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MEDIFAST (MED)

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$19.24 USD

19.24
144,225

-0.64 (-3.22%)

Updated Nov 8, 2024 03:55 PM ET

After-Market: $19.20 -0.04 (-0.21%) 4:10 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.

Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy24.10%
2Buy17.80%
3Hold9.50%
4Sell2.70%
5Strong Sell2.70%
S&P50011.20%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

Style Scores:

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

Value Score A
Growth Score A
Momentum Score A
VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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A Value C Growth B Momentum A VGM

Industry Rank:

The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.

An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Bottom 37% (158 out of 251)

Industry: Food - Miscellaneous

Zacks News

Medifast (MED) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

Medifast (MED) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Medifast's (MED) OPTAVIA System a Key Driver, SG&A Costs High

Medifast (MED) has long been gaining on the strength of its OPTAVIA lifestyle solution and coaching support system, while rising SG&A costs are a worry.

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Kimberly-Clark (KMB) on Track With Saving Efforts Amid Cost Woes

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) is committed toward saving actions, which are likely to help the company amid the rising cost challenges.

McCormick's (MKC) Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Up Y/Y

McCormick's (MKC) third-quarter fiscal 2021 results reflect the impact of higher sales driven by growth in the Flavor Solutions and Consumer units. Management updates fiscal 2021 sales view upward.

Hershey (HSY) Benefits From Prudent Buyouts, Hurt by Costs

Hershey (HSY) strategically increases its presence through acquisitions to expand its portfolio. However, increased packaging and freight costs are a concern.

Kraft Heinz (KHC) Gains on Pricing Efforts Amid Cost Hurdles

Kraft Heinz's (KHC) solid pricing initiatives are working favorably. Also, the company's operating model looks promising.

United Natural's (UNFI) Q4 Earnings Top Estimates, Shares Rally

United Natural's (UNFI) fourth-quarter fiscal 2021 results reflect year-over-year growth in earnings as well as a sequential increase in sales. The company is well placed for fiscal 2022.

Kraft Heinz's (KHC) Hemmer Buyout to Grow Taste Elevation Platform

Kraft Heinz (KHC) will acquire the Brazil-based condiments and sauces company, Hemmer. The move will expand the company's footprint across emerging markets.

Sysco's (SYY) Cutting Edge Solutions Products to Fuel Growth

Sysco (SYY) unveils eight innovative concepts through the company's Cutting Edge Solutions platform, which is likely to enhance its customers' experience.

General Mills' (GIS) Q1 Earnings Top Estimates, Sales Up Y/Y

General Mills' (GIS) first-quarter fiscal 2022 results reflect higher sales driven by solid performance across most segments. However, earnings decline year over year.

B&G Foods (BGS) Hurt by Cost Inflation, Down 10% in 6 Months

B&G Foods (BGS) is encountering coronavirus-related costs for the past few quarters. Also, higher cost inflation is affecting gross margin performance.

Medifast (MED) Worth Relishing on OPTAVIA Strength, Growth Plans

Medifast (MED) has been benefiting from its OPTAVIA lifestyle solution and coaching support system as well as focus on capacity expansion and technological advancements.

Helen of Troy (HELE) Up on Solid Leadership Brands & Online Sales

Helen of Troy (HELE) is focused on making solid investments in the Leadership Brands. Also, the company is gaining from its consistent online sales.

Kellogg (K) Gains on Emerging Market Strength, Costs Flare Up

Kellogg (K) is gaining on its solid emerging market performance as well as brand strength. However, the company expects elevated cost inflation in the second half of 2021.

Flowers Foods' (FLO) Core Strategies Aid, Costs Flare Up

Flowers Foods (FLO) is on track with its core priorities and pricing efforts. However, the company expects to see significant cost inflation in the near term.

Philip Morris (PM) Secures More than 74% Stake in Vectura

Philip Morris (PM) secures more than 74% of Vectura's shares to become a majority stakeholder. The company expects to amplify growth in its Beyond Nicotine strategy via this move.

Philip Morris (PM) Buys Fertin Pharma, Announces Dividend Hike

Philip Morris (PM) buys Fertin Pharma to attain its target of becoming a majority smoke-free company by 2025. The company also raises its quarterly dividend.

Has MEDIFAST INC (MED) Outpaced Other Consumer Staples Stocks This Year?

Is (MED) Outperforming Other Consumer Staples Stocks This Year?

Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) Looks Solid: Up More Than 20% in 3 Months

Pilgrim's Pride's (PPC) focus on key customers is a pathway for refining portfolio and building competitive advantages. Solid performance across all regions in the second quarter bodes well.

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Hershey (HSY) Gains on Prudent Acquisitions & Brand Strength

Hershey (HSY) makes several strategic acquisitions to enhance its brand portfolio. The company's solid pricing initiatives are also yielding.

Service Corporation (SCI) Looks Solid: Up More Than 15% in 3 Months

Service Corporation (SCI) is in a robust shape, thanks to the stellar Cemetery segment revenues as well as stringent cost control.

Helen of Troy (HELE) Rewards Shareholders, Unveils New Buybacks

Helen of Troy (HELE) approves repurchase of shares worth $500 million to return capital not otherwise deployed toward strategic buyouts or core business growth.

Kraft Heinz (KHC) Brings Agility to Scale, Operating Model Solid

Kraft Heinz (KHC) is benefiting from incorporating agility to its scale along with strength in the operating model. Management expects to post adjusted EBITDA of more than $6.1 billion in 2021.