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Medifast, Inc. (MED)

$13.15+4.45%
Close Nov 4, 2026 · split-adjusted
Nov 4, 2026$13.15▲ 9.77% in range
Nov 4, 2025Low $9.45 · High $13.15Nov 4, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 4, 2026

Medifast closed at $13.15 on Nov 4, up 4.45% — matching its 52-week closing high. Volume of 127.1K shares was 0.94× its 20-day average (close to normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +14.2% over one month, +3.6% over six months, +10.7% over one year.

In the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026, revenue was $72.05M, down 19.4% from a year earlier, with a net margin of -24.3%.

Short interest was 1.2M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, up 9.9% from the prior report (11.6% of float, 11.4 days to cover).

Market cap$147.1M11.2M shares
Revenue · quarter$72.0M−19.4% YoY
Diluted EPS$-1.57—
P/E · TTM—P/S 0.5×
Net margin-24.3%Gross 69.5%
Dividend yieldNone$1.65 last paid
52-week range9.45 – 13.150.0% from high
Volume127.1K0.94× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d27.0%Annualised
Short % of float11.6%11.4 days to cover
Net cash$172.5MCash $172.5M
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W +7.1%1M +14.2%3M +8.5%6M +3.6%YTD +23.1%1Y +10.7%3Y −81.0%5Y −93.2%

Earnings reactions

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No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Food & Tobacco

Percentile among 81 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum67
Revenue growth7
Net margin16
Value (low P/E)—
Size30

Industry medians: 6-month return −6.4%, revenue growth +1.2%, net margin 3.3%, P/E 20.0×.

Short interest

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Shares short1.2M+9.9% vs prior
Days to cover11.4Settled Oct 15
% of float11.6%
Short vol. 10d43.8%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Food & Tobacco

CompanyPriceToday6MRev. growthNet marginP/EMkt cap
MEDMedifast$13.15+4.45%+3.6%−19.4%−24.3%—$147.1M
BRCCBRC$9.75−0.20%−22.6%+7.3%−3.1%—$138.9MCompare
BYNDBeyond Meat$7.15−1.65%−77.1%−8.2%23.8%0.5$122.9MCompare
BGSB&G Foods$2.57+7.53%−52.2%−9.7%−1.0%—$208.9MCompare
ISPRIspire Technology$1.50−4.46%−10.7%+32.5%−51.8%—$86.6MCompare
ZVIAZevia PBC$1.20+2.56%+0.8%+1.1%−6.2%—$86.6MCompare
SUJASuja Life$10.560.00%——−3.9%—$251.2MCompare
BUDABuda Juice$6.62−4.06%−28.7%—10.4%—$83.2MCompare
LWAYLifeway Foods$22.30+0.31%−16.3%+24.1%0.2%31.0$336.9MCompare

Quick answers

What does Medifast do?
Medifast Inc is a old health and wellness company known for its habit-based and coach-guided lifestyle solution OPTAVIA, which provides people with a simple, yet comprehensive approach to address obesity and support a healthy life. The company provides unparalleled coaching support along with community, tailored nutrition and healthy habits, and empowers people to master their weight loss journey through each stage of life.
What is MED's market cap?
$147.05M, based on the Nov 4 close of $13.15.
Does Medifast pay a dividend?
No regular cash dividend has been paid in the last year.
How much of MED is sold short?
1.2M shares, 11.6% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is MED in?
Consumer Staples, in the Food & Tobacco industry.

About Medifast

Medifast Inc is a old health and wellness company known for its habit-based and coach-guided lifestyle solution OPTAVIA, which provides people with a simple, yet comprehensive approach to address obesity and support a healthy life. The company provides unparalleled coaching support along with community, tailored nutrition and healthy habits, and empowers people to master their weight loss journey through each stage of life. The company has access to GLP-1 medications where clinically appropriate. The company is focused on offering talent to Lifelong Transformation, Making a Healthy Lifestyle Second Nature.

HQ: Baltimore, MD380 employeesListed Mar 24, 1981medifastinc.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology