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MED is battling customer acquisition challenges and high SG&A costs, while its strategic growth efforts keep it well-positioned for long-term success.

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Medifast reported better-than-expected quarterly EPS and is investing in new marketing strategies, AI technologies, and supply chain optimization to drive future growth. Despite a decline in the number of coaches and productivity, MED trades close to its book value and continues to generate free cash flow. The company's stock repurchase plan and significant cash reserves indicate confidence in future growth, with a potential valuation target of $78 per share.

Medifast's Q3 results lower earnings and revenues, highlighting challenges in customer acquisition. Management issues soft guidance for the fourth quarter.

Medifast (MED) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.35 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.15 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.12 per share a year ago.

Medifast, Inc. (NYSE:MED ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 4, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Steven Zenker - Vice President-Investor Relations Dan Chard - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Jim Maloney - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Jim Salera - Stephens Inc. Linda Bolton-Weiser - D.A. Davidson Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Medifast Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call.

MED's Q3 results may reflect customer acquisition challenges and a decline in active earning OPTAVIA Coaches due to the increasing adoption of GLP-1 medications.

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Medifast (NYSE: MED), the health and wellness company known for its habit-based and coach-guided lifestyle solution, OPTAVIA®, will announce financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024 on Monday, November 4, 2024, after market close. The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results with additional comments and details. Company participants will be Dan Chard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Jim Maloney, Chief Financial Offi.

MED is striving to excel in the evolving weight loss market where GLP-1 medication adoption is reshaping the industry dynamics amid macroeconomic challenges.

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / October 3, 2024 / The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Medifast, Inc. ("Medifast" or "the Company") (NYSE:MED) for violations of the securities laws. The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.