Mario Gabelli's LWAY Position Overview
Mario Gabelli (via Gamco Investors, Inc. Et Al) currently holds 214,650 shares of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) worth $4.15 M, representing 0.04% 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, Mario Gabelli has maintained a long-term strategic position in LWAY, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2026, adding 53,900 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2019, reducing 45,500 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Mario Gabelli's Lifeway Foods (LWAY) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Lifeway Foods (LWAY) Trades by Mario Gabelli
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +53,900 | Add 33.53% | 214,650 | $19.34 |
| Q4 2025 | +9,400 | Add 6.21% | 160,750 | $24.23 |
| Q3 2025 | +1,800 | Add 1.20% | 151,350 | $27.76 |
| Q2 2025 | +6,000 | Add 4.18% | 149,550 | $24.65 |
| Q1 2025 | +23,200 | Add 19.28% | 143,550 | $24.45 |
| Q4 2024 | +1,050 | Add 0.88% | 120,350 | $24.80 |
| Q3 2024 | +5,800 | Add 5.11% | 119,300 | $25.92 |
| Q2 2024 | +3,800 | Add 3.46% | 113,500 | $12.77 |
| Q1 2024 | +30,100 | Add 37.81% | 109,700 | $17.22 |
| Q4 2023 | +30,145 | Add 60.95% | 79,600 | $13.41 |
| Q3 2023 | +19,455 | Add 64.85% | 49,455 | $10.34 |
| Q1 2021 | -9,000 | Reduce 23.08% | 30,000 | $5.40 |
| Q4 2020 | -7,000 | Reduce 15.22% | 39,000 | $5.41 |
| Q3 2020 | -14,000 | Reduce 23.33% | 46,000 | $5.02 |
| Q2 2020 | -16,000 | Reduce 21.05% | 60,000 | $2.28 |
| Q1 2020 | -24,000 | Reduce 24.00% | 76,000 | $1.92 |
| Q4 2019 | -45,500 | Reduce 31.27% | 100,000 | $1.99 |
| Q3 2019 | -16,000 | Reduce 9.91% | 145,500 | $2.19 |
| Q2 2019 | -19,400 | Reduce 10.72% | 161,500 | $3.64 |
| Q1 2019 | -19,000 | Reduce 9.50% | 180,900 | $2.42 |
| Q4 2018 | -26,000 | Reduce 11.51% | 199,900 | $1.88 |
| Q3 2018 | -16,300 | Reduce 6.73% | 225,900 | $2.66 |
| Q2 2018 | -8,300 | Reduce 3.31% | 242,200 | $5.03 |
| Q1 2018 | -4,800 | Reduce 1.88% | 250,500 | $5.99 |
| Q3 2017 | +500 | Add 0.20% | 255,300 | $8.90 |
| Q4 2016 | -35,904 | Reduce 12.35% | 254,800 | $11.51 |
| Q2 2016 | +4,306 | Add 1.50% | 290,704 | $9.67 |
| Q4 2015 | +300 | Add 0.10% | 286,398 | $11.10 |
| Q3 2015 | +2,400 | Add 0.85% | 286,098 | $10.48 |
| Q2 2015 | -1,300 | Reduce 0.46% | 283,698 | $19.19 |
| Q4 2014 | -200 | Reduce 0.07% | 284,998 | $18.53 |
| Q3 2014 | +23,198 | Add 8.85% | 285,198 | $13.87 |
| Q2 2014 | -1,200 | Reduce 0.46% | 262,000 | $13.98 |
| Q1 2014 | -1,100 | Reduce 0.42% | 263,200 | $14.70 |
| Q4 2013 | -11,300 | Reduce 4.10% | 264,300 | $15.98 |
| Q3 2013 | -9,315 | Reduce 3.27% | 275,600 | $13.51 |
| Q2 2013 | +284,915 | Add 0.00% | 284,915 | $17.36 |
Mario Gabelli's Lifeway Foods Investment FAQs
Mario Gabelli first purchased Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) in Q2 2013, acquiring 284,915 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Mario Gabelli has held Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) for 52 quarters since Q2 2013.
Mario Gabelli's largest addition to Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) was in Q2 2013, adding 284,915 shares worth $4.95 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Mario Gabelli's firm, Gamco Investors, Inc. Et Al, owns 214,650 shares of Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY), valued at approximately $4.15 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) represents approximately 0.04% of Mario Gabelli's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Mario Gabelli's peak holding in Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) was 290,704 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2016.