Back to top
more

MEDIFAST (MED)

(Real Time Quote from BATS)

$18.22 USD

18.22
107,983

-0.38 (-2.04%)

Updated Aug 30, 2024 01:52 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%

Zacks Rank Education - Learn about the Zacks Rank

Zacks Rank Home - Zacks Rank resources in one place

Zacks Premium - The only way to fully access the Zacks Rank

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.

Zacks Style Scores Education - Learn more about the Zacks Style Scores

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%.

Zacks Rank Education -- Learn more about the Zacks Rank
Zacks Industry Rank Education -- Learn more about the Zacks Industry Rank

Top 37% (93 out of 251)

Industry: Food - Miscellaneous

Zacks Premium FeatureView All Zacks #1 Ranked Stocks

Better trading starts here.

Zacks News

Tyson Foods' (TSN) Sale of Pizza Crust Unit to Drive Growth

by Zacks Equity Research

Tyson Foods (TSN) inks a deal to offload its pizza crust business to an affiliate of Peak Rock Capital. The agreement, which includes the sale of TNT Crust, is expected to close in September.

    Flowers Foods (FLO) Stock Down on Q2 Earnings Miss, View Cut

    by Zacks Equity Research

    Flowers Foods' (FLO) Q2 sales remain strong but earnings fall short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate owing to factors that weighed on margins.

      5 Top Momentum Stocks Powered by Driehaus Strategy

      by Zacks Equity Research

      Richard Herman Driehaus who is a well-known American businessman and fund manager, developed an investment approach based on the buy high and sell higher rule.

        Aramark (ARMK) Surges: Stock Moves 7.2% Higher

        by Zacks Equity Research

        Aramark (ARMK) shares rose more than 7% in the last trading session, amid huge volumes.

          Dean Foods (DF) Tumbles 15% Despite Q2 Earnings & Sales Beat

          by Zacks Equity Research

          Dean Foods' (DF) top and bottom lines beat estimates and sales increase year over year in Q2. However, non-dairy inflation and private label competition lead to a view cut.

            Tirthankar Chakraborty headshot

            New Strong Buy Stocks for August 8th

            by Tirthankar Chakraborty

            Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List for Wednesday

              CHEF vs. MED: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

              by Zacks Equity Research

              CHEF vs. MED: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

                Medifast (MED) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

                by Zacks Equity Research

                Medifast (MED) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 16.00% and 15.48%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2018. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

                  Zacks.com highlights: lululemon athletica, Perry Ellis International, Boston Beer Company, Medifast and Navigators Group

                  by Zacks Equity Research

                  Zacks.com highlights: lululemon athletica, Perry Ellis International, Boston Beer Company, Medifast and Navigators Group

                    Buy These 5 Low-Beta Stocks to Tackle Volatility Woes

                    by Zacks Equity Research

                    We create a strategy that promises handsome returns from less-risky stocks if some parameters are taken into account.

                      Philip Morris (PM) Beats on Q2 Earnings & Sales, Lowers View

                      by Zacks Equity Research

                      Philip Morris' (PM) second-quarter 2018 results improve year-on-year on account of strong performance of heated tobacco products.

                        Boston Beer at a 52-Week High: An Insight into the Catalysts

                        by Zacks Equity Research

                        Boston Beer's (SAM) cost saving and brand innovation initiatives will boost operating performance of the stock amid stiff competition.

                          Brown-Forman's New Buyback Plan to Boost Shareholder Returns

                          by Zacks Equity Research

                          Brown-Forman (BF.B) rewards shareholders by authorizing a $200-million share repurchase program, which extends for a year.

                            Cost Reduction Plans to Fuel Dean Foods, Soft Volumes Hurt

                            by Zacks Equity Research

                            Dean Foods (DF) commits toward boosting operational excellence via execution of the enterprise-wide cost productivity program. This should help the company offset volume deleverage.

                              Church & Dwight Hits 52-Week High: Is There More Room to Run?

                              by Zacks Equity Research

                              Strength in Church & Dwight's (CHD) International Consumer unit and consistent organic sales growth is likely to offset margin pressure.

                                Can Sysco (SYY) Retain Solid Past Record Amid Cost Hurdles?

                                by Zacks Equity Research

                                Sysco (SYY) has been largely gaining from its key growth strategies for 2020 and strong U.S. Foodservice unit. Let's see if these factors can help it grow further amid rising input costs.

                                  Will General Mills' Global Growth Priorities Drive Top Line?

                                  by Zacks Equity Research

                                  General Mills' (GIS) key priorities include competing efficiently, driving differential growth platforms and restructuring its portfolio.

                                    Will Avon's (AVP) Transformation Plan Aid a Turnaround?

                                    by Zacks Equity Research

                                    Avon Products (AVP) is grappling with weak Representatives growth for some time now. However, its Transformation Plan looks encouraging.

                                      Helen of Troy (HELE) Stock Up on Q1 Earnings Beat, Solid View

                                      by Zacks Equity Research

                                      Helen of Troy's (HELE) top and bottom lines grow and top estimates in the first quarter of fiscal 2019.

                                        Zacks.com highlights: Schnitzer Steel Industries, Landstar System, Vectrus, PetMed Express and MEDIFAST

                                        by Zacks Equity Research

                                        Zacks.com highlights: Schnitzer Steel Industries, Landstar System, Vectrus, PetMed Express and MEDIFAST

                                          Smucker (SJM) to Divest Baking Unit, Bolster Other Areas

                                          by Zacks Equity Research

                                          Smucker's (SJM) plan to divest U.S. baking business to Brynwood is in sync with the company's strategy to concentrate on other prospective businesses.

                                            Can Hain Celestial's (HAIN) Initiatives Revive Its Stock?

                                            by Zacks Equity Research

                                            Hale Celestial's (HAIN) strategic acquisitions, along with Project Terra, are likely to help the stock revive its performance.

                                              How is Boston Beer (SAM) Placed in the Craft Beer Space?

                                              by Zacks Equity Research

                                              Boston Beer's (SAM) three-point growth plan, focused on the revival of Samuel Adams and Angry Orchard brands, cost savings and product innovation, is driving the stock.

                                                Sanghamitra Saha headshot

                                                Land on 5 Top-Ranked Profitable Stocks Via DuPont Analysis

                                                by Sanghamitra Saha

                                                Do you have more faith in DuPont analysis than simple ROE calculation? Bet on these five stocks.

                                                  McCormick Up Over 13% Post Q2 Earnings: Can it Grow Further?

                                                  by Zacks Equity Research

                                                  McCormick & Company (MKC) has been gaining from its focus on buyouts, product innovations, cost-containment measures and efficient marketing initiatives. However, freight costs pose threats.