Herbalife (HLF)


Market Price (9/25/2026): $12.215 | Market Cap: $1.3 BilSector: Consumer Staples | Industry: Packaged Foods & Meats

Herbalife (HLF)


Market Price (9/25/2026): $12.215
Market Cap: $1.3 Bil
Sector: Consumer Staples
Industry: Packaged Foods & Meats

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 13%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 8.9%, FCF Yield is 25%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Health & Wellness Trends. Themes include Nutritional Supplements.

Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -89%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 144%

Key risks
HLF key risks include [1] persistent regulatory scrutiny and legal challenges to its multi-level marketing business model and [2] sustained declining sales volumes and revenue stagnation.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 13%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 8.9%, FCF Yield is 25%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Health & Wellness Trends. Themes include Nutritional Supplements.
2 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -89%
3 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 144%
4 Key risks
HLF key risks include [1] persistent regulatory scrutiny and legal challenges to its multi-level marketing business model and [2] sustained declining sales volumes and revenue stagnation.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/2/2026

Herbalife (HLF) stock has remained largely at the same level since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed Fiscal Q2 2026 Financial Performance.

Herbalife reported mixed financial results for fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026), announced on August 5, 2026. The company's net sales reached $1.33 billion, a 5.4% increase year-over-year, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.31 billion. However, adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.51 missed the consensus estimate of $0.54 to $0.61. Furthermore, Herbalife reported a GAAP net loss of $26.3 million, or $(0.25) per diluted share, a significant decline from net income of $49.3 million, or $0.48 diluted EPS, in fiscal Q2 2025. This mixed performance, with strong revenue growth offset by an EPS miss and a reported net loss, contributed to the stock's range-bound trading. Shares initially fell 2.78% to $12.25 after the Q2 earnings release.

2. Significant Loss on Debt Extinguishment.

A primary contributor to the reported net loss in fiscal Q2 2026 was a substantial $94.6 million loss on the extinguishment of debt. This non-operating charge stemmed from successful debt refinancing activities completed in April 2026, where Herbalife replaced its prior credit facility and senior secured notes. While the refinancing aimed to optimize the company's debt structure, the immediate accounting impact of this one-time expense significantly depressed reported profitability metrics, leading to the GAAP net loss despite positive operating income.

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Updated on 9/2/2026

Herbalife (HLF) stock has remained largely at the same level since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed Fiscal Q2 2026 Financial Performance.

Herbalife reported mixed financial results for fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026), announced on August 5, 2026. The company's net sales reached $1.33 billion, a 5.4% increase year-over-year, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.31 billion. However, adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.51 missed the consensus estimate of $0.54 to $0.61. Furthermore, Herbalife reported a GAAP net loss of $26.3 million, or $(0.25) per diluted share, a significant decline from net income of $49.3 million, or $0.48 diluted EPS, in fiscal Q2 2025. This mixed performance, with strong revenue growth offset by an EPS miss and a reported net loss, contributed to the stock's range-bound trading. Shares initially fell 2.78% to $12.25 after the Q2 earnings release.

2. Significant Loss on Debt Extinguishment.

A primary contributor to the reported net loss in fiscal Q2 2026 was a substantial $94.6 million loss on the extinguishment of debt. This non-operating charge stemmed from successful debt refinancing activities completed in April 2026, where Herbalife replaced its prior credit facility and senior secured notes. While the refinancing aimed to optimize the company's debt structure, the immediate accounting impact of this one-time expense significantly depressed reported profitability metrics, leading to the GAAP net loss despite positive operating income.

3. Unexpected Executive Leadership Transitions.

Herbalife experienced significant leadership changes, creating uncertainty among investors. On August 5, 2026, the company announced that CFO John DeSimone would retire at year-end. Further, on August 31, 2026, Herbalife unexpectedly announced that CEO Stephan Gratziani would step down from his role effective October 31, 2026, to return to his independent distributorship, with the retiring DeSimone named as interim CEO starting November 1, 2026. This abrupt CEO transition, coming shortly after the CFO announcement, introduced concerns about strategic continuity and leadership stability, causing HLF shares to fall by 11.6% to 13.2% on August 31, 2026.

