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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

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

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Zacks News

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

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      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?

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          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.

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              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.

                Will Strategy for 2020 Fuel TreeHouse Foods Amid Cost Woes?

                by Zacks Equity Research

                TreeHouse (THS) is likely to benefit from its strategic growth plans, which will improve margins. However, high freight and commodity costs remain headwinds.

                  Sturdy Top-Line Trend to Aid Tyson Foods, High Costs a Woe

                  by Zacks Equity Research

                  Tyson Foods (TSN) is likely to gain from solid sales stemming from rising protein demand. However, high freight and labor costs remain threats to profits.

                    Will General Mills' Key Global Plans Take It Toward Recovery?

                    by Zacks Equity Research

                    General Mills (GIS) has been suffering input cost inflation and weak U.S. Retail sales, mainly due to softness in Yogurt category. However, 4 key global plans and cost-saving efforts should offer respite.

                      Will Conagra's (CAG) Efforts to Reshape Portfolio Aid Stock?

                      by Zacks Equity Research

                      Conagra Brands (CAG) closes sale of Canadian Del Monte processed fruit and vegetable business, as it focuses on allocating resources to best strategic areas.

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

                        by Zacks Equity Research

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

                          Service Corporation Gains 11% in a Year: Is it Sustainable?

                          by Zacks Equity Research

                          Service Corporation (SCI) has been gaining from its strategic growth efforts, which are aimed at increasing revenues, utilizing scale and deploying capital, efficiently.

                            Kellogg to Gain from Cost-Cut Plans, U.S. Snacks Arm a Worry

                            by Zacks Equity Research

                            Kellogg (K) is likely to gain from Project K and aggressive innovation efforts, although its U.S. snacks and U.S. cereal segments remain under pressure.

                              Dean Foods' Raised Stake in Good Karma Fuels Diversification

                              by Zacks Equity Research

                              Dean Foods (DF) raises ownership stake in Good Karma Foods, in which it made a minority investment in May 2017. This reflects Dean Foods' solid brand building strategy.

                                Archer Daniels to Expand in Animal Feed With Neovia Buyout

                                by Zacks Equity Research

                                Archer Daniels (ADM) agrees to acquire France-based Neovia, a provider of value-added animal nutrition solutions. The euro1,535-billion deal is expected to close by the fourth quarter of 2018.

                                  Newell (NWL) Sells Assets in Sync With Transformation Plan

                                  by Zacks Equity Research

                                  Newell (NWL) completes the sale of The Waddington Group and Rawlings Sporting Goods Company Inc. as part of its Accelerated Transformation Plan. Proceeds are going to be used for deleveraging and share buyback.

                                    Constellation Brands (STZ) Misses Q1 Earnings on Higher Costs

                                    by Zacks Equity Research

                                    Constellation Brands (STZ) misses adjusted earnings per share for first-quarter fiscal 2019 while sales top. Earnings lag is attributed to higher marketing and transportation expenses.

                                      McCormick & Company (MKC) Surges: Stock Moves 8.4% Higher

                                      by Zacks Equity Research

                                      McCormick & Company (MKC) saw a big move last session, as its shares jumped more than 8% on the day, amid huge volumes.

                                        McCormick (MKC) Tops Q2 Earnings Estimates, Revenues Beat

                                        by Zacks Equity Research

                                        McCormick (MKC) delivers solid second-quarter fiscal 2018 results, which gains from well-executed product strategies and savings initiatives.

                                          Conagra (CAG) Q4 Earnings & Sales Top, Increase Year on Year

                                          by Zacks Equity Research

                                          Conagra's (CAG) Q4 earnings surge year over year, courtesy of higher gross margin, lower share count and reduced effective tax rate. Organic sales up 2%.

                                            Conagra Down Despite Solid Prospects From Pinnacle Foods Deal

                                            by Zacks Equity Research

                                            Conagra (CAG) plans to carry out Pinnacle Foods' buyout deal through a combination of cash and stock. The deal seems to be a deemed fit amid the rising demand for frozen foods and snacks.

                                              Will Energizer Holdings Gain from Nu Finish Brands Buyout?

                                              by Zacks Equity Research

                                              Energizer Holdings (ENR) constantly focuses on acquisitions to drive revenues.

                                                General Mills (GIS) Q4 Earnings & Sales Up Y/Y, Stock Gains

                                                by Zacks Equity Research

                                                General Mills (GIS) remains pleased with its fiscal 2018 performance, wherein the company returned to top-line growth.

                                                  Lamb Weston Up Over 50% in a Year: Will the Trend Last?

                                                  by Zacks Equity Research

                                                  Lamb Weston is likely to benefit from its top-line growth amid high raw material and S&G costs.