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Medifast (MED)
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Medifast (MED) Price & Analysis

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MED Stock Chart & Stats

$10.97
-$0.62(-3.78%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$10.97
-$0.62(-3.78%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthA large cash position and negligible debt give Medifast durable financial flexibility over the next several quarters. That runway supports the product rollout, funding for coach incentives and marketing, and absorps execution risk while the company rightsizes operations and pursues profitability.
Coach Productivity GainsRising revenue per coach shows improving monetization of the core DTC coach channel, meaning the company can extract more revenue from a smaller field. Sustained productivity gains improve unit economics, lower required reinvestment per sale, and are a structural lead indicator for eventual revenue and margin recovery.
Structural Cost ReductionsMeaningful and planned SG&A savings indicate management is addressing the cost base to restore operating leverage. If sustained, these permanent cost reductions can materially improve margins and reduce the revenue level needed to reach profitability, improving the balance between scale and profitably over the medium term.
Bears Say
Material Revenue DeclineA steep top-line contraction erodes scale advantages and drives leverage losses across gross margin and SG&A. Multi-quarter revenue declines have already produced negative operating and net margins and turned free cash flow negative, making sustainable profitability dependent on revenue recovery or continued structural cost cuts.
Coach Network ContractionThe independent coach network is the company's primary distribution engine; a near-45% decline materially reduces customer acquisition, recurring order flow, and referral-driven growth. Rebuilding coach counts is time-consuming and costly, leaving persistent revenue and retention risk until the field stabilizes and re-expands.
Dependence On Product Launch & GLP-1 HeadwindRecovery is contingent on successful adoption of a new metabolic product and competing against structural market disruption from GLP-1 drugs. This creates a single-point execution risk: delayed or weaker adoption would postpone profitability, worsen cash conversion, and force deeper structural changes to the business model.

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MED FAQ

What was Medifast’s price range in the past 12 months?
Medifast lowest stock price was $9.22 and its highest was $15.37 in the past 12 months.
    What is Medifast’s market cap?
    Medifast’s market cap is $122.64M.
      When is Medifast’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Medifast’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 26 days.
        How were Medifast’s earnings last quarter?
        Medifast released its earnings results on May 04, 2026. The company reported -$0.19 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.52 by $0.33.
          Is Medifast overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Medifast’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Medifast pay dividends?
            Medifast pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.65 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Medifast dividends here
              What is Medifast’s EPS estimate?
              Medifast’s EPS estimate is -0.65.
                How many shares outstanding does Medifast have?
                Medifast has 11,119,115 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to Medifast’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  Medifast reported an EPS of -$0.19 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.52. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 22.484%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Medifast?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MED
                    What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                    Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                      Company Description

                      Medifast

                      Medifast, Inc., through its various divisions, develops and provides a range of consumable health and nutritional items tailored for weight loss, weight management, and general wellness. These products are distributed across the United States and the Asia-Pacific region. Their extensive portfolio encompasses snack bars, savory bites, cereals, drinks, substantial meal choices, oatmeal, pancakes, puddings, soft serves, shakes, smoothies, baked goods, and soups. These offerings are marketed under proprietary brands like OPTAVIA, Optimal Health by Take Shape for Life, and Flavors of Home. The company facilitates sales primarily through direct e-commerce transactions. Established in 1980, Medifast, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland.

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