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MED faces steep revenue declines and coach losses but aims to rebound through innovation, marketing and new GLP-1-focused initiatives.

Medifast, Inc.'s business is deteriorating as GLP-1 medication has lowered demand, causing a vicious flywheel effect as coaches are exiting the platform. The company is trying to reposition itself as a GLP-1 adjacent business, but the repositioning hasn't shown results so far with a deteriorating immediate earnings outlook. MED stock now trades below the company's net cash position, but due to high earnings uncertainty, the low valuation is justified.

Medifast's Q2 results show challenges related to weak customer acquisition. However, it is prioritizing efforts to enhance coach productivity in the near term.

Medifast, Inc. (NYSE:MED ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 18, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Steven Zenker - Vice President, Investor Relations Dan Chard - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim Maloney - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants James Salera - Stephens Linda Bolton-Weiser - D.A. Davidson Operator Greetings and welcome to the Medifast Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call.

Medifast (MED) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.10 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.27 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.09 per share a year ago.

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 fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024 on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 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, Chie.

With a strategic focus on innovation and a robust operational framework, Medifast is well-placed for growth in the weight loss and GLP-1 medication space.

MED's new OPTAVIA ASCEND product line combines high-protein meals, fiber-rich nutrients and personalized coaching.

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Medifast (NYSE:MED), the health and wellness company known for its habit based and coach-guided lifestyle solution OPTAVIA, today announced OPTAVIA ASCEND — a new product line of high-protein, fiber-rich mini meals as well as a daily nutrient pack. These products are featured in two new science-backed nutrition plans designed for people on GLP-1 medications and those looking for help to keep weight off. The mini meals provide essential nutrients to promote muscle hea.

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Medifast (NYSE: MED), the health and wellness company known for its habit-based and coach-guided lifestyle solution OPTAVIA®, today shared findings from a recent independent survey. Commissioned by Medifast and conducted by the third-party market research firm Talker Research, the goal of the survey was to better understand American perceptions of weight loss medications and their role in health journeys, while also identifying areas where further support is necessar.