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MEDIFAST (MED)

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$18.23 USD

18.23
98,697

-0.37 (-1.99%)

Updated Aug 30, 2024 01:24 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 Buy23.68%
2Buy17.55%
3Hold9.21%
4Sell4.93%
5Strong Sell2.36%
S&P50010.96%

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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 A 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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Top 37% (93 out of 251)

Industry: Food - Miscellaneous

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Zacks News

Campbell Soup (CPB) Looks Troubled: Cost Inflation a Major Hurdle

by Zacks Equity Research

Campbell Soup (CPB) is battling margin concerns due to elevated inflation, a rise in supply-chain expenses and some executional headwinds related to the transformation plan. Management recently cut the EPS view.

Sysco's (SYY) Recipe for Growth Solid, International Sales Soft

by Zacks Equity Research

Sysco Corporation (SYY) is well placed, thanks to its Recipe for Growth and business transformation efforts. However, International unit sales have been soft due to lockdowns in certain regions.

Kimberly-Clark's (KMB) K-C Professional Unit Soft, Costs High

by Zacks Equity Research

Kimberly-Clark's (KMB) K-C Professional unit sales are declining year over year due to hurdles related to coronavirus. The company is also seeing escalated costs.

Conagra (CAG) Benefits From Pandemic-Led Demand, Acquisitions

by Zacks Equity Research

Conagra's (CAG) retail business is benefiting from pandemic-led at-home consumption trend. Also, the company is strongly committed toward undertaking innovation.

Church & Dwight (CHD) Gains on Elevated Demand, High Costs Hurt

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Church & Dwight (CHD) is benefiting from increased consumer demand amid the pandemic-led higher at-home consumption. However, the company expects input costs to increase in 2021.

Service Corporation (SCI) Looks Solid, Gains About 10% in 3 Months

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Service Corporation (SCI) is gaining on increased funeral services performed and greater burials in its cemeteries, especially amid the pandemic. Also, a robust cost structure is aiding.

Tyson Foods (TSN) Rallies More than 20% YTD: Will Momentum Stay?

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Tyson Foods (TSN) is seeing robust growth in the retail business amid pandemic-induced at-home consumption trend. Also, its e-commerce business is impressive.

Buyouts Aids Flowers Foods (FLO), Soft Branded Retail Unit Hurts

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Flowers Foods (FLO) is focusing on buyouts to expand in untapped markets. However, softness in branded retail and store branded retail categories are a concern.

Philip Morris (PM) Rewards Shareholders, Unveils New Buyback Plan

by Zacks Equity Research

Philip Morris (PM) approves a new share buyback plan of up to $7 billion and announces a quarterly dividend. Solid pricing power and strength in RRPs are key growth drivers for the company.

Kraft Heinz (KHC) to Buy Assan Foods, Expand Presence in Turkey

by Zacks Equity Research

Kraft Heinz (KHC) will buy sauces-focused business, Assan Foods, to accelerate international growth strategy based on Taste Elevation and foodservice platform.

Pandemic-Led Demand Aids B&G Foods (BGS), Higher Costs Hurt

by Zacks Equity Research

B&G Foods' (BGS) retail business is benefiting from high pandemic-led at home consumption. However, rising expenses associated with COVID-19 as well as cost inflation are a concern.

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Hormel Foods' (HRL) Capacity Expansion Efforts Solid, Costs High

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Hormel Foods (HRL) has been gaining on its efforts to boost capacity and its prudent buyouts. However, high input and freight costs pose concerns.

Inter Parfums (IPAR) Looks Solid, Gains More Than 35% in 6 Months

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Inter Parfums (IPAR) has been gaining on constant product launches and strategic partnerships. The company's 2021 guidance looks encouraging.

United Natural (UNFI) Stock Tumbles Despite Q3 Earnings Beat

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United Natural's (UNFI) third-quarter fiscal 2021 results reflect lower top and bottom line due to weakness across almost all channels.

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Campbell (CPB) Q3 Earnings & Sales Lag Estimates, EPS View Cut

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Campbell Soup's (CPB) third-quarter fiscal 2021 results reflect soft earnings and sales. Comparisons with year-ago period's demand surge and rising cost inflation hurt the company.

Philip Morris (PM) Firm on 2021 View, Duty-Free Unit Weak

by Zacks Equity Research

Philip Morris (PM) continues to expect adjusted earnings in the range of $5.95-$6.05 for 2021. The company does not expect any near-term recovery in the duty-free business.

Flowers Foods (FLO) Buys Koffee Kup Bakery's Assets to Aid Growth

by Zacks Equity Research

Flowers Foods (FLO) acquires assets of Koffee Kup Bakery, Inc. to expand presence in the key Northeast market.

Hormel Foods' (HRL) Planters Snacking Business Buyout to Aid Growth

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Hormel Foods (HRL) acquires Planters snacking portfolio from The Kraft Heinz Company. The buyout will enhance the snacking portfolio.

Clorox (CLX) Expands Portfolio With Hamilton Beach Deal

by Zacks Equity Research

Clorox (CLX) to expand its surface and air disinfecting products through its latest multi-year licensing deal with Hamilton Beach Brands. Also, this is in line with the company's IGNITE plan.

SpartanNash's (SPTN) Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Decline Y/Y

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SpartanNash (SPTN) posts mixed results for the first quarter of 2021. The company's segmental sales decline weighs on the overall top line.

What Makes Medifast (MED) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?

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Does Medifast (MED) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

Why Is Medifast (MED) Up 27.6% Since Last Earnings Report?

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Medifast (MED) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

The J.M. Smucker (SJM) Q4 Earnings Top Estimates, Sales Down

by Zacks Equity Research

The J.M. Smucker's (SJM) fourth-quarter fiscal 2021 results reflect lower sales and earnings thanks to weakness across most segments. Nevertheless, sustained demand for at-home food was an upside.

Medifast (MED) is on the Move, Here's Why the Trend Could be Sustainable

by Zacks Equity Research

If you are looking for stocks that are well positioned to maintain their recent uptrend, Medifast (MED) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our "Recent Price Strength" screen.