |
| Q3 2020 | +23,742 | Add 5.22% | 478,643 | $5.03 |
| Q2 2020 | +71,414 | Add 18.62% | 454,901 | $2.28 |
| Q1 2020 | -5,311 | Reduce 1.37% | 383,487 | $1.92 |
| Q4 2019 | +24,400 | Add 6.70% | 388,798 | $1.99 |
| Q3 2019 | +26,900 | Add 7.97% | 364,398 | $2.19 |
| Q2 2019 | -10,800 | Reduce 3.10% | 337,498 | $3.64 |
| Q1 2019 | +32,442 | Add 10.27% | 348,298 | $2.42 |
| Q4 2018 | +20,352 | Add 6.89% | 315,856 | $1.88 |
| Q3 2018 | +60,704 | Add 25.85% | 295,504 | $2.66 |
| Q2 2018 | +32,600 | Add 16.12% | 234,800 | $5.03 |
| Q1 2018 | +26,400 | Add 15.02% | 202,200 | $5.99 |
| Q4 2017 | +8,900 | Add 5.33% | 175,800 | $8.00 |
| Q3 2017 | +12,200 | Add 7.89% | 166,900 | $8.90 |
| Q2 2017 | -8,000 | Reduce 4.92% | 154,700 | $9.34 |
| Q1 2017 | -23,000 | Reduce 12.39% | 162,700 | $10.73 |
| Q4 2016 | +49,000 | Add 35.84% | 185,700 | $11.51 |
| Q3 2016 | -3,300 | Reduce 2.36% | 136,700 | $16.94 |
| Q2 2016 | +10,900 | Add 8.44% | 140,000 | $9.67 |
| Q1 2016 | +8,200 | Add 6.78% | 129,100 | $10.83 |
| Q4 2015 | +26,900 | Add 28.62% | 120,900 | $11.10 |
| Q3 2015 | +26,000 | Add 38.24% | 94,000 | $10.48 |
| Q2 2015 | +9,200 | Add 15.65% | 68,000 | $19.19 |
| Q1 2015 | +9,000 | Add 18.07% | 58,800 | $21.39 |
| Q4 2014 | +14,700 | Add 41.88% | 49,800 | $18.53 |
| Q3 2014 | +500 | Add 1.45% | 35,100 | $13.87 |
| Q2 2014 | -1,600 | Reduce 4.42% | 34,600 | $13.99 |
| Q1 2014 | -3,200 | Reduce 8.12% | 36,200 | $14.70 |
| Q4 2013 | -5,100 | Reduce 11.46% | 39,400 | $15.99 |
| Q3 2013 | -5,300 | Reduce 10.64% | 44,500 | $13.51 |
| Q2 2013 | +49,800 | Add 0.00% | 49,800 | $17.37 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Lifeway Foods Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) in Q2 2013, acquiring 49,800 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has held Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) for 52 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) was in Q2 2020, adding 454,901 shares worth $1.04 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 368,671 shares of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY), valued at approximately $7.13 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) represents approximately 0.01% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) was 514,498 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2020.