4. Neutral Analyst Sentiment and Price Targets.

Analyst sentiment for Herbalife remained largely neutral during the period. As of September 1, 2026, the company held a consensus "Hold" rating from Wall Street analysts, with an average price target of $17.00. While this target represented a potential upside of approximately 39.41% from the stock's price of $12.19, the mixed ratings (e.g., Citigroup reaffirming "buy" but lowering its target to $17.00, Mizuho maintaining "hold," and Bank of America Securities reiterating "sell" with a $9.00 target) reflected a cautious outlook. This balanced analyst perspective likely contributed to the stock's inability to establish a strong directional trend.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 2.1% change in HLF stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/24/2026 was primarily driven by a 50.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120269242026Change
Stock Price ($)11.9612.212.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,1335,2011.3%
Net Income Margin (%)4.7%3.1%-32.5%
P/E Multiple5.27.850.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)104104-0.7%
Cumulative Contribution2.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/24/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HLF2.1% 
Market (SPY)1.7%20.4%
Sector (XLP)-0.8%24.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The -37.4% change in HLF stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/24/2026 was primarily driven by a -30.6% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)22820269242026Change
Stock Price ($)19.5212.21-37.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,0385,2013.2%
Net Income Margin (%)4.5%3.1%-30.6%
P/E Multiple8.87.8-11.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)103104-1.1%
Cumulative Contribution-37.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/24/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HLF-37.4% 
Market (SPY)12.4%36.7%
Sector (XLP)-8.1%32.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 24.8% change in HLF stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/24/2026 was primarily driven by a 152.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120259242026Change
Stock Price ($)9.7812.2124.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,9285,2015.5%
Net Income Margin (%)6.6%3.1%-52.3%
P/E Multiple3.17.8152.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)103104-1.7%
Cumulative Contribution24.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/24/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HLF24.8% 
Market (SPY)20.3%24.6%
Sector (XLP)3.9%26.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The -18.7% change in HLF stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/24/2026 was primarily driven by a -29.7% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)83120239242026Change
Stock Price ($)15.0212.21-18.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,0425,2013.1%
Net Income Margin (%)4.5%3.1%-29.7%
P/E Multiple6.67.818.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)99104-5.2%
Cumulative Contribution-18.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/24/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HLF-18.7% 
Market (SPY)76.8%22.3%
Sector (XLP)21.8%23.4%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
HLF Return-15%-64%3%-56%93%-7%-75%
Peers Return20%-33%5%-37%-9%-32%-67%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%105%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
HLF Win Rate58%33%50%50%67%56% 
Peers Win Rate60%32%52%33%32%36% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%56% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
HLF Max Drawdown-36%-72%-46%-59%-30%-45% 
Peers Max Drawdown-29%-48%-38%-51%-40%-48% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: NUS, USNA, NATR, MED, SMPL. See HLF Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/24/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventHLFS&P 500
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-22.6%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.2%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven329 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-22.7%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.4%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven794 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-31.5%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven45.9%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven64 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-39.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven65.3%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven52 days140 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-22.1%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.4%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven75 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-27.0%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.1%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven38 days62 days

Compare to NUS, USNA, NATR, MED, SMPL

In The Past

Herbalife's stock fell 0.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 0.0% gain to breakeven.

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EventHLFS&P 500
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-22.6%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.2%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven329 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-22.7%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.4%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven794 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-31.5%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven45.9%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven64 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-39.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven65.3%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven52 days140 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-22.1%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.4%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven75 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-27.0%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.1%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven38 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-41.7%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven71.6%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven119 days15 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-68.1%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven213.2%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven225 days1085 days

Compare to NUS, USNA, NATR, MED, SMPL

In The Past

Herbalife's stock fell 0.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 0.0% gain to breakeven.

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About Herbalife (HLF)

Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. (HLF) is a global company that provides a wide array of nutrition solutions across various international markets. The company primarily operates through a direct-selling model, utilizing a vast network of independent service providers and sales representatives to distribute its products. Its geographical reach is extensive, serving customers in North America, Mexico, South and Central America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, China, and the rest of the Asia Pacific region.

The company's product portfolio spans several key categories. For weight management, Herbalife offers meal replacements, protein shakes, weight loss enhancers, and healthy snacks. Its targeted nutrition line includes functional beverages and dietary supplements formulated with herbs, vitamins, and minerals. Herbalife also provides energy, sports, and fitness products, such as energy teas and drinks. Additionally, the company offers outer nutrition products like facial, body, and hair care items, along with literature and promotional materials for its sales force.

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Here are a few analogies for Herbalife:

  • Amway for nutrition and weight management.
  • A direct-selling version of GNC or The Vitamin Shoppe.

