MEDIFAST INC (MED)

Currency in USD
10.38
+0.12(+1.12%)
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10.38+0.01(+0.05%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
10.1110.42
52 wk Range
9.2215.37
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
10.26
Open
10.29
Day's Range
10.11-10.42
52 wk Range
9.22-15.37
Volume
129.64K
Average Volume (3m)
218.69K
1-Year Change
-21.6012%
Book Value / Share
19.17
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
12.00
Upside
+15.61%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Impressive gross profit margins

MEDIFAST INC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Neutral
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

0 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
1 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 12.00
(+15.61% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Stephens
Hold12.00+15.61%15.00MaintainFeb 19, 2026

MEDIFAST INC Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Q1 2026 EPS of -$0.19 beat forecast of -$0.36 by 47%, but revenue of $76M missed estimates by 11%, falling 34.3% year-over-year
  • Stock declined 2.57% to $10.91 in pre-market trading, nearing 52-week low of $9.22 despite EPS beat
  • First sequential revenue growth in three years signals potential stabilization; gross margin remains strong at 68.1%
  • CEO Chard announced strategic pivot to metabolic health with comprehensive system launching July 2026
  • Management projects continued revenue declines but targets profitability by Q4 2026 through operational efficiencies and cost management
Last Updated: 2026-05-04, 05:22 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 04, 2026
EPS / Forecast
-0.19 / -0.36
Revenue / Forecast
76M / 85.5M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

MED Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
−5.3x−4.8x11.6x
PEG Ratio
0.030.010.03
Price/Book
0.5x1.9x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
0.3x0.4x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
17.0%36.2%24.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Medifast, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a health and wellness company that provides habit-based and coach-guided lifestyle solutions for weight loss in the United States. The company offers weight loss, weight management, and healthy living products comprising bars, cereals, snack straws, hot chocolate, hearty choices, oatmeal, pancakes, puddings, soft serves, shakes, smoothies, soft bakes, soups, amino acid blends, whey protein, hot beverages, brownies, and mini meals under the Essential Fuelings, OPTAVIA ASCEND, and OPTAVIA ACTIVE categories, as well as daily nutrient packs, including multivitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acid supplements. It also provides lifestyle plans, which provides a targeted reset of the body’s metabolism by activating strong and targeted fat burn; Optimal Weight 4 & 2 & 1 Plan and Optimal Weight 4 & 2 ACTIVE Plan, which is designed for clients who want to continue eating all food groups or want a flexible meal plan to achieve a healthy weight; OPTAVIA Optimization Plan, a personalized approach to help clients’ long-term weight management; and OPTAVIA GLP-1 Nutrition Support Plan, a nutritional companion to GLP-1 medication that allows clients to focus on weight loss. In addition, the company offers metabolic synchronization, a science that reverses metabolic dysfunction through a targeted reset of the body’s metabolism. It markets its products through point-of-sale transactions executed over an e-commerce platform. The company serves health and wellness consumers. The company was formerly known as Healthrite, Inc. and changed its name to Medifast, Inc. in May 2001. Medifast, Inc. was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
2.59M25.30%26.61M
Other Institutional Investors
7.27M70.87%74.56M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
392.83K3.83%4.03M
Total
10.25M100.00%105.2M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.9.21%944,4539,690
Renaissance Technologies LLC7.55%773,7107,938

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FAQ

What Is the MEDIFAST (MED) Stock Price Today?

The MEDIFAST stock price today is 10.38 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does MEDIFAST Trade On?

MEDIFAST is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for MEDIFAST?

The stock symbol for MEDIFAST is "MED."

What Is the MEDIFAST Market Cap?

As of today, MEDIFAST market cap is 106.43M USD.

What Is MEDIFAST's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The MEDIFAST EPS (TTM) is -1.82.

When Is the Next MEDIFAST Earnings Date?

MEDIFAST will release its next earnings report on Aug 10, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is MED a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has MEDIFAST Stock Split?

MEDIFAST has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does MEDIFAST Have?

MEDIFAST has 380 employees.

What is the current trading status of MEDIFAST (MED)?

As of Jul 20, 2026, MEDIFAST (MED) is trading at a price of 10.38 USD, with a previous close of 10.26 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 10.11 USD to 10.42 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 9.22 USD to 15.37 USD.

What Is MEDIFAST (MED) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for MEDIFAST is 12.00 USD, with a high estimate of 12 USD and a low estimate of 12 USD. 0 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +15.61% Upside potential.

What Is the MED After Hours Price?

MED's last after hours stock price is 10.38 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.01, or 0.05%.
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