Ludmila Smolyansky net worth and biography

Ludmila Smolyansky Biography and Net Worth

Director of Lifeway Foods

Ludmila Smolyansky serves as Chairman of the Board of the Company. She was appointed as a Director by the Board to fill a vacancy created by an increase of the maximum number of Directors up to seven and unanimously elected as the Chairperson of the Board in November 2002. Mrs. Smolyansky has been the operator of several independent delicatessen and gourmet food distributorship businesses, and imported food distributorships. Mrs. Smolyansky and Michael Smolyansky founded Lifeway and Mrs. Smolyansky served as our General Manager. In 2010, Mrs. Smolyansky retired as a Lifeway employee and has continued to serve Lifeway as its Chairperson of the Board since 2002 and as a consultant since 2011. Mrs. Smolyansky holds no other directorships in any other reporting company. Mrs. Smolyansky is the mother of Julie Smolyansky (the President, Chief Executive Officer, and a Director of the Company) and Edward Smolyansky (the Chief Operating Officer, Treasurer, Secretary, and a Director of the Company). Mrs. Smolyansky brings many years of food industry experience, historical perspective, and operational expertise to the Board.

What is Ludmila Smolyansky's net worth?: The estimated net worth of Ludmila Smolyansky is at least $21.09 million as of April 29th, 2025. Ms. Smolyansky owns 896,262 shares of Lifeway Foods stock worth more than $21,093,526 as of May 5th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other assets that Ms. Smolyansky may own. Learn More about Ludmila Smolyansky's net worth.
How do I contact Ludmila Smolyansky?: The corporate mailing address for Ms. Smolyansky and other Lifeway Foods executives is 6431 WEST OAKTON, MORTON GROVE IL, 60053. Lifeway Foods can also be reached via phone at (847) 967-1010 and via email at info@lifeway.net. Learn More on Ludmila Smolyansky's contact information.
Has Ludmila Smolyansky been buying or selling shares of Lifeway Foods?: During the past quarter, Ludmila Smolyansky has sold $1,089,139.81 of Lifeway Foods stock. Most recently, Ludmila Smolyansky sold 9,561 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, April 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $23.73, for a transaction totalling $226,882.53. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 896,262 shares of the company's stock, valued at $21,268,297.26. Learn More on Ludmila Smolyansky's trading history.
Who are Lifeway Foods' active insiders?: Lifeway Foods' insider roster includes Edward Smolyansky (COO), Julie Smolyansky (CEO), and Ludmila Smolyansky (Director). Learn More on Lifeway Foods' active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Lifeway Foods?: During the last year, insiders at the sold shares 19 times. They sold a total of 275,722 shares worth more than $5,915,081.23. The most recent insider tranaction occured on April, 29th when Major Shareholder Ludmila Smolyansky sold 9,561 shares worth more than $226,882.53. Insiders at Lifeway Foods own 18.9% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Lifeway Foods.
Information on this page was last updated on 4/29/2025.