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  • Weight Management Products: Offers meal replacements, protein shakes, drink mixes, weight loss enhancers, and healthy snacks to support weight goals.
  • Targeted Nutrition Products: Provides functional beverages and dietary/nutritional supplements containing herbs, vitamins, and minerals for specific health needs.
  • Energy, Sports, and Fitness Products: Includes N-R-G tea and other energy drink products designed to support vitality and athletic performance.
  • Outer Nutrition Products: Comprises a range of facial skin, body, and hair care products for external well-being.
  • Sales and Educational Materials: Supplies start-up kits, sales tools, and educational content for its independent service providers.
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Herbalife (HLF) operates a direct selling business model, meaning it sells its products primarily to a global network of independent distributors and sales representatives. These distributors then resell the products to end consumers, who are individuals.

Given that Herbalife's products are designed for individual consumption and the ultimate recipients are individuals, the company primarily serves the following categories of customers:

  • Individuals seeking Weight Management and General Wellness: This category includes consumers interested in meal replacement products, protein shakes, weight loss enhancers, and healthy snacks, as well as those looking for targeted nutrition through functional beverages, dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, and herbal products for overall health.
  • Athletes and Fitness Enthusiasts: Customers in this group utilize Herbalife's energy, sports, and fitness products, such as N-R-G tea and other energy drinks, to support their active lifestyles, performance, and recovery.
  • Beauty and Personal Care Consumers: This category comprises individuals who purchase outer nutrition products, including facial skin care, body care, and hair care items.

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Stephan Gratziani, Chief Executive Officer

Stephan Gratziani assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of Herbalife effective May 1, 2025. He previously served as President of Herbalife starting January 2024 and Chief Strategy Officer since August 2023. Prior to joining the corporate team, Mr. Gratziani spent 32 years as an independent Herbalife distributor, where he successfully built and expanded his international business into one of the company's top global distributorships.

John DeSimone, Chief Financial Officer

John DeSimone was appointed Chief Financial Officer in March 2024, a position he previously held from 2010 to 2018. He has been an executive at Herbalife for 17 years, also serving as President and Co-President from 2018 to 2022, and most recently as a Special Advisor to the CEO. Before joining Herbalife, Mr. DeSimone served as the controller, vice president of finance, and chief financial officer for Rexall Sundown, Inc., a publicly traded multinational manufacturer of nutritional supplements.

Michael O. Johnson, Executive Chairman

Michael O. Johnson transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board effective May 1, 2025. He has had a significant tenure with Herbalife, serving as CEO multiple times, including from 2003 to 2017, and then again from October 2022 to May 2025. Before his time at Herbalife, Mr. Johnson spent 17 years at The Walt Disney Company, where he held the position of President of Walt Disney International, expanding Disney's international markets from 34 to 80.

Rob Levy, President, Worldwide Markets

Rob Levy was appointed President, Worldwide Markets, effective May 1, 2025. He has a 30-year career at Herbalife, during which he has held various senior leadership roles and has led every region of the company.

Frank Lamberti, Chief Commercial Officer

Frank Lamberti serves as Chief Commercial Officer for Herbalife, responsible for driving commercial strategies and overseeing marketing, corporate communications, social impact, and independent distributor and customer success. Since joining Herbalife in 2005, he has held numerous leadership positions across finance, operations, regional management, and executive strategy, including Chief Operating Officer and Regional President of the Americas. Prior to Herbalife, Mr. Lamberti held leadership roles in finance and operations at companies such as Sunbeam, DHL, Rexall Sundown, Precision Response Corporation, and Blockbuster Entertainment.

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The public company Herbalife (symbol: HLF) faces several key risks to its business model, primarily stemming from ongoing regulatory scrutiny of its multi-level marketing (MLM) structure, declining sales volumes, and associated reputational challenges.

1. Regulatory Scrutiny and Business Model Challenges

Herbalife's multi-level marketing business model has consistently been a subject of regulatory scrutiny and allegations of operating as a pyramid scheme. In 2016, the company entered into a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), agreeing to pay $200 million and implement significant changes to its business practices. These changes were designed to ensure that distributor compensation is based on actual retail sales to genuine customers, rather than primarily on recruiting new distributors, and to make truthful claims about potential earnings. Despite this settlement, the risk of further regulatory challenges, litigation, and the need to continually demonstrate the legitimacy of its direct-selling model remains a significant concern. Moreover, some analyses suggest that the traditional MLM model itself may be becoming outdated due to the rise of e-commerce and increased consumer transparency.

2. Declining Sales Volume and Stagnant Organic Growth

Herbalife has experienced challenges with declining sales volumes and stagnant organic revenue growth in recent years. Reports indicate a reduction in average quarterly sales volumes, with specific declines noted in regions such as North America and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) in terms of volume points and net sales. This trend suggests difficulties in generating sustained demand for its products and maintaining the performance of its core business.

