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MEDIFAST (MED)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$19.88 USD

19.88
217,606

+0.18 (0.91%)

Updated Nov 7, 2024 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $19.88 0.00 (0.00%) 7:58 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 D 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

Can Dean Foods' Cost-Cutting Plans Provide Respite to Stock?

Dean Foods (DF) has been taking steps to reduce unnecessary costs and improve efficiency. These initiatives should help offset some negative impacts from volume declines and higher input costs.

    Archer Daniels (ADM) Up 26% YTD: Will the Momentum Continue?

    Archer Daniels (ADM) looks promising backed by cost-savings efforts and management of its business portfolio. The company has an impressive earnings surprise trend as well.

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        Helen of Troy Up Post Q1: Earnings Beat Not the Sole Factor

        Helen of Troy (HELE) has been gaining from its consistent online sales and digital marketing efforts. Strength in Leadership Brands and Project Refuel has also been driving performance.

          Church & Dwight (CHD) Up 20% in 3 Months: More Room to Run?

          The company has outpaced the industry in the past three months, gaining from its focus on buyouts, robust international business and innovations.

            Is MEDIFAST INC (MED) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Staples Peers This Year?

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

              Sysco (SYY) Looks Good: Stock Adds 6.2% in Session

              Sysco (SYY) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise more than 6% on the day amid huge volumes.

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

                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

                  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

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                      Aramark (ARMK) Surges: Stock Moves 7.2% Higher

                      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

                        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.

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                          New Strong Buy Stocks for August 8th

                          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?

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

                              Medifast (MED) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

                              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

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                                  Buy These 5 Low-Beta Stocks to Tackle Volatility Woes

                                  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

                                    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

                                      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

                                        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

                                          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?

                                            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?

                                              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?

                                                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?

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