Medifast, Inc. (MED)

NYSE: MED · Real-Time Price · USD
12.60
+0.12 (0.96%)
May 18, 2026, 12:58 PM EDT - Market open
Market Cap129.19M -9.5%
Revenue (ttm)346.10M -36.3%
Net Income-20.02M
EPS-1.82
Shares Out 10.25M
PE Ration/a
Forward PEn/a
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume87,966
Open12.65
Previous Close12.48
Day's Range12.46 - 12.81
52-Week Range9.22 - 15.46
Beta0.57
AnalystsHold
Price Target12.00 (-4.76%)
Earnings DateMay 4, 2026

About MED

Medifast, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a health and wellness company that provides habit-based and coach-guided lifestyle solutions to address weight loss in the United States. The company offers weight loss, weight management, and healthy living products comprising bars, cereals, snack straws, hot chocolate, hearty choices, oatmeal, pancakes, puddings, soft serves, shakes, smoothies, soft bakes, soups, essential amino acid blends, whey protein, hot beverages, brownies, and mini meals under the Essential Fuelings, OPTAVIA ASCEND,... [Read more]

Founded 1980
Employees 380
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol MED
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to one analyst, the rating for MED stock is "Hold" and the 12-month stock price target is $12.0.

Price Target
$12.0
(-4.76% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Peer-Reviewed Research Is Redefining Weight Loss Program Standards

The global weight loss industry was valued at $16.3 billion in 2025, yet peer-reviewed clinical validation of program outcomes remains uneven across the category Randomized controlled trials control f...

3 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Peer-Reviewed Research Shows Structured Meal Replacement Programs Support Visceral Fat Reduction and Lean Mass Preservation

Body composition, specifically visceral fat levels and lean mass, plays a meaningful role in long-term metabolic health (Serra MC, et al., 2019) Structured plans, habit building, and dedicated coach s...

3 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Medifast Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Sequential revenue growth returned for the first time in three years, driven by a 19% year-over-year increase in coach productivity and strong referral activity, despite a 34% revenue decline and ongoing disruption from GLP-1 medications. Profitability improvements are targeted for Q4 2026, with a new product launch and cost savings expected to support future growth.

13 days ago - Transcripts

Medifast sees Q2 EPS ($1.00)-(50c), one estimate (43c)

Sees Q2 revenue $60M-$80M, one estimate $74.7M

13 days ago - TheFly

Medifast sees FY26 EPS ($2.75)-($1.55), one estimate ($1.98)

Sees FY26 revenue $270M-$300M, one estimate $273.7M

13 days ago - TheFly

Medifast reports Q1 EPS (19c), one estimate (52c)

Reports Q1 revenue $76.0M, one estimate $69.2M. “We are encouraged by the continued progress we are seeing as we execute our metabolic health strategy, including a second consecutive quarter of…

13 days ago - TheFly

Medifast Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Medifast (NYSE: MED), the metabolic health and wellness company known for its science-backed, coach-guided lifestyle system, today reported results for the first quarter en...

13 days ago - Business Wire

Medifast to Announce Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2026

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Medifast (NYSE: MED), the metabolic health and wellness company known for its science-backed, coach-guided lifestyle system, will announce financial results for the quarter...

27 days ago - Business Wire

Medifast announces cooperation agreement with Steamboat Capital

Medifast (MED) announced the company’s board of directors has agreed to nominate Parsa Kiai and Jeff Rose from Steamboat Capital Partners as independent director candidates to stand for election at…

2 months ago - TheFly

Medifast Announces Cooperation Agreement with Steamboat Capital

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), the metabolic health and wellness company known for its science-backed, coach-guided lifestyle system, today announced the company's Board of Di...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Medifast announces Optavia available for HSA, FSA reimbursement

Medifast (MED) announced that Optavia’s metabolic health system is now available for reimbursement on select insurance plans using Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts. “This is a ma...

3 months ago - TheFly

Scientific Evidence Demonstrates OPTAVIA®'s Metabolic Health Benefits, Opening the Door to Qualified HSA/FSA Clients

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its continued focus on improving metabolic health, Medifast® (NYSE: MED) today announced that OPTAVIA's comprehensive metabolic health system is available for re...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Medifast price target lowered to $12 from $15 at Stephens

Stephens lowered the firm’s price target on Medifast (MED) to $12 from $15 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. While the firm believes that operating discipline and…

3 months ago - TheFly

Medifast Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Q4 2025 saw revenue drop 36.9% year-over-year due to a smaller coach base, but coach productivity rose 6%, marking the first positive trend since 2022. The company is transitioning to a metabolic health focus, expects new product launches in late 2026, and targets profitability improvements starting Q4 2026.

3 months ago - Transcripts

Medifast sees FY26 EPS ($2.75)-($1.55)

Sees FY26 revenue $270M-$300M

3 months ago - TheFly

Medifast reports Q4 EPS ($1.65) vs 7c last year

Reports Q4 revenue $75.1M vs $119.003M last year. “As we enter 2026, Medifast (MED) is moving from defining its business transformation strategy to executing on a new path to growth,…

3 months ago - TheFly

Medifast sees Q1 EPS (70c)-(15c)

Sees Q1 revenue $65M-$80M

3 months ago - TheFly

Medifast Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Medifast (NYSE: MED), the health and wellness company known for its science-backed, coach-guided lifestyle system, today reported results for the fourth quarter and full ye...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Medifast to Announce Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2025

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Medifast (NYSE: MED), the health and wellness company known for its science-backed, coach-guided lifestyle system, will announce financial results for the quarter and full ...

3 months ago - Business Wire

People Magazine Spotlights Tiffany Howard's Metabolic Health Journey with OPTAVIA®

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Medifast® (NYSE: MED), the health and wellness company known for its science-backed, coach-guided lifestyle system OPTAVIA, celebrates the inspiring health transformation o...

4 months ago - Business Wire

OPTAVIA® Premieres Second Docuseries Episode “Health by Design: Spain” Exploring Metabolic Health and Longevity

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Medifast® (NYSE: MED), the health and wellness company known for its science-backed, coach-guided lifestyle system OPTAVIA, premiered its newest docuseries episode, “Health...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Medifast CEO Dan Chard to step down, Nicholas Johnson to succeed

Medifast (MED) announced a planned leadership transition. Medifast chairman and CEO Dan Chard has informed the board of directors that he plans to step down as CEO in June. Chard…

4 months ago - TheFly

Medifast Announces Planned Leadership Transition

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED) today announced a planned leadership transition designed to provide continuity and stability as the company continues its evolution toward metabo...

4 months ago - Business Wire

OPTAVIA Survey Reveals 80% of Americans Lack Understanding of Metabolic Health Despite Its Major Impact to Overall Health and Wellbeing

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OPTAVIA, the science-backed, coach-guided lifestyle system, announced a new report “Metabolic Health in America: Awareness, Attitudes and Action.” The report includes findi...

5 months ago - Business Wire

Medifast Scientific & Clinical Affairs Team Showcases New Research in Metabolic Health at ObesityWeek Conference

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Medifast, the health and wellness company known for its science-backed, coach-guided lifestyle system, continues to lead the charge in addressing the growing health crisis ...

6 months ago - Business Wire