3. Reputational and Litigation Risks

Beyond the business model controversy, Herbalife is exposed to reputational and litigation risks related to product efficacy, safety, and advertising practices. The company has faced criticism and legal challenges concerning misleading claims about product effectiveness and income potential for distributors. Historically, there have been reports linking certain Herbalife products to health issues, such as liver damage, although the company maintains there is no evidence connecting its products to such reports. Additionally, past accusations included exceeding lead limits in products under California's Proposition 65 regulations. Such issues contribute to ongoing litigation risk and can adversely impact the company's brand image and consumer trust.

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  • The proliferation of direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands in the nutrition and wellness space. These digitally native companies leverage e-commerce, social media, and influencer marketing to reach consumers directly, often offering specialized products with transparent pricing and a streamlined purchasing experience. This model directly challenges Herbalife's multi-level marketing distribution network by providing a more modern, efficient, and potentially more appealing alternative for consumers to acquire similar products.
  • The advancement of personalized nutrition platforms and services. These emerging technologies offer highly tailored dietary and supplement recommendations based on individual biometric data, genetic profiles, and AI-driven analysis. As these platforms mature, they present a disruptive alternative to Herbalife's general product lines and the broad nutritional advice typically provided by its independent distributors, by offering more scientifically precise and customized solutions directly to consumers.

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Here are the estimated addressable market sizes for Herbalife's main products and services globally:

  • Weight Management: The global weight management market was valued at approximately USD 144.6 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 381.5 billion by 2033.
  • Targeted Nutrition (Dietary Supplements & Functional Beverages):
    • Dietary Supplements: The global dietary supplements market size was estimated at USD 210.41 billion in 2025 and is predicted to grow to approximately USD 507.33 billion by 2035.
    • Functional Beverages: The global functional beverages market size was calculated at USD 168.32 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase to approximately USD 314.04 billion by 2035.
  • Energy, Sports, and Fitness (Sports Nutrition & Energy Drinks):
    • Sports Nutrition: The global sports nutrition market size was valued at USD 71.55 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 138.48 billion in 2033.
    • Energy Drinks: The global energy drink market size was valued at USD 87 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 134 billion by 2030.
  • Outer Nutrition (Skincare & Hair Care):
    • Skincare: The global skincare market size is projected to grow from USD 159.86 billion in 2025 to USD 231.31 billion by 2032.
    • Hair Care: The global hair care market size was valued at USD 93.9 billion in 2025 and is estimated to reach USD 183.1 billion by 2034.

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Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. (HLF) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies:

  • Strategic Pricing Initiatives: Herbalife has been implementing price increases across a majority of its markets to address region-specific conditions and offset various headwinds. These pricing actions have consistently contributed positively to net sales growth, with pricing contributing significantly to growth, as noted in recent financial reports.
  • Digital Transformation and Personalized Nutrition: The company is advancing its digital strategy, notably with the expanded beta access to its Pro2col™ app, which offers tools like customizable sales funnels, website building capabilities, and comprehensive health tracking features. Furthermore, there is a strategic focus on personalized nutrition, with personalized nutritional supplements anticipated to launch for U.S. distributors by the end of the first half of 2026. Global sports icon Cristiano Ronaldo's investment in Pro2col also underscores the ambition to scale personalized nutrition and wellness globally.
  • Regional Market Growth and Stabilization: Herbalife anticipates revenue growth from key geographic regions. North America returned to net sales growth in Q3 2025 for the first time since Q2 2021, indicating potential stabilization in a crucial market. Latin America has been leading growth at 11%, followed by EMEA at 4%. For the full year 2026, net sales growth is expected across all regions except China, which is projected to recover in 2027.
  • Expansion and Engagement of the Distributor Network: As a direct-selling company, the growth and engagement of its independent service providers and sales representatives are critical. Herbalife saw a 16% increase in new distributors on a two-year stack basis across four of five regions in Q4 2025, with North America achieving 19% year-over-year growth in new distributors for two consecutive quarters.

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Capital Allocation Decisions for Herbalife (HLF)

Share Repurchases

  • On February 9, 2021, Herbalife's board of directors authorized a three-year $1.5 billion share repurchase program, which expired on February 9, 2024, with approximately $985.5 million of remaining authorized capacity.
  • In January 2021, the company repurchased approximately $600 million of its common shares from Icahn Enterprises L.P.
  • Herbalife spent $8.2 million on share buybacks during fiscal year 2025 and $8.3 million in 2024.