Ludmila Smolyansky Insider Trading History at Lifeway Foods

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
4/29/2025	Sell	9,561	$23.73	$226,882.53	896,262
4/17/2025	Sell	17,948	$23.92	$429,316.16	905,823
4/14/2025	Sell	8,376	$23.62	$197,841.12	932,447
4/10/2025	Sell	10,000	$23.51	$235,100.00	955,823
2/11/2025	Sell	10,000	$21.31	$213,100.00	17,343
1/17/2025	Sell	12,034	$22.55	$271,366.70	965,823
1/15/2025	Sell	10,000	$22.67	$226,700.00	985,549
1/13/2025	Sell	30,000	$22.24	$667,200.00	995,549
1/6/2025	Sell	45,000	$23.49	$1,057,050.00	1,025,549
1/3/2025	Sell	15,000	$24.12	$361,800.00	1,040,549
9/3/2024	Sell	4,584	$19.55	$89,617.20	1,085,549
8/29/2024	Sell	15,000	$18.19	$272,850.00	1,110,133
7/24/2024	Sell	14,620	$12.30	$179,826.00	1,125,133
5/6/2024	Sell	5,000	$26.78	$133,900.00	1,229,753
4/25/2024	Sell	3,620	$21.56	$78,047.20	1,254,753
4/23/2024	Sell	21,968	$20.33	$446,609.44	1,268,373
4/17/2024	Sell	10,000	$20.04	$200,400.00	1,290,341
4/15/2024	Sell	2,193	$20.50	$44,956.50	1,300,341
4/8/2024	Sell	5,000	$20.40	$102,000.00	1,307,534
4/5/2024	Sell	5,000	$19.56	$97,800.00	1,312,534
3/26/2024	Sell	13,000	$18.71	$243,230.00	1,334,534
3/22/2024	Sell	3,852	$15.80	$60,861.60	1,347,534
3/20/2024	Sell	13,000	$12.87	$167,310.00	1,359,386
2/26/2024	Sell	13,542	$12.34	$167,108.28	1,373,992
2/8/2024	Sell	22,747	$11.61	$264,092.67	1,364,787
2/6/2024	Sell	10,000	$11.84	$118,400.00	1,398,328
1/24/2024	Sell	5,000	$13.44	$67,200.00	1,408,328
1/22/2024	Sell	11,459	$13.54	$155,154.86	1,413,328
3/30/2023	Sell	125,000	$6.00	$750,000.00	1,924,787
12/14/2022	Sell	5,000	$6.67	$33,350.00	2,383,120
12/12/2022	Sell	20,000	$6.68	$133,600.00	2,398,120
12/9/2021	Sell	10,000	$5.25	$52,500.00
11/30/2021	Sell	15,000	$5.21	$78,150.00
11/18/2021	Sell	6,000	$5.48	$32,880.00
9/20/2021	Sell	4,000	$5.72	$22,880.00
8/27/2021	Sell	12,838	$5.39	$69,196.82
8/25/2021	Sell	10,000	$5.42	$54,200.00
8/23/2021	Sell	8,500	$5.34	$45,390.00
6/30/2021	Sell	5,000	$5.38	$26,900.00
6/28/2021	Sell	5,000	$5.32	$26,600.00
6/10/2021	Sell	8,000	$5.40	$43,200.00
6/2/2021	Sell	15,000	$5.53	$82,950.00
11/24/2020	Sell	45,000	$7.36	$331,200.00
6/13/2018	Sell	7,550	$6.24	$47,112.00
6/11/2018	Sell	4,510	$6.22	$28,052.20
5/22/2018	Sell	23,500	$5.75	$135,125.00
12/21/2017	Sell	1,465	$7.92	$11,602.80
12/18/2017	Sell	856	$8.03	$6,873.68
12/14/2017	Sell	15,209	$8.27	$125,778.43
2/4/2016	Sell	8,000	$12.05	$96,400.00
12/17/2014	Sell	30,000	$18.64	$559,200.00
12/16/2014	Sell	5,700	$18.30	$104,310.00
12/15/2014	Sell	16,097	$19.04	$306,486.88
9/22/2014	Sell	15,000	$14.28	$214,200.00
6/3/2014	Sell	12,000	$13.00	$156,000.00
7/12/2013	Sell	13,678	$17.47	$238,954.66
7/10/2013	Sell	6,322	$17.23	$108,928.06
6/19/2013	Sell	1,000	$17.11	$17,110.00
6/3/2013	Sell	9,900	$17.33	$171,567.00

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Ludmila Smolyansky Buying and Selling Activity at Lifeway Foods

Lifeway Foods Company Overview

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. The company offers European-style soft cheeses; cream and other products; ProBugs, a line of kefir products designed for children; drinkable yogurt; and fresh made butter and sour cream. It sells its products under the Lifeway, GlenOaks Farms, and Fresh Made brand names, as well as under private labels on behalf of customers primarily through direct sales force, brokers, and distributors. Lifeway Foods, Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Morton Grove, Illinois.

Today's Range

Now: $23.35

$23.23

$23.65

50 Day Range

MA: $22.96

$20.06

$24.84

2 Week Range

Now: $23.35

$10.06

$28.61

Volume

23,584 shs

Average Volume

120,159 shs

Market Capitalization

$354.99 million

P/E Ratio

27.15

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

0.93