MEDIFAST INC Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

MED Stock  USD 38.32  0.79  2.10%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on MEDIFAST INC is Hold, with 0 strong buy opinions. The current projected MEDIFAST INC target price consensus is 81.0 with 2 analyst opinions. The most common way MEDIFAST INC analysts use to provide recommendation to the public is financial statements analysis. Many experts also interview MEDIFAST INC executives and customers to further validate their buy or sell advice. Please note, the number of analysts providing the opinion is not sufficient to provide adequate consensus on MEDIFAST INC. We encourage you to use your own analysis of MEDIFAST INC to validate this buy or sell advice. MEDIFAST INC buy-or-sell recommendation module provides average expert sentiment on the projected MEDIFAST INC target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on its projected price volatility. Check out Macroaxis Advice on MEDIFAST INC to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
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Lowest Forecast
73.71
Highest Forecast
89.91
Target Price
81
At present, MEDIFAST INC's Pretax Profit Margin is projected to increase slightly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Operating Profit Margin is expected to grow to 0.12, whereas Gross Profit Margin is forecasted to decline to 0.54. At present, MEDIFAST INC's Short and Long Term Debt Total is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Other Current Liabilities is expected to grow to about 49 M, whereas Common Stock Total Equity is forecasted to decline to about 12.3 K.
  
It's important to approach MEDIFAST INC's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

MEDIFAST INC Target Price Consensus

We track the performance of the top 100 financial experts across various large and mid-size financial boutiques. MEDIFAST target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. MEDIFAST INC's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   2  Hold
Most MEDIFAST analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand MEDIFAST stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of MEDIFAST INC, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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MEDIFAST INC Target Price Projection

MEDIFAST INC's current and average target prices are 38.32 and 81.00, respectively. The current price of MEDIFAST INC is the price at which MEDIFAST INC is currently trading. On the other hand, MEDIFAST INC's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

MEDIFAST INC Market Quote on 29th of March 2024

Low Price37.5Odds
High Price38.99Odds

38.32

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On MEDIFAST INC Target Price

Low Estimate73.71Odds
High Estimate89.91Odds

81.0

Historical Lowest Forecast  73.71 Target Price  81.0 Highest Forecast  89.91
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on MEDIFAST INC and the information provided on this page.

MEDIFAST INC Analyst Ratings

MEDIFAST INC's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about MEDIFAST INC stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of MEDIFAST INC's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. MEDIFAST INC's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize MEDIFAST INC price targets

MEDIFAST INC's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using MEDIFAST INC's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at MEDIFAST INC's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if MEDIFAST INC's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional MEDIFAST INC Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of MEDIFAST INC is a key component of MEDIFAST INC valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a MEDIFAST INC.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of MEDIFAST INC's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
34.5738.3242.07
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
28.4432.1942.15
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Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
34.9238.6742.41
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Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
0.740.780.82
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When determining whether MEDIFAST INC is a strong investment it is important to analyze MEDIFAST INC's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact MEDIFAST INC's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding MEDIFAST Stock, refer to the following important reports:
Check out Macroaxis Advice on MEDIFAST INC to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
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The data published in MEDIFAST INC's official financial statements usually reflect MEDIFAST INC's business processes, product offerings, services, and other fundamental events. But there are other numbers, ratios, or fundamental indicators derived from these statements that are easier to understand and visualize within the underlying realities that drive quantitative information of MEDIFAST INC. For example, before you start analyzing numbers published by MEDIFAST accountants, it's critical to develop an understanding of what MEDIFAST INC's liquidity, profitability, and earnings quality are in the context of the Personal Care Products space in which it operates.
Please note, the presentation of MEDIFAST INC's financial position, as portrayed in its financial statements, is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, MEDIFAST INC's management is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Whatever the case, the imprecision that can be found in MEDIFAST INC's accounting process means that the reasonable investor should take a skeptical approach toward the financial statement analysis of MEDIFAST INC. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of MEDIFAST INC's management manipulating its earnings.