Inbound Investments

  • In February 2026, global sports icon Cristiano Ronaldo invested $7.5 million for a 10% equity stake in Herbalife's Pro2col Software, LLC, a technology platform focused on personalized nutrition.

Outbound Investments

  • In the first quarter of 2025, Herbalife invested $25.5 million in cash to complete three acquisitions aimed at advancing its position in personalized nutrition and wellness trends.
  • In November 2025, the company invested $7 million to establish a new Center of Excellence in Torrance, California, dedicated to bolstering research and product development.
  • During 2025, Herbalife acquired software from Pro2col to enhance distributor productivity and customer engagement.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for fiscal year 2025 amounted to $80.4 million, which included $25 million in capitalized Software as a Service (SaaS) implementation costs.
  • For fiscal year 2024, capital expenditures totaled $112.2 million.
  • The primary focus of capital expenditures has been investments in management information systems, including the multi-year Digital Technology Program (Herbalife One) launched in 2022, aimed at enhancing Member-facing technology platforms and tools. Projected capital expenditures for 2026 are between $50 million and $80 million, with an additional $40 million to $60 million for capitalized SaaS costs.

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Peer Outperformance in Packaged Foods & Meats

HLF has trailed 65% of its 46 Packaged Foods & Meats peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are TR, SJM and HSY. Packaged Foods & Meats ranks 10th of 12 industries in Consumer Staples by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Packaged Foods & Meats constituents that HLF has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
94%
of 54 industry peers · 36.0% return
3Y
60%
of 50 industry peers · -15.0% return
5Y
35%
of 46 industry peers · -72.2% return
Packaged Foods & Meats peers with revenue growth within 4pp of HLF's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
HLF Herbalife 1.1% 7.8x 36.0%-15.0%-72.2% —
TR Tootsie Roll Industries 0.5% 29.7x -4.3%41.0%52.2% +124pp
SJM JM Smucker 2.7% 56.6x 14.8%8.1%22.3% +95pp
HSY Hershey 3.9% 22.7x -9.9%-12.0%8.1% +80pp
PPC Pilgrims Pride 2.6% 11.9x -34.0%34.8%7.9% +80pp
TSN Tyson Foods 1.5% 31.4x -2.8%12.1%-21.3% +51pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Consumer Staples sector, ranked by 5Y. Packaged Foods & Meats is HLF's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail 12 5.6%39.9%54.4% NGVC 232% · VLGEA 148% · WMT 140%
Food Retail 6 -8.1%42.3%44.4% CASY 225% · SFM 192% · KR 64%
Tobacco 6 -39.5%7.7%30.6% PM 138% · MO 109% · TPB 39%
Food Distributors 9 -1.7%31.3%10.9% CHEF 244% · USFD 165% · ANDE 141%
Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages 12 -8.1%-18.1%0.8% COKE 409% · BRFH 143% · CCHGY 113%
Brewers 3 -16.2%-35.7%-7.8% BUD 43% · TAP -8% · SAM -68%
Agricultural Products & Services 12 4.8%2.2%-15.5% BG 60% · ADM 58% · INGR 25%
Household Products 19 2.9%-9.2%-16.5% ACU 106% · IPAR 84% · CL 25%
Personal Care Products 4 -1.6%-5.8%-25.9% ELF 245% · PG 15% · COTY -67%
Packaged Foods & Meats ← 47 -27.5%-34.4%-42.3% MAMA 457% · SENEA 286% · LWAY 279%
Distillers & Vintners 5 -46.5%-60.5%-79.2% STZ -41% · BF-B -57% · SNDL -79%
Drug Retail 3 -41.1%-85.7%-93.5% HITI -58% · PETS -94% · SCNX -99%
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Financials

HLFNUSUSNANATRMEDSMPLMedian
NameHerbalifeNu Skin .Usana He.Natures .Medifast Simply G. 
Mkt Price12.214.6214.2612.9111.929.4312.07
Mkt Cap1.30.20.30.20.10.80.2
Rev LTM5,2011,3759134923171,3921,144
Op Inc LTM492704129-2015556
FCF LTM322111618411917
FCF 3Y Avg2175942181917250
CFO LTM384512827914839
CFO 3Y Avg31410155282518678

Growth & Margins

HLFNUSUSNANATRMEDSMPLMedian
NameHerbalifeNu Skin .Usana He.Natures .Medifast Simply G. 
Rev Chg LTM5.5%-15.4%1.6%6.8%-34.0%-4.5%-1.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg1.1%-12.3%-1.1%4.4%-38.5%5.5%-0.0%
Rev Chg Q5.4%-17.1%-5.3%1.9%-27.6%-6.3%-5.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.3%-4.6%-1.4%0.5%-8.4%-1.7%-1.5%
Op Inc Chg LTM0.7%23.3%-26.2%44.6%-4,105.3%-32.5%-12.8%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg9.7%-0.1%-24.0%23.5%-1,428.0%-4.8%-2.5%
Op Mgn LTM9.5%5.1%4.5%6.0%-6.2%11.1%5.5%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg8.5%3.6%6.8%5.1%-0.5%14.6%6.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.2%-0.5%-0.8%0.2%-1.5%-1.7%-0.7%
CFO/Rev LTM7.4%3.7%3.0%5.6%2.8%10.6%4.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg6.2%6.0%6.2%6.0%3.8%13.6%6.1%
FCF/Rev LTM6.2%0.8%1.7%3.7%1.3%8.5%2.7%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg4.3%3.4%4.7%4.0%2.6%12.7%4.1%

Valuation

HLFNUSUSNANATRMEDSMPLMedian
NameHerbalifeNu Skin .Usana He.Natures .Medifast Simply G. 
Mkt Cap1.30.20.30.20.10.80.2
P/S0.20.20.30.50.40.60.4
P/Op Inc2.63.26.47.8-6.85.54.3
P/EBIT3.1-21.089.48.0-6.8-3.6-0.2
P/E7.8-1.0-11.612.7-5.2-4.3-2.7
P/CFO3.34.49.58.415.15.77.1
Total Yield12.8%-91.2%-8.6%7.9%-19.2%-23.4%-13.9%
Dividend Yield0.0%5.2%0.0%0.0%0.1%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg19.3%13.2%6.6%6.0%8.2%7.2%7.7%
D/E1.71.20.00.10.20.50.4
Net D/E1.40.3-0.6-0.3-1.10.40.0

Returns

HLFNUSUSNANATRMEDSMPLMedian
NameHerbalifeNu Skin .Usana He.Natures .Medifast Simply G. 
1M Rtn-5.5%-3.5%3.5%-9.0%-2.0%-13.9%-4.5%
3M Rtn2.0%-5.3%-27.5%-37.5%16.9%-23.3%-14.3%
6M Rtn-17.3%-34.9%-17.5%-45.4%23.8%-34.8%-26.1%
12M Rtn36.0%-59.7%-50.7%-21.4%-13.8%-62.7%-36.0%
3Y Rtn-15.0%-77.5%-76.1%-21.8%-84.7%-73.0%-74.6%
1M Excs Rtn-5.8%-3.9%3.1%-9.4%-2.3%-14.2%-4.9%
3M Excs Rtn-2.7%-10.0%-32.3%-42.3%12.2%-28.0%-19.0%
6M Excs Rtn-37.1%-52.0%-33.9%-62.6%7.4%-51.3%-44.2%
12M Excs Rtn19.3%-76.9%-66.6%-36.0%-31.0%-78.9%-51.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-89.4%-151.8%-149.5%-92.6%-158.6%-146.4%-147.9%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Weight Management2,7472,7682,8522,9543,370
Targeted Nutrition1,5101,4841,4801,5131,637
Energy, Sports, and Fitness617572560551552
Outer Nutrition85848286108
Literature, Promotional, and Other798588101136
Total5,0384,9935,0625,2045,803


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil2015201420132007
Primary Reporting1,5991,9081,942 
China763597423 
Corporate-1,778-1,991-1,629 
Mexico   152
Others   635
United States   160
Total584514735947


Assets by Segment
$ Mil2007
United States669
Others336
Mexico62
Total1,067


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$12.21 
Market Cap ($ Bil)1.3 
First Trading Date12/16/2004 
Distance from 52W High-38.8% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$12.17$14.08
DMA Trendupindeterminate
Distance from DMA0.3%-13.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility51.9%59.5%
Downside Capture146.04110.60
Upside Capture124.47126.23
Correlation (SPY)17.5%25.2%
HLF Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta2.541.300.951.571.200.95
Up Beta1.100.141.242.331.890.90
Down Beta-6.03-0.62-0.630.090.490.67
Up Capture277%144%127%89%124%86%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days11213258122365
Down Capture688%308%163%207%118%107%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days10213167126374

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with HLF
HLF35.2%59.4%0.72-
Sector ETF (XLP)6.5%14.4%0.2026.4%
Equity (SPY)16.7%13.0%0.9225.1%
Gold (GLD)13.1%29.3%0.429.8%
Commodities (DBC)45.1%20.7%1.71-22.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.7%13.7%0.0127.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-24.8%44.8%-0.515.6%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with HLF
HLF-22.1%60.9%-0.17-
Sector ETF (XLP)5.4%13.7%0.1826.2%
Equity (SPY)12.9%17.2%0.5727.3%
Gold (GLD)19.0%18.8%0.823.6%
Commodities (DBC)10.6%19.6%0.42-1.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)0.7%18.9%-0.0729.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)12.0%52.6%0.4112.3%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with HLF
HLF-8.8%50.2%0.01-
Sector ETF (XLP)7.3%14.9%0.3527.0%
Equity (SPY)15.5%17.9%0.7331.6%
Gold (GLD)12.0%16.4%0.603.0%
Commodities (DBC)8.5%18.1%0.396.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%20.7%0.1928.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.7%66.2%1.0310.9%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity8.7 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 8152026-6.3%
Average Daily Volume1.7 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.2 days
Basic Shares Quantity104.5 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares8.3%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 9/8/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/5/2026-8.7%-7.2%-3.4%
5/6/2026-11.9%-20.9%-30.5%
2/18/202618.3%16.4%-10.0%
11/5/202511.7%13.2%43.4%
8/6/2025-6.8%5.4%6.6%
4/30/2025-7.9%-5.7%8.5%
2/19/202542.7%53.4%42.2%
10/30/202410.9%24.2%14.1%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive91011
# Negative151413
Median Positive13.6%13.6%8.5%
Median Negative-6.8%-8.1%-17.6%
Max Positive42.7%53.4%43.4%
Max Negative-31.7%-27.7%-30.9%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/5/2026-8.7%-7.2%-3.4%
5/6/2026-11.9%-20.9%-30.5%
2/18/202618.3%16.4%-10.0%
11/5/202511.7%13.2%43.4%
8/6/2025-6.8%5.4%6.6%
4/30/2025-7.9%-5.7%8.5%
2/19/202542.7%53.4%42.2%
10/30/202410.9%24.2%14.1%
7/31/2024-8.6%-25.6%-30.9%
5/1/20248.1%18.8%18.7%
2/14/2024-31.7%-27.7%-23.7%
11/1/2023-0.1%-4.2%-5.5%
8/2/202316.8%11.5%-6.4%
5/2/2023-3.2%-1.1%-16.1%
2/14/202322.5%10.6%3.5%
10/31/2022-1.6%-23.0%-17.6%
8/2/202213.6%12.6%7.8%
5/3/2022-6.2%-17.1%-18.8%
2/23/2022-14.4%-9.0%-23.9%
11/2/2021-1.1%-4.8%-15.4%
8/3/2021-6.1%-5.0%2.0%
5/4/20215.8%13.9%21.0%
2/17/2021-10.2%-18.1%-18.2%
11/5/2020-1.0%-6.5%1.9%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive91011
# Negative151413
Median Positive13.6%13.6%8.5%
Median Negative-6.8%-8.1%-17.6%
Max Positive42.7%53.4%43.4%
Max Negative-31.7%-27.7%-30.9%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/05/202610-Q
03/31/202605/06/202610-Q
12/31/202502/18/202610-K
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202504/30/202510-Q
12/31/202402/19/202510-K
09/30/202410/30/202410-Q
06/30/202407/31/202410-Q
03/31/202405/01/202410-Q
12/31/202302/14/202410-K
09/30/202311/01/202310-Q
06/30/202308/02/202310-Q
03/31/202305/02/202310-Q
12/31/202202/14/202310-K
09/30/202210/31/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/05/202610-Q
03/31/202605/06/202610-Q
12/31/202502/18/202610-K
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202504/30/202510-Q
12/31/202402/19/202510-K
09/30/202410/30/202410-Q
06/30/202407/31/202410-Q
03/31/202405/01/202410-Q
12/31/202302/14/202410-K
09/30/202311/01/202310-Q
06/30/202308/02/202310-Q
03/31/202305/02/202310-Q
12/31/202202/14/202310-K
09/30/202210/31/202210-Q
06/30/202208/02/202210-Q
03/31/202205/03/202210-Q
12/31/202102/23/202210-K
09/30/202111/02/202110-Q
06/30/202108/03/202110-Q
03/31/202105/04/202110-Q
12/31/202002/17/202110-K
09/30/202011/05/202010-Q
06/30/202008/06/202010-Q
03/31/202005/07/202010-Q
12/31/201902/18/202010-K
09/30/201910/30/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 8/6/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 8/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 Net Sales GrowthReported0.5%2.5%4.5% -1.0%LoweredGuidance: 3.5% for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported160.00 Mil170.00 Mil180.00 Mil6.2% RaisedGuidance: 160.00 Mil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Capital ExpendituresReported15.00 Mil20.00 Mil25.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 20.00 Mil for Q2 2026
2026 Net Sales GrowthReported2.5%4.0%5.5% 0.5%RaisedGuidance: 3.5% for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported670.00 Mil680.00 Mil690.00 Mil-1.4% LoweredGuidance: 690.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Capital ExpendituresReported50.00 Mil60.00 Mil70.00 Mil-7.7% LoweredGuidance: 65.00 Mil for 2026


Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/6/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Net Sales GrowthReported1.5%3.5%5.5%   
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported150.00 Mil160.00 Mil170.00 Mil   
Q2 2026 CapExReported15.00 Mil20.00 Mil25.00 Mil   
2026 Capitalized SaaS implementation costsReported35.00 Mil45.00 Mil55.00 Mil   
2026 Depreciation and amortizationReported140.00 Mil145.00 Mil150.00 Mil   
2026 Net Sales GrowthReported1.5%3.5%5.5% 0AffirmedGuidance: 3.5% for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported675.00 Mil690.00 Mil705.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 690.00 Mil for 2026
2026 CapExReported50.00 Mil65.00 Mil80.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 65.00 Mil for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/18/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Net Sales GrowthReported3.0%5.0%7.0% 1.5%Higher NewGuidance: 3.5% for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported155.00 Mil165.00 Mil175.00 Mil10.7% Higher NewGuidance: 149.00 Mil for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 CapExReported10.00 Mil15.00 Mil20.00 Mil-34.8% Lower NewGuidance: 23.00 Mil for Q4 2025
2026 Net Sales GrowthReported1.0%3.5%6.0% 3.3%Higher NewGuidance: 0.2% for 2025
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported670.00 Mil690.00 Mil710.00 Mil6.2% Higher NewGuidance: 650.00 Mil for 2025
2026 CapExReported50.00 Mil65.00 Mil80.00 Mil-23.5% Lower NewGuidance: 85.00 Mil for 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 11/5/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2025 Net Sales GrowthReported1.5%3.5%5.5%   
Q4 2025 Adjusted EBITDAReported144.00 Mil149.00 Mil154.00 Mil-3.9% Lower NewGuidance: 155.00 Mil for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Capital ExpendituresReported18.00 Mil23.00 Mil28.00 Mil-8.0% Lower NewGuidance: 25.00 Mil for Q3 2025
2025 Capitalized SaaS implementation costsReported25.00 Mil27.50 Mil30.00 Mil   
2025 Net Sales GrowthReported-0.3%0.2%0.7% -0.8%LoweredGuidance: 1.0% for 2025
2025 Adjusted EBITDAReported645.00 Mil650.00 Mil655.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 650.00 Mil for 2025
2025 Capital ExpendituresReported80.00 Mil85.00 Mil90.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 85.00 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 8/5/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1L'Helias, SophieDirectBuy604202611.311,20013,572903,465Form
2Hicks, TroyChief Operating OfficerDirectSell520202612.3210,000123,245119,622Form
3Hicks, TroyChief Operating OfficerDirectSell520202612.9338,377496,311117,194Form
4Lamberti, FrankChief Commercial OfficerDirectSell512202613.50134,9821,822,257494,424Form
5Lamberti, FrankChief Commercial OfficerDirectSell512202613.867,937110,0022,378,356Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1L'Helias, SophieDirectBuy604202611.311,20013,572903,465Form
2Hicks, TroyChief Operating OfficerDirectSell520202612.3210,000123,245119,622Form
3Hicks, TroyChief Operating OfficerDirectSell520202612.9338,377496,311117,194Form
4Lamberti, FrankChief Commercial OfficerDirectSell512202613.50134,9821,822,257494,424Form
5Lamberti, FrankChief Commercial OfficerDirectSell512202613.867,937110,0022,378,356Form
6L'Helias, SophieDirectBuy1201202512.7080010,160848,398Form
7L'Helias, SophieDirectBuy1201202513.224005,288872,560Form
8Cloud, LyndaDirectBuy112020258.9717,000152,490348,547Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Sep 25, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Solel Partners LP$27.4 Mil5.9%19Hold13F
Route One Investment Company, L.P.$121.1 Mil5.3%18Hold13F
Active Manager
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Route One Investment Company, L.P.$121.1 Mil5.3%18Hold13F
Solel Partners LP$27.4 Mil5.9%19Hold13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 9/24/2026